FMCA Events

Education is at the core of everything we do. Whether you're a prospective student, currently enrolled, an alumnus, or just interested in wellness and health coaching, we want to inform and inspire. FMCA brings in experts from all over the world to share their insights on crucial topics in functional medicine and health coaching.


Dr. Michael Chapman


Decoding the Microbiome: How Advanced Gut Testing Pinpoints the Root Drivers of Wellness

The wellness world is flooded with gut health trends, but true healing requires a personalized, data-driven approach. 

Join FMCA for an exclusive webinar featuring Dr. Michael Chapman, Director of Product Innovation at Genova Diagnostics and co-host of The Lab Report podcast. A naturopathic physician and a leading authority on functional testing, Dr. Chapman has spent his career breaking down complex microbiome science into practical wellness strategies.

In this session, Dr. Chapman will demystify modern gut health testing, looking past generic advice to explore how advanced stool and metabolic testing can pinpoint the exact imbalances disrupting your health. We will explore how mapping the microbiome allows for highly targeted lifestyle and dietary adjustments. This conversation offers an accessible, science-first look at the gut, perfect for health coaches aiming to better support their clients’ habit change, and wellness enthusiasts ready to take control of their personal vitality.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How advanced gut testing identifies the hidden root drivers of bloating, fatigue, and chronic digestive issues.
  • Why generic gut health solutions often fail, and how data-driven personalization changes the game.
  • How health coaches can use lifestyle-first interventions to help clients successfully act on functional lab insights.
  • Practical, science-backed steps to begin optimizing your microbiome and building sustainable health habits today.

Replays Of Past Events

While we don’t make public replays of every FMCA virtual event, we try to share as many as possible. Here’s a list of available webinars we’ve hosted in the past: