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3-Day Functional Nutrition Certification

Name: 3-Day Functional Nutrition Certification
SKU: POS065154

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It can be intimidating when patients start asking you for guidance on nutrition. You may find yourself asking, “I’m not a dietitian. What kind of advice can I offer within my scope of practice?”

Plus, with so much misinformation out there, how do you navigate what’s right and what’s not? You deserve evidence-based information that clears the confusion and helps you help your patients.

Join us as we break down today’s best nutrition science into strategies that are simple to share and easy to apply in the real world. You’ll learn safe, effective, and affordable evidencebased nutrition approaches that will help your patients achieve optimal health and wellness while preventing and treating common medical conditions:

Which diet plan is best?
Which supplements are most important?
What is the impact of gut health?
What are specific tactics to use for diabetes, hypothyroidism, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, autoimmunity, and others?

Help your patients expertly navigate diet culture and achieve their goals. We’ve helped thousands of professionals just like you become a trusted resource - don’t miss this opportunity to learn life changing strategies for nutritional program design.

Best of all, you’ll be eligible to become a Certified Functional Nutrition Informed Professional (CFNIP) through Evergreen Certifications, a $99 value, for no additional charge!

- Cindi Lockhart, RDN, LD, IFNCP and Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN

CERTIFICATION MADE SIMPLE!

No hidden fees – PESI pays for your application fee (a $99 value)*!
Simply complete this training and the post-event evaluation included with it, and your application to be a Certified Functional Nutrition Informed Professional through Evergreen Certifications is complete.*

Attendees will receive documentation of CFNIP designation from Evergreen Certifications 4 to 6 weeks following the program.

*Professional standards apply. Visit www.evergreencertifications.com/cfnip for professional requirements.

Here's What You'll Learn

Principles to Maximize Your Patient’s Nutrition

Food as medicine
Foundations: oxidative stress & inflammation & blood sugar regulation
Stress, the Autonomic Nervous System & the impact of nutritional status
Mindful Eating
Diet recalls – diary vs 24 hour
Macros and micros
- What’s the skinny on fats?
- To carb or not to carb?
- Protein – high or low?
Nutrient balance and easy visuals for portions
Quality of food – processed, whole, organic
Navigating food labels, nutrition facts & ingredients
Beverages & sweeteners
Food reactions- allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances – N of 1
- Elimination diet process
Functional and superfoods
Supplements
Q&A

Gut Health & Why That Matters

Digestion, absorption and impact of enzymes
Acidity & hypochlorhydria – abuse of PPI’s and antacids
Healthy elimination – Bristol scale
- What is constipation these days??
Cravings – what the body is saying
Health of tongue as reflection of gut health
Intestinal barrier and leaky gut
- Zonulin & wheat/gluten sensitivity to celiac
Microbiome – the power of bacteria – estrabalome – impact of antibiotics
- Modulator of inflammation
5R protocol to heal the gut
Prebiotics & probiotics
Case Study with open discussion
Q&A

Diet Wars – There is no “one size fits all” in nutrition!

SAD – components vs Anti-Inflammatory diet – comparison chart
Nutrigenomics
Mediterranean – the gold standard
Paleo / DASH
Keto
Vegan + different types of vegetarian diets
Elimination diets
Intermittent fasting, time restricted eating & fasting mimicking diets
Case Study with open discussion
Q&A

Food as Medicine in Special Populations

Diabetes & metabolic syndrome
Adrenal function – physiologic stress & recovery
Hypothyroidism
Sex hormone imbalances
Anxiety & depression
Food & mood
- Blood/brain barrier & inflammation
Insomnia & fatigue
Chronic pain & fibromyalgia
Autoimmunity & IBD
Osteoarthritis

Resources for Ongoing Education

Case reviews with guided nutrition and lifestyle plan
Red flags, limitations and when to refer out
Q&A

Everything You're Getting

More than 19 hours of video content
Up to 19.0 CE credits
Certificate of completion

