FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION 

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

Macro Mentorship

 

 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 Instructor 

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.  

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:
  • Confidently bridge the gap between macros, hormones, and functional nutrition
  • Use lab testing to uncover the root causes of your clients' challenges
  • Provide personalized, evidence-based coaching that delivers real results 

Functional Nutrition Fundamentals

Understand the principles of functional nutrition and how to apply them in real-life health coaching scenarios

 

Hormone Health Focused

Learn about the endocrine system, hormone balance, and how to identify hormone-related health issues 

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

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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 IN YOUR COACHING

Here's how the FNC curriculum will help you:

introduction to the endocrine system: 

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

 

metabolism & nutrient system: 

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: 

Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis

Interactions Between the Adrenals & Thyroid

HPA Axis Lab Work + Diurnal Cortisol Curves

Adrenal/(HPA) Health Protocol

thyroid health & functions: 

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: 

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: 

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: 

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 Shop 

Detoxification systems: kidneys, gallbladder & liver 

Detoxification Systems: Liver

Kidney Health

Gallbladder Health

Liver Health Labs

Dutch complete testing: 

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: 

GI-MAP® Test Interpretation

Case studies: 

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: 

Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire

Functional Health Coaching Program Creation

Functional Nutrition Coaching Packages

Setting up a Supplement Store

resources: 

Research Directory: Functional Nutrition Coaching Course

Resources - Charts - Guides - Templates- Google Sheet Links

Coaching Toolkit: Forms & Tools


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS