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Advance Your Career with
iThrive’s Functional Nutrition
Course for Allied Healthcare
Workers
Advance Your Medical
Career with iThrive’s
Functional Nutrition
Course for Practitioners
Boost your income & upskill confidently, as well as those who want to stay
relevant, add value to client sessions, & grow beyond traditional roles.
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Topics Covered in iThrive’s Functional Nutrition Course
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Module

01

The Human Body

Introduction to Human Body

Digestive System

Circulatory & Respiratory System.

Lymphatic & Immune System

Nervous System & Special Senses

Musculoskeletal & Integumentary System

Endocrine & Reproductive System

Renal System, Fluid, Electrolyte & Acid Base Balance

02

Functional Nutrients and Dietary Supplements

Understanding Carbohydrates, Proteins & Fats

Essential Fatty Acids: Omega-3 & Omega-6

Fat soluble Vitamins (A,D, E & K) and Associated Minerals

B Vitamins Involved in Energy Metabolism

B Vitamins Involved in Methylation Process

Antioxidants, Vitamins & Minerals I

Antioxidants, Vitamins & Minerals II

Iodine and Thyroid health

Electrolytes: Salt and Potassium

Basics of Dietary Supplements

ABCDE of Supplement Recommendations: Affordability, Bioavailability, Convenience, Dose& Efficacy

03

Nutrients and their Metabolic pathways

Basics of Biochemistry

Functional Carbohydrate Metabolism

Functional Protein Metabolism

Functional Fat metabolism

Metabolic Map

Functional Micronutrient metabolism

Deep dive into Kreb's Cycle with Organic Acids

Dysfunctional Biochemistry

04

Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis

Functional Medicine Perspective to Blood Chemistry Analysis

Analyzing CBC + Iron Metabolism

Analysing Markers of Infection & Inflammation+ Vitamin Metabolism

Analysing Glucose Metabolism

Analysing Lipid Metabolism

Interpreting Markers of Oxidative stress

Evaluating Hormone Function

Assessing Vaccine Damage & Long-COVID Impact

Case Study Discussion - Hands on experience

05

Deep Dive into Health Dysfunctions

Neurological, Bone and Joint diseases

Pediatric and Cardiovascular diseases

Liver and Respiratory conditions

Renal and Digestive conditions

Reproduction Conditions and Cancer

Endocrine Regulation + Introduction to Diabetes

Deep Dive into Diabetes + Thyroid Dysfunction

Autoimmune Conditions

Supplements for Lifestyle Disease part 1

Supplements for Lifestyle Disease part 2

06

Functional Nutrition Therapy

FNT in Bone & Joint Disorders

FNT in Neurological Disorders

FNT in Paediatric Disorders

FNT in Endocrine Disorders (Thyroid, Adrenal,DM, Sleep Apnea, PCOS)

FNT in Cardiovascular & Respiratory Disorders

FNT in GI, Liver Gall bladder disorders & in Renal Calculi

FNT in Autoimmune Disorders & Cancer

Calculating Macros, Intermittent Fasting and Nutrition Labels

Designing a Protocol - Case Study 1

Designing a Protocol - Case Study 2

07

Gut Health from a Functional Nutrition Lens

Gut Microbiome (Introduction, Structure & Function, Factors affecting Gut Health)

Gut Health Dysfunctions & Solutions Part 1 (Dysbiosis, Hypochlorhydria, DecreasedEnzyme Production, GERD & SIBO)

Gut Health Dysfunctions & Solutions Part 2 (Leaky Gut, Diarrhoea, Constipation, IBS & IBD)

Gut-Organ Connections Part 1 (Brain,Immune, Metabolism, Thyroid, Skin,Hormones)

Gut-Organ Connections Part 2 (Heart, Liver,Lung, Kidney, Bone)

Understanding GI Map

08

Functional Detoxification

Environmental Toxins & their Implications

Deep Dive into Health Impacts of Toxins

Understanding Detoxification

Detoxification Pathways and Remedies

Planning an Effective Detox Protocol

09

Mental Health, the Nervous System and Functional Nutrition

Understanding Mental Health (Physiology & Psychology)

Anxiety (Root causes, Pathophysiology & Interventions)

Depression (Root causes, Pathophysiology & Interventions)

Emotional Dysregulation (Root causes, Pathophysiology & Interventions)

Emotional Eating & Eating Disorders (Root causes, Pathophysiology & Interventions)

Phobias (Root causes, Pathophysiology & Interventions)

Psychospiritual Aspects of Mental HealthIssues (Part 1)

Psychospiritual Aspects of Mental HealthIssues (Part 2)

10

How to be a Health Coach

Why bother with coaching?

The Science Behind Coaching- What is it all about?

The Art of Coaching-How to do it?

Caring for Self while caring for Others

Building your Business

11

Everyday EMF and Health

Understanding EMF

EMFs & their Health Implications

Dangers of 5G

EMF Hypersensitivity

Strategies to Reduce EMF Impact

12

Functional Movement

What is Movement & Difference Between Movement & Exercise

Sitting & Sedentariness & What is Posture

Movement Hierarchy

Exercise Considerations, What are Mobility & Stability & Self Limiting Exercises

Understanding Pain & Why Is It Important?

