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Natalie Maxam

  • Events Health Coaching Resources

    The Rainbow Diet: A Colorful Approach to Functional Nutrition

    Explore the power of color-coded nutrition in this FMCA webinar replay with Dr. Deanna Minich. Learn how The Rainbow Diet supports whole-person health and how health coaches can apply it in practice.

    By Natalie Maxam
    May 23, 2025
    Read Full Article: The Rainbow Diet: A Colorful Approach to Functional Nutrition
  • Students

    Student Spotlight: Kasey Diffie

    Meet Kasey Diffie, an urban farmer and Community Impact Scholarship recipient joining FMCA’s September 2025 class. Fueled by her own healing journey, she’s combining functional medicine and food to support her Austin community—one conversation at a time.

    By Natalie Maxam
    May 22, 2025
    Read Full Article: Student Spotlight: Kasey Diffie
  • Health & Wellbeing Health Coaching Resources

    Health Coaching and Mental Health: A Mind-Body Approach

    Discover how health coaches support mental wellness by addressing the mind-body connection, fostering emotional resilience, and guiding clients toward lasting, whole-person healing.

    By Natalie Maxam
    May 13, 2025
    Read Full Article: Health Coaching and Mental Health: A Mind-Body Approach
  • Features

    Alumni Spotlight: Michelle Papanicolaou

    Clinical social worker Michelle Papanicolaou shares how FMCA helped her pivot into health coaching and bring client-centered care to life at Dr. Mark Hyman’s UltraWellness Center.

    By Natalie Maxam
    May 7, 2025
    Read Full Article: Alumni Spotlight: Michelle Papanicolaou
  • News

    FMCA Community Impact Scholarship Recipients For September 2025 Announced

    Meet the three recipients of our September 2025 FMCA Community Impact Scholarships. They're already doing amazing, purpose-driven work bringing health and well-being to their communities. We can't wait to see them use Functional Medicine and Health Coaching to take their impact to the next level.

    By Natalie Maxam
    May 2, 2025
    Read Full Article: FMCA Community Impact Scholarship Recipients For September 2025 Announced
  • Events Health Coaching Resources

    Healing the Microbiome: A Deep Dive into L. reuteri

    Join FMCA and Dr. William Davis for a webinar replay exploring the powerful role of L. reuteri in gut health, mood, weight, and aging—plus a live Super Gut yogurt demo.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Apr 28, 2025
    Read Full Article: Healing the Microbiome: A Deep Dive into L. reuteri
  • Features

    Alumni Spotlight: Kim Taylor

    Executive coach Kim Taylor shares how FMCA helped her turn a personal passion for wellness into a powerful professional tool—expanding her impact in the corporate world.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Apr 17, 2025
    Read Full Article: Alumni Spotlight: Kim Taylor
  • News Students

    Health Coaching Around The World: FMCA’s International Community

    Explore how FMCA’s global community of health coaches is making a local impact worldwide, supported by dedicated international resources and a vibrant network of changemakers.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Apr 6, 2025
    Read Full Article: Health Coaching Around The World: FMCA’s International Community
  • Health Coaching Resources

    Must-Read Books Written By FMCA Graduates

    Discover inspiring books written by FMCA graduates—covering coaching tools, wellness journeys, mindfulness, and more. A must-read list for every health coach.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Apr 2, 2025
    Read Full Article: Must-Read Books Written By FMCA Graduates
  • Health Coaching Client Success Story: Aurelia Fleck

    See how working with a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach empowered Aurelia to transform her mindset, health, and life—while inspiring those around her.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Mar 26, 2025
    Read Full Article: Health Coaching Client Success Story: Aurelia Fleck
  • Events Health Coaching Resources

    Working with Genetics & Epigenetics Testing as a Health Coach

    Learn how health coaches can integrate genetics and epigenetics into personalized wellness plans in this FMCA webinar replay featuring NBX Wellness and Dr. Priscila Arbex.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Mar 25, 2025
    Read Full Article: Working with Genetics & Epigenetics Testing as a Health Coach
  • Features

