WHY TAKE THE FDN COURSE?
WHY CHOOSE FDN CERTIFICATION COURSE?
Increase Your Income
Use your FDN skills and our complete methodology to help people on a deeper level to achieve long-lasting results leading to effortless and endless client referrals for you and your business.
Enhance Your Credibility
FDN is an accredited program, the most trusted and well recognized brand with the longest history of training health coaches, professionals and health-minded people like you in the functional health industry.
Connect With The Community
Be part of a community consisting of over 3,000 FDN trainees in over 50 different countries and tap into the collective knowledge of the community.
Accelerate Education
Learn at your own pace with our 100% online and self-paced 14-module training program full of educational videos, actionable items, practical application and 1:1 mentoring.
Access Lab Testing
Learn how to interpret functional lab tests, how to use the data to drive holistic lifestyle recommendations, and get access to lab tests for you and your clients.
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FROM OUR FOUNDER – REED DAVIS
FROM OUR FOUNDER – REED DAVIS
Over 20 years ago, I recognized clients were caught in a “cycle of trial and error” and I committed to being the last person they needed to see. While working with top leaders in alternative medicine, I ran thousands of labs on thousands of people and learned to identify “healing opportunities.” Using all-natural, drug-free protocols I made my own observations about who got better and who didn’t, codifying which “general principles of health building” would outperform “specific treatments” being provided by standard and even alternative medicine.
And through this work I then developed the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Certification Course and D.R.E.S.S. for Health Success Protocol to educate and empower as many people as possible to get well and stay well naturally, so they, in turn, may empower others to do the same.
Over 20 years ago, I recognized clients were caught in a “cycle of trial and error” and I committed to being the last person they needed to see. While working with top leaders in alternative medicine, I ran thousands of labs on thousands of people and learned to identify “healing opportunities.” Using all-natural, drug-free protocols I made my own observations about who got better and who didn’t, codifying which “general principles of health building” would outperform “specific treatments” being provided by standard and even alternative medicine.
And through this work I then developed the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Certification Course and D.R.E.S.S. for Health Success Protocol to educate and empower as many people as possible to get well and stay well naturally, so they, in turn, may empower others to do the same.
WHAT IS FDN?
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) is a methodology used to recover and maintain the best health possible. We investigate underlying causes of unwanted conditions including lifestyle, the environment and individual weak links in metabolism.
Whether you are a seasoned health professional continuing education, or someone looking for a career change, FDN and the FDN Certification Course will exceed your expectations in many ways.
Get Certified in as little as 6 Months
Earn Over $200 Per Hour
Expert & Mentor Support Provided
100% Online & Self-Paced Course
No Prerequisites Are Required
Test Yourself & Your Clients
THE FDN MISSION
At Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, we know you want to help people on a deeper level, elevate your own health and get your hands on the right tools and resources to do so.
FDN’s mission is to educate as many people as possible, like you, about how to get well and stay well naturally so you can in turn educate and empower others to do the same. We will provide you with the cutting-edge functional lab assessment training and access to resources to continuously enhance your knowledge about functional health practices, so you can actually fix the health issues you or your clients are facing, and build a successful career doing what you love while positively impacting others.
FDN empowers anyone who has a strong desire to help others, who is willing to walk the talk, and who aspires to have a career changing people’s lives.
FDN Practitioner Spotlight
Applying FDN in my life has help me be 10 years skin cancer free, manage Hashimotos naturally and successfully recover from mold illness. Being an FDN Practitioner allows me to help others around the world also find the missing pieces of their health puzzle so they can get back to feeling like themselves again too.
– Jenn Malecha, San Diego, CA
FDN gave me the confidence to implement new teachings in my business immediately, and it has helped me grow personally and professionally in so many ways. As an IIN graduate and health coach I felt I could help more individuals if I could dig deeper, and FDN has given me the tools to do that!
– Deb Pomeroy, St. Charles, IL
As an FDN practitioner’s client, I saw how quickly the approach helped me get to the root of my health issue despite doctors saying there wasn’t one. Have being a client, I knew I had to take my IIN education to the next level and become a FDN to help others like me.
– Kristin Thomas Boston, MA
ENHANCE YOUR CREDIBILITY AND BECOME BOARD CERTIFIED
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition is an accredited training program and FDN graduates are eligible to sit for several board exams:
ENHANCE YOUR CREDIBILITY AND BECOME BOARD CERTIFIED
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition is an accredited training program and FDN graduates are eligible to sit for several board exams:
- American Natural Wellness Coaches Board (ANWCB)
- FDN graduates are eligible to sit for the American Association of Natural Wellness Coaches board exam
- FDN Practitioners with a previously held degree in Naturopathy are also eligible to sit for the ANWPB board exam.
