Accreditations
5-Month Course
10 Comprehensive Modules
Pre-Recorded Lessons
10 Live Q&A Sessions
6 Solved Case Studies

Modules

1. The Human Body
2. Functional Nutrients and Dietary Supplements
3. Nutrients and their Metabolic Pathways
4. Gut Health from a Functional Nutrition Lens
5. Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis
6. Deep Dive into Health Dysfunctions
7. Functional Nutrition Therapy
8 Functional Detoxification
9. Stress, Mental Health, the Nervous System and Functional Nutrition 
10. How to be a Health Coach
Who should take
this course?
If you're passionate about true healing and want to understand the root causes of disease, not just manage symptoms, this accredited online course is for you. Whether you're starting out or shifting careers, it gives you the tools to become a Functional Nutritionist and make a real impact.
Clinical Dietician & Nutritionist Medical Practitioners Health Coaches Clinical Dietician & Nutritionist Medical Practitioners Health Coaches
Health Enthusiasts Students Health Enthusiasts Students
What makes iCFN Exceptional?
iThrive’s teaching methods go beyond the ordinary, offering top-notch health and nutrition courses.
It perfectly blends the latest science, practical insights, and a holistic understanding to
become a Certified Functional Nutritionist.
Root Cause Analysis
Learn to interpret blood reports, analyze markers, and craft personalized nutrition plans in our advanced nutrition course. Master the skills to uncover root causes and imbalances. Master the skills to uncover health dysfunction root causes, and the science on how to correct them
Gut Health
Dive deep into gut health, explore common dysfunctions like dysbiosis, SIBO, and leaky gut, and master diagnostic tools like GI Map—key for any online fitness and nutrition coach.
Dietary Supplements
Understand supplement recommendations, focusing on affordability, bioavailability, and efficacy, ensuring you make the best choices for clients in an accredited online nutrition course.
Detox
Master strategies to create customized detox plans that restore balance, rejuvenate the body, and enhance health. Learn to identify toxins, understand their impact, and support natural detox courses effectively.
Holistic Well-Being
Explore mental health’s connection with nutrition, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and EMFs. Learn nutrition-based interventions to enhance mind-body harmony, essential for a certified nutritionist.
Business Opportunities
Learn how to become a nutritionist and explore careers in health coaching, nutrition practice, or as an online fitness and nutrition coach with our functional nutrition course.
Root Cause Analysis
Learn to interpret blood reports, analyze markers, and craft personalized nutrition plans in our advanced nutrition course. Master the skills to uncover root causes and imbalances. Master the skills to uncover health dysfunction root causes, and the science on how to correct them
Gut Health
Dive deep into gut health, explore common dysfunctions like dysbiosis, SIBO, and leaky gut, and master diagnostic tools like GI Map—key for any online fitness and nutrition coach.
Gut Health
Dive deep into gut health, explore common dysfunctions like dysbiosis, SIBO, and leaky gut, and master diagnostic tools like GI Map—key for any online fitness and nutrition coach.
Detox
Master strategies to create customized detox plans that restore balance, rejuvenate the body, and enhance health. Learn to identify toxins, understand their impact, and support natural detox courses effectively.
Holistic Well-Being
Explore mental health’s connection with nutrition, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and EMFs. Learn nutrition-based interventions to enhance mind-body harmony, essential for a certified nutritionist.
Business Opportunities
Learn how to become a nutritionist and explore careers in health coaching, nutrition practice, or as an online fitness and nutrition coach with our functional nutrition course.
Benefits of Choosing
iCFN
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Comprehensive knowledge from basics to advanced nutrition
Lifetime access to recorded sessions
Industry-recognized certification upon course completion 
Study at your own pace with lifetime access - revisit modules anytime
Get guided through real client case applications to build practical confidence
Join live Q&A sessions for continuous mentorship and updates.
Quiz after Each Module
Comprehensive knowledge
from basics to advanced nutrition
Lifetime access to recorded
sessions
Industry-recognized certification
upon course completion 
Study at your own pace with lifetime access - revisit modules anytime
Get guided through real client case applications to build practical confidence
Join live Q&A sessions for continuous mentorship and updates.
Quiz after Each Module
Still Wondering if the iCFN Course is for YOU?
You're a nutritionist, doctor, or health enthusiast struggling to grow your practice.
You feel stuck when handling complex chronic cases like thyroid, PCOS, or IBS.
You want to shift from symptom-based care to root-cause healing.
You’re passionate about health but lack a structured, science-backed approach.
You have a busy schedule but still want to grow, and the self-paced learning makes it easy to learn anytime.
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Testimonials

Here from Our Students

Jahnavi chowdary 

Being a nutritionist, I was always looking to deepen my understanding and expand my skill set - and that’s when I came across iThrive Academy. I’ve successfully completed my Functional Nutrition course there, and it’s been an incredible experience! The concepts were taught with such clarity that even the most complex topics felt approachable. The instructors were not only deeply knowledgeable but also passionate, making the learning journey engaging and practical.

Shivapriya Periasamy

I am truly grateful to iThrive Academy for their incredible Functional Nutrition course. It has significantly enhanced my practice, and I’m already seeing amazing results with my clients. The quality of teaching and the mentorship provided by the faculty were outstanding. What makes it even more special is that such a comprehensive course is now accessible in India at an unbelievably reasonable price - something that would cost a fortune abroad. My heartfelt gratitude to all the faculty and mentors for bringing such a transformative learning experience to our country.
Trisha S N
Excellent Learning Experience at iThrive Academy!I hold both a bachelor's and a master's degree in Food Science and Nutrition. I am a recent master’s graduate, and despite my educational background, I always felt there was more to discover about nutrition. That's when I came across functional nutrition, a discipline that focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of health problems.iThrive Academy has played a crucial role in expanding my understanding of this field. I value the welcoming atmosphere they provide, which encourages me to ask questions and seek clarity.
Shubi Zaidi
I am not from a nutrition background. However, I was always interested about health and clean diet, so that I can better take care of my family’s and my own health. These days, we have been bombarded with a lot of information from social media which leads to confusion regarding what to follow and what not. iThrive’s detailed courses provided me with ample of knowledge to take better decisions regarding food. The trainers are master of their subjects. It is an enlightenment to study research based approach behind so many things pertaining to health. I feel so learned after having studied at ithrive.

