Our Mission: Creating the Practitioners the World Needs
The College of Functional Wellness was founded on a simple, powerful mission: to create a new generation of highly-skilled practitioners equipped to solve the chronic health crisis. After decades in clinical practice, our founders, Claire Snowdon-Darling and Laura Knowles, developed a unique system to provide the clear, science-backed pathways people are desperately searching for.
Our Founders: Claire Snowdon-Darling & Laura Knowles
Claire and Laura are the pioneers behind the College of Functional Wellness. They are the co-creators of the unique clinic model āThe Triangle of Hormonal Healthā and the acclaimed authors of "Improving the Menopause Experience," published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Their expertise is widely recognised; Claire is a featured expert on the national website www.menopause.co.ukĀ and a represented public speaker who regularly presents at major conferences and podcasts.
Ā āThe Triangle of Hormonal Healthā,Ā authoredĀ the book āHow to Improve the Menopause Experience Through Nutrition and Lifestyleā, and launchedĀ Hormone Wellness, an online service offering hormone coaching and HRT.
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Recognised for Excellence
Our commitment to quality has been recognised with numerous accolades:
- Winner of Health Coach Training Provider of the Year 2025:Ā Awarded by the UK Innovation and Excellence Awards, which identify market leaders who are best in their fields.
- Nominated for the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2025:Ā In the Randal Foundation Category, for businesses making a significant positive social impact.
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Accredited to the Highest Global Standards
We provide our students with qualifications that inspire trust and open doors. Our diploma courses are accredited and endorsed to the highest standards by the world's leading professional bodies, including theĀ International Institute of Complementary Therapists (IICT), iTEC, VTCT,Ā and theĀ Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT).
VTCT and the FHT are recognised as the UK's industry leaders, while the IICT and iTEC are global authorities. This ensures your qualification is respected worldwide and gives your clients and employers complete confidence in your training. Our graduates are proud to promote themselves as āiTEC approvedā practitioners.
Meet Your Expert Teaching Team
We are proud to have a fantastic tutoring team of exceptionally trained teachers who are not just educators, but active practitioners. Each member is trained in our unique methods, holds a Level 3-4 teaching qualification, and runs their own successful clinic, supporting you from a place of deep knowledge and real-world experience.
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Team Qualifications
Tracey Cleeve
Tracey is a highly experienced Senior Tutor with over a decade in clinical practice and education. Holding a Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET), she brings a wealth of knowledge from her BTEC Level 6 Diploma in Advanced Clinical and Sports Massage. Tracey is also a qualified Nutritional Therapist and skilled in Advanced Myofascial Release and Systematic Kinesiology. She is CNHC registered and a member of the Kinesiology and Sports Massage Associations.
Crystal Farmer
Crystal is a dedicated Senior Tutor with over a decade of clinical and teaching experience. She holds a Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) and is a specialist in Functional Kinesiology and Wellness. Crystal's expertise is further enhanced by advanced certifications in Counselling, CBT, EMDR, and Functional Lab Testing, allowing her to support students with a deep, holistic understanding. She is CNHC registered.
Pixie Tanner
Pixie is a passionate Senior Tutor with over a decade of clinical and teaching experience. She holds a Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) and has a deep specialism in Functional and Systematic Kinesiology. Pixie's diverse skill set also includes qualifications as a Nutritional Therapist, an Integrative Oncology Specialist, and a practitioner of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Acupressure Therapy. She is CNHC registered.
MeetĀ Antonietta Bowles
Antonietta is the heart of our student experience, managing the courses and providing dedicated support. She is trained to the highest standards in coaching, kinesiology, and nutrition, and also runs her own successful clinic, ensuring she understands every step of your journey.
Antonietta's Clinic
Published Authority: Improving the Menopause Experience
In April 2025, we translated our decades of clinical experience into a pivotal guide. 'Improving the Menopause Experience,' published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, calls upon the latest scientific research to provide a demystified, jargon-free explanation of the menopause. It is a tangible example of our mission to educate and empower women to understand their bodies and make informed decisions.
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