Rooted in Nature. Backed by Science. Designed for Purpose.
Welcome to the Functional Wellness Coach Certificate Program—an immersive, fully online training from the Drake Center for Botanical Studies. This isn’t just another coaching course.
It’s a holistic journey that blends modern science with ancestral healing, empowering you to support the body, mind, and spirit through personalized, root-cause wellness.
Whether you're starting fresh or deepening your current path, this program gives you the tools, confidence, and clarity to help others heal—naturally and ethically.
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What You’ll Gain
Comprehensive Training in functional health, herbal medicine, nutrition, and coaching psychology
Client-Ready Tools including lab interpretation frameworks, lifestyle protocols, and herbal strategies
Confidence to Coach real clients through chronic stress, digestive imbalance, hormonal concerns, and more
Business Skills to ethically build a thriving, sustainable wellness practice
A Supportive Community of like-minded learners and expert instructors who walk the talk and teach how to become a functional medicine practitioner
Program Overview
15 In-Depth Modules
Covering every core system of the body, plus specialized training in:
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Functional Physiology & Systems Biology
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Whole Food Healing & Therapeutic Diets
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Gut Health, Detox & the Microbiome
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Hormonal, Metabolic & Immune Wellness
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Mental Health, Cognitive Support & Nervous System Regulation
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Herbal Medicine, Flower Essences & Emotional Healing
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Functional Labs, HTMA & Blood Chemistry Foundations
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Scope of Practice, Red Flags & Coaching Ethics
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Coaching Models, Communication Skills & Session Flow
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Practice Building, Client Retention & Niche Marketing
Who This Program Is For
This training is ideal for:
Aspiring or current wellness coaches, herbalists, and nutrition professionals
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Holistic practitioners, doulas, yoga teachers, or personal trainers expanding into functional health
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Anyone passionate about natural healing, systems-based wellness, and root-cause coaching
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Professionals seeking a scope-aligned certificate grounded in ethics, safety, and sustainability
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Start the Journey to Your Dream Career in Functional Health and Wellness
As you learn more about gut health and how the microbiome supports the whole body, remember this: you’re not just learning facts—you’re preparing to change lives.
Becoming a Functional Wellness Coach means helping people feel better in their bodies, regain their energy, and take steps toward lasting health.
Whether you're supporting someone with digestion, stress, or lifestyle changes, your care can make a big difference—not just for them, but for their families and communities too.
Every tool you're learning—from healing foods to daily habits—is part of the support you’ll soon be able to offer.
This is more than a program—it's the start of your journey toward a career filled with meaning, purpose, and heart.
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