Become a CPD Accredited Functional Skin Practitioner, and finally get to the bottom of why your clients' skin isn't clearing.
SOUND FAMILIAR?
You're good at what you do, so why do you still struggle with certain clients?
You know your skincare. You stay on top of your training. You genuinely care about your clients' skin.
But there's a handful of clients who come back appointment after appointment, and nothing is really shifting. You've tried different products, different protocols. You've invested in supplement lines that sit on the shelf because you're not confident recommending them with any real certainty.
And then there's that one client. The one who does everything right. Her diet is good. Her stress is managed. She follows your advice to the letter. And her skin still keeps coming back. You cleared it once. And now it's back again, and she's sitting in front of you, and you genuinely don't know which way to go next.
"What more do I say to them? Just carry on
and hopefully it gets better."
The gap between what your clients are asking and what you can confidently tell them is growing. They're showing up more informed than ever. They want to know about their hormones, their gut, their nervous system. They want someone who can look at their skin and understand what's driving it underneath.
You can feel the pressure to evolve. You watch others stepping into the functional skin space and wonder if they know something you don't.
The truth is, they do. And you can too.
Real students, real results
HERE'S WHAT'S REALLY GOING ON
It's not your fault. Nobody taught you the internal piece.
Your training gave you the tools to treat the surface. And those tools matter. But acne isn't just a skin problem. It's the skin communicating something happening internally, and until you understand what that is, you're managing symptoms, not resolving them.
That's why some clients clear completely and others don't. That's why the new serum doesn't always work. That's why you're left guessing when it should feel obvious.
You're not missing skill. You're missing a framework.
I know this... but I need the knowledge to explain WHY
and hopefully it gets better
Your clients can find generic advice about acne online. What they can't find is a practitioner who can look at them as a whole person, understand what's driving their breakouts internally, and create a personalised plan to actually clear their skin.
That's the gap that FSA trains you to fill.
Real students, real results
Swipe Through Scarlett’s Client Glow-Up
THE SOLUTION
Imagine sitting across from your most
challenging client, and knowing exactly what to do.
Not guessing. Not hoping the latest product does something. Knowing. Having a clear, personalised plan based on what's actually driving their breakouts, and the confidence to explain every step of it to them.
That's what Functional Skin Academy teaches you to do.
FSA is a framework-based training programme that bridges the gap between skincare and internal health. You'll learn how to assess your clients properly, understand what's happening beneath the surface, and build root-cause protocols that get them the clear skin they've been searching for.
At the heart of it is the 7-Step Functional Framework, a comprehensive,
root-cause approach that connects what's happening internally to what
you're seeing on the skin. It covers:
Mindset
Why it matters clinically
Day 1 - 7
You’ll have your Clear Skin Consultation with Faye via Zoom. You’ll then receive your phase 1 foundational protocol. It’s up to you to start implementing what we’ve spoke about.
Nervous system
The stress-skin connection
Day 14
You’ve had time to get the wheels in motion, now it’s time for your first accountability check-in.
Nutrition
Blood sugar, inflammation, macro-nutrients and more
Day 28-30
If we’ve decided to go ahead with functional testing, this is where we will meet 1:1 to go through your phase 2 protocol.
Lifestyle
Sleep, movement, environment
Hormones
Sex Hormones, Hormonal Conditions such as PCOS, Endometriosis, post-pill and more
Digestion
Gut, liver, detoxification, lymph
Skin
How to analyse the skin (in-clinic and virtually), Acne, Rosacea, Eczema, Teenage Skin, Skin Barrier
Plus a bonus Launch module so you can copy and paste templates and tools to build your own programme in-clinic or online, in as little as two weeks.
Day 30- onwards
This is where results are made. When you commit to consistent habits. You’ll have weekly check-ins, monthly group calls and support to help you stay on track.
This is the framework you'll use with every client,
for the rest of your career.
