The Functional Medicine Training You Wished Existed When You Started.
Start seeing functional medicine patients, earn CME/CE credit, and build a practice that generates revenue — without reinventing the wheel. The Functional Medicine Academy gives licensed practitioners the clinical training, lab tools, and business systems to launch, grow, and get paid doing work that actually matters.
15 minutes. No pressure. We’ll tell you exactly where you are and what to do next.
I rarely write reviews, but my experience with Dr. Z’s Functional Medicine Academy was so outstanding that I had to share.
Choosing this program over others was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The level of knowledge provided was exceptional, and the support was unmatched. Dr. Z goes above and beyond for her clients, and her entire team is incredibly knowledgeable and always ready to help. If you’re looking for a program that truly invests in your growth and success, this is it!
Teneca Patterson
This opportunity changed my life.
I have worked 13 years in the ER, burnt out, looking for something different. Came across this program and took a leap of faith. In my first month launching, I made $20k. I’m half way through my second month and made $10k so far. I started the program end of May with no previous functional medicine experience or education and launched on September 1st. What helped me was being coach able and trusting the process. There’s great mentorship and guidance the whole way through. This was the best investment into myself I’ve taken.
Tanya S., PA-C, FMACP
The Functional Medicine Academy (FMA) provides accredited functional medicine training programs for licensed healthcare practitioners, including MDs, DOs, NPs, DCs, RNs, PAs, PharmDs, Dentists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Athletic Trainers, and Registered Dietitians. Functional Medicine Academy programs are jointly accredited for CME/CE credit by ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC.
Functional Medicine Academy’s core programs include Mentorship 3.0 (TM3), the Functional Medicine Academy Certification Program (FMACP), the Functional Medicine Academy Masterclass Series, and Clinical Core Monthly (CCM). TM3 includes access to LabDX, Functional Medicine Academy’s proprietary lab analysis platform, The Dr. Z Way Tool, an AI-powered clinical and business decision platform, and membership in the Functional Medicine Academy Practitioner Network at searchfunctionalmedicine.com.
Most training programs separate clinical education from real-world application. Functional Medicine Academy integrates both—so practitioners can learn, implement, and build a working practice at the same time.
Built by a practitioner who’s done it.
Dr. Brandy Zachary, DC, IFMCP is a licensed chiropractor, certified functional medicine practitioner, and the founder of the Functional Medicine Academy. She built FMA after scaling her own functional medicine practice from $0 to $7M — and has since trained thousands of licensed practitioners across the US to do the same.
Finally. Training That Works In The Real World.
Certification
| Format: | On-demand training with live Q&A sessions |
| Who It’s For: | Licensed healthcare practitioners, including MDs, DOs, NPs, DCs, RNs, PAs, PharmDs, and related disciplines |
| What’s Included: | Clinical functional medicine modules, advanced lab interpretation training, The Dr. Z Way clinical framework, practice-building systems, and Functional Medicine Academy community access |
| Credential Earned: | FMACP (licensed practitioners) or FMACC (non-licensed health professionals, including health coaches and certified nutrition consultants) |
| CME/CE Credit: | Yes, jointly accredited by ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC |
| Pricing: | Contact for current pricing. Payment plans available |
Masterclass
| Format: | Live training with recording access |
| Duration: | Three-class series: Practice Setup, Practice Growth, and Practice Systems. Recording access included. |
| Who It’s For: | Licensed healthcare practitioners at any stage who want to start, structure, or scale a functional medicine practice |
| What’s Included: | Class 1 — Practice Setup: Everything you need to launch your functional medicine practice, including a step-by-step to-do list and setup framework Class 2 — Practice Growth: Marketing, branding, and patient acquisition strategy built for functional medicine practitioners Class 3 — Practice Systems: The operational backbone of a running practice — systems, compliance, and scalability |
| CME/CE Credit: | Yes, depending on the session. Check current offering |
| Pricing: |
$297 per class or $497 for all three. Included free with Mentorship 3.0 membership. Recording access included |
Mentorship 3.0
| Format: | Live group mentorship with ongoing access via Skool community |
| Who It’s For: | Practitioners actively building, growing, or scaling a functional medicine practice |
| What’s Included: | Weekly live sessions with Dr. Z, clinical case reviews, business coaching, patient acquisition and retention systems, peer community, full Functional Medicine Academy Certification program (7 courses + case review), 100+ CME/CE hours at no additional cost, LabDX access (Functional Medicine Academy's proprietary lab interpretation platform), and The Dr. Z Way Tool — Functional Medicine Academy's proprietary AI-powered clinical and business decision platform covering SIBO, glucose, upper digestion, sleep, marketing, practice building, and offer creation. |
| Pricing: | Contact for current pricing. Payment plans available |
Not Sure Which Program Is Right For You?
