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Practitioner vs Health Coach: What’s the Difference?
Read Full Article: Practitioner vs Health Coach: What’s the Difference?Wondering if you need to become a licensed practitioner to make an impact in healthcare? Learn why health coaching is a relationship-based, science-backed alternative that creates meaningful one-on-one change.
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International Alumni Spotlight: David Staunton
After overcoming a life-altering health crisis, FMCA graduate David Staunton found new purpose as a health coach. From Denmark, he now supports clients around the world on their path to healing.
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Why Functional Medicine Health Coaching?
Learn how functional medicine health coaching goes beyond symptom management to address the root causes of illness. Explore how FMCA-trained coaches empower lasting lifestyle change and redefine what effective, personalized care looks like.
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Why Retirement Is the Perfect Time to Become a Health Coach
Health coaching in retirement can be a flexible, rewarding way to stay engaged and make a difference. Learn what health coaches do, how to get trained, and why this career is a great fit for those seeking purpose and connection after full-time work.
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Building a Thriving Coaching Practice Without Burnout
Strategies for Sustainable Growth and Personal Wellbeing for Health and Wellness Coaches. A Guest Blog by Dr. Diego Salinas, MD, NBC-HWC from Vibly.
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Student Spotlight: Tiago Ferreira
Meet Tiago Ferreira, a Community Impact Scholarship recipient blending data-driven insight with deep empathy. Learn how this former federal strategist is using functional medicine health coaching to empower LGBTQIA+ and marginalized communities.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
