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Paula Youmell

The School of Applied Functional Medicine has rounded out my holistic education as an RN-Nurse Coach Educator. The classes are so rich with information, practical information, that I can put to use immediately in my work with clients and teaching classes & workshops. I will continue to take classes with this school until I have taken them all. I also use the wealth of information on the school’s dashboard to research information to support my coaching-education work. I highly recommend this school if you want to add functional medicine expertise to your lifestyle medicine bag.

Christine Kramer

I am blown away by the amount of content and information that has been offered in this course so far. I am delighted to finally know what has been causing some of my current health issues. I finally feel as if I can understand my body, heal myself, and use that knowledge to help others do the same.

I definitely recommend this program to any of my colleagues who are truly interested in the more scientific side of Health Coaching.

Jean Sharry

I have been very impressed with this content and also Tracy’s ability to make difficult material understandable.

What the School for Applied Functional Medicine offers is the latest science in getting at the actual root causes of illness.

Cathy Ostema

I have gone through several health coaching schools and never felt confident to actually go out and help people. I am only in my first semester, and already I am putting myself out there because I not only feel, I KNOW I can help others, and HAVE. I cannot say enough good about this school! It has helped me grow professionally as well as personally.

John Castella

As a new healthcare practitioner, I understand the importance of being confident & bold when dealing with clients. Confidence comes through competence, knowledge, and practice.

SAFM has provided the knowledge and the opportunity to “practice” (with Puzzle Piecing Cases). Tracy is excellent at teaching and communicating, not only information, but the extreme passion she has for life and her mission.

Jodie McKeith

Tracy Harrison – You have knocked my socks off! I have paid for and completed at least 5-10 online (lost count) and in-person trainings, schools, etc.. SAFM has completely changed my perspective about what I can offer.

You offer such unbelievable value, your science-based approach and true understanding of what you’re teaching is life-changing. I KNOW I can help people change their lives. Thank you and Well done!

Gina Roof

When I was deciding whether or not to take this course, I couldn’t imagine what all of the people I spoke with meant when they said that the information provided in the course – and the way it is provided – really gives you the confidence and ability to actually put things into practice and help people.

But then even just a week into the course, I could already see my own confidence and knowledge growing. I have immediately been able to apply so much of what I am learning.

Never before has the light bulb gone off so clearly that I see such interconnectedness in the body. The course is so thorough and there are so many amazing resources to tap into that you never feel left alone or clueless. This has truly taken my abilities and confidence as a Health Coach to the next level.

Denise Smith

I feel empowered with a wealth of knowledge and education that gives me confidence to address difficult issues with client or prospects. Before SAFM, I would always tell myself I don’t know enough to help these people feel better and be healthier. SAFM has helped me get over these fears and limitations. The sky’s the limit. Sick people out there need me, and I’m not shy to get out there.

Kristina Cole

Each course I take at SAFM adds another layer of knowledge and understanding. The beauty of Tracy’s courses is her ability to take this in-depth knowledge and translate it in a manner that can be communicated with clients in an understandable way.

I know this deep dive isn’t for everyone, but these courses are life changing and I will recommend them to anyone in the medical, coaching, and holistic fields.

Nadia H. Kawash

The school empowers you by giving you details of how everything is interconnected and you begin to put all the puzzle pieces together. You are a detective and looking for the root causes.

Tracy throws you in over your head with complex cases. But as she goes through it – with time and repetition – you begin to see yourself how the puzzle pieces fit together and that alone is a great experience. Tracy is very detailed and clear in her explanations.

Victoria Stein

I waited two years to sign up for a program because I was worried about spending the money and only being taught “on the surface” material. SAFM is so awesome because it’s everything I was looking for. The deep, deep diving into the body systems, parts, functions and how they all work together is absolutely amazing.

I needed a school with a lot of support as well, so I love the Q&A, student forums, & Masterminds. I feel so blessed to have found SAFM! I would’ve been so disappointed to just be learning “on the surface” and I only had one shot to spend the money. This is really fantastic!

Fran McElwaine

Without doubt, my abilities, confidence and the quality of the service I can provide have gone through the roof since starting this course.

Although learning about complex issues and dealing with a wealth of new information, it is surprising how quickly overwhelm turns into comprehension and, ultimately, expertise in a whole new (and desperately needed) area of competence – the ability to really get to the root cause of issues and provide both rapid and long-term relief.

Holli Bassin

I know this new perspective will help my clients counteract their chronic and autoimmune disease issues. Information and knowledge is powerful and every step of the way brings a little more confidence. Clients subliminally understand, respect, and value this confidence which will continue to improve our future sessions.

I enjoy the leadership and community Tracy has developed surrounding the SAFM. I very much respect how hard she has worked to build the school on positivity and knowledge. I also very much respect the senior members she has trained.

So much more to learn! I compare Tracy to an Olympic gold medalist. Once someone breaks a record, there’s a new bar.

Thom Underwood

I feel this course is Spot on. The knowledge I have learned through the courses has given me tremendous confidence to help and change people’s lives.  That’s why I do what I do.  Little by little, our knowledge becomes a lot.  As functional medicine coaches, we can make a difference in God’s kingdom.   I feel like SAFM propels even a good health coach to a whole new level!!  I have found my passion.