Here's exactly what you get with each one.
| Certification | Masterclass | Mentorship 3.0 | |
| Best For | Practitioners who want accredited clinical training and a recognised credential | Practitioners who want a fast, focused reset on clinical thinking and practice strategy | Practitioners actively building or scaling a practice who want ongoing clinical and business support |
| Format | On-demand training with live Q&A sessions | Live training event with recording access | Ongoing live mentorship with weekly sessions and Skool community access |
| Duration | Self-paced with ongoing access | Single-day intensive or recorded session | Monthly membership with continuous access and weekly calls |
| CME/CE Credit | Yes, jointly accredited by ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC | Yes, depending on the session (check current offering) | Available in select components (confirm with Functional Medicine Academy team) |
| Includes LabDX | No | No | Yes, includes full access to LabDX lab analysis platform |
| Included in Functional Medicine Academy Practitioner Network Directory | Yes, Functional Medicine Academy practitioner community | Limited (event-based access) | Yes, full peer community with ongoing interaction and support |
| Business Training | Yes, foundational practice-building framework | Yes, focused on practice setup, growth, and systems | Yes, advanced business coaching including pricing, patient acquisition, retention, and scaling systems |
| Price Range | Mid to high investment. Payment plans available | Low to mid investment depending on event | Contact for current pricing. Payment plans available |
| JOIN CERTIFICATION | JOIN MASTERCLASS | JOIN MENTORSHIP 3.0 |
Already in practice and looking for ongoing clinical support? Clinical Core Monthly (CCM) is FMA’s monthly clinical membership — weekly live training, all certifications included, LabDX, Care Plan Builder, and community. Learn More
Inside The Dr. Z Way Tool — Included With Your Mentorship 3.0 Membership
Valued at $998/month. Included at no additional cost.
The Dr. Z Way Tool is a proprietary clinical and business decision-support platform developed by the Functional Medicine Academy (FMA). It provides structured guidance across patient care, lab interpretation, and practice-building decisions for licensed healthcare practitioners.
It is designed to produce real outputs based on your license type, patient case, and practice model — not generic advice.
Most practitioners spend years figuring this out.
Or they guess.
Or they burn money learning it the hard way.
This was built so you don’t have to.
Clinical Tools Include:
- SIBO decision support and case guidance
- Glucose interpretation with protocol direction
- Upper digestion frameworks and clinical pathways
- Sleep dysfunction strategy and root-cause mapping
Business Tools Include:
- Patient acquisition and marketing strategy
- Practice-building frameworks and decision trees
- Offer creation and pricing guidance
- Webinar development and conversion structure
- State-specific legal and compliance guidance based on license type
Frustrated with Conventional Medicine? Looking for something different?
If you are a practitioner tired of serving up pills but no solution or a patient struggling to get answers…you’ve come to the right place.
In exchange for your name, email & first-born I will send you witty banter, educational factoids & practical gems to brighten your day (or week, or month – I don’t email too often!) I promise that except for the occasional phenomenal sale, this won’t be a series of creepy, salesy, fake emails written by a faceless corporation. It’ll be from me, baby!