WHY TAKE THE FDN COURSE?
WHY CHOOSE FDN CERTIFICATION COURSE?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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No Prerequisites Are Required
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Functional Diagnostic Nutrition is an accredited training program and FDN graduates are eligible to sit for several board exams:
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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.
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Episode 356: How to Easily Find & Enroll Clients with the FDN Approach w/ Jenn Malecha, FDNP
Easily Find & Enroll Clients: Summary In Easily Find & Enroll Clients, Jenn Malecha, a health business advisor with extensive experience in business and project management, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, and transformational coaching, shares her journey and insights with Evan. Jenn has successfully guided numerous functional health practitioners in building profitable practices that enable them to provide effective care while maintaining work-life balance. Through her Holistic Health Boss brand, she empowers health-conscious individuals by providing access to essential lab tests and resources, helping them solve their health puzzles and regain their well-being. Jenn emphasizes the importance of authenticity and leveraging one’s unique experiences and qualities to connect with and attract ideal clients. She illustrates this with personal anecdotes and practical examples, such as her high school sports experience, which highlighted her natural leadership skills. Jenn explains the significance of niching down to a specific 3 percent of the marketplace, understanding psychographics,
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Science Matters #2 Over-the-Counter Mouthwash: The Oral Microbiome and the Risk of Pre-diabetes & Diabetes
Over-the-Counter Mouthwash: Summary In this Science Matters discussing recent research exploring the link between over-the-counter mouthwash and an increased risk of prediabetes and diabetes is Dr. Aron Gonshor, CEO of Fluids iQ, and Reed Davis, founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN). The discussion delves into how mouthwash, while effective at reducing harmful oral bacteria, also indiscriminately destroys beneficial bacteria crucial for producing nitric oxide, which plays a vital role in regulating blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity. The study highlighted reveals a significant association between frequent use of mouthwash and a 50% higher risk of developing diabetes, particularly among overweight or obese individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status or other health factors. The episode underscores the importance of maintaining a balanced oral microbiome to prevent potential systemic health issues. Dr. Gonshor and Reed also emphasize the need for practical oral health strategies beyond mouthwash to promote overall health and prevent metabolic
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Lunch&Learn 14 – Supplement Management: A Broad Overview w/ Detective Ev
Supplement Management: Summary In “Supplement Management” Evan discusses the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) approach to supplements and how it differs from traditional Western and natural/functional medicine. While Western medicine often sidelines the use of high-quality supplements, opting for multivitamins from supermarkets, natural and functional medicine practitioners try to treat conditions like anxiety with supplements in place of pharmaceuticals, which may not be as effective but typically have fewer side effects. FDN, however, does not treat symptoms directly with supplements; instead, they use them as a supportive measure while seeking out the root cause of health issues like panic disorder or acne, termed as ‘intelligent allopathy.’ This involves identifying underlying issues rather than treating a ‘deficiency in a medication or supplement.’ FDN emphasizes the importance of bio-individuality in supplement protocols. Unlike generic dosing recommendations common in natural medicine, FDN practitioners use a method called self-titration, where supplements are introduced slowly and
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