Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner

FNA is the first professional practitioner pathway designed to issue one verified certificate for every completed specialization module — allowing you to build a multi-disciplinary functional medicine profile over time.

The Opportunity In Front of You

If you’re reading this, something brought you here. Maybe you’ve experienced your own health transformation and want to help others. Maybe you’re tired of a career that doesn’t fulfill you. Maybe you’ve always known you were meant for something more meaningful than what you’re doing now.

Whatever your path, here’s what matters: the health coaching industry is exploding, and there’s never been a better time to build a career helping others transform their health.

But here’s what most programs won’t tell you: credentials alone don’t build careers. You need the right credentials, practical skills, business knowledge, and ongoing support. That’s exactly what this program provides.

Functional Medicine Nutrition Certification

What is a Functional Medicine Health Coach?

A Functional Medicine Health Coach partners with clients to implement sustainable lifestyle changes that address the root causes of their health concerns—not just manage symptoms.

While doctors have 15-minute appointments, you’ll spend hours with clients, exploring their full health story, understanding their unique challenges, and guiding them through real transformation.

As a certified coach, you will:

  • Guide transformations — Help clients achieve what they couldn’t do alone
  • Bridge the gap — Between what doctors recommend and what clients actually do
  • Address root causes — Not just symptoms, but why health issues develop
  • Create lasting change — Through evidence-based behavior modification
  • Build meaningful relationships — Truly know your clients and their journeys


Important Distinction

You won’t replace doctors or diagnose conditions. You fill a crucial gap in healthcare—the ongoing support and accountability that makes real health transformation possible. Doctors treat disease. You build health.

Real Results from Real Women

Former teacher · Now earning $8,500/month · Austin, TX

“I was 45, burned out from teaching, dealing with perimenopause symptoms my doctor couldn’t help with. I found this program and thought, ‘If I can figure out my own health, maybe I can help others too.’ Within 8 months of graduating, I had 12 regular clients. Now I work 20 hours a week, earn more than I did teaching full-time, and I actually love Mondays again.”

Graduate Success Story

Lisa G., 47

Former nurse · Now earning $12,000/month · San Diego, CA

“After 25 years of nursing, I was exhausted by a system that didn’t let me really help people. This certification gave me the framework to apply everything I knew about health in a way that actually changes lives. My first client cried when she told me I’d helped her more in 3 months than doctors had in 10 years. That’s why I do this.”

Graduate Success Story

Sally R., 52

Your Credentials: What You’ll Earn

This program leads to nationally recognized Board Certified credentials from The National Accreditation and Certification Board through AADP—setting the standard for wellness professionals

The Income Reality

Let’s talk about money—because your time and investment matter.

What Can You Actually Earn?

Part-Time Practice (15 hrs/week):
10 clients × $150/session × 4 sessions/month = $6,000/month

Full-Time Practice (30 hrs/week):
20 clients × $175/session × 4 sessions/month = $14,000/month

Premium Practice (Group + 1:1):
15 clients + group programs = $18,000+/month

These aren’t fantasy numbers. They’re what our graduates actually achieve. And unlike corporate jobs, YOU control your schedule, your rates, and your growth.

Who This Program Is For

This program is specifically designed for women who:

  • Want meaningful work — You’re done with jobs that don’t matter
  • Have experienced health challenges — Your story becomes your superpower
  • Value flexibility — Work from home, set your own hours
  • Are ready to invest in themselves — Time, energy, and commitment
  • Want to help others — This is fundamentally about service

You don’t need a healthcare background. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be committed to learning and growing.

Reflection

Take a moment: Why are you here? What would change in your life if you had a career that combined meaningful work, good income, and flexibility? Write this down. Your “why” will sustain you through the challenging moments ahead.

What Comes Next

This program consists of 21 modules taking you from complete beginner to certified professional:

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE CERTIFIED TRAINING COURSE 5-PHASES TO MASTERY

Your Complete Roadmap to Certification & Career Success

Your 5-PHASE Journey to $10K+/Month

PhaseModulesTopics CoveredCareer Outcome
PHASE 1: FOUNDATIONSModules 0–4FM Principles, Coaching Skills, Clinical Intake, EthicsReady to Start Practicing (Free Access)
PHASE 2: CORE CLINICALModules 5–8Functional Nutrition, Gut Health, Stress/Adrenals, Sleep$2K–$4K/Month Potential
PHASE 3: SPECIALIZED CLINICAL NICHEModules 9–17Hormones, Thyroid, Metabolism, Mental Health, Detox & More$5K–$8K/Month Potential
PHASE 4: LAB LITERACYModule 18Functional Lab InterpretationPremium Pricing Unlocked
PHASE 5: PRACTICE BUILDINGModules 19–20Protocol Design, Business Building$10K+/Month Potential

Certified functional medicine practitioners typically charge between $275 and $500 per session, and many work completely virtually from home with no office overhead needed.

In terms of monthly income, part-time practitioners seeing 5-10 clients a week typically bring in $5,500 to $20,000 a month, while full-time practitioners seeing 15-25 clients can earn $16,500 to $50,000 a month.

Results vary based on your niche, effort, and market of course, but the demand is genuinely there.

One of our graduates, Lisa R. was a single mom who was initially skeptical — she now earns $28,000 a month with a 6-week client waitlist and had to hire an assistant to keep up. Another graduate Megan P. came from a corporate HR background with zero medical experience and now earns $22,000 a month.

Start with Foundations –
Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach (FM-CC)

Move on to

Functional Medicine Certified Nutritionist (FM-CN)

Move on if you are a Licensed Health Practitioner to

Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (FM-CP)

Everyone must start with foundations. Learn the core principals and gain knowledge in a step-by-step approach to mastering functional m

The Opportunity In Front of You

If you’re reading this, something brought you here. Maybe you’ve experienced your own health transformation and want to help others. Maybe you’re tired of a career that doesn’t fulfill you. Maybe you’ve always known you were meant for something more meaningful than what you’re doing now.

Whatever your path, here’s what matters: the health coaching industry is exploding, and there’s never been a better time to build a career helping others transform their health.

Complete 20-Module Curriculum: The 5-PHASE Method™

Master the complete functional medicine framework through 20 comprehensive modules.

Module 1 Functional Medicine Foundations 

  • Lesson 1: What is Functional Medicine & Why It Matters Now
  • Lesson 2: The FM Paradigm Shift: From Symptoms to Root Causes
  • Lesson 3: Core Principles of Functional Medicine Practice
  • Lesson 4: Your Role as a Functional Medicine Coach

 Dr. Teres’s Insight: “This module alone separates you from 95% of wellness coaches. You’ll understand WHY symptoms appear, not just what to do about them.”

Module 2 Health Coaching Mastery 

  • Lesson 1: The Art of Asking Powerful Questions
  • Lesson 2: Motivational Interviewing for Behavior Change
  • Lesson 3: Building Trust & Client Compliance
  • Lesson 4: Managing Resistance & Difficult Conversations
  • Dr. Teresa’s Insight: “Clients don’t pay for information — they pay for transformation. This module teaches you to create lasting change, not just give advice.”

Module 3 Functional Assessment & Case Analysis 

  • Lesson 1: Comprehensive Health Intake Systems
  • Lesson 2: Timeline Mapping: Uncovering Hidden Triggers
  • Lesson 3: Symptom Pattern Recognition
  • Lesson 4: Building Your Clinical Hypothesis
  • Dr. Teresa’s Insight: “This is where you start thinking like a clinician. You’ll see connections others miss — and clients will feel truly heard for the first time.”

Module 4 Ethics, Scope & Professional Practice  Certificate of Completion

  • Lesson 1: Legal Scope of Practice for FM Coaches
  • Lesson 2: When to Refer: Working with Medical Teams
  • Lesson 3: Documentation & Liability Protection
  • Lesson 4: Building Referral Networks with MDs

Dr. Teresa’s Insight: “This module protects you legally AND opens doors. MDs refer to coaches who understand scope — that’s your competitive advantage.”

