FAMM teaches a standardized method of charting that allows you to use the menstrual cycle as a vital sign to the fullest extent. Although you may understand how to chart your own cycles, most women seek professional support when they have health-related challenges and abnormal menstrual cycle patterns. In other words, most of your clients will have menstrual cycle charts that look nothing like yours! Without high-level training in standardized charting protocols, and advanced chart interpretation, you'll find yourself unsure of how to counsel your clients. With a FAMM certification, you'll have the tools you need to assess each phase of the menstrual cycle, and thoroughly investigate all areas with your clients.

Unlike these and other fertility awareness training programs, FAMM is designed specifically for women's health professionals. This means that all unnecessary “fluff” outside of fertility awareness method training, and the science behind using the menstrual cycle as a diagnostic tool has been removed. All modules, lectures, and homework assignments are directly related to what you will use with clients in your practice. Additional lessons on feminist theory, ideology, history, and other interesting but time consuming modules have been excluded to keep this program to a manageable 9 month time-frame. All homework assignments are directly related to what is necessary for client work, so you can rest assured that no class time will be wasted.

FAMM teaches you how to use the menstrual cycle as a vital sign and diagnostic tool in your practice. You'll learn how to identify common health issues via the menstrual cycle chart through a standardized charting methodology. You may have already taken a fertility awareness training program that left you confident in teaching your clients how to chart. However, many of these programs fail to provide the step-by-step protocols necessary to interpret abnormal charting patterns or to support your clients to resolve menstrual cycle issues. 

FAMM provides high level training in both areas — fertility awareness education and client assessment protocols. It will give you the skills and confidence to teach your clients to chart their cycles and help them to resolve their cycle issues. FAMM teaches you to use the menstrual cycle as a diagnostic tool, and this allows you to use the menstrual cycle as part of your overall client work-up. In this way FAMM gives you a much deeper insight into the connection between the menstrual cycle and their overall health.

If you've already taken a fertility awareness educator training program, you know that there's a difference between learning to teach your clients how to chart their cycles, and learning advanced chart interpretation (and related health protocols). Many programs teach the charting aspect, but fail to provide the in-depth training and step-by-step protocols you need to help your clients restore normal cycling. After all, you're considering this program because you recognize that your training didn't quite cover everything you were hoping to learn! FAMM will teach you standardized charting protocols to better analyze and interpret the menstrual cycle, and help your clients achieve optimal hormone health.

You don’t need any charting experience to join FAMM (there is no minimum charting requirement); however, you are required to chart your cycles for the duration of the program (as it is an important part of the mentorship process). With that said, if you haven't started charting your cycles, consider starting now so you have a few charts under your belt before FAMM begins!

Unfortunately not. FAMM is designed specifically for women's health professionals with an existing practice. Exceptions may be made for students in professional training programs, so if you are currently a student in a professional program you are welcome to submit an application. However, if you're not a women's health professional and you don't have an existing practice working with clients, then FAMM isn't the right option for you at this point. Consider joining my 10 week Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE group coaching program to help you increase your fertility awareness knowledge in the meantime. You're welcome to apply to FAMM in the future once you've received your professional certification, and you've started working with clients!

Yes! FAMM will cover advanced fertility awareness techniques to support your clients optimize their chances of conception, optimizing sperm and egg quality and much more!

Yes! Once you've successfully completed FAMM (including all relevant lessons and assignments), you'll have an opportunity to complete the FAMM certification process. Upon successful completion of the FAMM certification process you'll be able to publicly promote yourself as a FAMM Certified Practitioner, and you'll be eligible for a public listing in the practitioner directory (among other benefits that will be discussed in the program).

In order to get the most out of FAMM, you'll want to put aside an average of about 2–3 hours per week in addition to our weekly calls (depending on the topic and assignment). Some weeks will be less and others will be more. There will be monthly assignments, and additional reading to ensure you're ready to work with clients to the fullest capacity. The bulk of the assignments fall within the first 4 months of the program to allow you to devote the second half to your practicum clients. The FAMM certification process was designed to ensure you have the motivation you need to achieve the highest level of success with this program and beyond!