And you don't need expensive testing to start getting results. The foundation of FSA is symptom analysis, capturing your client's full history, what they've tried, their medications, their stress, their family health history, and using that to build a personalised protocol. The results you see from FSA students? Those are achieved without any functional testing at all. Testing is a second layer you can add later, once the foundations are in place. You can start getting real results for clients from day one.
"Understanding this work allowed me to make
£1,994 sitting in front of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai,
from just my laptop."
Because this isn't just about getting better results in clinic. When you understand root cause, you're no longer tied to the treatment bed. You can offer online consultations, build a skin programme, work with clients anywhere. You stop selling your time and start selling your expertise.ne.
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
WHAT'S INSIDE FSA
Everything you need to become a CPD
Accredited Functional Skin Practitioner.
The 7-Step Functional Framework
The complete root-cause system you'll use with every client from day one. Covering mindset, nervous system, nutrition, lifestyle, hormones, digestion and detoxification, and skin.
110+ Video Modules, Instant Access
Everything is there waiting for you. Work through the portal at your own pace, revisit what you need, and build your knowledge around your existing commitments.
6 Months of Group Mentorship with Faye
This isn't a course you buy and sit with alone. For six months you have direct access to Faye to ask questions, work through tricky clients, and actually implement what you're learning.
Weekly Live Calls
Alternating between client case study calls, pattern recognition sessions, and expert masterclasses. Consistent learning, practice, and growth throughout your time in FSA.
Guest Expert Sessions
Learn directly from leading Naturopaths, Menopause Experts, Mindset Coaches, and more. Specialist knowledge your clients won't find anywhere else.
Functional Test Analysis Support
Get support interpreting functional testing so you can truly get to the root cause of what's driving your clients' breakouts.
Copy and Paste Templates and Forms
Everything you need to launch your new skin programme straight away, in-clinic or online. No starting from scratch. Just plug in and go.
A Community of Like-Minded Practitioners
Connect with other skin therapists who get it. Share wins, work through challenges, and grow alongside people on the same path.
CPD Accreditation — Functional Skin Practitioner
On completion, you'll qualify as a CPD Accredited Functional Skin Practitioner. This is a recognised credential that sets you apart, justifies higher prices, and tells every client exactly who they're working with. It's not just a certificate. It's proof that you've done the work.
IS FSA RIGHT FOR YOU?
You're an aesthetician, skin therapist, or facialist with 1 or more years of experience
You have clients whose acne you can't seem to crack, and you want to change that
You're tired of guessing and ready to have a clear, repeatable process
You want to qualify as an accredited Functional Skin Practitioner and charge what that's worth
You want to be recognised as a true skin expert, not just a facialist
You're ready to take your knowledge online and build income beyond the treatment room
You want to be ahead of the curve, not watching others move into this space without you
WHAT BECOMES POSSIBLE
This is what changes when you
have the framework.
You stop dreading that client whose skin never shifts. You start their appointment already knowing what direction you're going in.
You have confident answers when clients ask about their hormones, their gut, their nervous system. You become the practitioner they trust completely, and tell their friends about.
You qualify as a CPD Accredited Functional Skin Practitioner. Not just someone who's done a course. Someone who can put a title on their website, their booking page, their Instagram bio, and mean it. Someone clients can look up and know exactly who they're working with. That shift, from facialist to accredited specialist, changes how people see you. And it changes how you see yourself.
You charge what your expertise is worth, because you're no longer just selling a facial. You're selling a result, backed by a qualification that proves it.
And when you're ready, you take it online. Consultations, programmes, digital income. Work you can do from anywhere, with anyone, at any time.
"You don't need to burn out in the treatment room to build a thriving skin business."
Meet Faye,
your mentor
My own skin story didn't start behind a treatment bed, it started with Benzoyl peroxide at 14, two rounds of antibiotics, a depo injections, the birth control pill and eventually Roaccutane because that's what I was told would help get rid of my acne, and it did. But when I came off the pill, my skin went wild. I had severe acne and also gained a PCOS diagnosis. Yet still no-one said to look within to clear my skin.
