Functional Nutrition Training

A cutting-edge nutrition deep dive taught by the world's foremost health & wellness experts

A cutting-edge nutrition deep dive taught by the world's foremost health & wellness experts

Duration: 30+ hours of online lessons

Faculty: 20+ top doctors and experts

Bonus: Exclusive live speaker series

Duration: 30+ hours of online lessons

Faculty: 20+ top doctors and experts

Bonus: Exclusive live speaker series

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Become a mindbodygreen functional nutrition expert

Fulfills continuing education credits for:

PERSONAL TRAINERS    GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTORS

20 of the world’s top doctors & wellness professionals that you won’t find together in one program anywhere else in the world

Cutting-edge lessons packed with leading-edge thinking that are updated regularly to reflect the latest research in the field

Lifetime program access so you can learn at your own pace and on your own time

A comprehensive nutrition curriculum grounded in a holistic approach to wellbeing, with a focus on addressing the root cause of a condition

September 17, 2024
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Become a mindbodygreen functional nutrition expert

A comprehensive nutrition curriculum grounded in a holistic approach to wellbeing, with a focus on addressing the root cause of a condition

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Module 1
Welcome
  • Introduction
  • How to Get the Most Out of this Training
Module 2
Taught by: Kelly LeVeque, CCN
Nutrition is the Foundation to Great Health
  • Introduction
  • Food As Medicine
Module 3
Taught by: Kelly LeVeque, CCN
How to Stock a Healthy Kitchen
  • Fats, Grains, & Sugars
  • Introduction
  • Buy Local, Organic & In-Season
  • Proteins & Dairy
Module 4
Taught by: Kelly LeVeque, CCN
Sustainability: Better Food Choices for a Better World
  • Aquaculture, GMOs, Methane, & Carbon Footprints
  • All About Sustainability
  • Our Food Choices Matter
  • Farming & Sustainabile Agriculture System
Module 5
Taught by: Kelly LeVeque, CCN
Popular Diets: Paleo, Keto, Mediterranean & More
  • Dairy-Free, Ketogenic & More!
  • Mediterranean
  • Ayurvedic
  • Gluten-Free
Module 6
Taught by: Kelly LeVeque, CCN
Food Intolerances & The Elimination Diet
  • Introduction
  • Food Intolerances
  • The Elimination Diet
Module 7
Taught by: Kelly LeVeque, CCN
The General Healing Diet
  • Resolving Natural Deficiencies
  • Balancing Blood Sugar
  • Eliminating Toxins from Your Diet
Module 8
Taught by: Vincent Pedre, M.D.
Inflammation: Taming & Repairing the Body's Defense System
  • Leading Diseases caused by Inflammation
  • Causes of Chronic Inflammation
  • Inflammation & Food
Module 9
Taught by: Vincent Pedre, M.D.
Gut Health: Get to the Root of Your Digestive Issues
  • How Food Affects Your Gut
  • 5 Key Roles of the Gut
  • Leaky Gut Syndrome
  • How the Gut Affects Your Health
Module 10
Taught by: Taz Bhatia, M.D.
Thyroid Health: Disorders, Treatments & Recovery
  • Kitchen Cures for Your Thyroid
  • Thyroid Health & Disorders
  • Trends in Thyroid Treatments
  • Thyroid Recovery
Module 11
Taught by: Mark Hyman, M.D.
Brain Health: Disorders & Health Fundamentals
  • The Brain & Digestion
  • Brain Health Fundamentals
  • The Brain & Nutrition
  • The Brain & Hormones
Module 12
Taught by: Robert Roundtree, M.D.
Endocannabinoid System & the Science Behind Hemp
  • The Different Types of Cannabinoids
  • The Endocannabinoid System
  • CBD & THC: Myths, Misconception & Health Benefits
Module 13
Taught by: Amy Shah, M.D.
Hormone Health: Detecting Imbalances & Resolving Them
  • Hormones & food
  • Introduction to Hormones
  • Hormones and the gut, brain, and hunger
Module 14
Taught by: Taz Bhatia, M.D.
Anti-aging: Reducing Inflammation & Enhancing Vitality
  • Anti-aging recipes
  • Introduction to Anti-Aging
  • Aging and nutrition, digestive health, hormones, and lifestyle
Module 15
Taught by: Joel Kahn, M.D.
