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To connect to the PESI mission of connecting knowledge with need, our premium nutrition training is being offered for FREE.

It can be intimidating when patients start asking you for guidance on nutrition. You may find yourself asking, “I'm not a dietitian. What kind of advice can I offer within my scope of practice?”

Plus, with so much misinformation out there, how do you navigate what's right and what's not? You deserve evidence-based information that clears the confusion and helps you help your patients.

Join trusted authorities, Cindi Lockhart, RDN, LD, IFNCP, and Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN, as they break down today's best nutrition science into strategies that are simple to share and easy to apply in the real world. You'll learn safe, effective, and affordable evidence-based nutrition approaches.

Key highlights of this training:
  • Feel confident when patients seek nutritional advice
  • From the best diet plans to the impact of gut health, they'll answer it all
  • Tailor solutions for common conditions like diabetes, hypothyroid, autoimmune, and more
  • Learn safety and efficacy of common dietary supplements

Join thousands who've transformed their careers. Don't miss this life-changing chance to become a Certified Functional Nutrition Informed Professional* (CFNIP).

Register for FREE today! Join live January 25-27, 2024 and get 14-day access to the recording.
FREE Live Virtual Training

Food as Medicine Certification:
Clinical Applications for Healthcare Professionals

January 25–27, 2024, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Central
Presented by Cindi Lockhart, RDN, LD, IFNCP, and Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN
$749.98 Value
CLAIM YOUR SPOT — COMPLETELY FREE!
Can't attend live? Register anyway for 14-day free access to the training*!
*CE credit and certification available for an additional cost. Register for more information.
Real People, Real Results. Your Peers are Raving!!

"Best class I have ever taken online or though CEU. So so great. Vanessa is a fantastic teacher!""
— Erin T., Nurse Practitioner
"In my 23 years of practice, I have never taken a course as good as this! I know a ton about nutrition, but this was NEXT LEVEL!! There were things about citric acid/mold connection, enteric coating/hormone disruptors, sugar alcohols/GMO's, the need for K2 with D3 to not calcify arteries but drive the calcium into bones and soooo much more that I had never considered. It wasn't my plan to start and finish 21 credits of CEU's over the last few days but the material was SO relevant and the instructors made it easy to listen to that it impossible to stop! Thank you so much for this epic resource! I'm thrilled to add this to my resume! 5 stars! Highly recommend!"
— Pam N., Physical Therapist
"This course exceeded my expectations. I love Cindi's enthusiasm.""
— Jill B., Nurse Practitioner
"Extremely insightful and should be mandated by all healthcare providers to take this course.
Truly will help my patients and the care I provide in the future.""
— Cory T., Physical Therapist
More than just the physiology of nutrition…
learn how to apply these concepts in your clinical practice!

