School of Holistic Health & Functional Medicine

Empowering practitioners to uncover the root cause of imbalance and restore the body’s natural intelligence to heal.

At K.I.S.S.E.D. University’s School of Holistic Health & Functional Medicine, students learn to view the human body as an interconnected ecosystem — where every organ, emotion, and thought plays a role in total wellness.
Our programs combine the art of holistic health with the science of functional diagnostics, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine. Graduates leave prepared to assess clients from a whole-person perspective and create integrative wellness protocols that address mind, body, and spirit.

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Our Philosophy

True healing begins when we stop chasing symptoms and start asking why.
Our philosophy is rooted in the understanding that the body speaks through its imbalances — and every headache, skin irritation, or digestive issue is simply a message waiting to be decoded.

Through the study of Holistic Health and Functional Medicine, students learn how to interpret those signals and restore the harmony that promotes lasting wellness.

“We don’t treat the illness — we teach the body how to remember wellness.”
— Dr. Christy Vonta

Programs Offered

Each program follows K.I.S.S.E.D. University’s standard tuition of $250 per credit hour, with most courses valued at 3 credit hours.
Students may complete programs fully online, hybrid, or in-person at our Raleigh campus.

Certificate in Holistic Health

An entry-level program introducing the principles of holistic health, body systems, lifestyle balance, and natural wellness.
Ideal for health coaches, beauty professionals, and wellness enthusiasts who want to expand their knowledge of whole-body healing.

Bachelor of Holistic Health Science (B.H.H.S.)

Explores anatomy, physiology, nutrition, detoxification, and mind-body medicine.
Students learn to design personalized wellness plans using dietary, emotional, and herbal interventions that support the body’s natural repair mechanisms.

Master of Functional Medicine (M.F.M.)

Advanced studies in functional testing, root-cause analysis, and holistic protocol development.
Students gain hands-on training in interpreting lab data, understanding biochemical pathways, and creating evidence-based, integrative wellness strategies.

Doctor of Holistic Health Science (D.H.H.S.)

A leadership-level doctorate preparing graduates to become educators, researchers, or directors within the holistic and integrative medicine community.
Emphasis on advanced clinical case study, program design, and holistic research methodology.

Core Curriculum Highlights

Career Outcomes

Foundations of Holistic Health
Anatomy & Physiology for Functional Medicine
Gut Health & Microbiome Balance
Detoxification & Cellular Regeneration
Nutritional Psychology & Emotional Wellness
Integrative Pathophysiology
Stress, Hormones & Adrenal Health
Functional Lab Interpretation
Herbal & Nutritional Therapeutics
Business & Ethics in Holistic Practice

Graduates of the School of Holistic Health & Functional Medicine may pursue careers as:

Holistic Health Practitioner (BCHHP / BDHHP eligible)
Functional Wellness Consultant
Integrative Nutrition Specialist
Mind-Body Coach or Educator
Wellness Clinic Director or Program Developer
Author, Researcher, or Curriculum Designer in Holistic Sciences

Student Testimonial

“I came to K.I.S.S.E.D. University looking for answers for my own health. I left with a purpose — helping others uncover what their bodies have been trying to say. The Holistic Health and Functional Medicine program changed not just my career, but my life.”
— KISSED Graduate, Class of 2024

Interdisciplinary Learning

The School of Holistic Health & Functional Medicine connects seamlessly with the Schools of Trichology, Herbal Science, and NeoTrichology, allowing students to combine credits or pursue dual degrees.
This structure supports the integrative model central to K.I.S.S.E.D. University’s mission — teaching the full language of the body from scalp to soul.

K.I.S.S.E.D. University of Healing Arts & Sciences provides holistic and functional health education for informational and professional development purposes only.
Our programs are non-medical and do not train students to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for disease.
Graduates are recognized as Holistic or Functional Wellness Practitioners, not licensed medical providers.
All course content is intended for educational enrichment within the field of holistic health.