FAMM practitioners learn the symptothermal method, using evidence-based strategies (such as cross-check and preovulatory double check rules) to ensure the highest possible efficacy for clients.

FAMM will not provide formal 'fertility awareness educator' certification. Graduates of FAMM receive the designation: FAMM Certified Practitioner. FAMM is designed for health professionals with existing practices, who wish to incorporate high-level fertility awareness knowledge into their client work. Upon completion of FAMM you will be equally, if not more, knowledgeable as anyone with a 'fertility awareness educator' designation.

Weekly calls are usually held on Wednesdays at 12:30pm EST for 90 minutes.

All sessions are recorded, and posted to the FAMM online training program within 24 hours.

FAMM will not only help you take your practice to a whole new level in how you serve clients, but most practitioners go on to add additional offerings in their businesses. During the program, FAMM practitioners are required to work with 4–5 practicum clients, and this presents the opportunity to recoup a significant portion of your investment while you're still in the program!  Once you've completed your certification, you will continue to see a return on your investment provided that you continue developing your new offering. As such, your investment in FAMM has the potential to significantly increase your income for years to come!

I do not offer discounts as that would not be fair to the other members of the program. However, payment plans are available.

If the investment to join this program is a stretch for you at the moment, there are many low and no-cost options available:

• The Fertility Friday Podcast is in it's 9th year, and there are almost 500 episodes available. This page is a great place to start!
• Consider reading The Fifth Vital Sign, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook, and/or completing the Fertility Awareness Mastery Self-Study Online Program.
• You are also welcome to join Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE if you are looking for support charting your own cycles!

If you wish to cancel your enrollment you have seven (7) days from the date of payment to request a refund. You will receive a refund for the amount you paid minus transaction fees, the cost of any materials sent to you upon registration, and any classes attended. There will be no refunds provided after this 7 day period.

Congratulations! You may be surprised to hear that we've had pregnant women in every FAMM class to date. This includes women who were pregnant at enrollment as well as women who successfully conceived midway through the program. Lisa was also pregnant during the 2022 FAMM year! This should give you some encouragement to know that it's possible to successfully complete the program depending on how the timing of your pregnancy fits in with FAMM. Note that if you become pregnant during FAMM, there are no refunds provided in that situation.

The language used in FAMM will reflect real world clients and experiences. As such, there will be gendered language (i.e. women, men), and inclusive/gender neutral language when appropriate.

You will have lifetime access to the FAMM online portal when you graduate. This includes future updates and guest speaker sessions. When the program is over, there are several options for alumni graduates to receive ongoing support as needed.

• You are a women's health practitioner who is either already working with women in your practice, or you are currently in a recognized training program to do so.
• You are willing to chart your own cycles throughout the program as part of the learning process.
• You have the time and energy to devote 2–3 hours per week to FAMM for the next 9 months. In other words, you are able to attend the weekly sessions, chart your cycles, and participate fully in the program.
• You enjoy learning in a group setting, you love learning from other women, and you're not uncomfortable participating in group video calls.
• You want to cut through the fluff and focus on the practical application of fertility awareness cycle charting in your professional practice.
• You are comfortable with technology! You easily adapt to new computer software (i.e. the online training program, charting apps, etc.). You're not at all phased by attending zoom calls, watching recorded calls on a website, or uploading homework assignments within the online course.

• You're not a women's health professional, and you want to become a certified fertility awareness educator (there are a variety of other programs available that provide this certification!).
• You do not have an existing women's health practice or professional designation (and you are not currently enrolled as a student in a professional training program).
• You're looking for one-on-one support to learn to chart and/or to improve your own cycles (follow this link for information about my individual and group coaching program options!).
• You do not feel comfortable participating in a group program or group video calls (i.e. zoom).
• You are not willing to chart your own menstrual cycles at any point during the program.
• You're not comfortable with computers or technology. If you are easily overwhelmed by technology FAMM may not be right for you. If you're still keep to join, consider seeking support from a tech-savvy friend or family member who's willing to help!