Heart Health
  • Heart-unhealthy foods
  • Protecting a Vital Organ to Increase Wellness & Longevity
  • Heart-healthy foods
Module 16
Taught by: Mark Hyman, M.D.
Autoimmune Health
  • Managine autoimmune disease through diet
  • Eating to Support Your Immune System
  • Autoimmune health and the gut, nervous system, and digestive system
Module 17
Taught by: Will Cole, D.C. IFMCP
A Deeper Dive into Autoimmune Disease
  • The Autoimmune Inflamation Spectrum
  • Advanced healing tools for autoimmune disease
Module 18
Taught by: Joel Kahn, M.D.
Veganism
  • Ethics of veganism
  • Consuming Plants to Reduce Inflammation & Disease
  • Veganism for heart disease, diabetes, longevity and weight loss
Module 19
Taught by: Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D. RDN
Supplements: What Do You Need?
  • Supplements for digestive health, hair, nails, brain, sleep, metabolism, muscles, joins, bones, vision, immunity, detox, liver support, longevity & more
  • Science backed ingredients
Module 20
Taught by: Steven Gundry, M.D.
The Plant Paradox
  • Lectins, gut health and immunity
  • What are lectins and why should you care?
  • Lectins and gluten
Module 21
Taught by: Frank Lipman, M.D.
Detox
  • Optimizing Our Natural Detox Systems
  • Properly Eliminate Toxins
  • Introduction to detoxing
Module 22
Taught by: Frank Lipman, M.D.
Disease Prevention
  • Nutrigenomics
  • Avoiding Illness with Better Nutrition
  • The Functional Medicine Tree
Module 23
Taught by: Multiple Instructors
Voices of Experience
  • The Foundation of Functional Medicine with Jeffery Bland, P.h.D., Co-Founder, The Institute of Functional Medicine.
  • Reversing Chronic Disease States / Diabetes with Cyrus Khambatta, Ph.D & Robby Barbaro, MPH
  • Brain Health with Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D.
Module 24
Taught by: Steven Gundry, M.D.
The Secrets of Longevity
  • The Lifespan Life Plan
  • How to Ensure the Best Possible Quality of Life at an Old Age
  • Busting Longevity Myths
Module 25
Taught by: Uma Naidoo, M.D.
The Surprising Foods
  • What's Often Missing from the Equation
  • Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and ADHD
  • The Gut-Brain Connection
Module 26
Taught by: Maya Feller MS, RD, CDN
Implicit Bias in Wellness
  • Working With Your Whole Client
  • All About Implicit Bias
  • Nutrition Through a Patient-Centered Lens
Module 27
Taught by: Robin Berzin, M.D.
Client Case Studies
  • Nutrition Through a Patient-Centered Lens
  • Applying a 7-Point Functional Medicine Approach to Clients
  • Diabetes, autoimmune disease, SIBO, infertility, insomnia
Module 28
Taught by: Serena Poon CN, CHC, CHN
Build the Wellness Business of Your Dreams
  • Mindset of a Manifestor
  • Building a Nutrition/Coaching Business
  • Adding Your Secret Ingredients
Module 29
Taught by: JJ Virgin, CNS
Being a Wellness Entrepeneur
  • Entrepreneurship in Health & Wellness
  • The Five Steps to Growing Your Wellness Business with JJ Virgin, CNS.
Module 30
Taught by: Michael Breuss, Ph.D.
The Role of Sleep
  • Optimal Sleep Cycles & Routines
  • Achieving Optimal Health with Sleep
  • Sleep & Age-Related Diseases
Module 31
Taught by: Anthony Youn, M.D.
Skin Health: How a Healthy Lifestyle Can Slow the Process of Aging
  • Chronic inflammation, and Buildup of Cellular Waste
  • The Five Main Causes of Aging
  • Nutrient Depletion, Collagen Depletion, Oxidation & Free Radicals
Module 32
Taught by: Caroline Leaf, Ph.D., BSc
How to Develop New Habits That Actually Stick
  • Nutrient Depletion, Collagen Depletion, Oxidation & Free Radicals
Module 33
Taught by: Darshan Shah, M.D.
Heart Disease & Cancer on The Rise: Everything You Need to Know
  • Heart Disease & Cancer on The Rise: Everything You Need to Know
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Curriculum Overview

mindbodygreen's custom digital learning platform makes learning accessible, at anytime, from anywhere.

MODULE 1

Welcome

In this module, you'll learn how to get the most out of this training.

