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Begins January 2025
The ONLY cohort scheduled for 2025

Unlock the full potential of nutrition in your practice and establish yourself as a functional nutrition expert. This exclusive cohort, led by renowned experts Cindi Lockhart, RDN, LD, IFNCP, and Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN, offers a world-class education and hands-on experience in functional nutrition.

You'll master proven functional nutrition approaches that address the root causes of dysfunction, deepen your understanding of the "food as medicine" philosophy, and elevate your practice with integration of functional lab tests. This is more than just a course — it's a powerful learning journey alongside like-minded colleagues that will empower you to transform the health and well-being of your patients.

  • Convenient — Only 1-3 hours of on-demand training each week to work with your schedule
  • Interactive clinician-to-clinician support and community in your exclusive cohort
  • Comprehensive modules, case studies, and certification — all included!
  • Interactive Q&A calls with our hand-selected experts
  • Post-graduate level education on treating chronic conditions, functional lab tests, and more!
  • Unlimited access to videos, printable worksheets, slides, handouts, and more
  • Excellence in learning with trainers who have trained thousands in these techniques

6-Month Online Immersive Functional Nutrition Certification
Learn together with a dedicated community of peers and expert instructors
$2,359.78 ValueNow Just  $999.99!

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Earn up to 38.0 CE Hours included in the course tuition.
Interactive Practice Groups • Case Studies • FREE Certification
Click here for Credit details | Click here for course objectives and outline

Key Components Guaranteed to Transform Your Practice:
  • Foundations of functional nutrition and its role in preventing and managing chronic diseases.
  • Food as Medicine: Harness the power of food to address the root causes of health issues and promote healing.
  • In-Depth Nutrient Analysis: Macros, micros, deficiencies, and functional impacts.
  • Advanced Functional Lab Testing: Assess nutritional status, gut health, inflammation, and metabolic markers.
  • Master gut-health strategies to optimize the microbiome.
  • Metabolism and Hormone Regulation: Explore the intricate relationship between nutrition, metabolism, and hormonal balance.
  • Clinical Application: Practical tools and case studies to apply functional nutrition principles in clinical practice.
  • Tailor dietary strategies for chronic conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular, and autoimmune.
  • Lifestyle Modifications: Incorporate sleep, stress management, and exercise to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Patient-Centered Care: Develop patient-centered approaches to empower individuals to take charge of their health through personalized nutrition and lifestyle recommendations.

As you move through each training, your instructors will also bring you incredible reflection guides and case studies to help you fully absorb each session, and present opportunities for small group discussion so you can better understand the perspectives and experiences of the clients you work with each day.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Your registration includes:
all_inclusive   Unlimited access to all 18 recorded modules (over 41 total hours of training)
folder_open   An Online Student Portal full of additional resources
description   Comprehensive training materials
picture_as_pdf   PDFs of tools and interventions
print   Printables for use with clients

AND WE COULDN'T STOP THERE

Take our speakers' business savvy to the bank with the BONUS MARKETING PACK to promote your practice. Show patients and colleagues you're dedicated to your mission, transforming lives with the power of functional nutrition.…
sim_card_download   Downloadable Professional Certification document, showcasing your expertise
stars   Digital Badge to proudly display on your website or social media
list_alt   Listing in the provider referral list at Evergreen Certifications upon completion

6-Month Online Immersive Functional Nutrition Certification
Transform your practice with hands-on support from experts and peers
$2,359.78 ValueNow Just  $999.99!
Community of Like-minded Professionals • Case Studies • FREE Certification
Seats are limited so make sure you reserve your spot today — only $199/down!
Click here for Payment Plan Information

Your Path to Become a Functional Nutrition Expert…
Our specialized curriculum is designed to transform your approach to patient care through cutting-edge nutrition practices and personalized lifestyle interventions. Each module builds on foundational principles and dives deep into advanced strategies for managing complex patient needs.
Part 1: Foundations & Core Concepts in Functional Nutrition
Module 1 | FOUNDATIONS OF FOOD AS MEDICINE

Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, Mitochondrial Health, Insulin Regulation & Gut Health
Available: January 5th, 2025

Module 2 | METABOLISM MASTERY

Unravel the Complexities of Metabolic Dysfunction with Functional Nutrition
Available: January 12th, 2025

Module 3 | STRESS, CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS & SLEEP

Explore the Links Between Stress, Sleep, and Circadian Alignment, with a Focus on Nutritional Strategies
Available: January 19th, 2025

Module 4 | INSTILL BEHAVIORAL CHANGE

Advanced Strategies to Empower Clients Using Motivational Interviewing, Embodiment and Visualization
Available: January 26th, 2025