    International Alumni Spotlight: Lindsey Byrne

    Discover how FMCA graduate Lindsey, based in the UK, transformed her career and personal mission into a thriving health coaching practice. As part of FMCA’s global community, she now helps others improve memory and cognitive health using the Bredesen Protocol.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Mar 12, 2025
    Read Full Article: International Alumni Spotlight: Lindsey Byrne
  • Students

    Student Spotlight: Dayana Harrison

    Meet Dayana Harrison, a midwife and Community Impact Scholarship recipient joining FMCA’s March 2025 class. With a passion for functional medicine and maternal care, she’s on a mission to bring holistic, high-quality support to underserved families worldwide.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Feb 13, 2025
    Read Full Article: Student Spotlight: Dayana Harrison
  • Events Health Coaching Resources

    Infant Gut Microbiome 101: Insights for Parents and Health Coaches

    Discover how infant gut health shapes lifelong wellness in this insightful webinar replay with FMCA, Tiny Health, and real test results from twin babies. Learn actionable strategies for parents and health coaches to support a healthy microbiome from day one.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Feb 10, 2025
    Read Full Article: Infant Gut Microbiome 101: Insights for Parents and Health Coaches
  • Students

    Student Spotlight: Melanie Mambo

    Meet Melanie Mambo, a Community Impact Scholarship recipient and future Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. Inspired by her own health journey, she is on a mission to expand access to holistic healing across Africa.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Feb 4, 2025
    Read Full Article: Student Spotlight: Melanie Mambo
  • Health & Wellbeing Health Coaching Resources

    From Burnout to Breakthrough: Why Health Coaching is the Career Change You’ve Been Looking For

    Feeling stuck in an unfulfilling career? Discover how health coaching can turn burnout into purpose, offering a flexible, impactful, and meaningful path to transform lives—including your own.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Jan 28, 2025
    Read Full Article: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Why Health Coaching is the Career Change You’ve Been Looking For
  • Events Health Coaching Resources

    Menopause Matters: A Hormonal Health & Aging Chat, With Dr. Felice Gersh

    Explore menopause, hormonal health, and the role of health coaches in supporting women during this transformative stage with Dr. Felice Gersh and Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Jan 20, 2025
    Read Full Article: Menopause Matters: A Hormonal Health & Aging Chat, With Dr. Felice Gersh
  • Health & Wellbeing Health Coaching Resources

    Why DTC Lab Testing Needs Health Coaches

    Discover the role of health coaches in navigating DTC lab testing. Explore top companies, common lab markers, and actionable insights to empower personalized wellness strategies.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Jan 13, 2025
    Read Full Article: Why DTC Lab Testing Needs Health Coaches
  • Health & Wellbeing Health Coaching Resources

    What Makes a Great Health Coach?

    What makes a great health coach? Discover the traits that set exceptional coaches apart—curiosity, creativity, and deep connection. Learn how FMCA empowers aspiring coaches to transform lives. Watch the video and explore more!

    By Natalie Maxam
    Jan 6, 2025
    Read Full Article: What Makes a Great Health Coach?
  • Students

    Student Spotlight: Evangelia Zarogianni

    Pharmacist and Community Impact Scholarship recipient Cori Durall is transforming healthcare in Salina, KS, by empowering her community with functional medicine and root-cause wellness solutions.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Jan 2, 2025
    Read Full Article: Student Spotlight: Evangelia Zarogianni
  • Events Health Coaching Resources

    DTC Lab Testing and Health Coaching: From Insights to Impact

    Learn how health coaches leverage direct-to-consumer lab testing to empower clients in this insightful webinar recap. Discover practical strategies, live coaching techniques, and the critical role of coaches in bridging the gap between lab data and actionable health goals.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Dec 19, 2024
    Read Full Article: DTC Lab Testing and Health Coaching: From Insights to Impact
  • Events Health Coaching Resources

    Metabolic Psychiatry: How Modifying Metabolism Can Create Mental Health, With Matthew Bernstein MD

    Learn how addressing metabolic dysfunction through diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes can transform mental health outcomes, with insights from Dr. Matthew Bernstein on metabolic psychiatry.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Dec 2, 2024
    Read Full Article: Metabolic Psychiatry: How Modifying Metabolism Can Create Mental Health, With Matthew Bernstein MD
  • Students

