While both the Gray Institute® Membership and the GIFT (Gray Institute for Functional Transformation) Mentorship Program revolve around Applied Functional Science® (AFS), they serve different purposes in your professional growth.
The Gray Institute Membership offers access to self-guided coursework, from foundational to specialized content, allowing you to explore AFS at your own pace. It’s ideal for Movement Professionals looking to deepen their understanding of functional movement, assessment, training, and rehabilitation – all while having flexibility in how they learn.
GIFT, on the other hand, is an immersive, 40-week mentorship program designed for those seeking to become elite Movement Professionals. GIFT goes beyond the courses in the membership by providing structured, more in-depth learning, mentorship from Gray Institute faculty, and live, hands-on experience during GIFT Gatherings.
GIFT also provides learning alongside other driven Movement Professionals that also bring with them their experiences and expertise, thus accelerating and amplifying the learning experience while providing a community unlike any other in the industry. The interactive environment accelerates and enhances your ability to apply AFS in real-world situations, allowing you to train and treat clients and patients at a much deeper level. In other words, GIFT provides the wherewithal to train and treat all in an individualized manner.
Additionally, GIFT Fellows receive lifetime access to the GIFT content (continually enhanced each year) at no added cost. This fosters continuous growth and connection with the GIFT community long after completing your certification—whereas those in the Membership need to renew their access to the member content annually.
In short, the Gray Institute Membership is perfect for building a solid foundation and maintaining a solid pulse on new content in the world of Applied Functional Science, while the GIFT Mentorship Program is for those ready to transform their professional careers through personalized mentorship and advanced application of AFS principles.