The Holistic & Functional Psychology Institute
We teach mental health professionals to ethically, legally, and confidently integrate holistic psychology and functional medicine into their practice so they can improve clinical outcomes while finding deeper fulfillment, depth, and meaning in their work.
Guiding Principles for a New Era of Care
Offering innovative, transdisciplinary education designed to help you stay within scope, remain ethical, and be legally sound
Blending ancient wisdom with cutting-edge research across disciplines like systems biology, lifestyle medicine, functional medicine, holistic nutrition, and spiritual wellbeing
Helping therapists practice holistic, evidence-based care with confidence, clarity, and clinical excellence
Improving clinical outcomes for clients while enhancing therapist fulfillment, wellbeing, and joy
Creating CEU-approved trainings (currently pending approval), certificates, and certification programs to distinguish and elevate your practice
We envision a world where true psychological wellness is possible - where care is whole-person, evidence-based, and deeply transformative for both clients and clinicians.
What Makes Us Different
A Comprehensive Mind-Body-Spirit Approach: grounded equally in science and spirituality.
The First-of-Its-Kind Functional Medicine Training for Therapists: Specifically tailored to your scope of practice.
Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Research: Honoring timeless healing traditions while simultaneously emphasizing cutting-edge science.
Better Outcomes, Greater Fulfillment: Enhancing and accelerating your sessions with energetic, well-rounded, and even more effective care
About the Founder
Emma Donovan is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and functional medicine–trained clinician with nearly a decade of experience in the mental health field. Her passion for holistic healing began long before her clinical work, shaped by global studies in yoga, mindfulness, and shamanism. She spent over a year living and working in Thailand, developing holistic education programs and integrating mind-body practices into therapy.
Emma founded the Holistic & Functional Psychology Institute to bridge science and spirituality by equipping mental health professionals with the tools to deliver truly transformative care. She believes in uniting what should never have been separated: mind and body, heart and brain, energy and matter, ancient wisdom and modern research.
Through this work, Emma empowers clinicians to expand their impact and fulfillment by offering care that is effective, evidence-based, and aligned with their values and sustainable healing.
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