FDN Clinical Model

The Healing Opportunities Framework

Rooted in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition®, shifting the paradigm from symptom masking to holistic self-healing.

“We don't diagnose or treat disease. We test, identify hidden internal stressors, and reveal multiple healing opportunities so the body can heal itself.”

— FDN Philosophy

H.I.D.D.E.N. System Analysis6 Core Target Domains
HHormones
IImmune System
DDigestion
DDetoxification
EEnergy Production
NNervous System
Comprehensive objective lab data interpretation
Customized D.R.E.S.S. for Health Success® protocols
Restoring vital function, vitality, and resilience
Cherie Miranda — FDN-P Candidate
CM Holistic Wellness
My Journey & Philosophy

Meet Cherie Miranda

At CM Holistic Wellness, I bridge the gap between rigorous functional health investigation and compassionate lifestyle coaching. My mission is to empower individuals who are tired of chronic fatigue, digestive distress, and hormone imbalances to stop guessing and start uncovering root-level answers.

I bring years of holistic health and wellness experience. I am a certified Meditation Instructor, Ayurvedic Health Instructor, and Yoga Teacher through Gaja Collective. I am a certified coach through Guiding Mindful Change. I am a Certified Herbal Information Specialist through the American Botanical Council and have had training in aromatherapy. I am a Certified Hypnotherapist, a Reiki Master, and I hold a certificate in Holistic Wellness from Golden West College.

Currently completing my certification as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P), I practice the foundational Functional Diagnostic Nutrition methodology. We look at the body as an interconnected system rather than isolated symptoms. Through thorough analysis of the H.I.D.D.E.N. internal stressors—Hormones, Immune system, Digestion, Detoxification, Energy production, and the Nervous system—we uncover multiple healing opportunities.

Together, we utilize these clinical insights to design your tailored D.R.E.S.S. for Health Success® program (Diet, Rest, Exercise, Stress Reduction, and Supplementation) to rebuild natural cellular vitality and long-term self-regulation.

FDN-P Candidate Training

Advanced functional lab diagnostics and investigation of multi-system dysfunction across the H.I.D.D.E.N. pathway.

Mind-Body & Coaching Certifications

Certified Meditation Instructor, Ayurvedic Health Instructor, and Yoga Teacher (Gaja Collective); Certified Coach (Guiding Mindful Change).

Herbalism & Complementary Modalities

Certified Herbal Information Specialist (American Botanical Council), Aromatherapy training, Certified Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master, and Holistic Wellness Certificate (Golden West College).

Healing Opportunities Philosophy

Looking beyond downstream symptoms to identify root-cause healing opportunities and restore cellular self-regulation.

My Training Path

My Journey to Becoming an FDN-P Practitioner

Follow my progress as I complete the rigorous Functional Diagnostic Nutrition certification, bridging the gap between holistic health coaching and uncovering root-cause healing opportunities.

01
Phase One

FDN Foundation

Core Training Modules

Master foundational principles of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition®, exploring how holistic health analysis uncovers hidden bodily stressors and key healing opportunities.

Key Focus:
  • FDN Philosophy
  • Lab Interpretation
  • Identifying Healing Opportunities
02
Phase Two

Self-Testing & Discovery

Personal Lab Investigation & Self-Assessment

Apply the H.I.D.D.E.N. internal stressor framework and comprehensive functional lab testing to uncover personal healing opportunities and restore metabolic balance.

Key Focus:
  • Hormone & Stress Markers
  • Digestive & Gut Health
  • Oxidative & Immune Function
03
Phase Three

Mentorship & Case Studies

Clinical Application

Work through complex case studies under expert FDN mentorship, correlating functional lab markers with clinical symptoms to build individualized D.R.E.S.S. protocols.

Key Focus:
  • D.R.E.S.S. Protocols
  • Stress & Hormone Analysis
  • Mentored Case Reviews
04
Phase Four

Certification & Practice

Launching CM Holistic Wellness

Integrate advanced functional lab investigation and holistic D.R.E.S.S. health-building protocols into CM Holistic Wellness client consultations.

Key Focus:
  • Clinical Independence
  • Comprehensive Lab Access
  • Client Healing Systems
Training in Progress

Want to follow my journey?

I share regular updates on my training, functional lab investigation, and holistic healing opportunities on my blog. Join me as I evolve my practice.