The Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship (FAMM) is unlike any other fertility awareness training program! This program is designed specifically for health professionals, like yourself, who are already working with women in their practice.
You aren't looking to change your entire practice, or commit to a 2-year Fertility Awareness Educator certification program (because you already have a professional designation!). If you wanted to become a certified Fertility Awareness Educator (FAE), you would already have jumped into one of the existing FAE certification programs.
You want to incorporate high-level fertility awareness knowledge into your existing practice. You're looking for an in-depth, professional training program that covers fertility awareness-based methods, advanced chart interpretation, and using the menstrual cycle as a diagnostic tool — specifically.
You're a busy professional, and you want a program that cuts out all of the fluff and gets strait to the point. You need a program that focuses on what you need to know in a practical sense as you build your professional practice. In other words, you want a program that shows you how the science applies to real life so you can better support your clients (with ample research and real-world case studies!).
FAMM is a LIVE weekly program that takes place over a 9 month period. We meet weekly on Wednesdays at 12:30PM ET for 90 minutes. You'll also have two 45 minute private consultations in addition to our live weekly calls!
We meet weekly for 90 minutes. Our meetings include detailed instruction on a variety of topics (see the program syllabus below), monthly Q&A/chart review calls, special guest speaker sessions, case study reviews, and much more! All sessions are recorded and available on our FAMM online portal.
You'll have two 45 minute private consultations in addition to our live weekly calls!
Join us for a number of specialized guest speaker sessions scheduled on a variety of topics including fertility awareness-based method specifics, hormone balance, infertility, nutrition, gut health, postpartum charting issues, and much more! All sessions are recorded and available on our FAMM online portal.
Join us on Slack for the duration of the program! Slack is a private messanger app that allows you to post questions between sessions, share charts, and connect with myself and the other FAMM participants.
FAMM provides high-level training in menstrual cycle chart interpretation in a scientific and systematic way. It will help you incorporate fertility awareness cycle charting in your practice by teaching you to interpret your clients' fifth vital sign. Below is a snapshot of the course curriculum. Our classes will be a mixture of lectures, case studies, guest speakers/presenters, question and answer sessions (with live chart reviews), and much more!
There is no one, universal "fertility awareness method." Instead, there are many different fertility awareness-based methods based on the principles of fertility awareness cycle charting. We'll go through the main charting methods in detail so you understand the similarities, differences, and charting modalities of each.
Part of your FAMM training involves tracking your own menstrual cycles in a systematic way. You'll learn how to track, read, and interpret each fertile sign in a standardized way, setting the stage for advanced cycle interpretation.
How effective is fertility awareness? Why does it fail for some women? What can you do to obtain the high perfect-use effectiveness rate of 99.4%? FAMM will answer these questions and more, giving you a deeper understanding of the evidence-based practices to help your clients achieve the highest possible efficacy when using fertility awareness.
Discover the science behind menstrual cycle charting and how it matches up to the menstrual cycle using a combination of real world case studies and peer-reviewed research.
You'll learn how to support your clients during the post-pill transition phase. We'll cover strategies for supporting the return to normal cycling through a combination of peer-reviewed science and real-world case studies.
Strategies for optimizing conception, a deep dive into cervical mucus and the important role it plays in conception, and much more!
Discover the role that nutrition, lifestyle factors, and a variety of common health issues play in menstrual cycle abnormalities. You'll learn a systematic way to analyze and interpret menstrual cycle patterns to identify underlying health issues and evidence-based practices to support your clients bring their cycles into the normal range. This includes advanced training in the most common health issues that cause menstrual cycle disruptions including PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), HA (hypothalamic amenorrhea), thyroid disorders, PMS (premenstrual syndrome), endometriosis/adenomyosis, and gut-related issues.
The biggest factor that determines how soon your client's fertility will return postpartum is the duration and frequency of breastfeeding. Postpartum charting is possible, but there are a variety of specific challenges that make it different to regular menstrual cycle charting. You'll learn how postpartum charting differs to regular charting, and how to support your clients to be successful if they choose to use fertility awareness in the forth trimester.
Specialized guest lectures are an important part of FAMM! From specialized fertility awareness knowledge, to nutrition, and functional health, our guest lecture series will greatly enhance your ability to support clients using fertility awareness!
Dr. Jessica Peatross has a passion for uncovering the mystery behind the chronic illness, whether that be stealth infections, heavy metals, stress, trauma or other environmental toxicities. She is visionary for the future of healthcare and left her position as a board-certified, internal medicine hospitalist to pursue Functional Medicine in order to better serve her patients. By getting to the real, root cause answers for WHY the body might be malfunctioning.
