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Jodi Franklin
Jodi Franklin, CHC, AFMC
With Dr. Z’s help I have my first $100k MONTH!

December 6, 2024

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Melissa Madalone
Melissa Madalone

I am thoroughly impressed with the Dr. Z Functional Medicine Academy! This program has truly exceeded my expectations in every way. The depth and quality of the content offered are outstanding, providing a comprehensive education on functional medicine that is both practical and easily digestible for professionals at all levels. Dr. Z and her team excel at breaking down complex concepts into actionable steps, which has allowed me to implement what I’ve learned directly into my practice.

One of the aspects I appreciate most is the Academy’s focus on real-world application. The modules are designed with practical case studies, lab interpretation insights, and actionable protocols that equip you with the tools you need to confidently apply functional medicine principles. The integration of both scientific research and holistic approaches is seamless, making the content highly relevant and up-to-date.

The Academy also does an excellent job of supporting its students. The community engagement through live webinars, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities with other practitioners has been incredibly valuable. Dr. Z is not only a knowledgeable teacher but also approachable, always willing to provide guidance and clarity on any questions.

Additionally, the course platform is intuitive and user-friendly, making it easy to navigate and stay organized as you progress through the modules at your own pace.

Overall, Dr. Z Functional Medicine Academy stands out for its top-notch education, practical approach, and strong support system. Whether you are new to functional medicine or looking to deepen your expertise, this program is an invaluable resource that delivers everything you need to elevate your practice. Highly recommended!

October 23, 2024

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Kate Voiles
Impressed with knowledge and expansive training. The value is over the top. I have never experienced something so valuable for such a fair price. Love Dr Z’s delivery.. Personable but to the point. I would take this training seriously and clear your calendar.

January 25, 2025

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Cherie K.
Day 2 of The Healers Business Bootcamp and I’m blown away! So much good information and I can’t believe it was free! Thank you Dr. Z and staff – this has been incredible and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for Day 3.

January 26, 2025

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Nuria
Dr. Z always delivers great and useful content. Her teaching is engaging and dynamic. I left the first day of the Healer’s Business Boot Camp knowing where I need to focus in my business and with direction of how to approach prospects to improve the conversion rate. Thanks for your generosity, Dr. Z

January 25, 2025

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Maranda Trujillo Carlile
Maranda Trujillo Carlile

Here to give 5 stars to Dr. Z’s Functional Medicine Academy! I’m a family nurse practitioner and owner of Astra Health and Wellness, and I was looking for a way to practically apply the functional medicine skills I had already gained through other programs. After hearing great feedback from a colleague, I decided to check out Dr. Z’s program—and I’m so glad I did!

I’ll admit, I was a bit hesitant at first since I wasn’t sure what to expect learning from a chiropractor. But Dr. Z quickly proved to be an incredible wealth of knowledge. Her deep understanding of functional medicine, paired with her sharp business expertise, truly sets her apart. It really opened my eyes to how much value different professions bring to patient care. Thank you, Dr. Z!

One of the things I appreciate most about Dr. Z’s program is the support from her staff and their commitment to helping practitioners succeed. Dr. Z continually adds value to the program with robust, CME-eligible content, practical resources, and a supportive structure. The one-on-one support with Dr. Z’s team has been a game-changer—you can plug in daily to get answers to challenges you might be facing, which has been so helpful for me. Plus, her experience running her own clinic is invaluable—she shares clinical tools and strategies that have helped me fine-tune everything from patient flow to visit structure.

If you’re serious about integrating (or refining) functional medicine in your practice, this program is a total game-changer. It offers actionable steps, accountability, and a supportive community that makes the whole process easier.

November 26, 2024

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Elle Lazar
You can go from zero to 100 from being clueless about Functional Medicine to an almost immediate driving force in your practice community. Dr. Zachary and her professional, personalized crew have every aspect covered. They continue to “hold my hand” every step of my way!

January 25, 2025

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Sarah Kirsch
I was trained in Functional Medicine through IFM but I was having a very hard time with the business side of practicing functional medicine. Dr. Z’s training has been extremely helpful in getting me going, identifying my target audience, how to market to them, designing a program for them, and building confidence in what I am offering. I have come so far in a short amount of time and I am thrilled about the direction I am headed. Dr. Z is so smart and resourceful honest and helpful.

January 26, 2025

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Dr. Laleh Rezaei
Dr. Laleh Rezaei, MD, FAAP

“Dr. Z has been the missing link that I needed to organize my Functional Medicine training into practice. Her Academy classes have been helpful clinically. She teaches recognition of the diagnosis by ordering appropriate tests and correctly interpreting the data. Her Mastermind classes also have been helpful for coaching the practitioners to gather enough courage to set up FM practice.

It does not matter where you are in your FM journey of practicing, Dr Zachary’s programs would assist you. I am a pediatrician and CEO of Complete Pediatrics and Specialty Care practice in New Albany, IN for the last 27 years.

