Well, it all started when I was 8 years old and my sister was born… I jest, but that’s not too far off. I’ve been an over-responsible big sister and taught my entire life in multiple careers. You can get to know a bit about me in the pages of this website, the testimonials from practitioners & patients, the silly stories at the bottom of each page or by taking a free live Zoom class with me.

A few quick “sort-of-braggy” facts – I led the team that outsold Disney in their own park (it had never been done before!), I have a genius IQ and a history of a TBI (fun combination), I created the world’s first visual personality profiling system (which has since been copied many times!) that was published by McGraw-Hill, NY, I’m a 5th-generation female entrepreneur, I’ve won awards (lots, in many areas), I’ve been on the news (2x), I owned 8 houses by the time I was 31 years old, I’ve created multiple businesses that were all profitable and debt-free from year one, I designed a functional medicine lab analysis software program, I created nomenclature for a complex metabolic condition, I’ve published peer-reviewed literature, my spatial reasoning score was 100%.

Now, don’t get me wrong – I’ve got a long list of things I suck at or challenges I’ve faced along the way. A loooong list! And I cringe at throwing around facts about my “wins”, but I want you to know, you are in good hands.

I love to teach. I want you to win. I’m compulsively honest and endlessly creative.

Oh, I also make boring stuff fun. So, that’s why I teach.

We’re excited for you to dive into this material because the sooner you do, the sooner you’ll be on your way to success and making money! Here’s the thing—we’ve learned that when people go at their own pace, they sometimes wait too long, and that’s not the path we want for you. We believe in your ability to start strong right now.

Here’s the good news: you’ll have lifetime access to the core material (as long as the program is running). Plus, while you’re in the program, you’ll have access to recorded classes, live sessions, and all the 1:1 support you need to thrive. Let’s get started—your success story is waiting to be written!

• Cost? It varies, but we’re committed to offering the best value possible.
• Take just one? Absolutely—you can pick and choose what works for you.
• CMEs? Yes for nurses, and more to come for other practitioners – as we’re always evolving to meet your needs.

We’re constantly working to improve and make our offerings as accessible and affordable as possible. For detailed information, check out The Academy page and the FAQ section. If you ever have a question that’s not answered, we’d love to hear from you—just email us at Team@TheDrZ.Com.

Yes, you are right – healthcare is serious business.

I’m really good at being serious, so focused and no-nonsense that I could “crack”. You know the type, they are a little intense and can tune out everything else as they laser focus on an issue.

You probably need to be a little hyper-focused (or obsessive) to become a master at any profession and it can be rewarding to rise to the top in your field.

But there’s more to life than excelling or winning or knowing or earning.

We have to have levity and love and lightheartedness – that’s the energy that can keep you grounded and bring fun to serious work.

We want that for our patients too, they need more laughter.

So while the jokes don’t always land, I strive to keep a balance between deadly serious and deadpan humor.

Don’t get me wrong though and feel free to ask anyone in the program – we cover the facts, the science, the financials, the legal, the conflict, the labs, the doubts and every other hard topic that you’ll face as a practitioner.

But you don’t get bonus points for not cracking a smile, so we grab the giggles where we can before sticking our heads back into the research article or the pricing grid or the HIPAA regulations or the EMR software…

Well, if you are a great person wanting to build/expand your Functional Medicine practice and looking for solid clinical techniques with sound business practices and a wonderful, supportive group to share this wild journey of entrepreneurship with…then you belong here.

But, no mean girls allowed. So, if you want to tear down other people, love drama, create controversy or be in a perpetual state of negativity – then don’t join. This isn’t a reality TV show.

For those that want it, are coachable, open-hearted and determined to make this work – then we want YOU! Because there is nothing we love more than seeing our practitioners soar.

You aren’t a number to us or some faceless person pressing “buy”. We are invested in you and your success.

Yes, every single one! We go above and beyond to share all of our knowledge, skill, experience and wisdom with one single goal in mind – we want YOU to succeed.

Now, there are no guarantees and you still have to do the work – but we make every effort we can to support you.

That’s why the testimonials are so awesome 🙂

If you really are motivated to make your practice happen and you know The Mentorship is how you are going to do it – then we will likely be able to finance your program.

FMA offers payment schedules. We also have outside vendors that can help with financing.  You shouldn’t have to wait until you have money to make money.

