Tuition for FM Health Coaching

I've been told by a few people that they are still not exactly sure what it is that I'm pursuing.  :)  So for clarification and simplicity, I'm wanting to be a health coach.  What does that mean?  While I'm not at a stage in life to become a Functional Medicine (FM) doctor, I'm still hoping to bring about the beauty of FM to the every day person.  In January of 2016, I will begin my studies with the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy.  I'm extremely excited about this opportunity to learn more and grow in this field!  I have a strong desire to help those along who want to improve their health and wellness but don't know how or where to start.  I will not be a doctor and will certainly give referrals as needed.  >>Instead, I want to be able to listen well, share information, walk alongside a client as needed and empower them to make transformational changes.<<

From the IFM website:  "Functional Medicine addresses the whole person, not just an isolated set of symptoms. Functional Medicine practitioners spend time with their patients, listening to their histories and looking at the interactions among genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that can influence long-term health and complex, chronic disease."

I've already been accepted into the program and I'm now in the process of saving and raising funds to pay for tuition.  Would you be willing to support me in this endeavor? 

I'm currently seeking to raise $3500.  The program itself is $3499 if paid in full.  I have already saved up approximately $500 but there will also be books that I'll have to purchase as well as some fees associated with this site: gofundme.com.

In return for your generous support, here's what I'm willing to offer:

For every $25 increment that you donate towards my education, you [or the person(s) of your choice] will receive a 30 minute consultation with me to discuss your personal health and wellness problems and goals. You can choose to have this session while I'm still in training based on the knowledge I've already learned or you may choose to wait until my schooling is completed (approximately December 2016). These sessions can take place in person or by Skype/Facetime.

If you'd like to know more about my own health journey and why I'm interested in Functional Medicine specifically, check out my blog post here: http://jamesandterra.blogspot.com/2015/06/headachesandfunctionalmedicine.html

Thank you for your consideration!  Let me know if you have any questions!  

Take care,
Terra Santos