RDs & Health Practitioners:
You want nothing more than to help your clients find long-lasting relief…right?
If complex cases are killing your confidence
& your business is at a standstill…
It’s not your fault.
Your RD education didn’t teach you how to
facilitate long-term healing.
We’re here to help you become a practitioner who gets results.
FINALLY BECOME A GO-TO GUT SPECIALIST
Introducing: gutPractioner Program
An in-depth program for Registered Dietitians and health professionals to acquire the skills and confidence needed to get clients even better results by getting to the root cause of even the most difficult GI cases.
gutPractitioner is a certificate program through CDR for RDs,
but we welcome any health professionals who want to become gut specialists.
Curriculum, protocols, & 6 months of practitioner support
to help you go deeper with clients, become a great practitioner,
and watch your business start to finally sell itself.
Live, interactive calls to help you apply new information
Access to a library of protocols and resources
54+ CPE’s for Registered Dietitians
Chat support between calls for questions and cases
THERE’S A MOMENT WHERE YOU REALIZE…
Your education didn’t give you a toolbox to make the impact you want to.
You didn’t get into this industry to clock in, clock out, and check some boxes along the way. You deeply desire to help your clients find lasting relief.
It’s possible you’re stuck in a bit of an identity crisis after realizing your extensive education and certifications didn’t set you up to get to the root of the complex gut-related cases you’re seeing.
So your practitioner brain goes rogue,
feeding you messages like…
Maybe I’m just not cut out for this.
How can I promise I can help more clients or give any sort of hope if I can’t even crack the client cases I have in front of me?
I didn’t get into this to give out bandaids that I know won’t work, but what other choice do I have?
You feel like there HAS to be a better way, but right now you probably feel like you’re failing your clients and your business.
You’re stumped by complex cases, don’t feel fully equipped to provide lasting relief, & struggling to keep your caseload full.
What if there was a way you could kill two birds with one stone?
Improve your client results and hit your revenue goals in business?
And kick that simmering burnout to the curb along the way?
THE REAL HACK
Become a practitioner who gets results
& your business will start to sell itself.
You don’t need to invest three years and thousands and thousands of dollars into getting a doctorate to learn how to help your clients…
I’ve condensed 3 years of knowledge plus experience with 1200+ clients (including extreme cases) into a 6 month program that is 5% of the cost of a doctorate.
You’ll walk away from the program knowing how to:
Increase your client successes by treating gut issues from the inside out
Blend recommendations combining nutrition, stress management, lifestyle, and supplements
Incorporate testing into your pricing for a better outcome for your clients and your bottom line
Interpret GI testing (GI Map & HTMA) and protocols for treating results
Understand how to provide individualized recommendations
Help clients you’re currently working with through real-time case consultation and collaboration
Confidently treat complex cases through advanced knowledge of digestive disorders (IBS, SIBO, IBD)
Scale a more profitable business and attract high-paying clients without burnout
By the end of this program, you’ll have the confidence and expertise to address complex cases, improve client results, and create more sustainable income in your practice from this point on.
What the gutPractitioners are saying
I learned a lot during the course of the program but the best part was the root cause approach without having to restrict foods, especially working in the eating disorder field.
– Crystal
“Such a Phenomenal Experience with Dr. Heather’s Gut Practitioner Program”
– Laura
“I enrolled in gutPractitioner because I wanted a better overall understanding of the GI System — and honestly, I got so much more.”
– Anna
“GutPractitioner really transforms my practices”
– Amelia
“This program helps me assess digestion from north to south.”
– Ania
WHAT’S INSIDE THE PROGRAM?
The gutPractitioner Program Stack
If you’re tired of falling back on boiler-plate recommendations and you want to gain the skills to approach an expertly-identified root cause with a protocol designed for lasting relief?
This is the right next move for you.
Get everything you need to learn, practice, & master the method.
THE COMPLETE GUTTOGETHER® METHOD
This is the exact method my team and I have now used with 1200+ clients to help them find a 75% reduction in symptoms in 6 months.
You will learn EVERY aspect of the gutTogether® Method and know how to put it into practice in your clinic or with your clients. The modules are yours to come back to, over and over again.
The gutTogether® method helps you understand digestion from head to toe, learn how to assess for what is “misfiring,” and uncover how to implement an appropriate plan based on in-depth evaluation of each unique client.