- Additionally, FDN graduates can become a licensed practitioner through the Guardian Ecclesiastical Medical Association (GEMA).
- Board certification through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) is another option available to graduates as well.
- American Natural Wellness Coaches Board (ANWCB)
- FDN graduates are eligible to sit for the American Association of Natural Wellness Coaches board exam
- FDN Practitioners with a previously held degree in Naturopathy are also eligible to sit for the ANWPB board exam.
- Additionally, FDN graduates can become a licensed practitioner through the Guardian Ecclesiastical Medical Association (GEMA).
- Board certification through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) is another option available to graduates as well.
These organizations are dedicated to promoting an enhanced professional image and prestige among health coaches and practitioners of traditional and non-traditional therapies and methodologies. Board Certification is a voluntary designation that demonstrates one’s professional competence and dedication. It validates the qualifications of a professional in a respective field of study.
Frequently Asked Questions
The FDN Certification course is self-paced and trainees are granted up to one year to complete all course requirements to graduate. A reasonable time frame to get through the course is about 6-8 months. Therefore, a one-year time limit gives trainees plenty of time to complete their FDN certification. It is up to the trainee and what works with their schedule. The curriculum provided with the course serves as an outline to complete the course within 6-8 months. We’re here to help you succeed!
No. The FDN Course has no pre-requisites and is open to anyone looking to expand upon their current credentials, change careers and work on their own personal health.
Yes, we have many successful FDN Practitioners in England and Scotland, and also in Canada and Australia. We are in over 41 countries and adding more all the time.
Yes, unlicensed practitioners may access lab testing via our Medical Director Program (MDP). What is the FDN Medical Director Program (MDP)?
The Medical Director Program is a full-service lab-testing and clinical support program created so that unlicensed FDN Practitioners can practice FDN and access lab testing/screenings for themselves and their clients.
If you are an unlicensed provider working under our Lab Resource Agreement, we reserve the right to suspend lab privileges if you abandon the lessons and are making no progress.
If you are an unlicensed provider working under our Lab Resource Agreement, we reserve the right to suspend lab privileges if you abandon the lessons and are making no progress.
You will receive 5 functional lab screenings as part of your tuition. There is no cost to you. Personal test results sessions are also included and are considered an important part of becoming a certified FDN.
- Salivary Stress and Hormones Panel (checks cortisol, sex hormones, and melatonin)
- Dry Urine Metabolic Wellness Profile (assesses digestion/absorption, oxidative stress, and detoxification)
- Dry Blood Mucosal Barrier Assessment (assesses gut function)
- Pathogen Screening via Stool (screens for gut pathogens)
- Metabolic Typing Online assessment available mid-course
Your personal lab screening kits will be shipped to you after you have completed Module 1.
LATEST NEWS AND BLOGS
Episode 313: Reducing Stress For Cardiac Wellness w/ Susi Amendola
Reducing Stress: Summary Reducing stress intersects with yoga, wellness, and cardiac health according to guest Susi Amendola, a renowned yoga therapist and author of author of “The Centered Heart: Evidence-Based Mind-Body Practices to Stress Less and Improve Cardiac Health”. Amendola shares her journey from experiencing severe anxiety and stress at a young age to discovering the transformative power of yoga and Ayurveda. This episode highlights her work with the Ohio State University’s Ornish Lifestyle Medicine Program and her contribution to expanding the practices of yoga and lifestyle changes for heart health, which has touched the lives of many seeking holistic healing and stress management. The conversation also covers the personal health transformations facilitated by Amendola’s teaching, emphasizing the profound mental, emotional, and physical benefits of yoga and Ayurveda practices. Amendola’s experiences founding Yoga Now and developing stress management programs across the United States serve as a testament to the widespread
Episode 312: Can SEVERE Acne Be Solved Naturally? w/ Detective Ev
Severe Acne: Summary Detective Ev shares his personal journey with severe acne and the natural methods that helped him overcome it. He begins with recounting early health symptoms and dismissals by healthcare professionals, leading to a skepticism of conventional treatments for acne including Accutane. The turning point was a decision to explore natural remedies and changes in lifestyle, particularly in natural light exposure, diet, and skincare routines. This exploration was motivated by the realization that severe acne is not a condition that one simply has to live with, but rather something that can be resolved by addressing underlying health issues. Evan delves into the scientific and personal findings that led to improvement in his skin condition. This includes stopping the use of harsh cleansers, transitioning to an organic diet, and identifying food sensitivities through lab testing. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on how gut health, through factors like
Episode 311 EMFs: Do They REALLY Affect Your Health? w/ Nicolas Pineault
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