LIVE Q&A and Discussion Call
February 5th, 2025

Part 2: Advanced Tools for Gut Health & the Microbiome
Module 5 | FOUNDATIONS OF GUT HEALTH

Explore the Physiology of Digestion, Microbiome, and Intestinal Barrier
Available: February 9th, 2025

Module 6 | GI DISTRESS: BEYOND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT

Innovative Strategies to Treat the Root Cause of IBS, SIBO, and Functional Dyspepsia
Available: February 16th, 2025

Module 7 | HOW TO ASSESS GUT FUNCTION

5R Gut Repair Protocol, Food Reactions, Elimination-Based Diets, and Supplements
Available: February 23rd, 2025

LIVE Q&A and Discussion Call
March 5th, 2025

Part 3: Nutrient Balance & Patient Assessment
Module 8 | MACROS & MICROS

Nutrient Balance for Quality over Quantity
Available: March 9th, 2025

Module 9 | PATIENT NUTRITION EVALUATION

From Patient Intake to Dietary Analysis
Available: March 16th, 2025

Module 10 | DIET WARS AND FASTING

Comprehensive Exploration of Various Diet Patterns and Their Impact on Chronic Conditions
Available: March 23rd, 2025

LIVE Q&A and Discussion Call
April 2nd, 2025

Part 4: Hormonal Health & Environmental Factors
Module 11 | HORMONAL BALANCE

Clinical Insights for Cortisol, Insulin & Thyroid Dynamics
Available: April 6th, 2025

Module 12 | WOMEN'S HEALTH AND SEX HORMONES

PCOS, PMS/PMDD, Endometriosis, Menopause, and more!
Available: April 13th, 2025

Module 13 | MEN'S HEALTH AND SEX HORMONES

Low Testosterone, Adrenal Fatigue, Prostate Issues, and more!
Available: April 20th, 2025

Module 14 | ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS

Exposure to Impact: Evaluate Environmental Toxins
Available: April 27th, 2025

Module 15 | DETOXIFICATION SUPPORT

Practical Tools to Reduce Toxin Burden
Available: May 4th, 2025

LIVE Q&A and Discussion Call
May 14th, 2025

Part 5: Specialized Care & Integrative Approaches
Module 16 | SPECIAL POPULATIONS PART 1

Diabetes, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Chronic Fatigue, Osteoarthritis, High Cholesterol, Fibromyalgia
Available: May 18th, 2025

Module 17 | SPECIAL POPULATIONS PART 2

Autoimmunity, Cancer, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Long COVID
Available: May 25th, 2025

Module 18 | INTEGRATIVE MENTAL HEALTH

Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, and more
Available: June 1st, 2025

LIVE Q&A and Discussion Call
June 11th, 2025

6-Month Online Immersive Functional Nutrition Certification
Interactive Learning * Case Studies * Real-World Application
$2,359.78 ValueNow Just  $999.99!

Click here for Payment Plan Information
Earn up to 38.0 CE Hours included in the course tuition.
Community of Like-minded Professionals • Case Studies • FREE Certification

Click here for Credit details | Click here for course objectives and outline

"In today's healthcare landscape, where nutrition intertwines with every facet of your client's well-being, obtaining the right training is absolutely critical to ensure you can excel."

A promise from Cindi Lockhart & Vanessa Ruiz…

We've created this comprehensive online course to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to provide exceptional care to your clients.

But there's more to it than just knowledge; it's about the journey too.

By joining our vibrant cohort of like-minded peers, together we'll navigate this educational adventure, share insights and experiences, and foster a network of professionals who share your same passion for the power of food as medicine.

Throughout this training, you'll delve into a wealth of topics that are pivotal in clinical practice. From advanced lab testing techniques that empower you to pinpoint and address nutritional deficiencies, to a deep dive into the fascinating world of gut health and its profound impact on overall well-being — you'll gain the skills and confidence needed to truly make a difference.

This is your special invitation to join us in this exclusive class…

...so you can seamlessly integrate the nutrition-focused and patient-centric approach that we've pioneered into your practice. By learning closely alongside us and your peers, you'll elevate your professional standing and deliver expert-level healthcare and support to your clients.

We can't wait to meet you.

Sincerely,
Cindi Lockhart, RDN, LD, IFNCP & Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN

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Step 1: Watch the online course.

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6-Month Online Immersive Functional Nutrition Certification
Learn together with a dedicated community of peers and expert instructors
$2,359.78 ValueNow Just  $999.99!

Click here for Payment Plan Information
Earn up to 38.0 CE Hours included in the course tuition.
Interactive Practice Groups • Case Studies • FREE Certification
Click here for Credit details | Click here for course objectives and outline

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