Nobody said this is why.
So I went and learned why. I trained in nutrition, functional health, and lifestyle coaching. I worked with a naturopath. I got my period back after eight months. I cleared my own skin without medication, and I've kept it clear for over three years.
Then I built a clinic. Cleared acne for over 100 women, posting transformational before and afters, and practitioners started asking how I was getting those results.
That's when I realised: I hadn't just found better products or better protocols. I'd found a different way of thinking. One where the gut, the hormones, the stress, and the skin aren't separate conversations, they're the same one.
That’s why I created Functional Skin Academy.
Not more information to add to the pile you're already carrying. The Functional way of seeing skin that makes everything finally make sense. Once you start using it, it’s hard to ever imagine clearing clients skin without it.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Book your discovery call.
If you're a skin practitioner with the passion and the drive to take your expertise to the next level, this call is where it starts.
We'll talk about where you are right now, what's holding you back, and whether FSA is the right fit for you. No pressure. Just an honest conversation about what's possible.
FSA opens for enrolment a few times a year. The best way to make sure you don't miss it is to get on the call and find out when the next cohort starts.
STILL NOT SURE?
A few things you might be wondering.
When can I join FSA?
FSA opens for enrolment a few times a year. The best way to make sure you don't miss it is to book a call, get your questions answered, and secure your spot when doors open.
Is FSA officially accredited?
Yes. On completion of FSA you'll become a CPD accredited Functional Skin Practitioner, giving you a recognised qualification to back up your expertise and the confidence to charge accordingly.
What happens after my 6 months?
Your learning doesn't stop at 6 months. You'll have the option to stay within FSA to access ongoing support and regularly updated modules at a small monthly fee, so you can keep growing long after you've completed the framework.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. You can secure your spot with a £500 deposit and split the remaining balance into 3 payments via Klarna. If you'd prefer to pay in full upfront, you'll receive a discounted rate.
Does FSA include business support?
Absolutely. FSA has an entire Launch section dedicated to helping you build and launch your new skin programme, so you're not just walking away with knowledge. You're walking away ready to use it.
Are there in-person events?
Yes, we aim to host an in-person event once a year. A chance to connect with your FSA community face to face, go deeper on the work, and be part of something bigger than an online programme.
I'm good at what I do. Can I really package this into a programme?
Yes. And FSA shows you exactly how. One of the biggest fears practitioners have is packaging their expertise into a programme without knowing what to promise if the skin isn't clear by the end. FSA addresses this directly. You're not selling a guaranteed outcome. You're selling a personalised protocol, a lifestyle shift, a complete approach to clear skin. That's a different thing entirely. And the Launch section of FSA gives you the exact templates, forms, and pricing structure to make it work, in clinic, online, or both.
Do I need to know about blood testing and functional health before I start?
No. You can get significant results for clients using symptom analysis alone, and that's exactly where FSA starts. The framework is built on capturing your client's full history and patterns, before any testing. Testing is a second layer you can add when you're ready. Every before and after from FSA students has been achieved without it.
What if I want to work online but I'm not very tech-savvy?
FSA covers the business and admin side too. From setting up your booking system to knowing where to store client files, if you're taking your expertise online, you'll get the practical support to make it work. You don't need to figure it out alone.
I already have good client retention. Is FSA still for me?
Absolutely. Good retention means your clients trust you. FSA gives you the tools to turn that trust into a programme, charge more for your expertise, and eventually reach clients you'd never meet in clinic. The practitioners who benefit most from FSA aren't the ones who are struggling. They're the ones who are already good, and ready to go further.
The gap your clients are looking for
someone to fill. Why not you?
The practitioners who will be the go-to skin experts in five years' time are learning this now. They're qualifying as accredited Functional Skin Practitioners, understanding root cause, building online offers, and charging what their expertise is actually worth.
You could be one of them.
Link in bio or visit the website to apply.
Follow us on Instagram
@functionaskinacademy
© Copyright Faye Knox LTD 2026. All rights reserved.