Gray Institute for Functional Transformation (GIFT)
A Fellow of Applied Functional Science™ (FAFS) is one who successfully completes GIFT and demonstrates confidence and competence in the Principles-Strategies-Techniques Process of Applied Functional Science™. A FAFS is also one that is certified in Functional Manual Reaction™ (FMR), which means that the FAFS has the knowledge, analytical ability, and hands-on manual skills necessary for the understanding, application, and integration of the Core Content of the GIFT Curriculum. FMR Certification is the evidence of confidence and competency in Applied Functional Science™ for assessment, training and conditioning, rehabilitation, and injury prevention.
GIFT is about:
- Teaching and mentoring professionals who touch the lives of those they serve.
- Discovery and growth of personal talent and promise.
- Optimizing functional performance … whether for the first time, the last time, or in the mean time.
- Building competency, credibility, and confidence in functional testing, treatment, and training.
- Growing in information (facts), knowledge (understanding), and wisdom (discernment) … the kind of wisdom that is honed on the edge of relevant experience – the kind of insights that are only gained by running the race.
- Getting to do (motivation) the right thing (guidance) in the right manner (wisdom) at the right time (significance) to create the foundation for relevant needed action.
- Encouraging others by positioning them for success and celebrating their achievement.
- Building community and building leaders who are enabled to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
- Developing personal gifts and giving generously to others out of gratitude for what we have been given.
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GIFT is now taking applications (below) for GIFT 2013, which is expected fill up fast. The three (3) GIFT Gatherings for GIFT 2013 are as follows:
- March 20 – 23;
- July 10 – 13; and
- October 16 – 19.