Principles to Maximize Your Patient's Nutrition
  • Macros and micros
  • What's the skinny on fats?
  • To carb or not to carb?
  • Causes of oxidative stress & inflammation
  • Organics — when & why
Metabolism and Weight
  • Physical activity recommendations
  • BMI is outdated… or is it?
  • Implications for appetite: ghrelin and leptin
  • Bariatric surgery
  • Pregnancy/breastfeeding
  • Cancer patients
  • Athletes
Diet Wars — There is no “one size fits all” in nutrition!
  • Mediterranean — the gold standard
  • Keto
  • Intermittent fasting & time restricted eating
  • Low carb
  • High Protein
  • Vegan + different types of vegetarian diets
  • Elimination diets
  • And more!
When Hormones Come into the Picture
  • Cortisol
  • Insulin
  • Thyroid
  • Estrogen and progesterone
  • Testosterone
  • Perimenopause, menopause & andropause
  • When to refer for testing
Gut Check: Impacts on Overall Gut Health
  • Digestion and absorption
  • Intestinal barrier — its function and what happens when it becomes leaky
  • Microbiome — the power of bacteria
  • How the gut impacts hormones, skin, immunity, and mood
  • 5R protocol — how to heal the gut
Strategies for Working with Special Populations
  • Diabetes & insulin resistance
  • Hypertension
  • Hypercholesterolemia
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Insomnia & Fatigue
  • Autoimmunity
  • Osteoarthritis
Optimize Sleep, Stress Management and Circadian Rhythms
  • Patient Assessment
  • Sleep hygiene, habits & quality
  • Stress levels and intentional practice
  • Current alignment to circadian rhythms
  • Lifestyle programs & mindfulness training
  • Customized & systemized approach for circadian alignment
Meet Your Experts:
Cindi Lockhart
Cindi Lockhart, RDN, LD, IFNCP, is board-certified as an integrative and functional nutrition practitioner with over 30 years in professional practice. She has trained nutrition, fitness, and medical practitioners throughout most of her career, yet maintains a personal practice with clients as she believes that the only way she can effectively educate and inspire other practitioners is through her own practical experience with clients. In addition to educating on how Food is Medicine, Cindi also specializes in coaching clients and practitioners on the importance of managing stress, optimizing sleep, proper exercise and movement, and reducing exposure to environmental toxins. Cindi has extensive expertise in women's health issues including hormonal imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, and autoimmunity as well as gut health, weight management, histamine intolerance, and immune health.
Click here for information about Cindi Lockhart.
Vanessa Ruiz
Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN, is a naturopathic physician and registered nurse. After experiencing health issues stemming from burnout as a nurse, she began studying integrative ways to help herself heal. Her interest in integrative health led her to become a naturopathic physician with a focus on mental health, trauma, and complex PTSD. She earned her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at Southwest College in Tempe, Arizona.
She has been featured in the "A Created Life: A Journey to Empowerment" documentary and "Shoutout Arizona" for her ground-breaking work in mental health. She is a public speaker on the topic of functional medicine and mental health, teaching behavioral health professionals nationally and internationally. In addition to her clinical practice, she is the founder of Nurses for Natural Health, an organization dedicated to empowering and educating Nurses about natural health and burnout recovery.
Click here for information about Vanessa Ruiz.
FREE Live Virtual Training
Food as Medicine Certification:
Clinical Applications for Healthcare Professionals
January 25–27, 2024, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Central
Presented by Cindi Lockhart, RDN, LD, IFNCP, and Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN
$749.98 Value
CLAIM YOUR SPOT — COMPLETELY FREE!
Can't attend live? Register anyway for 14-day free access to the training*!
*CE credit and certification available for an additional cost. Register for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nutrition is a critical component of the healing process for every patient you treat. Not only will you learn the most current science and evidence-based tools, but also simple lifestyle hacks that lead to lasting behavior change!
If you want:
  • A clear, simple guide to functional nutrition and how to use it in your practice...
  • Greater clinical confidence, so you can finally answer patients' questions about nutrition...
  • Simple, affordable tools from functional nutrition that you can use right away to improve patients' health...
Then this course is for you!
For the first time ever, you'll get FREE 14-day access* to this bestselling course. The Food as Medicine program is filled with actionable techniques that you can use immediately. You'll get practical solutions for all the common questions that your patients are already asking.
In the Food as Medicine program, you'll unlock functional nutrition strategies for ALL healthcare professionals who are looking to holistically maximize their patient outcomes. You'll discover essential clinical insights you can use right away, including a simple 5R protocol to heal the gut, and the 3 “must haves” to optimize your limited time with patients.
When you sign up now, you'll get FREE 14-day access to this self-paced program. Get a first-class nutrition education at your own pace, from the comfort of your home or office — without spending thousands of dollars to go back to school. What are you waiting for? Register today!
Advance your practice in 3 simple steps

Watch your email for your order confirmation. You'll have access to all course videos and materials online — for FREE for 14 days*!

Complete the online program. After 14 days, your free access will expire.

Optional upgrade: If you wish to earn certification PLUS up to 19 CE hours, after you register you can upgrade for only $199.99 — unbelievable savings!

Become a Certified Functional Nutrition Informed Professional* (CFNIP) through Evergreen Certifications. Certification lets colleagues, employers, and clients know that you've invested the extra time and effort necessary to understand the complexities of nutrition. *Professional standards apply. For full details, visit: www.evergreencertifications.com/cfnip.
Proven methods that get results.
The world tends to make nutrition seem overly complicated, but it doesn't have to be! You'll end this comprehensive training course fully prepared with the latest scientific insight about how nutrition can be used to improve your clinical outcomes.
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FREE Live Virtual Training
Food as Medicine Certification:
Clinical Applications for Healthcare Professionals
January 25–27, 2024, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Central
Presented by Cindi Lockhart, RDN, LD, IFNCP, and Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN
$749.98 Value
CLAIM YOUR SPOT — COMPLETELY FREE!
Can't attend live? Register anyway for 14-day free access to the training*!
*CE credit and certification available for an additional cost. Register for more information.
*If you purchase Live CE, please note you would need to watch the presentations that are being presented live in order to receive live credit.
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