    Student Spotlight: Cori Durall

    Pharmacist and Community Impact Scholarship recipient Cori Durall is transforming healthcare in Salina, KS, by empowering her community with functional medicine and root-cause wellness solutions.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Nov 26, 2024
    Read Full Article: Student Spotlight: Cori Durall
  • Events Health Coaching Resources

    The Elimination Diet Demystified: From Case Studies to Implementation, With Dr. Kalea Wattles

    How can The Elimination Diet help clients? Dr. Kalea Wattles and Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum explore its principles and coaching strategies in this FMCA webinar.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Nov 25, 2024
    Read Full Article: The Elimination Diet Demystified: From Case Studies to Implementation, With Dr. Kalea Wattles
  • Features

    Alumni Spotlight: Yolanda Barnes

    FMCA graduate Yolanda Barnes shares her journey of blending nursing, health coaching, and Qigong to empower women and inspire lasting change.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Nov 12, 2024
    Read Full Article: Alumni Spotlight: Yolanda Barnes
  • News

    FMCA Community Impact Scholarship Recipients For March 2025 Announced

    Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine, is proud to introduce the winners of our...

    By Natalie Maxam
    Nov 5, 2024
    Read Full Article: FMCA Community Impact Scholarship Recipients For March 2025 Announced
  • Events Health Coaching Resources

    Bridging the Gap: Health Coaching and Insurance Coverage, With Sonda Kunzi

    Is health coaching covered by insurance? Sonda Kunzi and Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum explore insurance reimbursement for health coaches in this FMCA webinar.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Oct 28, 2024
    Read Full Article: Bridging the Gap: Health Coaching and Insurance Coverage, With Sonda Kunzi
  • Health Coaching Resources

    25 Podcasts Every Health Coach Should Listen To

    Health coaches and wellness enthusiasts, follow these 25 podcasts for the latest news, events, resources, and inspiration to benefit your clients and boost your knowledge.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Oct 17, 2024
    Read Full Article: 25 Podcasts Every Health Coach Should Listen To
  • Health Coaching Resources

    Celebrating 100 Episodes of Health Coach Talk: Our Top 10 Favorites

    Celebrating 100 episodes of the Health Coach Talk podcast with our top 10 favorite episodes, featuring expert insights, success stories, and transformative health coaching tips.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Oct 8, 2024
    Read Full Article: Celebrating 100 Episodes of Health Coach Talk: Our Top 10 Favorites
  • Features

    Alumni Spotlight: Janie Cancila

    FMCA graduate Janie Cancila shares how she combined her nursing background with functional medicine health coaching, finding support from the FMCA community as she pursued her passion for patient-centered care.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Sep 25, 2024
    Read Full Article: Alumni Spotlight: Janie Cancila
  • Health Coaching Resources

    25 YouTube Channels Every Health Coach Should Subscribe To

    Health coaches and wellness enthusiasts, follow these 25 YouTube accounts for the latest news, events, resources, and inspiration to benefit your clients and boost your knowledge.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Sep 17, 2024
    Read Full Article: 25 YouTube Channels Every Health Coach Should Subscribe To
  • Health Coaching Resources

    5 New Years Resolutions You’ll Finally Keep With A Health Coach

    Want to achieve your New Year's resolutions this year? See how health coaches an help make that happen.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Dec 28, 2023  |  Dec 27, 2024
    Read Full Article: 5 New Years Resolutions You’ll Finally Keep With A Health Coach
  • News

    FMCA has a 95% Passing Rate on the NBHWC Board Exam

    FMCA graduates demonstrate their commitment to excellence. Our graduates have a spectacular passing rate on the NBHWC board exam.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Jun 9, 2023  |  Sep 23, 2024
    Read Full Article: FMCA has a 95% Passing Rate on the NBHWC Board Exam
  • Health Coaching Resources

    10 Questions to Ask Before Enrolling in a Health Coaching Program

    Before enrolling in a health coach certification program, ask these 10 questions to make sure it is the right program for you.

    By Natalie Maxam
    Feb 6, 2023  |  Apr 15, 2025
    Read Full Article: 10 Questions to Ask Before Enrolling in a Health Coaching Program

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