Skip to main content

Do functional health programs for women actually work?

40 people answered this on the record, across 14 organisations. The change they described most often was better family or relationship life — 13 of 40 raised it unprompted. 12 described more energy through the day. The timeframe described most often was over a year. Each figure is a count of what someone said in a recorded interview.

Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-09-07. Updated as new interviews arrive.

Individual results vary. This is one customer's first-hand account of their own experience, recorded on camera and published unedited. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health.

What the answers had in common

Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.

Outcomes described by people answering: Do functional health programs for women actually work?
What changedInterviewsShare
Family & relationships13 of 4033%
More energy12 of 4030%
Better systems9 of 4023%
Felt supported9 of 4023%
Weight change8 of 4020%
Digestion7 of 4018%
  • Well, a lot of people ask us how we're sleeping now that we have a baby, and I think we're sleeping way better than we did for the five years that we were struggling with having children.Nikki Tuchek
  • It was going on it and then eventually I would get tired of it and I would go off it and go right back to old habits.Salli C.
  • So I think just realizing that you can bring God into your life every day, it doesn't just have to be this solemn Prayer with big words and an organized church. can be every morning going, wow, I'm struggling with thi…Salli C.
  • And I think the community being able to ask those questions, get lots of different inputs and ideas. and just have the general support that says, hey, we've been there, we've done this, we know you can do it, we know…Salli C.

How long it took them

  • 2 – 6 months · 1
  • Over a year · 3

The interviews behind this answer

What they doubted first

  • For everyone it's money but I've tried everything and I've wasted money on so much and when you know you have a sense of peace and I just said you know what? I'm going to do this, I am going to invest in me. I called my mom, I'm 58 but I called my mom. I said…Denise Rochelle Jerge
  • Cost was an issue at first, and I was a little bit skeptical because doctors in general would tell me this is not something that is going to be cleared. But the whole team was willing to help me with payment plans, and once I did my research and saw other wom…Maria Sireno-Karlin
  • Hannah Futrell noted that while the program was expensive, it was not as costly as IVF. She concluded it was 'so worth it' because it addressed her blood work, home products, and pantry to improve her overall health.Hannah Futrell

Follow-up questions they answered

Is Fast To Faith different from traditional diet programs?
Salli C. explains that unlike previous diets she tried for years, Fast To Faith is a 'way of life' that integrates faith and scripture. She found that looking to God for motivation rather than trying to do it all herself was the key difference that made the program work. — Salli C.
What kind of coaching support does Fast To Faith provide?
Salli worked with coach Kristen Worst, who helped her navigate her detail-oriented nature and 'OCD' tendencies regarding macros. Kristen provided constant text support, answering specific food questions and helping Salli understand how to balance the program with living a normal life. — Salli C.
Are the Fast To Faith supplements effective?
Salli reports using Hormone Tame, Omega, and Magnesium supplements to stay on track. She specifically credits the magnesium for helping her achieve 'fantastic' sleep and the overall supplement regimen for supporting her 45-pound weight loss journey. — Salli C.
Can a full-time working parent find time for the Institute of Restorative Health programs?
Rebecca Arsena, a full-time radiology professional and mom to a teenager, initially worried about the time commitment. She found that while the program was intense, the time was very well spent and exactly what she needed to advance her skills. — Rebecca Arsena
What is the main benefit of the Art and Science of Gastrointestinal Healing course?
According to Rebecca Arsena, the primary benefit is gaining the confidence to provide clients with life-changing transformations. She specifically noted the value of moving from general education to practical implementation of functional testing. — Rebecca Arsena
Does the Institute of Restorative Health help grow a coaching business?
Yes, Rebecca Arsena reported that her business grew immediately after completing her first course, resulting in four new clients and the confidence to approach other functional medicine practitioners for collaboration. — Rebecca Arsena

Where these people were

Related topics

People also ask