Why Rockwell Stands Apart from Other Holistic Educators

Choosing the right holistic educator is a critical decision that shapes your future as a holistic provider. At Rockwell, education is designed to be flexible, comprehensive, and built to last — without the limitations of hidden costs, expiration dates, or rigid timelines that plague many other programs.

The Rockwell Advantage: At-a-Glance

Comprehensive Cost Comparison

Rockwell School of Holistic Medicine

• Tuition Range: $2,222-$5,555 (depending on single or bundled doctorate)
  
  
• Additional Costs: None — all materials, certifications, and lab access included
  
  
• Access: Lifetime access to all materials and future updates
  
  
• Eligibility Requirements: Open to all interested individuals; no prior medical license or healthcare degree required
  
  

Compared To:

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN)

• Tuition: $12,997 (doesn't include all the modalities Rockwell offers)
  
  
• Additional Costs: Recertification every two years ($99) and 6 PDC hours
  
  
• Access: Must complete within one year of enrollment
  
  
• Eligibility Requirements: Open to health coaches, nutritionists, and wellness professionals; no medical license required
  
  

Trinity School of Natural Health

• Tuition: $5,800-$7,800 (doesn't include all the modalities Rockwell offers)
  
  
• Additional Costs: Prerequisite programs required for certain designations
  
  
• Access: Limited, not lifetime
  
  
• Eligibility Requirements: Open to all individuals interested in natural health; no specific degree or license prerequisites
  
  

New Eden School of Natural Health

• Tuition: Up to $8,100 for the highest certification (doesn't include all the modalities Rockwell offers)
  
  
• Access: Expires after a short grace period
  
  
• Eligibility Requirements: Open to all individuals; no specific educational prerequisites
  
  

Quantum University

• Tuition: Upward of $20,000 (sliding scale, not publicly listed, and doesn't include all the modalities Rockwell offers)
  
  
• Access: Ends with enrollment
  
  
• Additional Requirements: Mandatory 100-page dissertation
  
  
• Eligibility Requirements: Varies by program; higher degrees may require previous education in related fields
  
  

Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM)

• Tuition: $13,000-$17,000 (doesn't include all the modalities Rockwell offers)
  
  
• Additional Costs: Annual membership ($395)
  
  
• Eligibility Requirements: Limited to licensed healthcare professionals, including MDs, DOs, NDs, NPs, PAs, dentists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, registered dietitians, pharmacists, and other licensed practitioners with appropriate clinical credentials
  
  
• Certification Pathway: Requires completion of AFMCP and all six Advanced Practice Modules, plus passing a case report and certification exam (typically 2-4 years to complete)
  
  

Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN)

• Tuition: $6,795-$7,995 (depending on payment plan and doesn't include all the modalities Rockwell offers)
  
  
• Additional Costs: No lifetime access to materials
  
  
• Access: Limited to 1 year during the program
  
  
• Eligibility Requirements: Open to all individuals; no specific prerequisites
  
  

Kalish Institute

• Tuition: $5,496
  
  
• Additional Costs: Optional mentorship fees
  
  
• Eligibility Requirements: Open to health practitioners looking to enhance their clinical skills; no specific license requirements
  
  

American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)

• Tuition: Varies based on program (not publicly listed)
  
  
• Eligibility Requirements: Restricted to licensed healthcare professionals with active state registration or PhDs with university affiliation
  
  
• Additional Requirements: Minimum of 5 years clinical practice experience, 150 hours of continuing medical education credits, and no significant disciplinary actions
  
  

School of Applied Functional Medicine (SAFM)

• Tuition: $12,297 for complete certification program (if paid upfront)
  
  
• Eligibility Requirements: Open to active licensed or certified medical and wellness practitioners across 20+ different practice modalities
  
  
• Program Structure: Comprehensive training requiring 400+ hours of study in functional medicine sciences and clinical case studies
  
  

Functional Medicine University (FMU)

• Tuition: Not publicly listed
  
  
• Eligibility Requirements: Limited to those with doctorate-level degrees or advanced graduate degrees in licensed healthcare fields (MD, DO, DC, DDS, ND, NP, etc.), plus registered dietitians and mental health professionals with appropriate credentials
  
  
• Not Eligible: PhDs without clinical practice, dental hygienists, massage therapists, and uncertified health coaches
  
  

Program Flexibility & Structure

Rockwell's Approach

• Fully self-paced with no time limits or expiration dates
  
  
• All content is available immediately
  
  
• Access to audit all holistic doctorate programs regardless of certification path
  
  
• No forced redundant coursework for those with healthcare backgrounds
  
  
• Most students graduate in 6-12 months
  
  

Traditional Approach

• Trinity: Structured 1-3 years with prerequisites for advanced designations
  
  
• Eden: 1-3 years with prerequisites for certain tracks
  
  
• Quantum: Traditional 2-4 year degree model (4 years for PhD)
  
  
• FDN: Must complete within one strict year of enrollment
  
  
• IFM: Structured pathway requiring 2-4 years to complete full certification, limited to licensed healthcare practitioners
  
  
• SAFM: Self-paced but requires completing multiple semesters of training, clinical skills practice, and examinations
  
  

Credentials & Professional Recognition

Rockwell graduates earn respected professional titles:

• Doctor of Natural Medicine (DNM)
  
  
• Doctor of Nutritional Medicine (DHN)
  
  
• Doctor of Botanical Medicine (DBM)
  
  
• Doctor of Spiritual Medicine (DSM)
  
  
• Doctor of Functional Medicine (DFM)
  
  
• Doctor of Philosophy in Holistic Medicine (DHM)
  
  

Board Certification: Graduates are eligible for holistic board certification through respected organizations like the ANCB, the AADP, and the AANWP — the same certifying bodies recognized by other holistic educators and the natural health community.

Holistic Licensing: Rockwell graduates qualify for recognized holistic licensing through the PWA and GEHA, allowing them to establish credible holistic businesses, operating within their scope of practice without unnecessary restrictions.

Specialization Options

Every Rockwell doctorate includes a complimentary practice minor, allowing you to deepen expertise in areas such as:

• Aromatherapy and Essential Oils
  
  
• Cancer Prevention and Risk Reduction
  
  
• Homeopathy and Biochemic Medicine
  
  
• Iodine Literacy and Endocrine System Health
  
  
• Parasitology and Worms in Humans
  
  
• Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements
  
  

Additional specializations are available at a fraction of the cost of other schools' electives.

Our Vision and Mission

Our vision is to light the world in hope and healing, and our mission is to bring natural, functional, holistic medicine into every household across the globe.

If you're ready to answer your calling, we're here to walk with you every step of the way.