Dr. Carrie Jones, is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women's health and hormones. She graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine where she completed a 2-year residency in women's health, hormones & endocrinology, and she is board certified through the American Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology.
Jessica is the founder of the Integrative Women's Health Institute, and has two decades of experience in women’s and pelvic health as a physical therapist and functional nutritionist. She offers a unique perspective on the integrative, options for pelvic pain management, hormone balance, preconception and fertility support, and much more.
Marguerite Duane, MD, MHA is a board-certified family physician and adjunct associate professor at Georgetown University. She is co-founder and executive director of FACTS, (the Fertility Appreciation Collaborative to Teach the Science). She is a Creighton Model, FEMM and NeoFertility medical consultant, and a TeenSTAR educator.
Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and unapologetically critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is the author of two bestselling books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes.
Nicole, also known as the Period Girl, is a certified women’s health coach (professional period fixer) and her mission is to empower women to take back control of their hormonal health in a fun and sassy way, and she is the author of the bestselling book Fix Your Period.
Nora Pope is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and was a Naturopathic Doctor in Toronto from 2002-19. She is a Natural Family Planning Medical Consultant Auditor at the Creighton University School of Medicine and she is a trained Creighton Model FertilityCare Practitioner.
Dr. Jessica Liu ND is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, licensed in accordance with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario since 2006, with over 15 years of expertise and clinical excellence in the field of fertility, women's health and pregnancy care.
"Lisa offers a comprehensive program where she shares her extensive knowledge and experience working with Fertility Awareness clients. She gives clear guidance on Fertility Awareness techniques and how to teach FAM to clients. The material was engaging and fun! Lisa creates a warm and inviting space for students to learn. I definitely recommend this program to any practitioner who is interested in offering Fertility Awareness in their practice. You will come away with not only the tools to help clients but also many helpful resources and most importantly a solid foundation on why this work is called the Fifth Vital Sign! "
"FAMM completely reshaped and upgraded my women's health practice in 9-months. Lisa's training gave me the deeply rooted confidence to guide my clients in using the fertility awareness method for conception or birth control and as a true fifth vital sign. The program is comprehensive, thorough, and at a level of training + support you won't get anywhere else. As a result, my clients report feeling a newfound hope they thought was lost."
"A phenomenal program for health professionals. As a Preconception Health Coach & Holistic Nutritionist, I was looking for a certification program that would help me bridge the gap between menstrual cycles and fertility. Learning alongside Lisa was an incredible experience! Her patience, attention to detail, wealth of knowledge and passion for this subject helped me learn in a way that could not be done through a self guided program. Learning how to use the menstrual cycle and accurate charting to identify root causes to health problems was not only beneficial for my business and clients, but also extremely empowering for me as I learned how to implement it into my own life. I’m excited to be a part of the Alumni program and stay connected to Lisa’s community. "
"As a newbie practitioner, FAMM was exactly what I needed. Not only was the content of the course stuff that you’ll see in practice, no fluff, but the small group setting made it easy for me to comfortably put my hand up and ask questions AND the additional Slack channel was a game changer to be able to say to clients “I don’t know the answer, but let me ask in my mentorship group”, which any good practitioner knows is SO important to be able to do. Lisa’s guidance and feedback not just helped me build my knowledge base, but build my ability to be confident when talking to my clients. She helped me become a better guide and coach and think through period problems with my clients more critically. 10/10 recommend."
I know you have a few questions, so here is a list of the most common questions about FAMM:
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 have 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 timeframe. All homework assignments are directly related to what is necessary to work with clients, so you can rest assured that no class time will be wasted. You will not be subjected to any time consuming “filler” work that is not necessary to support your clients.
Unlike many fertility awareness training programs, FAMM has a strong focus on teaching you how to use the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. FAMM teaches you 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 these programs often leave you unable to interpret abnormal charting patterns, or support your clients to balance hormones, and improve their cycles and their overall health. FAMM does both — leaving you confident in teaching your clients to chart their cycles and helping them resolve their cycle issues. FAMM teaches you to use the menstrual cycle as a diagnostic tool with your clients. This allows you to use their menstrual cycle charts as part of their overall client work-up, and 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 you need to help your clients restore normal cycling. After all, you're looking at this program because you recognize that your training didn't quite cover everything you were hoping to learn! FAMM will teach you a standardized charting protocol to better analyze and interpret cervical mucus and temperature, and it will leave you with the tools you need to support your clients restore normal cycling from a functional/holistic perspective.