Module 5 Functional Nutrition  Certificate HIGH DEMAND

  • Lesson 1: Therapeutic Diets: Elimination, AIP, Low-FODMAP
  • Lesson 2: Nutrient Deficiency Assessment
  • Lesson 3: Food Sensitivities vs. Allergies vs. Intolerances
  • Lesson 4: Personalized Nutrition Protocol Design

     Dr. Teresa’s Insight: “Nutrition coaching alone can charge $150-250/session. Add functional medicine depth, and you’re in the $200+ range easily.”

Module 6 Gut Health & Microbiome  80% OF CASES

  • Lesson 1: The Gut as the Foundation of Health
  • Lesson 2: SIBO, Leaky Gut & Dysbiosis Protocols
  • Lesson 3: Interpreting Stool Tests & GI Maps
  • Lesson 4: The 5R Gut Healing Framework

 Dr. Teresa’s Insight: “80% of your clients will have gut issues. Master this module, and you’ll solve problems that have plagued them for years.”

Module 7 Stress, Adrenals & Nervous System MUST KNOW

  • Lesson 1: HPA Axis Dysfunction Explained
  • Lesson 2: Burnout Recovery Protocols
  • Lesson 3: Nervous System Regulation Techniques
  • Lesson 4: Cortisol Testing & Interpretation

Dr. Teresa’s Insight: “Every burnt-out professional is a potential client. This is the burnout epidemic — and you’ll know how to solve it.”

Module 8 Sleep & Circadian Health  HIGH DEMAND

  • Lesson 1: Sleep Architecture & Why It Matters
  • Lesson 2: Circadian Rhythm Optimization
  • Lesson 3: Root Causes of Insomnia
  • Lesson 4: Sleep Protocols That Actually Work

Dr. Teresa’s Insight: “Fix sleep and you fix 50% of health issues. This is the foundation most practitioners skip.”

Module 9 Women’s Hormone Health HIGH DEMAND $150+/SESSION

  • Lesson 1: Female Hormone Basics: Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone
  • Lesson 2: Menstrual Cycle Optimization
  • Lesson 3: PMS, PCOS & Endometriosis Protocols
  • Lesson 4: Hormone Testing Interpretation

Dr. Teresa’s Insight: “Women’s hormones is the fastest-growing niche. Specialists here easily charge $150-250/session — and stay fully booked.”

Module 10 Perimenopause & Menopause  MASSIVE MARKET

  • Lesson 1: Understanding Hormonal Transitions
  • Lesson 2: Hot Flashes, Night Sweats & Brain Fog Solutions
  • Lesson 3: Natural vs. HRT Approaches
  • Lesson 4: Long-Term Health Optimization Post-Menopause

Dr. Teresa’s Insight: “50 million US women are in perimenopause/menopause right now. This is a $600B market and growing.”

Module 11 Thyroid Health  MOST MISDIAGNOSED

  • Lesson 1: Complete Thyroid Panel Interpretation
  • Lesson 2: Hashimoto’s & Autoimmune Thyroid Protocols
  • Lesson 3: Thyroid-Gut-Adrenal Connection
  • Lesson 4: Supporting Clients on Thyroid Medication

Dr. Teresa’s Insight: “60% of thyroid patients are undiagnosed. You’ll see what their doctors missed — and change their lives.”

Module 12 Metabolic Health & Weight HIGH DEMAND

  • Lesson 1: Insulin Resistance & Blood Sugar Mastery
  • Lesson 2: Why Diets Fail: The Metabolic Truth
  • Lesson 3: Sustainable Weight Loss Protocols
  • Lesson 4: Metabolic Testing Interpretation

 Dr. Teresa’s Insight: “Weight loss is a $78B industry. But functional coaches who address ROOT causes get real results — and referrals.”

