Make an impact. FMCA announces the Community Impact Scholarships. Apply now and begin your health coaching journey to help those in need.

Find your next health coach job opportunity on this list of 50 companies, big and small, hiring health coaches in 2025. 

Is alcohol helping or harming your health? This fact sheet breaks down the latest research on alcohol’s effects, from heart and brain health to cancer risk, and offers strategies for mindful drinking

A new podcast from FMCA! Listen to Health Coach Talk for in-depth discussions on health coaching, functional medicine, and the latest wellness trends.

Do you know your listening type? Health coaches are great listeners, but listening types can make a difference in where coaches can truly excel.

New AI technologies are becoming available in the health and wellness space. Can artificial intelligent apps compete with a health coach?

Have you ever felt that there is something missing in your healthcare? Issues like type 2 diabetes, obesity, chronic pain,...

Health coaching has emerged globally as a powerful service market with a strong growth outlook. The industry is now forecasted...

What are The Principles of Functional Medicine? Learn the FMCA way.

Functional nutrition goes beyond symptoms to uncover the root causes of health concerns. Discover how this personalized, systems-based approach to food-as-medicine can empower health coaches to support lasting change for their clients.

Are you curious about the role a health coach plays on a collaborative care team?

How can Functional Medicine Health Coaching be your answer to change?

Wondering about the outlook for the health coaching industry? Here’s what U.S. market research analysis says!

What makes our health coaching program the gold standard?  What does the health coach scope of practice include? What are...

Health coaching is a rewarding career path that is growing globally. Learn why more South Africans are becoming Functional Medicine Certified Health Coaches!

Are you a Physical or Occupational Therapist looking to add more to your practice? Hear from 3 FMCA Alumni that chose Functional Medicine Health Coaching!

Are you interested in becoming a Functional Medicine Health Coach and leveling up your career in Turkey? FMCA Co-Founder and Chief Wellness...

Do you live in Australia and New Zealand and are interested in becoming a health coach, but are not sure what the industry is like? Hear from FMCA Alumni!

Do you work in the behavior health or mental health sector? Are you interested in leveling up your career? Become...

Health coaching is growing in Colombia! Learn why more people in Colombia are becoming Functional Medicine Certified Health Coaches.

Health coaching is a rewarding career path that’s growing globally. Learn why more people in the UK are becoming Functional Medicine Certified Health Coaches!

Health coaching is a growing industry and a rewarding career path in so many ways. According to Precedence Research, the global health coach market size is projected to be worth around US $27.8 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%. So if you are considering breaking into the industry, now is an excellent time to become a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach (FMCHC)!

As the only Health Coach Certification Program designed in collaboration with the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy...

In a recent webcast, our Co-founder and Chief Wellness Officer Elyse Wagner, MS, CN, LMHCA explored how nurses can have even more of an impact by becoming Functional Medicine Certified Health Coaches (FMCHC). Hear from FMCA alumni with backgrounds in nursing that are currently working in the nursing industry and/or health coaching industry.

Self-doubt or imposter syndrome: we’ve all felt it at one point or another. In fact, according to an article in...

Struggling with brain fog, fatigue, or lack of focus? Discover how to detox your brain and improve cognitive health with these 8 expert-backed tips. From prioritizing quality sleep and eating an anti-inflammatory diet to incorporating exercise, supplements, and mindful technology use, this guide—featuring insights from Dr. Austin Perlmutter—offers actionable strategies to support brain function and overall mental clarity.

Health coaching has emerged as a $6 billion service market, with a strong growth outlook.

Functional Medicine and Integrative Medicine both emphasize whole-person healing, but they differ in their focus and approach. See how these two models compare, where they overlap, and what health coaches need to know about working within each framework.

At The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy (FMCA), we learn about the principal of ikigai in our health coaching certification program. The Japanese...

Most people know that the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is responsible for food digestion. However, many people are surprised to find...