Contact the office and we’ll see how we can help. Schedule HERE.(https://tinyurl.com/FMAwithLily)

Everyone receives the same education, programs and access to Dr. Z. That being said, you need to always practice within the scope of your license. We do have some members that are nutritionists or non-medical licenses providing Functional Medicine coaching to their clients. FMA has been vetted by Designs for Health (DFH) DSS program which means that once you complete The Academy and then take a 7 hour course from DFH – you’ll be able to have a practitioner account with all the privileges including virtual dispensary, rebates, coaching app and more!

The Network benefits are included for free with Mentorship 3.0! You’ll also enjoy access to FMA Marketing and LabDx as part of the program. It’s all designed to support your success every step of the way.

But if you want to be in the Network only, you can get the benefits for one long, magical year. 12 months. Enough time to utilize the benefits, get to know the crew and then should you continue, renewal opportunities in the years after.

To get your photo and bio featured, simply:

1. Ensure you’re an active member in good standing.
2. Use your login credentials to update your bio and upload your photo.

If you have any questions, email us at Team@TheDrZ.com—we’re happy to assist!

Once your profile is live, you’ll gain visibility with website visitors, connect with other practitioners, and increase your chances of patient referrals. When patients contact us looking for a practitioner, members of The Network are always our top recommendations!

A few times a year Dr. Z hosts webinars, training, live Q/A or guest speakers exclusively for members in The Network. You will have access to those activities free of charge.

She made a decision to teach because she loves it and that was that.

Well, the longer story is that she has been teaching her entire life in multiple industries. If she ever learns something new, good, or helpful for someone else – then she’s sharing that information.

Between the many “About” pages or “Deep Thoughts” at the bottom of the website or the testimonials sprinkled throughout – it’s probably giving you an idea of what kind of teacher and giver Dr. Z is – but the best way is to hop into one of her classes and experience it live.

For those that are looking for more, here are a few quick facts – Dr. Z led the team that outsold Disney in their own park (it had never been done before!), she has a genius IQ and a history of a TBI (fun combination). Dr. Z created the world’s first visual personality profiling system (which has since been copied many times!) that was published by McGraw-Hill, NY. She is a 5th-generation female entrepreneur, has won awards (lots, in many areas), been on the news (2x), owned 8 houses by the time she was 31 years old, created multiple businesses that were all profitable and debt-free from year one, designed a functional medicine lab analysis software program, created nomenclature for a complex metabolic condition, published peer-reviewed literature, and her spatial reasoning score was 100%.

Oh, and she also makes boring stuff fun.

Well, if you are a great person wanting to build/expand your Functional Medicine practice and looking for solid clinical technique with sound business practices and a wonderful, supportive group to share this wild journey of entrepreneurship with…then check out The Mentorship 3.0 – not only is it amazing but it includes FM Network for free!

But, no mean girls allowed. So, if you want to tear down other people, love drama, create controversy or be in a perpetual state of negativity – then don’t join. This isn’t a reality TV show.

For those that want it, are coachable, open-hearted and determined to make this work – then we want YOU! Because there is nothing we love more than seeing our practitioners soar.

You aren’t a number to us or some faceless person pressing “buy”. We are invested in you and your success.

If you just want to join FM Network – no problem – just click “join”.

Mentorship 3.0 is uniquely designed to provide everything you need to succeed as a Functional Medicine practitioner, both clinically and professionally. Here’s what sets it apart:

• Active Support & Communication: Stay connected with active message boards and a dedicated text channel for questions and updates.
• Comprehensive Training: Enjoy live classes every day, live and recorded clinical training, lab analysis training and interpretation, and telemedicine training.
• Continuing Education & Compliance: Access continuing education classes, legal and compliance guidance, and resources to keep your practice up to date.
• Personalized Coaching: Benefit from a personal coach, 1:1 coaching sessions, and masterminds held twice a year to refine your skills and strategies.
• Business Tools & Software: Get hands-on training and access to marketing software with integrated EHR and business analytics, plus guidance on setting up your EMR system.
• Practice Development: Learn how to launch your practice with training in branding, marketing, sales, financial guidance, and leadership and management strategies.
• Find-a-Practitioner Directory: Increase your visibility with a practitioner search feature that helps patients and collaborators find you easily.

Mentorship 3.0 goes beyond standard Functional Medicine training by addressing the clinical, operational, and entrepreneurial skills you need to not only practice effectively but also thrive as a business owner. We have so much more than this to offer, but you really have to experience it to believe it.

Talk to one of our friendly Practice Advisors and they will give you all the details you need. BOOK A CALL

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