Module 13 Autoimmunity & Inflammation  GROWING 15%/YR

  • Lesson 1: Autoimmunity Fundamentals & Triggers
  • Lesson 2: The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Deep Dive
  • Lesson 3: Managing Flares & Achieving Remission
  • Lesson 4: Inflammatory Marker Interpretation

Dr. Teresa’s Insight: “Autoimmune disease affects 50M Americans. These clients need you — and they’ll pay premium for someone who understands their condition.”

Module 14 Mental Health & Brain Function  PREMIUM PRICING

  • Lesson 1: The Gut-Brain Axis Explained
  • Lesson 2: Nutritional Psychiatry Foundations
  • Lesson 3: Anxiety & Depression Root Causes
  • Lesson 4: Cognitive Function & Brain Fog Protocols

Dr. Teresa’s Insight: “Mental health is exploding. Functional approaches to anxiety and depression are life-changing — and clients pay premium for results.”

Module 15 Cardiometabolic Health LIFE SAVING

  • Lesson 1: Beyond Cholesterol: Advanced Lipid Analysis
  • Lesson 2: Blood Pressure Root Cause Approach
  • Lesson 3: Heart Health Nutrition Protocols
  • Lesson 4: Cardiovascular Risk Assessment

Dr. Teresa’s Insight: “Heart disease is #1 killer. Coaches who understand functional cardiology save lives — literally.”

Module 16 Energy & Mitochondrial Health HIGH REFERAL RATE

  • Lesson 1: Mitochondria: Your Cellular Powerhouses
  • Lesson 2: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Protocols
  • Lesson 3: Energy Optimization Strategies
  • Lesson 4: Testing for Mitochondrial Dysfunction

Dr. Teresa’s Insight: “Fatigue is the #1 complaint. When you can restore someone’s energy, you become their hero — and they refer everyone.”

Module 17 Detox & Environmental Health FIRST STEP TO RECOVERY

  • Lesson 1: Understanding Toxic Load
  • Lesson 2: Phase 1 & 2 Liver Detoxification
  • Lesson 3: Safe Detox Protocols (Not Fads)
  • Lesson 4: Environmental Toxin Assessment

Dr. Teresa’s Insight: “Toxin awareness is exploding. You’ll learn evidence-based detox — not the juice cleanse nonsense.”

Module 18 Functional Lab Interpretation  Certificate PREMIUM SKILL

  • Lesson 1: Reading Labs Like a Clinician
  • Lesson 2: Optimal vs. Standard Ranges
  • Lesson 3: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Mastery
  • Lesson 4: Creating Lab-Based Protocols

 Dr. Teresa’s Insight: “This is the skill that commands premium fees. When you can explain labs better than their doctor, you become indispensable.”

Module 19 Protocol Building & Program Design  Certificate

  • Lesson 1: Creating Custom Client Protocols
  • Lesson 2: Supplement Selection & Dosing
  • Lesson 3: Program Sequencing & Timing
  • Lesson 4: Tracking Progress & Adjusting Plans

 Dr. Teresa’s Insight: “This is where everything comes together. You’ll design protocols that actually work — and get the results that build your reputation.”

Module 20 Building Your FM Practice  Certificate BUSINESS LAUNCH

  • Lesson 1: Pricing Your Services ($100-250/session)
  • Lesson 2: Attracting Your Ideal Clients
  • Lesson 3: Marketing Without Being Salesy
  • Lesson 4: Scaling to $10K/Month & Beyond

 Dr. Teresa’s Insight: “Most certifications leave you certified but broke. This module teaches you exactly how to get clients and build a real business.”

This ISN’T for everyone:

  • ❌ If you want quick fixes and symptom management (that’s not functional medicine)
  • ❌ If you’re not willing to learn clinical reasoning and systems thinking
  • ❌ If you expect to master this overnight without daily study
  • ❌ If you want to diagnose or treat diseases (stay in your scope of practice)
  • ❌ If you’re looking for a passive income certification with no effort

This IS for you if:

  • ✅ You believe in finding and addressing root causes, not just managing symptoms
  • ✅ You want clinical depth that allows you to handle complex health cases confidently
  • ✅ You’re willing to learn lab interpretation, systems analysis, and evidence-based protocols
  • ✅ You understand professional boundaries and scope of practice
  • ✅ You’re ready to become a specialist who commands premium fees
  • ✅ You want meaningful work that creates real health transformations

BONUS #1:

FREE Personal Clinical Mentorship With Dr. Teresa ($997 Value)

I’ll personally guide you through EVERYTHING for your entire first 30 days — completely FREE!