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MODULE 2
Kelly LeVeque, CCN

Nutrition is the Foundation to Great Health

By the end of this module, you will know how to:

  • Understand food as medicine
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MODULE 3
Kelly LeVeque, CCN

How to Stock a Healthy Kitchen

By the end of this module, you will know how to:

  • Understand food labels
  • Create a healthy, organic, sustainable kitchen at home
  • Source high quality, nutrient-dense ingredients for your pantry including proteins, dairy, fats, grains and sugars
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MODULE 4
Kelly LeVeque, CCN

Sustainability: Better Food Choices for a Better World

By the end of this module, you will have a deep understanding of:

  • The major issues impacting food sustainability today
  • Factory farming & GMOs
  • Aquaculture, methane & carbon footprints
  • How to make more informed food choices
  • How to best support the world we live in through your nutrition 
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MODULE 5
Kelly LeVeque, CCN

Popular Diets: Paleo, Keto, Mediterranean & More

By the end of this Popular Diets module, you will have a solid working knowledge of:

  • The most prevalent, functional and all-around healthy approaches to food and eating in health and wellness today
  • Vegetarian eating models
  • Mediterranean eating models
  • Gluten & Dairy-Free eating models
  • Paleo, Ketogenic & Ayurvedic eating models
  • Healthiest approaches to eating while pregnant
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MODULE 6
Kelly LeVeque, CCN

Food Intolerances & The Elimination Diet

By the end of this module, you will deeply understand:

  • What food intolerances look like in individuals
  • The scientific data that underpins food intolerances
  • How to identify the best foods for every person’s individual system
  • How to implement an Elimination Diet
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MODULE 7
Kelly LeVeque, CCN

The General Healing Diet

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Identify common nutritional deficiencies and their nutritional antidotes
  • Identify blood sugar imbalances & know how to correct them with food
  • Implement a General Healing diet protocol to support the body and ward off diseases like metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, diabetes, heart disease, fatigue, depression and obesity
  • Eliminate toxins from your diet
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MODULE 8
Vincent Pedre, M.D.

Inflammation: Taming & Repairing the Body's Defense System

By the end of this module, you will be able to identify:

  • What inflammation is and how it impacts health outcomes
  • How to resolve inflammation from a functional medicine and functional food perspective
  • Leading diseases caused by inflammation
  • Signs & causes of chronic inflammation
  • The Essential Fatty Acid Ratio
  • Foods that increase & decrease inflammation
  • How to implement anti-inflammatory lifestyles and eating protocols
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Graduate Testimonials

Here's what our former students are saying
"From the roots of functional medicine to modern day science. This course has it all.  A great experience regardless of where you are in your health journey.”

CURT

Graduate

”Life changing knowledge! A complete game changer."

MARY

Graduate

"This course is amazing on so many levels, content, instructors, etc."

Martha

Graduate

This program is
for you if:

You’re new to health and wellness while navigating through an overwhelming amount of conflicting information.

You’re dealing with health challenges like digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, fatigue, or chronic conditions and need practical solutions.

You’re passionate about nutrition and want to complete a credible program without returning to college.

You’re a health coach looking to deepen your understanding of functional nutrition to better help your clients.

You’re a fitness instructor in need of continuing education credits with NASM or AFAA.

You’re a medical doctor lacking training in functional nutrition and eager to integrate it into your practice.

Our Instructors

20 of the world’s top doctors & wellness professionals that you won’t find together in one program anywhere else in the world
Mark Hyman, M.D
14x NYT Best-Selling Author & Head of Strategy and Innovation of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine
Kelly LeVeque, CCN
Best-Selling Author & Celebrity Nutritionist
Frank Lipman, M.D.
NYT Best-Selling Author & Director of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center
Taz Bhatia, M.D
Best-Selling Author & Director of CentreSpringMD
Maya Feller MS, RD, CDN
Nutrition Expert, Best-Selling Author, Adjunct Professor NYU
Vincent Pedre, M.D.
Best-Selling Author & Director of Pedre Integrative Health
Robin Berzin, M.D.
Functional Medicine Expert & Founder & CEO of Parsley Health
Steven Gundry, M.D.
Renowned Heart Surgeon & NYT Best-Selling Author
Will Cole, D.C., IFMCP
Functional Medicine Expert & NYT Best-Selling Author
Amy Shah, M.D.
Double Board-Certified M.D. & Functional Medicine Expert
The Sleep Doctor Michael Breus, PhD
Clinical Psychologist, Diplomate of the ABSM & Fellow of The AASM
JJ Virgin, CNS
Triple-Board Certified Health Expert & 4x NYT Best-Selling Author
Jeffrey Bland PhD, FACN, CNS
Father of Functional Medicine & President of Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute
Lisa Mosconi, PhD
NYT Best-Selling Author & Director of the Women's Brain Initiative & Associate Director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic
Robby Barbaro, MPH
Co-Founder of Mastering Diabetes & NYT Best-Selling Author
Cyrus Khambatta, PhD
Co-Founder of Mastering Diabetes & NYT Best-Selling Author
Robert Rountree, M.D.
Pioneering Functional Medicine Physician
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Meet Our Latest Functional Nutrition Training Faculty

Darshan Shah, M.D.
Longevity expert & Founder of Next Health
Caroline Leaf, Ph.D., BSc
Communication Pathologist and Neuroscientist
How to Develop New Habits That Actually Stick
Anthony Youn, M.D.
Holistic plastic surgeon
Skin Health: How a Healthy Lifestyle Can Slow the Process of Aging
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After you complete this program

As a mindbodygreen Functional Nutrition Expert, you'll be able to:

Understand how the food you eat is connected to your health and any conditions you are experiencing.

