## Supporting Cardiovascular Health: A Coaching Approach By [Natalie Maxam](/content/author/nataliefmca/index.html) Jun 12, 2026 Watch the replay with Dr. Mark Young on the science behind isometric exercise and its impact on cardiovascular function. [Read Full Article: Supporting Cardiovascular Health: A Coaching Approach](/content/blog/supporting-cardiovascular-health/index.html) --- ## 10 Ways Health Coaches Support Longevity Health coaches understand that longevity is about more than living longer. Discover how health coaches help clients improve healthspan, build healthy habits, and age well. By [Natalie Maxam](/content/author/nataliefmca/index.html) Jun 11, 2026 [Read Full Article: 10 Ways Health Coaches Support Longevity](/content/blog/health-coaches-longevity/index.html) --- ## Student Spotlight: Ghadeer Garcia Meet FMCA scholarship recipient Ghadeer Garcia, an Afro-Latina community advocate passionate about empowering women and underserved communities through functional medicine and holistic health coaching. By [Natalie Maxam](/content/author/nataliefmca/index.html) May 28, 2026 [Read Full Article: Student Spotlight: Ghadeer Garcia](/content/blog/ghadeer-garcia/index.html) --- ## FMCA Community Impact Scholarship Recipients For September 2026 Announced Meet the recipients of FMCA’s September 2026 Community Impact Scholarships and learn how they’re expanding access to root-cause wellness in their communities. By [Natalie Maxam](/content/author/nataliefmca/index.html) May 19, 2026 [Read Full Article: FMCA Community Impact Scholarship Recipients For September 2026 Announced](/content/blog/september-2026-scholarship-recipients/index.html) --- ## Life Coaching vs. Health Coaching: What’s the Difference? Life coaching and health coaching both support personal transformation, but their training, focus, and career paths differ. By [Natalie Maxam](/content/author/nataliefmca/index.html) May 14, 2026 [Read Full Article: Life Coaching vs. Health Coaching: What’s the Difference?](/content/blog/life-coaching-vs-health-coaching/index.html) --- ## Alumni Spotlight: Monica Aguilar Alvarez FMCA graduate Monica shares how functional medicine health coaching helped her discover her purpose supporting families and caregivers through root-cause healing and behavior change. By [Natalie Maxam](/content/author/nataliefmca/index.html) May 13, 2026 [Read Full Article: Alumni Spotlight: Monica Aguilar Alvarez](/content/blog/monica-aguilar-alvarez/index.html) --- ## FMCA Now Offering 6-Month Accelerated Health Coach Certification Program Become a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach in just 6 months with FMCA’s Accelerated Program. Get the same expert-led training, live coaching labs, and gold standard education faster. By [Natalie Maxam](/content/author/nataliefmca/index.html) May 4, 2026 [Read Full Article: FMCA Now Offering 6-Month Accelerated Health Coach Certification Program](/content/blog/6-month-accelerated-health-coach-certification-program/index.html) --- ## The Rise of DTC Lab Testing: A Clinical Perspective Watch the replay with Dr. Aaron Hartman on DTC testing, patient engagement, and how health coaches can support clients using personal health data. By [Natalie Maxam](/content/author/nataliefmca/index.html) Apr 27, 2026 [Read Full Article: The Rise of DTC Lab Testing: A Clinical Perspective](/content/blog/the-rise-of-dtc-lab-testing/index.html) --- ## Alumni Spotlight: Alexis Bernstein After overcoming chronic pain and avoiding major surgery, Alexis Bernstein found her calling in health coaching. In this alumni spotlight, she shares how FMCA helped her deepen her expertise, build confidence, and create a meaningful path in functional medicine. By [Natalie Maxam](/content/author/nataliefmca/index.html) Apr 22, 2026 [Read Full Article: Alumni Spotlight: Alexis Bernstein](/content/blog/alexis-bernstein/index.html) --- ## What’s the Difference Between Certified and Functional Medicine Certified Health Coaching? Understand the real difference between a Certified Health Coach and a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach (FMCHC), including training, scope, and career paths. By [Natalie Maxam](/content/author/nataliefmca/index.html) Apr 9, 2026 [Read Full Article: What’s the Difference Between Certified and Functional Medicine Certified Health Coaching?](/content/blog/certified-health-coach-vs-fmchc/index.html) --- ## Empowering Change: Introducing the FMCA Community Impact Scholarships Make an impact. FMCA announces the Community Impact Scholarships. Apply now and begin your health coaching journey to help those in need. By [FMCA Team](/content/author/fmca/index.html) Apr 1, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 [Read Full Article: Empowering Change: Introducing the FMCA Community Impact Scholarships](/content/blog/fmca-scholarships/index.html)