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FUNCTIONAL NUTRITIONÂ
COACHING cERtification
A functional nutrition and hormone course for health coaches wanting to bridge the gap between macros, hormones and nutrition for comprehensive and personalized health coaching
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 Tired of being a generalist in nutrition coaching? The future of coaching lies in bridging macros, hormones, and lab testing for personalized health solutions—and the Functional Nutrition Coaching Certification (FNC) is your key to staying ahead.
Why Choose Functional Nutrition?
In today's dynamic coaching landscape, traditional approaches to nutrition coaching are evolving fast. Functional nutrition offers a holistic perspective that addresses the root causes of health issues, and looks beyond calories & food quality, empowering individuals to take charge of their well-being through personalized nutrition plans. This course will help you bridge the gap between macros, hormones, and functional nutrition.
Meet Your InstructorÂ
Meet Eve Guzman, MLS (ASCP), MBA. She's a board certified medical laboratory, scientist, nutritionist, researcher, speaker, connector, business coach for fitness coaches, macro nutrition expert with 23 years of experience. Â
She spent six pre-professional years studying medical laboratory science through the American Society of Clinical Pathology and an additional 13 years behind the bench working with clinical patients. She has worked as a research associate, research scientist and supervisor for GLP and FDA regulated laboratories in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, serum chemistry, immunochemistry, virology, pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, genetic toxicology and clinical pathology.
Eve is the CEO of MacroU, a metabolism and macro nutrition coaching company which aims to help women improve their health, ditch fad diets, lose weight, and eat real food without being restricted.
Eve created the Macro Nutrition Coaching Certification in 2018. This program has certified several thousand personal trainers, nutritionists, and health coaches on macro-based nutrition.
Curriculum
When you join this certification, you’ll learn how to:
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Confidently bridge the gap between macros, hormones, and functional nutrition
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Use lab testing to uncover the root causes of your clients' challenges
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Provide personalized, evidence-based coaching that delivers real resultsÂ
Functional Nutrition Fundamentals
Understand the principles of functional nutrition and how to apply them in real-life health coaching scenarios
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Hormone Health Focused
Learn about the endocrine system, hormone balance, and how to identify hormone-related health issuesÂ
Laboratory Testing
Learn how to use blood chemistry lbs, DUTCH testing and G.I. Map testing data to recognize patterns and trends that indicate systemic imbalances and tailor personalized nutrition and lifestyle recommendations for clients.
Mentorship and Support
Receive support and guidance from your facilitator throughout the course
Limited Seats Available for our Second Cohort enrolling for January 2025
 Join the waitlist today to secure your spot and be the first to know when enrollment opens!
YOU DESERVE TO PROVIDE CUSTOMIZATION INÂ YOUR COACHING
Here's how the FNC curriculum will help you:
introduction to the endocrine system:Â
Endocrine System: Part 1 - Intro, hypothalamus, pituitary gland and pineal gland
Endocrine System: Part 2 - Thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands
Endocrine System: Part 3 - Pancreas, ovaries, testes, other glands, cholesterol and pregenolone
Endocrine System Part 4: Feedback Loops
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metabolism & nutrient system:Â
Metabolism & Nutrient System
Metabolic Adaptations
Macronutrient Metabolism (Protein, Carbs, Fats, Fiber & Alcohol
Insulin and Macronutrient Metabolism
Metabolic Disorders
Semaglutide Ozempic: how the drug works + reverse diet help for client support
hypothalamic- adrenal-system:Â
Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis
Interactions Between the Adrenals & Thyroid
HPA Axis Lab Work + Diurnal Cortisol Curves
Adrenal/(HPA) Health Protocol
thyroid health & functions:Â
Thyroid Dysfunction and Disease
Interactions between Thyroid and Sex Hormones
Thyroid Lab Work and Diagnostics
Thyroid Health Protocol
Link Between Gluten and Hashimoto's (and other autoimmune conditions)
sex & reproductive hormones:Â
Intro to Reproductive Hormones: Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal axis (HPG)
Reproductive Hormone Functions & Common Dysfunctions
Menstrual Cycle Dysfunction
Perimenopause and Menopause Hormones
Endometriosis: Causes and Treatment
Other Sex Hormone Related Issues: Low Labido, Pelvic Pain
Overview of Reproductive Hormone Lab Work
Reproductive Hormone Balancing Protocols
Gut health:Â
Gut Microbiome and Hormonal Regulation (Functional Gut Health Guide can be found here)
Estrobolome & Gut Health
Common Gut Issues & Lab Testing for Assessment
5R Approach To Gut Health (Foundational Gut Protocol)
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Guide
Dragging Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Guide
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) Gut Health Guide
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Guide
blood chemistry testing:Â
Introduction to Clinical Lab Testing
Laboratory Sample Processing and Testing Information
Blood Chemistry Lab Interpretation Training
Dysfunction Lab Reference Chart
Lab Shop Platform DEMO
How to Create Your Own Lab ShopÂ
Detoxification systems: kidneys, gallbladder & liverÂ
Detoxification Systems: Liver
Kidney Health
Gallbladder Health
Liver Health Labs
Dutch complete testing:Â
Understanding the Steroid Hormone Pathway
Types of DUTCH Tests
DUTCH Complete Test Interpretation Part 1
Dutch Test Interpretation Part 2: Estrogen Detoxification focus and Case Study
Gi-Map® Testing:Â
GI-MAP® Test Interpretation
Case studies:Â
Case Studies -Set 1
Case Studies - Set 2
Tina The CEO case study followup
Blood Chemistry Lab Case Study Review Session
Root Cause Case Study/ Pituitary Tumor - Prolactinoma
Case Study: 53 yo woman, recent hysterectomy, reverse diet weight gain, hormonal imbalances
client intake:Â
Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire
Functional Health Coaching Program Creation
Functional Nutrition Coaching Packages
Setting up a Supplement Store
resources:Â
Research Directory: Functional Nutrition Coaching Course
Resources - Charts - Guides - Templates- Google Sheet Links
Coaching Toolkit: Forms & Tools