Handouts and resources
Certification through Evergreen Certification

Meet Your Experts

Cindi Lockhart, RDN, LD, IFNCP

Cindi Lockhart, RDN, LD, IFNCP, is board-certified as an integrative and functional nutrition practitioner with over 30 years in professional practice. She has trained nutrition, fitness, and medical practitioners throughout most of her career, yet maintains a personal practice with clients as she believes that the only way she can effectively educate and inspire other practitioners is through her own practical experience with clients. In addition to educating on how Food is Medicine, Cindi also specializes in coaching clients and practitioners on the importance of managing stress, optimizing sleep, proper exercise and movement, and reducing exposure to environmental toxins. Cindi has extensive expertise in women’s health issues including perimenopause/menopause and thyroid dysfunction as well as autoimmunity, gut health, weight management, cardiometabolic health (insulin resistance, diabetes, heart disease), fasting, histamine intolerance, mold detox, and long COVID.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Cindi Lockhart is the owner and founder of Lockhart Wellness Solutions, LLC. and is a contributing author for Experience Life Magazine. She receives compensation from Fullscript. Cindi Lockhart receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Cindi Lockhart is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians in Integrative & Functional Medicine, the Institute for Functional Medicine, and the Integrative & Functional Nutrition Academy.

More taught by Cindi Lockhart, RDN, LD, IFNCP

Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN

Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN is a dedicated Naturopathic Physician and Registered Nurse, renowned for her holistic approach to mental health and chronic diseases. With a doctorate from Sonoran University in Tempe, AZ, and honors in nursing from Stony Brook University in NY, Dr. Ruiz blends evidence-based practices with natural treatments to provide comprehensive care for her patients. Her multifaceted background includes clinical research and extensive training in therapeutic modalities such as Homeopathy, Neurofeedback, and Mayan Medicine.

Dr. Ruiz utilizes her expertise in functional nutrition to address chronic illness and the impact of toxic stress on aging. She is deeply committed to improving the quality of life for older adults by tailoring nutrition and lifestyle strategies to enhance longevity and well-being. Her personalized approach to healthcare empowers patients to take control of their health and thrive as they age.

A national speaker on integrative health and resiliency, Dr. Ruiz has trained thousands of healthcare professionals on integrative and functional medicine, known for her ability to distill complex ideas into simple, easy-to-understand concepts for her audience. In this talk, she will share insights into the transformative power of nutrition in promoting healthy aging and managing chronic conditions.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Vanessa Ruiz maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with AZ Trauma Institute, Essential Therapy Training, and Nurses for Natural Health. She is the president of Integrative Wellness Strategies and a consultant with Integrative Mental Health. Dr. Ruiz receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She serves on the advisory board for Evergreen Certifications. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Vanessa Ruiz has no relevant non-financial relationships.

More taught by Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN

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Media Type:: Digital Seminar
Product Code:: POS065154
Duration:: 19 hours, 33 minutes
Copyright:: Apr 27, 2023
Closed Captions:: Available
Format:: Audio and Video

Planning Committee Disclosure - Relevant relationships

Dr. Danny Porcelli is an independent contractor presenter with RockTape USA. His relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company has been mitigated.

All other members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the remaining committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

Credit Notes:

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NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others.

Continuing Education Information: Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Program content is reviewed periodically per accrediting board rules for currency and appropriateness for credit. Credit approvals are subject to change. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education, as well as which credit types are acceptable for continuing education hours. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval.
For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact info@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before purchase.

Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.

For Planning Committee disclosures, please see the statement above. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography. A small portion of the material for this CE activity was developed with limited assistance from generative AI. All AI-generated information was reviewed for accuracy by the instructor, an independent content reviewer, or PESI staff. Evergreen Certifications is owned by PESI, Inc. Counselors please note: This activity is not offered for NBCC CE hours.

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Earn up to 19.0 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by state and profession.

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Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists - ANCC

PESI, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses completing these self-study materials will earn 19.0 contact hours. Expires: 05/27/2028.

California Nurses

PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #: 17118 for 19.0 self-study contact hours.