Deborah Beaumont

The semester has been great and very informative!  There’s so much information – it’s amazing.  I learn something new every time I listen to the classes.  Tracy delivers knowledge in a down-to-earth, understandable manner.

Allison Middleton

I graduated from IIN with a great overview. What was missing for me was the deep dive into nutrition and the body that SAFM definitely gave me! I love the way the course is continually evolving and Tracy is constantly researching and keeping us up-to-date with latest findings and research.

Amanda Buse

This course is intense and not for those who are easily overwhelmed.  It is a lot to take in, but I really appreciate having the knowledge to use with my clients.  I can’t believe how much I’ve learned in a short amount of time.  I can discuss things with other coaches and my clients that I didn’t even know existed a few months ago!  This course was definitely the missing puzzle piece for my practice to thrive.  Thanks, Tracy!

Elaine White

The best parts are Tracy’s incredible knowledge and her willingness to go out of her way to share so much information… not only in the course material but also in all the Q&A’s, in open coaching calls, in the forum, via handouts, etc. The semester material has been very well presented and is easily understood.  With so much attention to detail and many personal touches, I felt that I was being taken care of throughout the semester.  I am amazed at how much I have learned!  The course has given me confidence.

Kathleen Ronzio

I have been delighted at how truly giving Tracy is – how committed she is to sharing generously. The content is so deep and so rich. I recommend this course to anyone wanting to further their knowledge base on functional medicine. I feel honored to be a student of Tracy’s.

Shanti Pappas

Tracy has been a real gift to me in my business and practice in so many ways.  I don’t ever think of the cost of these programs; I think of how much working with her is making me serious $$$! The webinars, the puzzle piecing case studies, the mentoring…it’s all so valuable.

Kathleen Mitchell

Having Tracy as a teacher is (and has been) the best part of my training and career.  I am someone who has oodles of questions, and I can always count on Tracy to answer them thoroughly.  I am very passionate about functional medicine, and I could not have imagined all that would be made available to me as a student.   Tracy is overly generous with her knowledge, support, materials, and wisdom!

Lisa Jackson

What seemed like Greek to me a year ago rolls off my tongue now as I confidently explain lab tests, etiology and interconnectedness of what may seem like random signs and symptoms.  Your support has helped me to turn what seemed overwhelming into a fascinating journey. Thank you!  Functional Medicine and Nutrition are two vital missing elements to healthcare. How rewarding it is to help address root causes and empower patients with evidence based solutions. Come participate in the future of medicine!

Jodi Franklin

The semester program at SAFM is truly amazing. I have learned so much about how to reverse my clients’ ailments that they are coming to me with their friends and relatives. Tracy is a brilliant, gifted teacher. The information is laid out in a clear, concise way that allows you to use your knowledge to truly transform your clients. Since I started learning from Tracy, I have been able to nearly double my rates and have been getting wonderful referrals from satisfied clients.  I feel empowered to help my clients in ways that I never would’ve dreamed possible.

Leslie Frodema

I just want to thank Tracy for helping me with my clients.  Very few people have both the level of knowledge and the ability to communicate it in an interesting, articulate, well-organized way that you do.  You make it so logical and almost easy to figure out. Thank you for doing the work you do and sharing your knowledge with us. Please know your work has a big ripple effect in the world helping others you will never meet but who will benefit immensely because you are willing to teach others. I think more nurses and nurse practitioners and PAs on the frontlines need to become aware that programs like SAFM exist.  Many feel they are not actually helping people get well, but are unsure what to do.  Most practitioners were not trained in how to fully take care of patients using the information we are learning at SAFM.  I am most delighted with how practical the material is.   I immediately put it to use every time I went to work seeing patients.  This is important because otherwise, it’s easy to get lost in the details in functional medicine. The course really focused on the most important things to know and kept it simple enough to be useful.

Mary Meagher

I believe you offer a lot, especially to those of us who have a medical mindset and who know there is a better way to health than the current healthcare model. I have just completed the IIN program, and, while I think it is informative and gave me greater perspective on the other side of stuff (meditation, taking care of yourself, mindfulness, balance, etc.), I personally needed more diagnostic gusto to help people get to the root of their problem. Although much of it can begin with personal, relationship, and other baggage issues, one cannot deny the need to remove the bad and replenish the good.  That requires understanding of our body’s interconnectedness, including the significance of lab findings and the benefits of specific supplementation. As a medical practitioner (RN), I want to be able to provide that information and explanation to my clients.  I think the SAFM certification is awesome.

Dr. Marion Watlington

The more I learn from Tracy, the better able I am to get results with my patients.  I love the novelty of functional medicine and the ability to be wildly successful now.   Studying and reflecting on different patients, finding the interconnectedness and clues in how to help them, and celebrating their wins… this is all so satisfying to me. I have fallen in love all over again with practicing medicine in this way.  I continue to grow in surprising and new ways.  Seriously, this is an amazing program.

