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FULLY ACCREDITED FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE BOARD CERTIFICATION & 48 CEU HOURS
Stop Practicing Sick Care. Start Practicing Real Healing
Functional Medicine Certification & Practice Training for Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Doctors, Coaches & Healthcare Professionals
Limited Time Enrollment Period: Scroll to bottom of page to join while spots are available.
300+
Students Enrolled
16
Years Of
Experience
67
Active Students
20+
Learning Modules
100+
Hours Of Content
300+
Students Enrolled
16
Years Of
Experience
67
Active Students
20+
Learning Modules
100+
Hours Of Content
Healthcare Has Drifted Far From Healing
Providers everywhere are exhausted Not because they stopped caring.
But because the system they work inside no longer allows them to practice the way they were called to.
1.Providers are burned out from practicing “sick care” instead of healthcare.
They are tired of 10-minute appointments, endless charting, prior authorizations, and running from door to door feeling more like a prescription dealer than a healer.
2. Most practitioners were never taught true root-cause medicine.
They were taught symptom management, not restoration. Many now recognize patients are being told chronic conditions are “lifelong” or “incurable” without deeper investigation
3.Many providers feel spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted.
It feels like spiritual warfare inside healthcare. Providers know something is broken in the system, but they do not know how to escape the box they were trained inside of.
Learn how to confidently apply root-cause medicine, create freedom outside the traditional healthcare system, and build a purpose-driven practice that helps patients heal deeper.
Fully self-paced and practical
Evidence-informed Functional Medicine education
Board certification eligibility pathways
Business and implementation training included
Approved for 48 CEU hours through the AHNCC
Mentorship, support, and community included
Limited Time Enrollment Period: Scroll to bottom of page to join while spots are available.
Students Testimonial
Aleiah Kennedy: Journey to 1st 10K Client
Delisa Morgan
Aleiah
Kelsey, APRN
SEVEN $5K Clients in One $35K Week
Angela
$12K Opening Month
Amy, RN
Heather, APRN (Now Business Owner)
Hollie Health Coach
Nikki Blew Up Opening Week
Shannelle RN 10 clients, 1st high ticket in 1st 30 days
Kim
Leonie Charles
here’s everything our Students received
Certificate Course that will change your future forever....
Work Autonomously, In Your Passion, AND Build A Crazy Income-in Less than Part Time Hours without feeling like you're going back to school.
Board certification eligibility for BC-FMWC (board-certified functional medicine wellness coach)
Board certification eligibility for BC-FMP (board-certified functional medicine practitioner)
Evidence-informed Functional Medicine training
Practical implementation strategies
Business and practice-building systems
Concierge and cash-pay model education
Advanced Functional Medicine protocols
Root-cause clinical application
Six months of weekly patient support group calls
Ongoing mentorship and implementation guidance
Access to a thriving community of like-minded practitioners
Referral relationships and collaborative networking opportunities
A safe environment where providers can ask questions, grow, and feel supported
A community where no provider feels isolated or alone in the journey
A safe environment where providers can ask questions, grow, and feel supported
A community where no provider feels isolated or alone in the journey
Your Functional Medicine Expertise Could Be Worth $250 Or more Per Hour While Transforming Your Patients’ Health
And Of course Starting a nurse business is not all about making money; it’s about recognizing and solving problems. A nurse who starts a business is a nurse with a vision, an ambition, and the drive to make their dream come true. To start and run a successful business, you need to be around the right people and have access to the right information.
Limited Time Enrollment Period: Scroll to bottom of page to join while spots are available.
Traditional Healthcare VS Functional Medicine
Why More Providers Are Choosing Functional Medicine Over Traditional Healthcare Systems
Traditional Healthcare
Healthcare careers that left them exhausted, overworked, underpaid, and disconnected from their calling.
Collecting degrees, certifications, and credentials—yet still no clear roadmap to freedom..
Pushing through burnout by working harder, longer, and sacrificing family time.
Trying side hustles, extra shifts, or MLMs—only to stay stuck in the time-for-money trap.
Practicing symptom-based medicine that frustrated both them and their patients.
Buying programs that taught theory—but not how to build a real, profitable Functional Medicine business.
Staying stuck because fear made “safe” feel easier than freedom.
Not having working with insurance companies, HEDIS....... etc
Functional Medicine
You can work autonomously even if you’re in restricted state
A healthcare business that gives them purpose, flexibility, freedom, and financial growth.
A proven blueprint to build a thriving Functional Medicine practice with clarity and confidence.
Creating a model that supports both patient impact and personal balance.
Building scalable high-value offers that reward expertise, not exhaustion.
Helping patients solve root causes and experience real transformation.
Real implementation, business strategy, and patient acquisition support.