** You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.

Florida Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 19.0 self-study contact hours.

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Occupational Therapists

Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number #50-399. This course qualifies for 19.0 self-study continuing education credits.

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Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

This course contains 19.0 hours of Distance Learning - Independent continuing education. It was not offered for AOTA CEUs. Please retain your certificate of completion. For state licensure or other credential renewal, contact those agencies for information about your reporting responsibilities and requirements.

Physical Therapists

Alaska Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 19.0 continuing education credit hours for Alaska Physical Therapists. The Board Rule 12 AAC 54.420 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers.

Arizona Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. The Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes continuing competence activities that have been approved by any state PT association or national medical/health care association (e.g., AOTA, ASHA). This self-study activity consists of 19.0 clock hours of instruction applicable for physical therapists.

California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 19.0 continuing competency hours.

Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study course consists of 19.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.

Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 19.0 CE credit hours.

Kentucky Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 19.0 continuing education credit hours for Kentucky Physical Therapists. The rule under 201 KAR 22:045, Section 2, (2)(a) states that category 1 continued competency credits can be earned from providers approved by another physical therapy licensing agency. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.

Michigan Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the APTA Michigan. This self-study activity qualifies for 19.5 contact hours. Expires: 01/07/2027.

New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 22.8 contact hours.

North Carolina Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation, Provider Number: 216.000270. This intermediate course is approved by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners by virtue of PESI Inc. approved provider status with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation. This course qualifies for 19.0 continuing education hours.

Oklahoma Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This asynchronous activity consists of 19.0 continuing education credit hours for Oklahoma Physical Therapists. Oklahoma Administrative Code 435:20-9-3.1 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs offered by providers approved by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.

Pennsylvania Physical Therapists and Assistants

The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This self-study activity consists of 19.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.

Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2706032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. Instructional Level: Advanced. This activity will provide 19.0 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.

Utah Physical Therapists And Physical Therapist Assistants

This course is designed to meet the Utah DOPL Rule R156-24b-303b.2.c.iv - A commercial continuing education provider providing a course related to the practice of physical therapy. Please retain a copy of the advertising brochure and your certificate of completion to provide to your board should this be requested of you. This self-study activity consists of 19.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction.

Vermont Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 19.0 continuing education credit hours for Vermont Physical Therapists. The Board confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.

Virginia Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 19.0 hours of type 2 continued competency credit for Virginia Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Regulation 18VAC112-20-131, Section B, (2) states that up to ten type 2 continued competency credits can be earned by completing independent study activities related to the clinical practice of physical therapy.

Wyoming Physical Therapists and Assistants

The Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approvals by State Chapters of the APTA. This self-study activity consists of 19.5 continuing competence units of Category B instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.

Chiropractors

PESI is recognized by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards. This online course consists of 22.0 CE hours of instruction in the following subjects: Evidence-based (2.0 hrs) Geriatrics (2.0 hrs) History/exam (2.0 hrs) Lab (2.0) Nutrition (6.0 hrs) Pain management (2.0 hrs)Pediatrics (2.0 hrs) Public health (2.0 hrs) Wellness/supportive care (2.0 hrs). Approval #065154/080123.

For a list of boards that accept PACE courses, please visit this website: https://pacex.fclb.org/pages/BoardRequirements.php

**Please note that Chiropractors and/or Chiropractor Assistants must complete the post-test and evaluation and answer yes to the PACE Chiropractor evaluation question if they would like their participation submitted to PACE.

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Other Professions

This self-study activity qualifies for 19.0 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.