Bonus Lectures

Research skills

Food Politics

Virome

Vaccine Detox

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Who Will Benefit the Most from This Program?
Homoeopathic
doctors (BHMS, MD
Homoeopathy)
Ayurvedic
doctors (BAMS,
MD Ayurveda)
MBBS doctors,
MD physicians
Dentists
(BDS, MDS)
Physiotherapists
(BPT, MPT)
Doctors Interested
in Lifestyle Medicine
What Makes Us Exceptional?
Learn to interpret blood reports and health markers to build personalised, root-cause-based nutrition plans in our functional nutrition course for nutritionists.
Understand and manage gut issues like SIBO, leaky gut & dysbiosis using tools like GI-MAP.
Recommend safe, effective supplements based on science, bioavailability & affordability.
Identify body toxins and design customised detox plans for natural healing.
Discover how food affects mental health, stress, and emotions using nutrition as therapy, a key focus in our functional nutrition for allied health.
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Who Will Benefit the Most from
This Program?
Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and odiatrists
(BPT, MPT, B.Sc. OT, M.Sc. OT)
Dietitians and Nutritionists (B.Sc. Dietetics, MSc Clinical
Nutrition, Registered Dietitians)
Speech and Language Therapists, Audiologists, &
Sonographers, Psychologists, Art Therapists, & Music Therapists
Pharmacists and Medical Technologists, Dental Hygienists and Diagnostic Radiographers
Respiratory Therapists and Emergency Medical Technicians Health Coaches and Fitness Trainers
Allied health professionals passionate about holistic, root-cause care through functional nutrition.
Your Complete Learning Toolkit
Comprehensive knowledge from basic to
advanced nutrition courses.
Live, interactive lectures with certified functional nutrition professionals & subject matter experts.
Lifetime access to valuable study materials like books, PDFS, and videos.
Monthly case studies for real-world learning.
Industry-recognised certification upon course completion.
Why Is This Course the Best
Choice For You?
You’re a medical practitioner struggling to grow?
You feel unsure about treating thyroid, PCOS, IBS,
or autoimmune cases?
You don’t feel fully confident interpreting complex
test reports?
You’re tired of giving symptomatic advice that doesn’t
create change?
You’re passionate but lack structure in your nutrition
approach?
You crave a deeper, holistic, evidence-based approach
to healing?
You struggle to communicate and retain your
clients?
You want to be future-ready and highly in-demand?
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Testimonials

Before this program:

As a lifestyle consultant and nutrition coach for 12 years, I
relied mostly on calorie and macronutrient-based approaches.
While clients returned for my coaching, I felt a gap in
understanding the deeper root causes behind symptoms like
fatigue and acidity.

After this program:

iThrive’s course helped me gain clarity on functional nutrition,
confidently suggest supplement protocols, and create more
effective interventions. Now, I handle even complex cases with
confidence and have a strong support system through the
iThrive community.

Kanchana

Functional Nutritionist

Before the Program:

I handled cases with a conventional approach- counting
calories, balancing macros, and standard diets. But I often felt
stuck with complex conditions like thyroid, insulin resistance,
or unexplained weight gain.

After the Program:

I now understand the root cause behind symptoms and
personalise protocols based on gut health, hormones, and
emotional well-being. My clients see deeper, long-lasting
results, and I feel more confident, aligned, and fulfilled in my
practice.

Padmashri Shanmugaraj

Functional Nutritionist

Before this program:

As a lifestyle consultant and nutrition coach for 12 years, I
relied mostly on calorie and macronutrient-based approaches.
While clients returned for my coaching, I felt a gap in
understanding the deeper root causes behind symptoms like
fatigue and acidity.

After this program:

iThrive’s course helped me gain clarity on functional nutrition,
confidently suggest supplement protocols, and create more
effective interventions. Now, I handle even complex cases with
confidence and have a strong support system through the
iThrive community.

Kanchana

Functional Nutritionist

Before the Program:

I handled cases with a conventional approach- counting
calories, balancing macros, and standard diets. But I often felt
stuck with complex conditions like thyroid, insulin resistance,
or unexplained weight gain.

After the Program:

I now understand the root cause behind symptoms and
personalise protocols based on gut health, hormones, and
emotional well-being. My clients see deeper, long-lasting
results, and I feel more confident, aligned, and fulfilled in my
practice.

Padmashri Shanmugaraj

Functional Nutritionist

Before this program:

As a lifestyle consultant and nutrition coach for 12 years, I
relied mostly on calorie and macronutrient-based approaches.
While clients returned for my coaching, I felt a gap in
understanding the deeper root causes behind symptoms like
fatigue and acidity.

After this program:

iThrive’s course helped me gain clarity on functional nutrition,
confidently suggest supplement protocols, and create more
effective interventions. Now, I handle even complex cases with
confidence and have a strong support system through the
iThrive community.

Kanchana

Functional Nutritionist

Before the Program:

I handled cases with a conventional approach- counting
calories, balancing macros, and standard diets. But I often felt
stuck with complex conditions like thyroid, insulin resistance,
or unexplained weight gain.

After the Program:

I now understand the root cause behind symptoms and
personalise protocols based on gut health, hormones, and
emotional well-being. My clients see deeper, long-lasting
results, and I feel more confident, aligned, and fulfilled in my
practice.

Padmashri Shanmugaraj

Functional Nutritionist

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked
questions

Do I need a healthcare background to join iThrive’s Functional Nutrition course for allied healthcare professionals?

 A background in allied health sciences, such as physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, or other related fields, is preferred but not mandatory. If you're passionate about improving patient outcomes through nutrition and integrative nutrition training, this course is for you.

How long is the iThrive Functional Nutrition Certification?

The course runs for approximately 4-5 months, with flexible weekend sessions, allowing you to balance your practice while learning the latest in functional nutrition certification for dietitians.

What do I need to access the iThrive Functional Nutrition Course?

You'll need a laptop or desktop with a stable internet connection to attend live classes and access course materials on our Zoom platform and learning portal.

Can I pay for the Functional Nutrition course in installments?

 Yes, we offer flexible payment plans to make the course more accessible. You can split the fees into manageable installments for convenience.

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