Functional Nutrition Alliance Reviews 947

Functional Nutrition Alliance has been my 3rd certification course in the area of Nutrition and I have loved every minute of it. It’s one of those experiences I wish I could do all over again like it was the first time. I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to better their own health or to help others. Will most certainly be recommending to as many people as possible!

Functional Nutritional Alliance is the absolute last stop that you'll need to make if you're looking for quality education in the field of functional nutrition. I had taken several trainings prior to studying with the FxNA, and none has come close in terms of execution, delivery and thoroughness. I am still blown away. This journey has been exciting from inception to present, and I'm not done yet! Thank you Andrea Nakayama for your all-round excellence! I have gained immense confidence in my abilities in being able to confidently offer nothing but excellence to my clients. Thank you so much!

Ms. Nakayama, the founder & CEO of this company is very personable, eloquent, knowledgeable and committed to helping to shift healthcare from the sick model to the preventative health model by informing, empowering and educating individuals in making informed & better decisions about their health choices. I think for those of us adult learners who are returning to the classroom, especially to the virtual one, ( and most of us are more hands on , in person learners to begin with), it would greatly enhance our ability to grasp concepts & content if we could be provided with video presentations combined with audio, instead of just audio.

This is a very comprehensive course, but offers all the support one could need while swimming in the deep end. As a working mom, it is taking me longer to work through the material than I had hoped, but well worth the effort & I am confident that upon completion I will be fully prepared moving forward.

The platform for learning is wonderful. The content is relevant and eye-opening.

I’ve found the Functional Nutrition Alliance program to be incredibly well organized and easy to navigate. The platform is intuitive, and everyone involved—from the instructors to the support staff—is professional, knowledgeable, and truly helpful. The program itself is comprehensive and intensive; it genuinely feels like I’m taking a graduate-level course. I appreciate the depth and structure of the material, which challenges me while giving me the tools I need to grow. As someone working full time while completing the program, I’m especially grateful for the flexibility of having two years to complete it. That timeline gives me the breathing room I need and ensures I can absorb the content thoroughly. The extended exposure will undoubtedly prepare me to better meet the needs of those I’ll support in the future.

Great experience!

I enjoyed my experience with Functional Nutrition Alliance so much! Every module was so informative and helpful, not only the practicals of nutrition but also how to care for a client. I feel so prepared and excited to begin practicing functional nutrition, and that is due to be incredible team at FNA!

The Best Functional Nutrition Course Available

My experience was great because the course was informative, comprehensive, stimulating and experiential. Here are my key takeaways.

Both the auditory lessons as well as Andrea Nakayama's proprietary and award-winning "15 minute Podcasts," (the course's author) where she interviews experts on a wide range of course topics supported by corresponding matrices, created context and increased understanding that would otherwise be difficult to grasp for the student without a medical-related background. The broad spectrum of auditory as well as visual stimuli that the course provides make the barrier to entry low and accessible and the 10 month journey sustainable.

Regularly-held Zoom meetings to expose students to the framework of a matrix, where the collection of qualitative data on prospective clients are categorized in order to help shed light on root causes of downstream symptoms - a unique concept of practice while learning - was the most impactful.

Regularly scheduled meetings to answer questions, especially from students who are practitioners; support staff who promptly answer questions in the community message board forum; a discounted student health practice called Heal the Healer where students have access to care; the availability of informative articles on the company's blog as well as recipes - the support is deep and wide.

And though a lot of the subject matter was dry and unfamiliar to the uninitiated at the outset, like the role of detox pathways was for me, the course's signature audio format, where Andrea's mellifluous voice and story-telling format helped with increasing the ah-ha moments. Re-playing the audios on my morning runs elucidated concepts I was struggling with. Audio transcripts and a wide range of video tutorials were all part of the supporting line-up.

If you're looking to be properly trained so that you can have the tools to fill the gap that exists in the current health and wellness infrastructure and thus make a difference in prople's lives this is the course for you.

Just finished my program and am now a certified Functional Nutrition Counselor!! The program was so enlightening, everything that I had been researching on my own was all in one place and done in such a logical way. I now feel that I can help myself and others in a way I never could before. Great emphasis on anatomy and how the body works. Not just system by system but how each system works with the rest of the body- it’s all connected!! It was way more informative than my nursing education on how nutrition and environmental exposures play such a key role with our health. If you are on the fence, do it, you will be a healthier person because of it.