Assess the general function of the gut via digestion, intestinal permeability, and microbiome and its impact on weight, immunity, and metabolic health.
Determine how to assess a patient’s nutritional status and when to refer out to a nutrition professional.
Determine the prevalence of and what entails disrupted sleep, stress management, and alignment to circadian rhythms.
Investigate the health benefits and risks of adequate sleep and mindfulness, as well as the importance of aligning one’s lifestyle habits to natural circadian rhythms.
Determine the criteria and role of functional foods in nutrition.
Determine how the lifestyle factors affect hormone balance – standard American diet, obesity, too much or too little exercise, chronic stress, inadequate sleep, and environmental toxins.
Investigate the myriad of food reactions: allergies, sensitivities and reactions as well as how to manage them.
Determine how oxidative stress and inflammation drive dysfunction and chronic disease.
Determine how one's nutrition and lifestyle habits impact overall health and wellness via driving or lowering inflammation and oxidative stress.
Differentiate the pros and cons of various popular diets and when best to utilize them.
Inspect how food acts as medicine with specific medical conditions.
Determine common nutritional risks and articulate action steps to help optimize a patient’s nutritional state.
Determine a holistic approach to optimizing hormones such as thyroid, estrogen, progesterone, insulin, testosterone and cortisol.
Assess the general function of the gut via digestion, intestinal permeability, and microbiome as well as the estrogen specific estrabalome.
Differentiate the components of a SAD (standard american diet) compared to an anti-inflammatory diet and the benefits of food quality over quantity.
Evaluate the role of food and nutrition in mood disorders such as Anxiety and Depression.
Determine a prioritized approach to optimizing gut function and hormone balance via the 5R gut repair protocol.

Principles to Maximize Your Patient’s Nutrition

Food as medicine
Foundations: oxidative stress & inflammation & blood sugar regulation
Stress, the Autonomic Nervous System & the impact of nutritional status
Mindful Eating
Diet recalls – diary vs 24 hour
Macros and micros
- What’s the skinny on fats?
- To carb or not to carb?
- Protein – high or low?
Nutrient balance and easy visuals for portions
Quality of food – processed, whole, organic
Navigating food labels, nutrition facts & ingredients
Beverages & sweeteners
Food reactions- allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances – N of 1
- Elimination diet process
Functional and superfoods
Supplements
Q&A

Gut Health & Why That Matters

Digestion, absorption and impact of enzymes
Acidity & hypochlorhydria – abuse of PPI’s and antacids
Healthy elimination – Bristol scale
- What is constipation these days??
Cravings – what the body is saying
Health of tongue as reflection of gut health
Intestinal barrier and leaky gut
- Zonulin & wheat/gluten sensitivity to celiac
Microbiome – the power of bacteria – estrabalome – impact of antibiotics
- Modulator of inflammation
5R protocol to heal the gut
Prebiotics & probiotics
Case Study with open discussion
Q&A

Diet Wars – There is no “one size fits all” in nutrition!

SAD – components vs Anti-Inflammatory diet – comparison chart
Nutrigenomics
Mediterranean – the gold standard
Paleo / DASH
Keto
Vegan + different types of vegetarian diets
Elimination diets
Intermittent fasting, time restricted eating & fasting mimicking diets
Case Study with open discussion
Q&A

Food as Medicine in Special Populations

Diabetes & metabolic syndrome
Adrenal function – physiologic stress & recovery
Hypothyroidism
Sex hormone imbalances
Anxiety & depression
Food & mood
- Blood/brain barrier & inflammation
Insomnia & fatigue
Chronic pain & fibromyalgia
Autoimmunity & IBD
Osteoarthritis

Resources for Ongoing Education

Case reviews with guided nutrition and lifestyle plan
Red flags, limitations and when to refer out
Q&A

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3-Day Functional Nutrition Certification

Here's What You'll Learn

Everything You're Getting

Meet Your Experts

Cindi Lockhart, RDN, LD, IFNCP

Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN

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Credit Notes:

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* Credit Note - ---

Available Credits:

Nurses

Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists - ANCC

California Nurses

Florida Nurses

Occupational Therapists

Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

Physical Therapists

Alaska Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

Arizona Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

Kentucky Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

Michigan Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

North Carolina Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

Oklahoma Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

Pennsylvania Physical Therapists and Assistants

Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

Utah Physical Therapists And Physical Therapist Assistants

Vermont Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

Virginia Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

Wyoming Physical Therapists and Assistants

Chiropractors

Chiropractors

Other / No Jurisdiction

Other Professions

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Target Audience

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