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PARC · Professional Credential Program

Pain and Gut Health Connection

Develop expertise in Module M1 — Pain and Gut Health Connection Assessment & Client Intake, Module M2 — Pain and Gut Health Connection Interpretation & Analysis, and Module M3 — Pain and Gut Health Connection Protocol Design. This comprehensive credential program prepares you to practice as a certified Pain and Gut Health Connection professional through evidence-based methodologies and practical application.

10 Modules (All Tiers)30 Lessons (All Tiers)5 Hours (AFC)1 Credential AvailableSelf-Paced

What You'll Learn

Upon completion, graduates will be able to:

  • Develop expertise in pain and gut health connection

Credential Pathway

1 of 6 tiers available for Pain and Gut Health Connection

1
AFCAccelerated Foundation Credential
2
MDMini Diploma
3
PPDProfessional Practitioner Diploma
4
APDAdvanced Professional Diploma
5
MPDMaster Professional Diploma
6
FPDFellow Professional Diploma

Complete Curriculum

10 modules · 30 lessons
1

Module 1

3 lessons
2

Module 2

3 lessons
3

Module 3

3 lessons
4

Module 4

3 lessons
5

Module 5

3 lessons

Career Pathways & Earning Potential

Professional opportunities at each credential level

AFC

Entry-level Pain and Gut Health Connection practitioner, wellness consultant

$35,000 – $55,000/year

MD

Certified Pain and Gut Health Connection specialist, group facilitator

$45,000 – $75,000/year

PPD

Senior Pain and Gut Health Connection practitioner, private practice owner

$60,000 – $95,000/year

APD

Advanced specialist, clinical supervisor, program director

$80,000 – $120,000/year

MPD

Master practitioner, training director, expert consultant

$100,000 – $150,000/year

FPD

Fellow, published authority, keynote speaker, academic faculty

$120,000 – $200,000+/year

Practice Modalities

Private 1:1 coaching & consulting
Group coaching programs
Online courses & digital products
Corporate wellness contracts
Clinical & healthcare settings
Speaking & workshops

Included with Your Credential

Group Coaching Sessions
Peer Community Access
Business Launch Guidance
Client Acquisition Framework

Earnings vary by experience, location, niche specialization, and individual effort. Figures represent typical market ranges for certified practitioners in the United States.

Program Methodology

Primary Framework:
R.O.O.T.S. (Resilience, Optimization, Origins, Terrain, Systems)
Secondary Framework:
F.O.U.N.D. (introduced in Module 3)

Progression Path:

OriginsOptimizationSystemsTerrainResilience

Program Director

Dr. Maria Krista A. Pinol

Dr. Maria Krista A. Pinol, MD, RN

Medical Director & Lead Clinical Reviewer

As the Lead Medical Reviewer, Dr. Pinol validates the clinical accuracy, diagnostic safety, and physiological frameworks of all medical tracking protocols taught within the curriculum. She oversees interpretation pathways for advanced endocrinology, complex toxicity, and regenerative therapies.

Program Details

1
Credential Tiers
10
Total Modules
30
Total Lessons
5
Hours (AFC)
CollegeCollege of Pain Science, Addiction & Recovery Care
Delivery100% Online
PaceSelf-Paced
Passing Standard70%
AssessmentBoard Examination
Starting at (AFC)$67

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Begin with the AFC Foundation and progress to advanced credentials

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