This program is very helpful. The pace, the format, the material are all reasons I would highly recommend it. I'm still reviewing and studying up for the final but just the fact I can take my time to prepare on my schedule is great

I loved the program! The support that you receive as a student is phenomenal. Andrea has such an empathetic way of communicating with everyone who is in FBS. I loved that there was such great course content as well as additional podcasts, guest interviews, and articles to support you in your learning and understanding and if you wanted to do a “deeper dive” on a topic of interest. The pace was just right. Sandra, Brandon, and Amber were all amazing! I would highly recommend this program to anyone considering doing a Functional Nutrition Counseling program!

My experience in full body systems was fantastic! Not only did I learn so much in order to start my new career, but I also have opportunities to be supported as I practice with patients throughout my career. Andrea and all of her staff could not have been more kind, friendly, and helpful.

FxNA program was a life changer AND a game changer! If you are passionate about holistic and nutritional aspects of health and wellness then highly consider it! It offers so much insight about the human body and how to care for it in these changing times. You can be your own best healer and a healer of others when you go through this program. Uniting science, the many dimensions of holistic health and wellness, the art of storytelling, and practical advice to coach/counsel gears you to get ready to take on patients or clients wherever in their health journey. This education is what is missing in medical school and is the future of healthcare - I am beyond grateful to have had this educational opportunity :]

The time and attention that has been put into the program is fantastic. Clearly, a passion of everyone involved. The Q and A sessions are so open and honest that everyone feels welcome to ask questions and help the content solidify.

FxNA course work covered a vast array of information pertaining to Full Body Systems. The herbal bonus and 15 minute matrix episodes were enjoyable. The FxNA team did a nice job asking and answer questions pertaining to coursework and life situations. I’m hoping to put the training and information I have learned into practice. - Thank You

Enrolling in the Functional Nutrition Alliance was a pivotal step in my personal and professional journey. What set this program apart was its commitment to bioindividuality and its deep respect for the body’s innate intelligence. It wasn’t about quick fixes—it was about learning how to think critically, ask the right questions, and truly listen.

As someone who values intentional nourishment and long-term transformation, I found that FxNA’s framework supported both my own healing and my desire to help others. From interpreting labs to creating supportive client plans, I left the program empowered, not just informed. It gave me the tools and language to support women like me—navigating midlife shifts, seeking sustainable blood sugar balance, hormone health, and vitality. I now know how to guide others with a new level of clarity, compassion, and confidence.

Completing the Functional Nutrition Counselor Certification
Completing the Functional Nutrition Counselor Certification course was a truly rewarding experience. The course content was well-structured and thoughtfully presented. As a full-time researcher, I truly valued the flexibility to progress through the course at my own pace. I especially appreciated the flexibility of having both audio lessons and transcripts available—it made it much easier to absorb the material and fit the learning into my daily routine.

"Andrea Nakayama is an excellent teacher. Her passion and dedication to bridge the gap in healthcare are clearly reflected in her teaching. I also found the practical tools and real-life applications provided in the course to be extremely valuable.

What made the experience truly great was how empowered and informed I felt by the end. I now have a much deeper understanding of how nutrition affects the body on a functional level, and I feel confident in using this knowledge to support both personal health goals and the well-being of others.

I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants a deeper, more holistic approach to nutrition.

I enrolled in Full Body Systems with no intention of counseling anyone outside of my immediate family. However Andrea was right the whole time. I did walk away with the knowledge and confidence to make a real difference. Now, I want to help as many people as I can.
This program has completely changed my life. The greatest gift it gave me was the tools and understanding to support my son in delaying the progression of type 1 diabetes. He had been very sick and emotionally dysregulated, and I had no idea what was happening in his body. Throughout the course of the program, we were able to lower his A1C to 5.1 and even reduce his antibodies. He’s my happy boy again growing, thriving, and full of life.
I would invest in this program all over again, even if the only outcome was being able to help my son. The tools and knowledge I gained allowed me to support him in ways I never imagined possible. Watching him go from sick to thriving has been the greatest gift. For that alone, I am forever grateful.

I haven't completed the course yet I keep getting canned emails as though I did. There isn't anyone to call for support, rather they email you. This doesn't create a learning environment for me.