Do I need a specific education or degree to become a health coach? The answer is no, more than 50% of our students come from a non-healthcare background!

We recognize that there are many options when it comes to choosing the health coaching certification that feels right for...

HOW DO I START A HEALTH COACHING BUSINESS?HOW DO I MARKET MYSELF AS A HEALTH COACH?HOW DO I FIND COACHING...

The National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) announced that as of April 1, 2021, health and wellness coaches will have a unique taxonomy code. This new taxonomy code marks an important step forward for the profession, demonstrating the important role health and wellness coaches have in healthcare, and moving toward being able to bill for insurance in the future. Health coaching is becoming a mainstream health service, and all trained health coaches stand to benefit from this milestone achievement for the industry.

At The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, we are proud to deliver the international gold standard in health coaching certification. We are the only program designed in collaboration with The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and approved by The National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC). Our award-winning program is approved and recognized by many national and global bodies, many of whom also accept our program for continuing education credits. So what does Functional Medicine Health Coaching look like in action? Three of our alumni share how they’re using their training as Functional Medicine Certified Health Coaches to make a difference for their clients:

FMCA is an approved training program by the UK Health Coaches Association. Learn what our UK alumni have to say about their FMCA experiences.

Health coaches that embrace the potential of these digital tools can improve outcomes for their clients. When coaches make use of the most current technologies available, they become more effective, and more marketable, by expanding the ways they offer support and collaboration.

Health coaches often work with clients to implement individualized food and lifestyle changes that meet the client’s unique needs and health goals. In the course of their work, health and wellness coaches display unconditional positive regard for their clients and a belief in clients’ capacity for change. They honor that each client is an expert on their own life, ensuring that all interactions are respectful and non-judgmental.

To better serve our community in North America and globally, The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy strives to achieve recognition by the world’s preeminent health coaching organizations. We are proud of our status as an approved educator with Canada’s Health Coach Alliance.

When deciding on a health coaching certification program, it’s important to consider where that certification is recognized and how it...

Health coaching and Functional Medicine have been gaining traction around the world, and the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy (FMCA) is excited to be a part of this global movement.

Our international partnerships also enable us to better serve our students around the world. Because of our work with the Functional Medicine South Africa (FMSA) and the Functional Medicine Health Coaches Association, South Africa (FMHCASA), more and more students from South Africa are choosing our Health Coach Certification Program!

The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy (FMCA) is seeing a trend: a big uptick in interest from Australia and New Zealand. As...

There has been a major shift in health coaching in the last couple of years. We’re seeing health coaching become mainstream, appearing in headlines in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Huffington Post, and NPR. Coach training programs are growing all over the world, and coaching jobs are increasing much faster than average.

We know the future of health coaching is bright...so where should health coaches focus their attention for future hiring opportunities and job growth?

What is positive psychology all about, and why is it at the heart of The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy’s approach...

Coaching isn’t one-size-fits-all—in fact, there are as many effective coaching styles as there are coaches!
Great coaches come from every professional background, including psychology, business, communications, education, sports, real estate, healthcare, and more. As each coach’s background differs, so does their approach to coaching. The unique qualities and experiences each coach brings to their practice help to define their coaching style.

In the U.S., a rising awareness of a more holistic approach to health is driving the growth of alternative medicine,...

For many people, this pandemic has helped highlight the things that are most important to us. And now, we’re ready to re-prioritize what is meaningful, simplify our lives, and make time to be connected in our relationships and focus on what matters most. It’s time to ask yourself these questions: “What brings me the greatest joy?” “What makes life worth living?” “What does ‘good health’ mean to me?

Here in the US, we’re five months into the COVID-19 pandemic, with no end in sight. As both infection rates...

Published: July 17, 2020 Minerals are an important diet staple to keep your body healthy. Your body uses minerals for...

The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy (FMCA), approved by the UK & International Health Coaching Association (UKIHCA), is growing globally, and...

Do you find it hard to follow through with things you say you’re going to do? Do you find yourself...

