Our training reveals dysfunction across hormone, immune, digestion, detoxification, energy production, and nervous systems. No more guessing which tests to order – you get the complete metabolic picture every time.
Like a detective collecting ALL available evidence before drawing conclusions, we gather comprehensive data to identify multiple healing opportunities simultaneously, not just isolated symptoms. We call this root cause analysis.
Whether it’s autoimmune conditions, gut issues, or hormonal imbalances – our FNA Methodology works because we address metabolic dysfunction at multiple sources, not just downstream effects.
Our Medical Director Program provides you access to 70+ functional labs, transforming your practice capabilities immediately – no license required.
In all levels of FNA training you are taught a proven step-by-step system that identifies obstacles to healing and helps clients creatively overcome them, eventually unveiling the core dysfunctions and underlying causes. We work with each client in a partnership at their individual level to find their road to optimal health.
From healthcare professionals to passionate health seekers – if you’re willing to learn, FNA works for you
Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just starting your health journey, every successful FNA graduate shares three qualities: willingness to learn, dedication to helping others, and commitment to doing the work. No prerequisites required – just bring your passion.
Doctors, Naturopaths, Nurses expanding their functional health toolkit
Doctors, Naturopaths, Nurses expanding their functional health toolkit
Adding functional health assessments & protocols to complement their practices
Adding functional health assessments & protocols to complement their practices
Upgrading from generic advice to evidence-based protocols
Upgrading from generic advice to evidence-based protocols
Starting your health career with advanced functional skills
Starting your health career with advanced functional skills
Individuals focused on optimizing their own and their family’s health ~ worth the price of admission
Individuals focused on optimizing their own and their family’s health ~ worth the price of admission
The difference isn’t just in what we teach—it’s a proven process that works with every client no matter their complaint. You will graduate with the confidence to practice, get results and join an international alumni on a mission to help people get well and stay well naturally in a successful fee-for-service practice model or join an existing functional health practice.
So you can make evidence-based decisions that consistently get results, even for complex cases. Backed by 40+ years of clinical experience in a wellness center helping thousands of people.
That combines lab-guided decisions and devoted clinical correlation with each client’s main complaints and lifestyle in mind. It’s not about treating the paper.
Through our Medical Director Program, enabling a highly effective & profitable independent practice.
To optimize your own health, practice what you’ve learned, and get personal support anytime you feel overwhelmed.
So you understand how to create high-value packages with your advanced health skills.
With founder & education director. All are recorded and available to watch in your student portal.
With a private community of successful health entrepreneurs & practitioners.
Because you can help people get results, they will refer you to their friends, family, co-workers & more.
Giving you extensive firsthand experience. This is worth the price of entry alone. No License required.
Researchers and experts all agree that there are exceptional opportunities in the health coaching market, with the industry expected to grow to over $22 Billion by 2030. Research also reveals there is a significant gap in programs that bridge basic coaching and advanced clinical training.
Beyond teaching theory, FNA gives you a complete system that works in the real world. FNA teaches you how to help your clients improve their health with a step-by-step evidence-based approach no matter what the condition.
Tired of Generic Health Advice?
"I want to help people, but I feel like I'm just repeating the same basic advice everyone else gives. I need something that actually works and sets me apart from other coaches."
Frustrated with Inconsistent Results?
"Some clients get amazing results, others don't improve much. I'm constantly second-guessing myself and feel like I'm just making educated guesses about what they need."
Limited by Lab Access?
"I know functional labs would help my clients, but I can't access them without a medical license. I'm tired of referring out and losing potential income."
Stuck in Low-Paying Practices?
"I'm working long hours for little pay. I want to charge premium prices but don't feel confident enough to justify higher rates with my current skills."
Complex Cases Overwhelming You?
"When clients come to me with serious health issues, I don't know where to start. I need a systematic approach that works for any condition."
Seeking Meaningful Work?
"I want to leave my corporate job and do something that truly matters. But I need to know I can build a sustainable income helping others."
