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RHR: Building a Career in Functional Medicine & Ancestral Health
Category: Health
Duration: 00:31:23
Publish Date: 2017-01-19 17:28:29
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In this episode we cover:
  • Do you need to be a licensed clinician to make an impact?
  • Expanded eligibility for my ADAPT training program
  • Upcoming "functional health coach" training program
  • What kind of work do you wish to do?
  • Licensing options
  • Future updates
  • An exciting time to join the field
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