I had started my FM training in 2018 with The Institute for Functional Medicine, but my FM practice has flourished since l started coaching with Dr. Z this year. In just a few months, she has helped me create programs for my patients.

She has not only been helpful in the business aspects of my practice, but also she has been available answering my clinical questions. It is a great feeling to know I have her kindness and wisdom as l am dealing with the challenges of setting up and running my practice. I am always grateful!”

October 15, 2023

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Barbara Eaton
Barbara Eaton
Dr. Z and the entire FMA team are next level awesome! I greatly appreciate their willingness to jump in and help us where we are feeling stuck or uncertain about how to proceed. Dr, Z is a pure marketing genius. I love the wide variety of live training sessions that we can tap into, even getting personalized help when we’re willing to ask for it. : ) Dr. Z is friendly, personable, and seeks to understand the full picture. Thank you very much for your help, support, genius, and guidance!

January 6, 2025

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Liz H
Attending a free training this weekend that is chock full of valuable information I’d pay for. Dr Z is personable and actually answers questions in real time. I upgraded to her VIP program sight unseen and now I’m glad I did. I’ll be back for more!

January 26, 2025

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TANYA S.
TANYA S.
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.

October 24, 2024

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Dr. Faustine Dinh
Dr. Faustine Dinh, DO
The value from Dr. Z’s mentorship has been immeasurable! I have learned so much from her and have found that I have made leaps in my practice setup all thanks to her. The systems that she teaches both in the clinical and business side are effective and implementable and have given me so much confidence to start my own practice.

November 12, 2023

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Kelly Jorae Jefferson
Kelly Jorae Jefferson
Joining the Functional Medicine Academy has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my business and personal development. As a self-made herbalist and traditional naturopath, I had some resistance in the beginning with some of the new things I was learning- I was fighting internally with myself about the changes and getting in my way. It was after the mastermind retreat for me. I realized, yes, I have experience and longevity in my business, but I was not making the impact I knew I could for my clients and myself. There wasn’t much growth in my business or reward for me with the practices I formerly used. Longevity is great but not if you’re just getting by. I was missing so many opportunities to make greater impact with the clients I serve and make a healthy living for myself. I knew I needed to make a change. Well, let me tell you, FMA is the truth, the light and the way. Since FMA I have developed an amazing signature system that works! I love being able to offer my clients something tangible that gets them from feeling like crap to living their best life and make a better living for myself. I plan to stick around the Dr. Z for at least the next 2 years as I move into millionaire status and that’s on God!!!

December 25, 2024

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Renuka Patel
Dr. Z’s mentorship program is truly amazing! She has extensive knowledge in functional medicine and has created a program that covers everything you need—from building your practice to clinical training, marketing, and even website development. Everything is conveniently available at your fingertips, making it easy to access and apply. The support team is incredible and always ready to help, which makes the entire experience even better. If you’re looking to grow your skills, build confidence in your practice, and take your career to the next level, I highly recommend Dr. Z and h

January 26, 2025

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Holly Howe, MSN, ANP-BC, FMACP
The investment financially is totally worth, you get it back 10-fold. If you are willing to do the work, it will come. This program is so enjoyable. Dr Z’s sense of humor keeps me laughing during the lectures which is a welcomed change of pace. The amount of resources and support that is available will blow you away. I highly recommend this program!

November 10, 2023

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Kathryn Fort, NP, FMACP
I was super scared of failing to begin with since I’m new to FM and I wondered if I would be able to find clients or anyone would trust me to be their practitioner. But after just pushing through the fear, I’m seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I can now see that it’s totally possible and the clients will come! My least favorite thing is sales but thankfully it’s not a forever thing. Eventually word of mouth catches on.

May 8, 2024

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Beth Whittam
Wow! I just went through 2 days of Dr Z’s Healer’s Boot Camp. She was so fantastic! She packed in so much great information into these past 2 days. She is clearly a lovely, committed human — a healer really helping healers! Thx Dr Z! Beth Whittam, NP

January 26, 2025

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Julie Brown
Julie Brown

Dr. Z and her entire team taught me the skills and tools to turn my dreams into reality!
The certification program was a dynamic duo of an intensive functional medicine clinical track paired with an equally intensive how to build a business track which created this opportunity for our family.

I continue to learn and thrive with weekly live classes, workshops, masterclasses and 1:1 mentor paired with strategic advisor sessions. There is a perfect blend of clinical support and strategic business building support as you learn, grow and dream big!

I would have never thought this was possible! The unwavering support is priceless. They know who you are on the live calls, they encourage all questions no matter how big or small and they are your BIGGEST cheerleaders – Your Success is Their Success.

This has been an incredible journey so far this year. I formally launched my business full time and can’t wait to see what the future holds!

November 1, 2024

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Jana T Soward PNP, FMACP
The investment financially is totally worth, you get it back 10-fold. If you are willing to do the work, it will come. This program is so enjoyable. Dr Z’s sense of humor keeps me laughing during the lectures which is a welcomed change of pace. The amount of resources and support that is available will blow you away. I highly recommend this program!

May 1, 2024

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