In this episode, I sit down with Reed Davis, founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN), to explore how we can stop chasing symptoms and instead focus on the root causes of chronic health issues.
Reed shares his journey from working in a wellness clinic to creating FDN, a pioneering system that combines functional lab testing with lifestyle protocols to help practitioners and clients uncover hidden stressors, heal dysfunctions, and restore vitality.
We dive into:
The difference between conventional medicine and functional diagnostics
Why lab testing is essential for uncovering hidden stressors
The H.I.D.D.E.N. stressors model (hormones, immunity, digestion, detoxification, energy, nervous system)
How FDN practitioners approach complex health challenges
Reed's advice for anyone struggling with fatigue, gut issues, hormone imbalances, or unexplained symptoms
The future of health coaching, lab testing, and functional medicine
Whether you're a health professional looking to expand your toolkit or someone who wants to take charge of your own healing, this conversation will give you a roadmap to better health.
Learn more about Functional Diagnostic Nutrition: https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/
Reed Davis Bio:
Reed Davis, Double-Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Doctor of Nutritional Therapy (DNT), is a globally recognized expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. As the visionary founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN), Reed has pioneered the FDN Certification Course, which has empowered over 5,000 practitioners across 50 countries to take charge of their clients' health. With more than a decade of experience as Health Director at a Southern California wellness center, Reed personally guided over 10,000 clients to optimal wellness, giving him the experience and foundational knowledge needed to teach others to build their own health careers.
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Lisa offers solution focused coaching sessions to help you find the right answers to your challenges.
📌 Topics Lisa can help with:
Lisa is a Genetics Practitioner, Health Optimisation Coach, High Performance and Mindset Coach.
She is a qualified Ph360 Epigenetics coach and a clinician with The DNA Company and has done years of research into brain rehabilitation, neurodegenerative diseases and biohacking.
She has extensive knowledge on such therapies as hyperbaric oxygen, intravenous vitamin C, sports performance, functional genomics, Thyroid, Hormones, Cancer and much more. She can assist with all functional medicine testing.
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