  • ✅ Daily Check-ins: “How’s the thyroid interpretation going? Any questions on autoimmune protocols?”
  • ✅ Lab Interpretation Reviews: I’ll review your practice lab analyses and give detailed clinical feedback
  • ✅ Case Study Support: Walk through complex cases together step-by-step
  • ✅ Clinical Confidence Building: I’ll talk you through every “Am I qualified to handle this?” moment
  • ✅ Protocol Design Reviews: Send me your client protocols, I’ll give clinical feedback
  • ✅ Business Launch Guidance: How to position yourself as a functional medicine specialist

This is like having a functional medicine doctor as your personal mentor — except you’re learning to be a coach within proper scope of practice.

 BONUS #2: Complete Lab Interpretation Cheat Sheets ($197 Value)

Stop feeling lost when looking at lab results. These quick-reference guides give you instant access to functional ranges, clinical significance, and action steps for every major biomarker.

Includes: Thyroid panel interpreter, gut test decoder, hormone panel guide, nutrient marker reference, and more. Laminated reference sheets you can keep at your desk.

 BONUS #4: Client Communication Scripts for Complex Cases ($247 Value)

Know what to say when clients ask tough questions. This swipe file includes word-for-word scripts for discussing lab results, recommending protocols, handling scope of practice boundaries, and referring to doctors when appropriate.

Includes: “How to explain why their ‘normal’ labs aren’t optimal,” “When to refer to a doctor,” “How to recommend supplements ethically,” and more critical conversations.

BONUS #5: The Functional Medicine Matrix Masterclass ($197 Value)

Deep-dive training on using the functional medicine matrix to systematically identify triggers, mediators, and body system connections. Includes case study walkthroughs showing how to map complex symptom patterns to root causes.

BONUS #6: Protocol Design Templates for Common Cases ($197 Value)

Plug-and-play templates for the most common functional medicine cases: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, SIBO/gut dysfunction, PCOS, adrenal fatigue, and chronic fatigue. Customize these evidence-based protocols for your clients’ unique presentations.

BONUS #7: From $50/Hour to $250/Hour: Premium Positioning Guide ($197 Value)

Learn exactly how to position yourself as a functional medicine specialist, not a generic health coach. Includes pricing strategies, package structures, and marketing language that attracts clients willing to pay for specialized expertise.

 BONUS #8: The Functional Medicine Research Library ($397 Value)

Curated collection of the most important functional medicine studies, protocols, and clinical references. Organized by condition and body system so you can quickly find evidence-based support for your recommendations.

BONUS #9: Progress Tracking Systems for Complex Cases ($197 Value)

Sophisticated tracking tools for monitoring biomarker improvements, symptom resolution, and functional capacity changes. Track what’s working, what needs adjustment, and demonstrate clear ROI to clients.

BONUS #10: The Clinical Mastery Roadmap ($197 Value)

Structured pathway from certification to confident practitioner. Daily action steps for your first 90 days covering certification completion, practice client work, lab interpretation mastery, and launching your premium functional medicine practice.

BONUS #11: Systems Thinking for Root Cause Analysis ($247 Value)

Master the mental models that allow functional medicine practitioners to see connections others miss. Learn to think in systems, identify leverage points, and design interventions that create cascading improvements across multiple body systems.

BONUS #12: Private Community of 1,497+ Practitioners- Lifetime Access ($997 Value)


Join our exclusive community of certified functional medicine coaches Nutritionist, and Practitioners. Get support, share wins, ask questions, and network with practitioners who understand your journey. This is where the magic happens!

TOTAL BONUS VALUE: $4,959

You Pay: $97 (When You Enroll Today)

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