The FDN Methodology - A Proven Functional Lab Testing Framework
A Timeless Data-Driven Approach to Grow Your Practice With Ease.
Discover the proven methods behind 10+ years of results & thousands of thriving health coaching practices around the world
The Foundation of the FDN Approach
Most health coaches want to know… how can you guarantee client results?
Test, Don’t Guess
Master functional lab tests that give you key insights into dysfunction. This important step is the foundation for a successful protocol. Without it, you’re forced to make your “best guess” about what strategies your client needs to get the best possible results.
Treat the Person, Not the Paper
Get to really know your client through a thorough intake process, so you can craft protocols that set them up to win. Collecting data is one thing, but at the end of the day, you’re not treating numbers on a page. You’re treating a real person, with a unique health story and health habits.
Follow a Timeless Framework
Craft protocols using our signature “D.R.E.S.S.” framework–a repeatable methodology that’s designed to restore dysfunction within the body, no matter what health challenges your client is struggling with. This will guide every health plan, saving you time and eliminating confusion.
“FDN principles just make complete sense.”
For someone who has been very unwell with autoimmune issues, and had to figure out the path to wellness through trial and error… FDN is the complete opposite! Test, don’t guess. Get well faster and save thousands of dollars, and time, by eliminating trial and error. Learn healthy lifestyle choices and behaviors to further support maintaining good health!
– Jeanine, FDNP
“FDN changed my whole perspective on what it means to be healthy.”
What sets [FDN] apart is that students have access to run functional labs on themselves, so they can identify healing opportunities and come up with comprehensive and highly customized lifestyle plans that are specific to them. This was such a game changer for me. It opened my eyes to underlying imbalances and dysfunction in my body that contributed to my weight struggles. I now apply what I’ve learned inside my own functional health coaching practice, helping my clients find the missing pieces to their own health puzzles using the FDN approach and philosophy.
Functional Lab Tests at the Core of FDN
Learn the ins and outs of 5 major functional lab tests that allow you to uncover hidden stressors & craft effective protocols to bring the body back to balance. These labs are included in your tuition, as you gain hands-on training by testing your own biomarkers first.
1. Stress and Hormones Profile
Assess various hormones like cortisol, DHEA, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and melatonin to identify how the body is responding to stressors.
2. Metabolic Wellness Profile
Evaluate various biomarkers and processes that contribute to metabolic health, including digestion, detoxification, and oxidative stress.
3. Mucosal Barrier Assessment
Determine the health and integrity of protective linings within the body that relate to digestive conditions, like inflammatory bowel disease (IBS), gastritis, or leaky gut.
4. GI-Map™ Stool Test
Get a comprehensive snapshot of the gut microbiome and screen for pathogens in the stool, including bacteria, parasites, worms, and fungi.
5. MRT Food Sensitivity Test
Identify unique food sensitivities and assess the body’s unique inflammatory response to certain foods, helping you create a personalized diet plan.
