Transform Lives
As A Health Coach

FMCA trains and certifies functional medicine health coaches from all over the world. Are you ready to join the movement that is changing the face of healthcare?

4000+

Functional Medicine Coaching Academy Graduates

126,700+

health education specialists and community health workers (health coaches) employed nationwide1

41 million

worldwide die of non communicable chronic illness and could be helped by a coach2

Why FMCA?

Health coaching is a powerful tool for fixing a broken global healthcare system. At FMCA, we provide industry leading instruction, support, and community to produce certified health coaches who are saving lives.

If you’re considering becoming a health coach, read on to discover what sets our program apart.

The Gold Standard in Health Coaching Certification

FMCA offers the only certification program designed and delivered in collaboration with The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and fully approved by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) and the UK & International Health Coaching Association (UKIHCA).

World-Renowned Educators, Comprehensive Curriculum

Dive deep into positive psychology coaching techniques, functional medicine principles, nutrition and food plans, mind-body medicine, and the psychology of eating, with guidance from leaders across these fields.

Unmatched Community And Alumni Support

FMCA offers career guidance, health coaching resources, and community support for students and alums. We’re always with you!

Hear From FMCA Alumni

The FMCA Alumni Network continues to grow.

Here are just a few stories of transformation and joy after studying functional medicine health coaching.

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5 Star Google Rating

My time with FMCA was truly life-changing. I went into the course thinking I knew most of what there was to know about living well but I soon realized I had so much left to learn. The content was vast, enqaging and presented in easy to digest bite size chunks. My facilitator was amazing and I felt fully supported throughout the process. It has changed the way I approach my health and my interactions with people and feel fully prepared to start life as a FMCA health coach.

Bob

USA

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FMCA has changed my life in a big way. I inhaled the course content and began to understand the deep complexity of the body and systems from a different perspective—from a healthy model, rather than the disease model I learned in nursing school. Initially, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the Live Training Sessions (LTS)…but these brilliantly facilitated video meetings formed an essential core for the program. Practicing coaching skills and receiving feedback helped us grow and develop into confident, client-focused coaches. I learned a lot about myself and I was able to make changes in order to become the coach I wanted to be.

Jennifer

Australia

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I absolutely did not expect all this from an online course. There is much more interaction between students than I thought, probably more than I had when I was pursuing my Nutrition Degree. And since English is my second language, I was not comfortable in group discussions when I started, yet I have overcome it with all the courage and support of my cohorts and course facilitator. I can see myself growing, and I really like it. I call this my Functional Medicine Family, because that’s what it really feels like.

Carmen

Malaysia

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Initially, I thought this class would be just a class that I learn from and implement. However, shortly after starting, I realized this program wasn’t just ‘another class‘. Although there’s not Emotional Intelligence called out as a benefit of FMCA, it should be. In addition to learning about the body, mind, and coaching, I found myself having a higher level of emotional self-control, a decrease in judgement or assuming, and an overall calmness of my personality. FMCA doesn’t just change our clients’ lives, it changes ours too!

Chisa Huffman, DNP, MBA, RN-BC

The knowledge I have garnered through the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy with IFM has been invaluable. Through learning the foundations of functional medicine, positive psychology and coaching basics I have become a better version of myself and feel equipped to help others in similar processes through coaching and in my own practice. Thank you FMCA.

Jennifer Alexander MPT OCS

My journey at FMCA has been truly transformational. FMCA thoroughly covers Functional Medicine, Functional Nutrition, Positive Psychology, Mind-Body Medicine, and the Art as well as the Science of Coaching through course materials delivered by experts in their fields.

I felt informed, guided, supported, and have grown. It has been a journey of self-discovery for me. I am truly grateful to everyone at FMCA who has contributed to this process—you have touched my life.

Gözde Akdeniz Skvortsov, PhD

Thank you FMCA for being an integral part of my journey in becoming a FMCHC. Thank you for providing a safe space to cultivate growth. I am grateful for the community I have joined and look forward to continuing to connect and collaborate with like-minded folks.

Misha L. Rank

Malaysia

Attending FMCA was a transformative experience for me. Our course facilitator was exceptional, guiding us with expertise and genuine care. I formed an incredible group of friends, all passionate and supportive, which made the journey even more enriching. The insights and guidance from our coaches and mentors were invaluable, providing me with the tools and confidence to grow as a coach. FMCA not only enhanced my knowledge and skills but also helped me build meaningful relationships and a strong foundation for my coaching career.

Lama Mdeihli

Malaysia

FMCA’s Program Is Approved By Leading Experts In Health Coaching

Health Coach Talk

Conversations About Wellness Through Functional Medicine Coaching

Hosted by FMCA Founder and CEO Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, Health Coach Talk features insights from the most well-respected names in Health Coaching and Functional Medicine. Dr. Scheinbaum explores the positive impact that health coaching has on healthcare, as it provides a personalized, patient-centered, science-based approaches to wellness.

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Meet Our Educators

Learn from leading experts in Functional Medicine, Functional Nutrition and the Psychology of Eating, Positive Psychology, Mind-Body Medicine, the Art and Science of Coaching, and the Business of Coaching.

What is Functional Medicine?

Functional Medicine is an individualized, patient-centered, science-based approach to healthcare that looks beyond symptom resolution to identify why illness occurs and address those root causes to restore health.

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What is Functional Medicine
Health Coaching?

Functional Medicine Health Coaches know there’s more to a healthy lifestyle than fad diets and unsustainable exercise regimens.

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Latest From Our Blog

Explore the FMCA Blog for informative articles on health coaching, nutrition, functional medicine, and the latest happenings with FMCA.

We offer resources for health coaches looking to better support clients or grow their careers, as well as for wellness enthusiasts and practitioners simply looking for facts and insights on healthy living. Our goal is to provide the FMCA community with knowledge that can help anyone make informed decisions while navigating an individual health and career journey.

  1. Source: bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/health-educators.htm ↩︎
  2. Source: who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/noncommunicable-diseases ↩︎