Breaking free with a supportive path to ownership and independence.
Building a practice with greater autonomy, flexibility, and control over how you serve patients.
Building a practice with greater autonomy, flexibility, and control over how you serve patients.
Learning how to consistently attract ideal patients who value your expertise and care.
Limited Time Enrollment Period: Scroll to bottom of page to join while spots are available.
Real Comments From Participants
MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO
Hey, I'm Dr. Lauren Duroy!
I am a board-certified Functional Medicine and Alternative Medicine practitioner with extensive training from Functional Medicine University. As a Functional Integrative Medical Practitioner and a member of the American Holistic Nurses Association, I bring a holistic approach to health and wellness.
With three formal degrees from the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University, I have dedicated my career to advancing integrative healthcare. I am also the proud owner of the Institute for Functional Nurses, where I help bridge the gap between traditional and functional medicine.
Beyond healthcare, I am a Certified Business Coach, a published author of Living Between the Lines, and have been featured on multiple media platforms.
Most importantly, I am one of the few experts who will teach you everything I know about building a passive income, empowering you to create financial freedom while making an impact.
Limited Time Enrollment Period: Scroll to bottom of page to join while spots are available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are there any hidden costs/fees associated with AFM?
No.
2. Does the course provide Contact Hours?
Yes, 48 CEUs/contact hours.
3. How long does the Program take to complete?
This program consists of 48 contact hours, keeping busy practitioners in mind.
You should anticipate dedicating 1-2 hours a week to your studies, depending on how quickly you would like to finish the course. It is self-directed. Each module will clearly detail weekly expectations for implementing into your current practice; however, no attendance at specified times is necessary.
Your open-book final exam period spans 72 hours with an option to retake it if you don't pass on the first try!
4. Are there any specialty certifications available?
YES!
Our programs offer several professional recognitions and board certification pathways, depending on your background and scope of practice. These certifications are designed to validate your training in root-cause, functional medicine approaches while allowing practitioners from different disciplines to participate.
Functional Integrative Medical Practitioner (FIM-P)
All graduates who have a nursing/medical background who complete the training and pass the exam earn the FIM-P designation.
FIM-P stands for Functional Integrative Medical Practitioner, which recognizes that you have completed advanced training in functional medicine principles, root-cause investigation, and integrative treatment strategies. This designation reflects competency in applying functional medicine frameworks to clinical practice or coaching environments.
Board Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (BC-FMP)
Licensed medical professionals may also qualify for BC-FMP recognition.
This board certification is available to practitioners such as:
a. MDs
b.DOs
c. Nurse Practitioners
d. Physician Assistants
e. NDs
f. Chiropractors
g. Other licensed healthcare professionals
h. After completing the program and meeting eligibility requirements based on your medical background, you may apply for BC-FMP recognition, which demonstrates advanced competency in functional medicine clinical practice.
Functional Medicine Wellness Coach BC-FMWC (For Coaches & Holistic Professionals)
For individuals who are not licensed medical providers—such as:
a. Health coaches
b. Holistic wellness professionals
Why These Certifications Matter
These recognitions allow practitioners to:
a. Demonstrate formal training in functional medicine
b. Build credibility with clients and patients
c. Integrate root-cause approaches into their work
d. Expand professional opportunities within the growing functional medicine field
e. Because functional medicine is rapidly expanding, these certifications help practitioners position themselves within a high- demand healthcare model focused on addressing the root causes of chronic illness rather than simply managing symptoms.
5. What can you expect from the Functional Medicine classes?
This course will be comprised of on-demand training modules, reading assignments, asynchronous discussions, case studies, and a final exam. The final exam is timed yet open book so you can ace it at your own pace.
6. Upon successfully completing the program, what possibilities may I unlock with this newfound understanding?
This program equips you with a thorough understanding of functional medicine.
You will learn how to use powerful functional medicine interventions. Upon completion, you will be able to apply functional medicine practices in any healthcare setting and may choose to work as a functional medicine nurse, coach, consultant, entrepreneur, or within your bedside nursing or very own clinical practice.
7. What are some of the reasons why you become a Functional Medicine Practitioner?
• This course provides graduates with the resources and education to seamlessly incorporate intervention into their current practice, bypassing the time-intensive and expensive two-year programs.
• This groundbreaking course is the perfect addition to any medical practice goals. You'll gain invaluable knowledge and guidance here that will enhance your expertise and coaching abilities beyond compare.
• To gain a better understanding of how the assessment tools and clinical interventions work in real-world scenarios, this course will feature numerous case studies that demonstrate their effect on patient outcomes.
• This course is taught by a knowledgeable functional medicine practitioner/DNP who actively applies the teachings in her own practice.