Let’s talk about beauty.  Are you still getting fully ready during quarantine? What do you make yourself pretty for every...

In an episode of the What The Func?! Podcast, our hosts Laura Schein, Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach (FMCHC), and...

While there is no way to prevent the Coronavirus disease at this time, there are some things you can do...

In the US, chronic disease has become the norm. Think about how many people you know that have or had...

In Health Coaching, there are many tools to use to find the root cause of health issues and help lifestyle...

Have you ever wanted to make a change in your life? How do you hold yourself accountable, and what is...

When you talk to yourself, what do you say? Research suggests that our self-talk—that internal monologue we all have running...

It’s that time of year; the holidays are here! It’s time for gatherings with friends and family with holiday meals of delicious food. We know the holidays can be challenging when you have dietary restrictions. Exercising restraint is difficult for even the most strong-willed among us. We’ve put together The Ultimate Guide for Dealing with Dietary Restrictions so you can keep feeling your best this holiday season!

WHEN BIRTH DOESN’T GO TO PLAN My pregnancy was completely normal until my water broke at 35 weeks. Over a...

Humans are superorganisms, full of trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that are known collectively as the microbiome. While we often associate bacteria with disease, the organisms that make up the microbiome are an extremely important part of our immune systems and overall health.

The idea of a "rest day" is one that religious leaders, ancient philosophers, corporate leaders, and athletes can all agree...

Over the last year, you’ve probably heard the buzz around the National Board for Certified Health and Wellness Coaching, or...

You are on the road to clean eating, and filtering water - but are you thinking about what toxins are lurking in your cookware? Some cookware can leave traces of heavy metals, plastics, and chemicals! We created this guide to help you safely navigate away from the toxins so you can enjoy your cooking!

You've probably heard the word "probiotics" thrown around when talking about ways to stay healthy, but do you know what...

It's imperative to stay hydrated year-round, but especially important during the Summer months as record high temperatures seem to hit...

Dr. Roy Hall and health coach and FMCA alum Allison Kelly describe their collaborative care model, through which they offer health coaching to patients who are working to integrate lifestyle changes.

As a health coach, you encounter various scenarios working with clients, but where is the line drawn? Our founder, Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, goes in depth about what exactly Health Coaches are qualified to do, as well as answering questions from Health Coaches in the community!

We're sure you've heard of Collagen, one of the biggest trends of 2019. Collagen is best known for keeping skin...

There is a great deal of recent research surrounding mushrooms and their potential therapeutic benefits for a variety of conditions such as cancer, digestive health conditions, liver conditions, and autoimmune issues.

The health of your teeth and gums and the choices you make in your dental care has everything to do with your overall health.

We all know that eating seasonally means consuming local produce that is purchased and consumed around the time that it is harvested, however, what does that actually mean for you?

The conventional medical paradigm is out of date. The methods of delivering care don’t work for complex, multi-symptom chronic conditions. And, more importantly, they are not equipped to help you make the actual diet and lifestyle changes you must make if you want to regain your health.

In Functional Medicine, detoxification isn’t about replacing every meal with juice or drinking cayenne pepper water for a week. We...

When you think of your typical visit to the doctor’s office, what do you think of? Does it sound like...

Positive psychology, defined by the Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania, is the scientific study of the strengths that...

How are health coaches getting paid through INSURANCE?!This is the second webinar in our How to Get Paid as a Health Coach series. We're interviewing Dr. Cheng Ruan, founder of the Texas Center for Lifestyle Medicine, to talk about something that’s going to be huge as health coaching becomes more mainstream: paying health coaches through insurance. 

For millions of individuals, coffee is their favorite way to start the day. A lifeline of sorts, it gives you...

Our founder, Dr. Sandra Schinbaum, sits down with Dr. Mark Hyman, world-renowned Functional Medicine expert, for an Ask the Expert (ATE) interview.