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. I would suggest considering my 10 week Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE group coaching program as an option to help you increase your fertility awareness knowledge in the meantime. Otherwise, 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 1–2 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 assigned to ensure you are ready to work with clients to the fullest capacity. The bulk of the assignments fall within the first 3-4 months of the program. The second half of the program is focused on client work. The FAMM certification process was designed to ensure you have the motivation you need to achieve the highest level of success with this program!
FAMM practitioners learn the symptothermal method, using evidence-based strategies (such as cross-check and pre-ovulatory double check rules) to ensure the highest possible efficacy for clients.
The Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship will not provide formal 'fertility awareness educator' certification. Graduates of the FAMM certification program 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 (by providing you with the practical knowledge you need to do so). The FAMM program will leave you just as knowledgeable, if not more so, as anyone who has the 'fertility awareness educator' designation.
Weekly calls are usually held on Wednesdays at 12:30pm EST for 90 minutes.
All sessions are recorded, and will be posted to the FAMM online portal shortly after each week's call.
The FAMM certification program will not only allow you to better serve your existing clients by teaching you to use the menstrual cycle as a diagnostic tool, but most practitioners go on to add an additional offering of fertility awareness charting support in their businesses. During the program, all FAMM practitioners are required to complete a practicum with 4 to 5 clients by the end of the program. Most practitioners are able to recoup a significant portion of their investment during the practicum itself by taking on these additional clients.
Also, you will learn to take all of your clients through the FAMM process — a step-by-step proprietary process that all certified FAMM practitioners use to teach fertility awareness to their clients and support them to normalize their cycle parameters. Once you have completed your certification, you will have already taken several clients through this process, and you will be ready to incorporate a new offering into your practice. In other words, you will see a return on your investment during the program itself, and it will continue to repay dividends in your business 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:
If you wish to cancel your enrollment you have ten (10) days from the date of payment to request a refund. You will receive a refund for the amount you paid minus the cost of any materials that you have received (i.e. any materials sent in the mail upon registration). There will be no refunds provided after this 10 day period.
Congratulations! 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.
"FAMM completely reshaped and upgraded my women's health practice in 9-months. Lisa's training gave me the deeply rooted confidence to guide my clients in using the fertility awareness method for conception or birth control and as a true fifth vital sign. The program is comprehensive, thorough, and at a level of training + support you won't get anywhere else. As a result, my clients report feeling a newfound hope they thought was lost."
"A phenomenal program for health professionals. As a Preconception Health Coach & Holistic Nutritionist, I was looking for a certification program that would help me bridge the gap between menstrual cycles and fertility. Learning alongside Lisa was an incredible experience! Her patience, attention to detail, wealth of knowledge and passion for this subject helped me learn in a way that could not be done through a self guided program. Learning how to use the menstrual cycle and accurate charting to identify root causes to health problems was not only beneficial for my business and clients, but also extremely empowering for me as I learned how to implement it into my own life. I’m excited to be a part of the Alumni program and stay connected to Lisa’s community. "
"As a newbie practitioner, FAMM was exactly what I needed. Not only was the content of the course stuff that you’ll see in practice, no fluff, but the small group setting made it easy for me to comfortably put my hand up and ask questions AND the additional Slack channel was a game changer to be able to say to clients “I don’t know the answer, but let me ask in my mentorship group”, which any good practitioner knows is SO important to be able to do. Lisa’s guidance and feedback not just helped me build my knowledge base, but build my ability to be confident when talking to my clients. She helped me become a better guide and coach and think through period problems with my clients more critically. 10/10 recommend."
"Lisa offers a comprehensive program where she shares her extensive knowledge and experience working with Fertility Awareness clients. She gives clear guidance on Fertility Awareness techniques and how to teach FAM to clients. The material was engaging and fun! Lisa creates a warm and inviting space for students to learn. I definitely recommend this program to any practitioner who is interested in offering Fertility Awareness in their practice. You will come away with not only the tools to help clients but also many helpful resources and most importantly a solid foundation on why this work is called the Fifth Vital Sign! "
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"Working with Lisa is one of the best investments I have ever made, and I would (and do!) enthusiastically recommend her to any woman interested in gaining the kind of understanding that all women deserve to have about their body and health."
"I highly recommend Lisa and her program for anyone who wants to learn more about their fertility with someone who really knows their stuff, particularly if you're like me and want to learn something efficiently because you're busy."
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