Graduate with industry-recognized accreditations that give you instant credibility with clients, employers, and fellow practitioners
Accredited by the Organizations That Matter
The FNA program is recognized and accredited by:
What AADP membership gives you:
Upon graduation, you’re eligible to join the AADP and use the title “Holistic Health Practitioner” (HHP) without sitting for an additional exam. This opens doors for professional liability insurance and establishes you within the broader drugless practitioner community.
Let’s be honest…some people chase credentials like Pokémon cards. Another certification, another acronym, another line on the bio.
That’s not what FNA is about.
Our accreditations exist because they validate what matters most: You’ve learned a systematic, evidence-based methodology for helping people get well and stay well. You can interpret functional lab tests. You can create personalized protocols. You can get results.
The credentials prove your training is legitimate. The results prove you know what you’re doing.
Here’s something that surprises many people: You don’t need a medical degree, previous health coaching certification, or science background to enroll in FDN.
Our founder, Teresa Rispoli, built this program to be accessible to anyone willing to learn and do the work. Whether you’re a nurse looking to expand your scope, a personal trainer ready to go deeper, or someone making a complete career change, FNA meets you where you are.
The accreditations we’ve earned validate the rigor of our curriculum. Your willingness to complete it is the only prerequisite.
Here’s the honest answer…It depends on your goals.
If you want immediate professional recognition with minimal steps:
1. FM-HC (functional Medicine Health Coach – Board Certification
(exclusive FNA title available). Learn more
2. FN-CP (Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner –
Board Certification (exclusive FNA title available) Learn More
3. FM-CP (Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner) –
Board Certification (exclusive FNA title available) Learn More
4. Plus AADP. These are available immediately upon graduation, without an exam, and they are the fastest path to a recognized credential.
If you want the strongest possible credential for building referral relationships with MDs, naturopaths, or integrative clinics, pursuing the FNA board certification exam signals serious professional commitment.
If you’re not sure yet, that’s perfectly fine.
You don’t have to decide before enrolling.
Many FNA students complete the program first,
then evaluate which additional certifications make sense for their specific practice model.
Yes. We have successful FNA Practitioners in over 50 countries. The methodology and credentials translate globally, and our Medical Director Program provides lab access regardless of your location.
The FNA certification itself doesn’t require a board exam. However, you’re eligible to apply for additional board certifications (AADP) if you choose to pursue them.
Many FNA students come to us after completing other health coaching certifications. And “Programs” around your Nitch.
The FNA Course does not license you in nutrition, once graduated you are considered a non-licensed practitioner, and our services are not covered by insurance. The cost of testing that we recommend would also be an out-of-pocket expense for clients.
FNA Practitioners are considered non-licensed, which means you won’t be able to register as an in-network provider with insurance companies. That said, this also gives you the freedom to set your own rates and build a cash-pay model that doesn’t rely on insurance limitations. We give you a proven framework for that inside the course.
This model works really well for practitioners, clinicians, and even coaches who want more autonomy and income potential without insurance gatekeeping.
Let our career advisor help you choose your path & take you on a tour for a sneak peek at the student portal so you know exactly what to expect.
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Everything you need to master functional health and build a thriving practice or utilize our job board and work in a successful integrative practice.
FM Principals, Coaching Skills, Clinical Intake, Ethics
Explore core concepts, terminology, and clinical frameworks.
Master diagnostic tools, pattern recognition, evidence-based protocols, and intake workflows.
Handle complex clinical cases, charge premium rates, and develop specialty expertise. Advanced modules include case-study and pattern recognition
Achieve expert-level command of over 70 functional lab at-home tests you can order and have shipped to your client or use for your own healing journey.
Deep Dive on MSQ Metabolic Symptom questionnaire, Advanced Lab Testing, Done-For-You Protocols, Mastering Therapeutic Diets, Handouts and Questionnaires You Can Brand, Epigenetics, Healing Autoimmune, Healing Chronic Gut Inflammation, SIBO, Vagus Nerve Reset, Mold Toxicity Recovery, MCAST Recovery.