Most think of diet, exercise, and stress as key factors in health and wellness. But there is one people forget: Relationships.

This is episode 6 of our new video series, Functional Medicine Health Coaching LIVE, where Functional Medicine Coaching Academy-trained coaches help real clients start a transformation.

There are a lot of good reasons to start preparing meals, or portions of a meal, ahead of time.  But some of the biggest reasons are: it saves sanity, time, money and you will be eating healthier.

Why is meditation such an important part of the coach’s toolkit, and what can it do for clients? What does Functional Medicine Health Coaching look like when the client realizes that her physical health isn’t actually her focus right now?

When the conventional model of medicine was born, the primary causes of disease were acute infectious diseases: tuberculosis, typhoid, and pneumonia. The “one doctor, one cause, one treatment” paradigm was effective at restoring health.

How does a coach build rapport and connection with their client early in the coaching relationship? What's it like to...

Breathing is a bodily function that we can control and regulate, making it a useful tool in achieving a relaxed...

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work with—or to BE—a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach?
VIn our new video series, Functional Medicine Health Coaching LIVE, you’ll watch as Functional Medicine Coaching Academy trained health coaches help their real clients start a transformation.

Health Coaching is a booming field that shows no signs of slowing down. If you’re thinking about embarking on the...

Over the last 50 years, we have seen a significant rise in autoimmune disease, food and environmental allergies, diabetes, and...

This flu season, help your body fight off illness naturally. Try keeping these five garden herbs and plants in your kitchen to boost your immune system and fight off the terrible symptoms of the flu:

With shorter days and colder weather, finding the motivation to stay healthy and fit can be difficult.

Our current health care system is, to a large extent, governed by profit-driven conglomerates that essentially force physicians to manage huge caseloads and keep people moving through the system as quickly as possible.

The holidays can be a tricky time for anyone with dietary restrictions. Especially for anyone who is catering for those with dietary restrictions.

At some point, you'll need good healthcare experts to check you over periodically, fix small problems before they turn serious,...

While the holidays are a wonderful time to eat, drink, and be merry, it can be a stressful time for people with dietary restrictions.

Functional healthcare entrepreneur and friend of FMCA James Maskell knows that health coaches are a critical part of that future.

It is no secret that there is a health crisis currently affecting both this country and the world. With an...

So, you've decided to hire a health coach. Congratulations on making a move to better your health and wellness. It...

Getting healthy can feel overwhelming. Between changing your diet, fitting more exercise into your schedule, and adjusting day-to-day habits to...

These pumpkin pancakes are dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and loaded with delicious fall flavor.

According to the CDC, “As a nation, we spend 86% of our health care dollars on the treatment of chronic diseases. These persistent conditions—the nation’s leading causes of death and disability—leave in their wake deaths that could have been prevented, lifelong disability, compromised quality of life, and burgeoning health care costs.” So why hire a health coach in 2019?

How has your own health journey impacted your approach to healing?

For FMCA alumna Shelley Bitzer, living through a chronic illness nightmare exposed the pain and dysfunction of the conventional healthcare system.

What you put into your body is the foundation of your health. "Food is Medicine," a phrase we hear often...

FMCA student Marelda Rodrigues shares why it's so empowering to help others.

FMCA Student Heather Williams shares how she discovered her personal health journey was her superpower.

Our field is growing and changing so fast, it's hard to keep up. Functional medicine certified health coaches (or FMCHCs) are starting to see a broader set of client issues than they're used to (some outside the scope of practice they learned at FMCA).

FMCA student Donovan Maycock shares why the hands-on coaching skills learned at FMCA are ‘Good for Business'

FMCA Student Julie Kenney shares her story of being let down by conventional healthcare and finding functional medicine health coaching.

As Mahnaz Malik watched Mark Hyman, M.D.’s T.E.D. talks online, his words about Functional Medicine resonated with her deeply. That’s...

Some people see a cup as half empty while others see it as half full. We prefer our cups stuffed...