Alumni Stories

Health coaches who have studied with FMCA are changing the face of healthcare, transforming lives, and helping communities prioritize wellness. These are some of their stories.

“I had not been able to find a solution to my concerns and the things that I wanted to address, and I knew that through functional medicine and coaching, I was going to be able to do that.”

Raúl Esquivel, FMCA Graduate

FMCA Alumni Spotlight

Functional Medicine Coaching Academy graduates come from all over the world, and are bringing their functional medicine health coaching expertise and passion to their communities. Below are spotlights on just a few members of our growing Alumni community.

“Once I graduated, I felt, ‘Okay, now I’m ready to put all the pieces together and feel much more confident about helping people reach their own health goals.'”

Jill Foos, FMCA Graduate

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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

This program definitely aligns with my value system and how I want to show up in the world.

Nicaya Rapier, MPH, MCHES®

USA

You’re going to get the skills. You’re going to get the science. You’re going to get the confidence that you need to help people make real life changes.

Jill Foos, NBCHWC

USA