Jahnavi chowdary 

Being a nutritionist, I was always looking to deepen my understanding and expand my skill set - and that’s when I came across iThrive Academy. I’ve successfully completed my Functional Nutrition course there, and it’s been an incredible experience! The concepts were taught with such clarity that even the most complex topics felt approachable. The instructors were not only deeply knowledgeable but also passionate, making the learning journey engaging and practical.

Highly recommend it to any nutritionist or health professional looking to level up!

Shivapriya Periasamy 

I am truly grateful to iThrive Academy for their incredible Functional Nutrition course. It has significantly enhanced my practice, and I’m already seeing amazing results with my clients. The quality of teaching, and the mentorship provided by the faculty were outstanding. What makes it even more special is that such a comprehensive course is now accessible in India at an unbelievably reasonable price - something that would cost a fortune abroad. My heartfelt gratitude to all the faculty and mentors for bringing such a transformative learning experience to our country.
Trisha S N
Excellent Learning Experience at iThrive Academy! I hold both a bachelor's and a master's degree in Food Science and Nutrition. I am a recent master’s graduate, and despite my educational background, I always felt there was more to discover about nutrition. That's when I came across functional nutrition, a discipline that focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of health problems. iThrive Academy has played a crucial role in expanding my understanding of this field. I value the welcoming atmosphere they provide, which encourages me to ask questions and seek clarity. Their short courses have helped me learn a lot, and I'm excited to start my journey in functional nutrition and continue learning.
Shubi Zaidi 
My time at the iThrive Academy was
fantastic – it provided invaluable insights
and incredible foundational knowledge.
The teachers are clearly passionate
about empowering students with the
right tools to help foster root cause
healing. It's also a wonderfully warm,
collaborative community that I am proud to
be a part of.
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Frequenty asked questions
What is the difference between the live and recorded version of ICFN?

The recorded version gives you lifetime access to pre-recorded sessions from our live Functional Nutrition Certification. You can learn at your own pace, revisit lessons anytime, and still get access to monthly live touchpoints for doubt resolution and updates.

How are doubts and queries addressed in the recorded course?

You’ll have access to monthly live touchpoints with our expert faculty to ask questions, discuss case studies, and stay updated with the latest research.

How long will I have access to the course materials?

You’ll get lifetime access to all recorded modules, resources, and updates, so you can revisit them anytime.

Are there any prerequisites for enrolling?

No prior background in nutrition is required. The course starts with fundamentals and progresses to advanced functional nutrition concepts suitable for beginners and professionals alike.

Is there any live interaction or community access?

Yes, you’ll be part of our exclusive online community of learners and practitioners, plus the monthly live sessions keep you connected with mentors and peers.

Meet our faculty
iThrive's team is made up of some of the most knowledgable mentors
Mugdha Pradhan
Founder & CEO, iThrive
M.Sc, Food Science & Nutrition
Shagun Arya
Head of iARC
M.Sc, Nutrition & Dietetics
Saloni Kulkarni
Head of Client Services
M.Sc, in Nutrition and Dietetics
Shashikala Tiwari 
Certified Functional Nutritionist
M.Sc, Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Padmashri Shanmugaraj
Certified Functional Nutritionist
M.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics
Sana
Certified Functional Nutritionist 
B.tech Biotechnology 
Shrushti Pohekar
Certified Functional Nutritionist
M.Sc, Clinical Nutrition
Akanksha Singh
Functional Nutritionist
M.Sc, Physiotherapy
Shriya Lamkhade
Certified Functional Nutritionist
M.Sc in Nutrition and Dietetics
Maneesha Rana
Certified Functional Nutritionist
M.Sc, Nutrition & Dietetics
Kanchana Kapadia
Functional Nutritionist
Masters in Molecular Biology (USA)
Suyash Bhandari
Chief of iThrive Essentials
M.Sc, Food Science & Nutrition
Uzma Saleem
Certified Functional Nutritionist
Mugdha Pradhan
Founder & CEO, iThrive
M.Sc, Food Science & Nutrition
Shagun Arya
Head of iARC
M.Sc, Nutrition & Dietetics
Saloni Kulkarni
Head of Client Services
M.Sc, in Nutrition and Dietetics
Vandita Bomb
Certified Functional Nutritionist
Certified Functional Nutritionist
Padmashri Shanmugaraj
Certified Functional Nutritionist
Certified Functional Nutritionist
Avinash Deshmush
COO at iThrive
Chemical Engineer
Shrushri Pohekar
Certified Functional Nutritionist
M.Sc, Clinical Nutrition
Aditya Sangore
Health Supplements Researcher
M.A. Clinical Psychology
Shriya Lamkhande
Certified Functional Nutritionist
M.Sc in Nutrition and Dietetics
Maneesha Rana
Certified Functional Nutritionist
M.Sc, Nutrition & Dietetics
Kanchana Kapadia
Functional Nutritionist
Masters in Molecular Biology (USA)
Suyash Bhandari
Chief of iThrive Essentials
M.Sc, Food Science & Nutrition