STEAL-AND-HEAL PROTOCOLS
In addition to the curriculum teaching you the why and how behind your clients GI symptoms, you’ll also receive access to each of the specific protocols we use with our clients so you can implement them easily after you identify a specific root cause.
Tried and True Protocols for things like:
H Pylori, IBD, SIBO, Histamine Intolerance, Oral Tolerance, Gastritis, Gastroparesis…and more!
CASE CONSULT CALLS & EDUCATIONAL CALLS
Inside gutPractitioner, you’ll have access to live calls up to 3x per month.
Live call types vary, but include:
Educational/teaching calls, live Q&A, and live case consultation.
This means you’ll not only learn the information, but how to apply it in detail the next time you have a client in front of you.
PRIVATE, PRACTITIONER-ONLY COMMUNITY
You’ll get access to an entire community of like-minded practitioners for support and communication in between calls.
If you need help, encouragement, or a place to vent, reach out in the community for support or an answer to your questions. Myself and my team are also active in the community.
WEEKLY CLIENT CASE REVIEWS
This is everyone’s favorite part. Imagine having your cases reviewed by a gut-health expert when you’re stumped on a problem or looking for the right next steps for your client or patient.
In Circle (our community platform), you can post your cases and get real time feedback and support. Together we’ll break down the problem and give recommendations on how to approach it step-by-step. This program is designed so your confidence and client practice actively improves.
If you don’t have something to submit, you can still listen to other practitioners’ cases and gain new insight into complex digestive issues every single week.
CEU/CPEs for RDs
Upon completion of the self paced modules and case studies you will receive 54.25 CEUs. You can also earn 1-2 CEUs per month by attending the live calls.
PRACTITIONER-SPECIFIC BUSINESS SUPPORT
Nutritional education alone can’t build a successful business.
We do believe that getting your clients amazing, life-changing results is the best way to start selling your client spots on auto-pilot. But there’s also more to the whole “business thing” than most of us practitioners plan for.
You’ll get access to a channel solely devoted to any business-related questions you (or anyone else) might have. Plus, throughout the program, you’ll receive access to forms, assessments, and other streamlining systems you can directly utilize in your business.
Just imagine a reality where you…
Start your day stress-free, not worried about dead-ending with another client case
Are booked out, making more money than you thought possible because your clients are getting results & telling everyone about you
Have clarity on how to approach advanced digestive issues & are positive you’re making the right recommendations
Are able to confidently offer GI testing AND you have the knowledge to read the results
Help your clients understand the underlying cause of their symptoms, providing a plan for them to find sustainable relief
And above all…
You feel so confident to help your clients get to the root of the issues no one else has been able to help them with, even after years of trying and spending thousands of dollars.
That is the most rewarding thing, and exactly why you became a practitioner in the first place. It’s your turn to become a GREAT one.
READY TO BECOME A GREAT PRACTITIONER?
gutPractitioner Investment Details
ALL IN OPTION
$2997
gutTogether™ Method curriculum
6 months of (live coaching calls)
Live trainings and Q&A's
Client cases & recommendations
Circle community for questions and case support
Access to an entire library of protocols that you can implement with your clients immediately
PAYMENT PLAN
6 monthly payments of
$570
gutTogether™ Method curriculum
6 months of (live coaching calls)
Live trainings and Q&A's
Client cases & recommendations
Circle community for questions and case support
Access to an entire library of protocols that you can implement with your clients immediately
I’M DR. HEATHER FINLEY
Fellow practitioner & your guide to an approach that gets results
50% of our clients inside gutTogether® come from referrals, but there was a time when I was afraid I’d never be able to help anyone.
I was a highly educated, well-meaning dietitian who was stuck recommending antibiotics and bogus meal plans while also fighting my own lifelong battle with GI symptoms.
How was I supposed to help anyone if I…
… had boxes to check in my job that would never work for my patients?
… couldn’t even help myself heal with the education I already had?
So, like any high-achieving woman, I almost quit…
But then decided to go ALL IN instead.
I went back to get my doctorate and figure out a different approach that could solve my gut issues and help others find lasting relief, too.
It worked for me.
And now it’s worked for 1200 women and counting.
My doctorate helped me transform my overall approach, but it still didn’t teach me what to do in the trenches with a complicated case or how to truly get to the root cause.
I had to trial and error that for years. But now I’ve turned it into a method you can use as your practitioner guiding light for better patient results (and a better business because of it).
Letters by your name unfortunately don’t equate to your ability to make an impact for your clients.
They don’t hand you a profitable business, either.
In order to do that, you have to gain the skills and become a BETTER practitioner than the vast majority out there.
But when you commit to doing that? Filling your case load gets easy.
It’s your turn to become the go-to practitioner by adding these skills to your toolbox.
Is this right for you?
Let’s break it down.
gutPractitioner IS PERFECT for you if…
You’re a certified health practitioner
You work with clients who have gut or gut-related symptoms
You want to help your clients find LASTING relief, not temporary bandaids
You want to grow your revenue as a practitioner
You want to know how to interpret functional testing like HTMA & GI Maps
You care about making an impact
gutPractitioner is NOT a good fit if…
You don’t mind giving out bandaid or boiler plate recommendations to clients
You never deal with cases involving the gut
You’re not open to community or group coaching settings
You’re looking for protocols only, no further education or support
You want to keep recommending elimination diets
SO, WHAT’LL IT BE?
Keep struggling to figure it out alone?
Or finally get client outcomes so good, business becomes easy?
I don’t have to tell you that you’re smart. You’ve heard that your whole life. You’ve figured everything out on your own up until this point.
But you don’t have to gut this out anymore (pun intended) to prove anything to anyone.
You have a hunch that there’s a better way to help your clients and grow your business, and your hunch is exactly right.
Becoming a great practitioner with the skills to help clients more deeply will make business flow more easily, almost immediately.
This program was built to support practitioners who are already seeing patients or serving clients.
We’re not giving you more to do, we’re supporting you with information that’s going to lighten the load of what you’re already doing and make it even more effective.
So, why wait any longer to make the impact you want and increase your revenue because of it?
If you find yourself wishing your clients
talked about you like this…
It’s your turn to become the go-to gut specialist.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We love logistics, too.
Here are some A’s to your Q’s.?
How much time is required in the program?
In addition to the 2-3 live calls per month, you can expect to spend 1-2 hours per week reviewing the information and interacting in the private community. Of course, if you want to move through the information quicker you can spend more time. Once you have completed the modules, the case studies and submitted everything, you will receive your certificate and your 54.25 CEUs (for RD’s).
Is this just for RDs? What types of health practitioners are right for the program
We’ve had all kinds of health practitioners inside gutPractitioner. The only qualifier is that you have SOME type of health or helping certification and you want to help your clients find relief from their gut or gut-related symptoms.
Practitioner types who’ve been in the program:
- RDs
- Naturopaths
- Therapists
- Nurses
- Medical doctors
- Functional Health Practitioners
- FNPs
- Functional Pharmacists
How quickly can I expect to start gaining knowledge to help me as a practitioner?
Immediately! This program is designed to not only give you advanced knowledge of the gut, but also to give you actionable and applicable steps you can take right back to your patients the next day.
What types of diagnoses do you cover in the program?
We cover the entire GI tract head to toe! You will learn how to assess for what step in the digestive process is not working so that you can recommend an intervention.
Example protocols you will receive access to:
- H Pylori
- Candida
- IBS
- IBD
- SIBO
- Histamine Intolerance
- Oral Tolerance
- Gastritis
- Gastroparesis
…and more!
Do I need any extra training for this to make sense or work for me?
No extra training! Through this program, you will gain a deep understanding of the gut as well as learn how to build your own profitable business.
What kind of support will I have if I get stuck?
You will have access to me Monday-Friday through our private community. We answer questions 2-3 times per week in the community so you’ll always have a quick response! We welcome all questions and love troubleshooting!
Is there a community with this program?
Yes, and the community is one of the best parts about this program! Learn and collaborate with other practitioners just like you who get it.
Will you open enrollment again in the future?
gutPractitioner is an evergreen program — we support RDs and health practitioners year round! That means you can enroll whenever you are ready, although we often have limited time promos associated with webinars or certain times of year that are only valid for that period of enrollment.
If you have questions about what the right time might be for you, you can always reach out to our team at happygut@drheatherfinley.co
What is the cost?
gutPractitioner is $2997 paid in full or there are payment options (including extended payment options through Affirm).
If price is the only thing holding you back, we have partnered with Affirm so that you can start learning and applying the knowledge now while making the money back in your practice instead of waiting to get started when you don’t have the practitioner tools to “save up” quickly.
How can I join, and what happens when I do?
You can register right here, and choose your payment schedule! As soon as you officially register, you’ll receive an email with login details to immediately access our program curriculum as well as more information on what to expect next.
Does this provide CPEs for RDs?
Yes! This program is approved for 54.5 CPEs through CDR for Registered Dietitians AND is now an approved certification! You will ALSO receive CPEs for the live calls so you have the opportunity to receive all 75 of your necessary CPEs in this program.
If we love the community and support, is there an option to continue on after the program?
Yes! This happens often, and we love it. Because support for RDs from both a clinical AND business lens is next to none out here.
If you fall in love with the community inside gutPractitioner, you’ll receive an opportunity to renew your membership at either Tier 1 (educational calls only with community access) or Tier 2 (keep all live coaching call access and community access).
You get lifetime access to the curriculum even beyond your time in the program.
Can I join if I don’t have clients yet or am just getting started?
Yes! One of the best ways to feel ready to see clients is by increasing your clinical skills. We have information about marketing your services and getting your business ready to go!
Ready to confidently support patients
and grow a successful practice?
“Evidence-based and trustworthy—exactly what I was looking for.”
I’ve been wanting to expand into the functional and GI nutrition space for years but struggled to find a program that was evidence-based and trustworthy. After a colleague’s recommendation, I enrolled in this program—and I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. The protocol sheets are especially helpful, and the content is incredibly valuable and well-structured. Heather is kind, approachable, and deeply knowledgeable. I highly recommend this program to any practitioner looking to deepen their understanding.
Kristine B.
“This program was a fantastic way to broaden my understanding of the GI tract from beginning to end!”
This program was a fantastic way to broaden my understanding of the GI tract from beginning to end! I love how we learned about different organ involvement and how to troubleshoot with key context clues! Heather’s program is fun and inviting and she has a great way of helping clinicians understand the content she shares! I feel more confident in the recommendations I make because of Gut Practitioner!
Anna B.
“gutPractitioner not only helped me to feel confident calling myself a Gut Specialist, but it also propelled my business into the exact direction I wanted to go”
Dr. Heather’s mentorship and expertise are truly the best. She goes above and beyond to support each of her students and I personally felt like with her support, there was no way that I could go wrong!! For anyone looking to grow their gut knowledge or their practice – gutPractitioner is the way to go.
Chelsea H.
“I really feel like I have the tools I need to be a great practitioner now.”
When I started GutPractitioner I had some experience in GI nutrition therapy, but I still felt really unsure of myself. Particularly when clients weren’t responding to interventions or had diagnoses I wasn’t familiar with. I was so excited to get started and learn on a deeper level with Heather…and the program did NOT disappoint! It was so helpful and I learned a ton and gained so much confidence. I really feel like I have the tools I need to be a great practitioner now. I’m so excited to continue in the membership as well because I know how much value Heather and her team provide and love being part of this community!
Christa S.
“It feels like just the beginning of a new aspect of my practice.”
I’d highly recommend Gut Practitioner to any healthcare provider looking to deepen their knowledge of how to help those suffering with GI issues! Heather is so knowledgeable and the program has helped me to elevate my skills. It feels like just the beginning of a new aspect of my practice and that’s refreshing because I’ve been an eating disorders specialist Dietitian for 17 years!
Kat
“I LOVED your program!”
I was very impressed by the setup and appreciated the calls when we could ask questions and receive feedback. It was also very helpful to ask questions in Slack. I appreciated your patience because I am continually amazed how little I knew about the GI system and this course not only helped me professionally but personally as well. Thank you for being my teacher and willing to share your knowledge.
Christina V.
“My participation in gutPractitioner was instrumental in helping me level up the effectiveness and efficiency of my private practice.”
Despite having attended multiple trainings and courses on gut health over the years, this program stood out for its ability to help me organize interventions and provided clear, practical protocols. The structured approach and expert guidance made complex concepts easier to apply and also helped me scale my practice. What I learned in just a few months in the gutPractitioner course would have taken me years to develop on my own. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve their gut health expertise.
Cheryl M.
“The protocols were AMAZING!! I feel so much more confident coaching clients”
Heather is so knowledgeable and an excellent teacher. I have learned so much from her in GP over the last 6 months and my confidence in coaching my own clients has increased drastically. I would recommend this program to anyone who wants to grow a greater understanding of gut health and digestion.