Manage chronic illnesses, autoimmune conditions, digestive issues, hormone imbalances, inflammation, and more using the 'root cause' approach to their clients.

Wellness practitioners, including health coaches, fitness trainers, yoga instructors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, physical therapists, and others, can offer more comprehensive support to their clients.

Medical doctors, nurses, and registered dietitians can offer more holistic care.

Chefs can create nutritious dishes and improve dining experiences.

Feel confident sharing what you've learned with others, as you will gain practical ways to use food as medicine from leading doctors and experts.

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30+ hours of online lessons

A comprehensive nutrition curriculum grounded in a holistic approach to wellbeing, with a focus on addressing the root cause of a condition

660+ pages of in-depth study guides

Cutting-edge lessons packed with leading-edge thinking that are updated regularly to reflect the latest research in the field

Taught by 20 of the worlds top doctors & experts

Lifetime program access so you can learn at your own pace and on your own time

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Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in mbg’s Functional Nutrition Training program?
Students in this course will gain an in-depth understanding of functional nutrition, a nutritional philosophy that looks at the body as a whole and focuses on the root causes of a condition rather than an isolated set of symptoms.

Functional nutrition is grounded in the premise that food can truly help heal the body and that what we eat plays a major role in addressing chronic disease, inflammation, autoimmune conditions and other mind & body imbalances.

As such, the Functional Nutrition Training includes a deep dive into key body systems to build understanding of how each appears when in and out of balance, and how to help restore optimal functioning - from heart health, brain health, gut health, thyroid health, hormone health and more.
Are there any prerequisites to enroll in mbg’s Functional Nutrition Training program?
No - There is no prerequisite to enroll in our Functional Nutrition Training.
Who is mbg’s Functional Nutrition Training program for?
This training is for anyone who wants to gain an in-depth functional nutrition education, including understanding the role food plays in overall health and the choices that can be made to address chronic conditions through food and lifestyle.
What can I do with my mbg Functional Nutrition Training certificate?
Graduates of this program earn a certificate with the title of mindbodgyreen Functional Nutrition Expert. The functional nutrition expertise provided by this course has allowed our graduates to apply their knowledge towards a variety of disciplines at the intersection of food, nutrition and well-being.
What sets mbg’s Functional Nutrition Training apart from other functional nutrition courses?
Our self-paced program features a collection of top Functional Medicine doctors and wellness experts that are not found together in any other nutrition course.

The diversity of our expert faculty, and our supporting program curriculum, is also strategically designed to equip graduates to work across a diversity of contexts & conditions. This well-rounded perspective, versus a single approach or philosophy, is a differentiator for mindbodygreen.

In addition, a live guest speaker event is hosted every quarter, featuring our top faculty and other best-in-class wellness experts.

The best part? You’ll have access to all of the above - and more - for life! If you’d like to learn more about what makes our Functional Nutrition Training stand apart, we invite you to chat with a Program Advisor.
How long does it typically take to complete mbg’s Functional Nutrition Training?
Students typically complete our self-paced Functional Nutrition Training in 8 to 10 weeks and then take an additional week or more to prepare for their final assessment exam.
Are there any technology requirements to participate in the program?
This course takes place online - through streamed video, downloaded materials & live events - so you must have access to a computer or mobile device with a quality internet connection.
Do you offer payment plans?
We offer a range of payment plans through Affirm.

You can select an Affirm plan upon enrollment, or you can learn more about the options available by speaking with a Program Advisor.
How do mbg’s Health Coach Certification and Functional Nutrition Training differ?
The Functional Nutrition Training provides in-depth insight on functional nutrition. It’s a fantastic compliment to the Health Coach Certification, and as an advanced training to build upon nearly any health & wellness discipline.

Our Health Coach Certification provides students with the foundation of effective health coaching, including various methods of listening, inquiry, reflection, goal setting, mindset shifts and habit creation. While basic nutrition is covered within our Health Coach Certification, students seeking a more in-depth nutrition training would benefit from the Functional Nutrition Training program.
What is your refund policy?
Refund requests up to 14-days after purchase will receive a full refund. No refunds will be granted after that.
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