Functional Medicine Foundations

Why Start with Functional Medicine Foundations?

Many people jump straight into testing or individualized plans without truly understanding why certain symptoms occur or how systems in the body interact. Functional Medicine Foundations bridges that gap.

Through guided education, you will:

• Build a clear understanding of root-cause, systems-based health

• Learn how lifestyle and nutrition patterns influence whole-body function

• Recognize common patterns that affect energy, mood, digestion, weight, and resilience

• Feel empowered to make informed decisions about next steps in your care

Completion of a Functional Medicine Foundations class is required before scheduling individual Functional Medicine nutrition visits.

Now Enrolling: Our First Foundations Classes

Functional Medicine Foundations: Gut Health

Your starting point for whole-body wellness

Gut health plays a central role in digestion, energy, immune function, mood, and the gut–brain connection. This class introduces how digestive imbalances can ripple throughout the body—and how daily lifestyle patterns influence gut function.

This course serves as the required entry point into the Functional Medicine nutrition pathway.

In this class, you’ll learn:

• How gut health impacts digestion, energy, mood, and overall wellness

• Common patterns behind digestive symptoms

• The role of nutrition, stress, sleep, and lifestyle in gut balance

• Why gut health is often the foundation for addressing other health concerns

You’ll walk away with:

• A strong foundational understanding of gut health

• Clarity around patterns that may be influencing your symptoms

• Confidence moving into more personalized Functional Medicine care

Functional Medicine Foundations: Hormone Health

Understanding balance across the whole system

Hormones don’t operate in isolation—they work together as an interconnected network that influences energy, mood, weight, metabolism, and overall well-being. This class introduces a functional medicine framework for understanding hormone health across different life stages.

Completion of this class is required before scheduling individual Functional Medicine nutrition visits focused on hormone-related concerns.

In this class, you’ll learn:

• How hormones function as a connected system

• Lifestyle and nutrition factors that influence hormonal patterns

• How multiple body systems interact to affect energy, mood, and weight

• Why symptoms often reflect system-wide imbalances rather than a single hormone issue

You’ll walk away with:

• A clear, foundational understanding of hormone balance

• Insight into patterns affecting how you feel day to day

• A strong knowledge base to support personalized next steps

Functional Medicine Foundations: Perimenopause and Menopause

Supporting health through hormonal transition

Perimenopause and menopause represent a significant physiological transition that can affect energy, mood, sleep, metabolism, and overall well-being. This class introduces a functional medicine approach to understanding how hormonal shifts during this life stage influence the whole body.

Designed as a foundational course within the Functional Medicine nutrition pathway, this class helps establish a shared understanding before moving into individualized care.

In this class, you’ll learn:

• How hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause affect energy, mood, sleep, and metabolism

• The interconnected role of hormones, stress, nutrition, and lifestyle during this transition

• Common patterns behind symptoms experienced during midlife

• How a systems-based functional medicine framework supports long-term health through menopause

You’ll walk away with:

• A clear, foundational understanding of the menopausal transition

• Insight into lifestyle and nutrition factors that may influence symptoms

• Confidence and clarity before pursuing personalized Functional Medicine support

Who These Classes Are For

Functional Medicine Foundations is ideal if you:

• Feel overwhelmed by symptoms but want a clear, structured starting point

• Are curious about Functional Medicine but want education before testing or 1:1 care

• Want to better understand your body before investing in individualized services

• Value learning, empowerment, and sustainable lifestyle-based approaches

What Comes Next

Functional Medicine Foundations is a growing educational series. Additional Foundations classes will include topics such as:

• Thyroid Health

• Adrenal & Stress Health

• Autoimmune Health

• Metabolic Health

• PCOS & Fertility

Each class builds a shared foundation so future care can be targeted, efficient, and personalized.

Ready to Get Started?

Begin with Gut Health, then continue with Hormone Health to deepen your understanding of how your body works as an integrated system.

👉 Enroll now and take the first step toward informed, empowered Functional Medicine care.