As well as founding Integrative Health Education, Emma Lane is also the Director of Parasite Testing Europe (PCI Europe). PCI Europe is the exclusive European distributor for the parasite, fungus and bacteria tests produced and analysed by the Parasitology Centre Inc., one of the world’s leading parasite testing centres.
PCI Europe gives health practitioners in the UK and Europe access to a comprehensive range of PCI tests. PCI can detect up to 80% more parasites, fungus and bacteria than standard lab tests because their lab technicians are specialists, trained to detect and diagnose parasites from all seven continents.
At a recent week-long visit to Arizona, Emma was privileged to spend a lot of time with the PCI team and she also went to the Nogales Laboratory in Mexico where the bacteria test are prepared and analysed.
Time in the lab
Emma watched PCI’s highly qualified lab technicians at work, preparing samples for analysis. PCI retains samples which are particularly unusual or interesting for reference and Emma spent many hours, alongside Dr Amin, looking at a varied selection of these bacterial, fungal and parasitic samples. This kind of research helps to ensure she is one of the most informed naturopaths in the UK.
Groundbreaking research
Emma also spent a lot of time with Dr Omar Amin to discuss his Morgellons research and the toxicity disorder Neuro-cutaneous Syndrome (NCS) which presents similar symptoms to some parasitic infections. Dr Amin has been working with NCS patients for over 15 years and has published many articles about his research in scientific publications. This groundbreaking approach has gained attention from the medical profession all over the world and PCI Europe is very proud to be associated with Dr Amin and his research.
Mexico!
The second part of Emma’s visit was spent in Mexico where the Nogales laboratory is located. Here she spent more time talking to the lab technicians, who are all experts in their field. PCI employs specialists to prepare and analyse the test samples and because of this they are able to diagnose many more infections than other, less specialised labs can.
Meet the team
Emma met several key people including Dr Jesus Jimenez Salazar, the Nogales Laboratory Director and owner. He analyses and diagnoses all swab cultures and H. pylori tests for PCI.
Emma also met Edna Nohemi Arvizu, the Clinical Manager, known as Mimi. Mimi manages the operations of the lab and she also processes specimens and performs technical procedures.
Back in Arizona Emma spent time with Ron Mann, who is a clinical and research microbiologist. Ron is a top veteran parasitologist with over 40 years’ experience in clinical and bench top parasitology and microbiology.
This trip was also an opportunity for Emma to spend more time with Karim Amin, the Managing Director of PCI. Karim studied diagnostic microbiology under the tutelage of Dr Omar Amin for 13 years and he plays an essential role in the business. Karim oversees the organisation’s day-to-day business operations and is also responsible for global business development. It’s safe to say that nothing happens in PCI without Karim being involved!
Scott Mason, who is PCI’s Office Manager, is also another important person in the PCI organisation. He has been with the company for over four years and as well as assisting Dr Amin, he is in constant contact with patients and doctors and he oversees the running of the laboratory.
Emma was also very interested to meet Ben Smith, a PCI Laboratory Assistant and specimen processor. He receives and processes specimens for Dr Amin to analyse, inputs patient data and ensures patients receive the correct tests and their FREEDOM CLEANSE RESTORE remedy.
Expert Q&A
Emma also filmed a Q&A session with Dr Amin and the parasitology professor answered questions sent in from practitioners who have taken the Integrative Health Education World Of Parasites, Fungus & Bacteria course or who are already using the PCI tests in their practices. The resulting films and Q&As will be available for review very soon.
Time out
It wasn’t all work for Emma though. The Arizona laboratory is on the edge of the Sonoran Desert and, guided by Dr Amin, Emma was able to explore the area. Here she found Giant Saguaro cacti, some over 2000 years old and still contain bullet holes from the Civil War in the 1860s. The Giant Saguaro cacti, the largest in the world, can grow to over 50ft in height and are unique to this area.
Dr Amin proved himself once again to be a generous host and Emma enjoyed some memorable meals and of course there was a little time for shopping too. Emma bought some great tequila…well, when in Mexico….!
Want to learn more about parasites from a world-leading expert and have the opportunity to have your questions answered by Dr Amin?
Exclusive seminars from world-leading parasitology professor
Dr Amin will be discussing the world of parasites in more detail at the Understanding Parasites seminar series, hosted exclusively by PCI Europe and Integrative Health Education.
Understanding Parasites
4th – 5th July 2015
Honourable Artillery Company, London
Two day ticket: £125
Single day ticket: £80
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email courses@integrativehealth.co.uk or call +44 (0) 1924 242 851