Missy Cohen

I just helped a client to discovery her deficiencies! She had a doc appt and I suggested she ask for B12 and cellular magnesium (given her symptoms). The mag was on low normal… and she was clearly B12 deficient. She’s been on Prilosec for three years.   My first one of your classes and I already have a wildly satisfied client!

Christine Michaud

I just quickly wanted to write to you to express my amazement and love for what I just learned on my first webinar with you! I LOVED it so much. You did such a great job! I am so thankful for your teaching, the direction in which you are taking us, and the help and clarification of information. You certainly answered a lot of looming questions I have had; the puzzle is starting to take shape!

Kasia Hrecka

Joining your semester and becoming one of your students has been an amazing and transformative experience. I feel that it helped me take both my career and private life to another level.   Thank you for your ever-supportive energy, encouraging words and for sharing your vast knowledge on human well-being.  I look forward to more ‘adventures’ on the wildly successful life path.

Marsha Nussdorf

I am thankful for all of your help and support this year.  My weigh-in this morning has me down 50 pounds!  I’m happy with my progress and surely my health markers will continue to show my progress.  With gratitude and love.

Nina Yunovich

I absolutely love Tracy’s courses. They are so interesting, so helpful, so resourceful, so wonderfully structured  and so inspiring!  She makes complicated material easy to understand and to implement in your practice.

I was able to improve my own health issues and become my best ‘live promotional material’. And I brought my coaching to a different level. I’ve learned how to give my clients relief from their symptoms much faster.  They trust me.  They stay with me.  And follow up with my recommendations much better then before. And you get so much interesting material ready to go for presentations!

Becoming a SAFM family member was a real breakthrough for me.

Davina Sandground

I have recently put together a sugar workshop using a lot of the information from the “Reversing Diabetes” classes. I do these with a colleague who is a chef and they’ve been very popular (waiting lists!). I am so enjoying all of the classes. My favorite so far was “Demystifying Hormones” because it made everything much more simple to understand and explain to my clients. However, the ones I keep coming back to and use the most are the “Gut” classes. It seems everyone I see has some kind of gut-related issue. I can’t believe how much more knowledgeable I am as a result of taking these classes.

Dainna Pearlman

The reasons I enrolled at IIN are the same reasons I enrolled in the School of Applied Functional Medicine.  I want to learn about the root cause of disease and how to heal the human body. In this comprehensive, well prepared, and easy to understand program, I’m learning about the interconnectedness of human physiology, biochemical reactions, and the drivers of dis-ease.  I am amazed at all the useful information Tracy shares with us, which she encourages us to share with our clients.  My sessions are loaded with numerous teaching materials that help my clients see me in a much more professional light.  She’s done all the research, worked with hundreds of people and amassed real life protocols that I use as a basis for new, individual protocols for my clients.  My career is thriving and my practice has grown so much in the last six months that I have a waiting list of people wanting to work with me. Best of all, I have the confidence to take on ANY client.

Julia Dollinger

Wow! This program has brought about extraordinary changes in my ability to be a wildly successful health coach! Tracy’s knowledge and expertise and support have been – without question – the best education and support I have gotten since changing my profession. The subject matter covered is so practical, informative, and full of up-to-date research findings. Tracy’s communication is clear and concise. I am so grateful to learn from this knowledgeable, exceptional woman. The personal attention of the platinum program has been perfectly customized support for both me and my target market (celiac disease and customized diets for auto-immune disease).

Leslie Barnett

Wow – I can’t speak highly enough of Tracy, her expertise, and her commitment to the field of wellness coaching.  Her manner is always professional but also deeply caring; her delivery is clear and concise.  Her level of knowledge is truly unsurpassed. I recommend the SAFM programs wholeheartedly to anyone interested in not only growing their wellness practice but also gaining a deeper insight into the complexity of how the human body really works.

Evy Goldberg

Over the course of many years, I’ve been to many doctors with many health issues.  Although they each had a medical history from me, no doctor ever made any connections or saw a common element in any of my complaints. No doctor ever attempted to get to the root cause of any ailment. Instead, medication was prescribed, resulting in side effects, which were just as bad as the original problem, and then caused other ailments. Tracy, you are the only person who has integrated all my issues, gotten to the root causes, and treated them naturally with proper nutrition and supplements. Instead of more medication, you have been able to help me wean off the toxic medication I’ve been taking for so many years. This speaks to the idea that doctors focus on and react to disease, as opposed to focusing on wellness and prevention. To me this is a major issue and has been an amazing eye opener. The most important happening for me is the education and knowledge you impart – very empowering. Now I can make intelligent choices with knowledge and confidence. I can discuss intelligently my health issues with my doctors.  I can take control of my well-being.

Elizabeth McGann

The minute Tracy begins teaching about a given topic, her conviction to thoroughly understand current nutrition science and recommendations in a functional medicine framework is apparent.  As someone with a background in nutritional biochemistry, nutrition counseling, and classroom teaching, I especially appreciate Tracy’s outstanding talent in conveying complex, accurate, and relevant content in an accessible format for all.  I’ve learned many clinical pearls from her talks and always leave feeling inspired.