GLP-1 Optimizer™ Certified

Practitioners & Coaches: Get on the List!

What is GLP-1 Optimization™?

Throughout her 25+ year career, Ashley Koff RD has helped hundreds of patients, practitioners and thousands of audience members achieve lasting weight health powered by truly personalized nutrition. Her proven approach is a 4 phase system that ensures a body is optimally resourced – it has what it needs, when it needs it – so it runs better. Around 2005, when she first supported bariatric patients, she saw firsthand how this tool along with her system delivered lasting weight health (and where the absence of a truly personalized plan too often did not -even with the surgery). She discovered then that it was because her efforts did not only optimize digestion and hydration, they optimized peptide hormones directing weight health: GLP-1, GIP, PYY, CCK. Today, these are the same hormones being made synthetically and available as ingredients under the names semaglutide (Ozempic® Wegovy®) and tirzepatide (Zepbound® Mounjaro®).

It would be another decade before these medications would be discovered, and two before “the shot heard ’round the world” would revolutionize the care for people with diabetes, excess fat (diagnosed with ‘obesity’), sleep apnea and more – along with the diet and food industries, pharmaceutical care, dietary supplementation and fitness recommendations. During these two decades Koff refined her system via supporting patients and practitioners.

Today, the popularity of these medications – for good and bad – has made GLP-1 a household name. That we all need to ensure our GLP-1 and its partner hormones are functioning optimally is the focus of the GLP-1 Optimization™ system that Koff now makes available to clients of The Better Nutrition Program and via training practitioners and coaches to become certified to implement this system too.

Why Become GLP-1 Optimizer™ Certified?

Practitioners, Coaches & Students, the GLP-1 Optimizer™ certification empowers you to assess, develop & truly personalize plans for lasting weight health outcomes powered by optimal GLP-1, PYY & CCK function.

Support patients to optimize weight health – with or without a GLP-1 agonist

Identify business opportunities to leverage your expertise

Leverage expert insights on trends, protocols and products

Expand your network by joining a multi-disciplinary group of practitioners and coaches

Stay updated on research, insurance, pharmaceutical, supplement, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations

🎓 What Does It Mean to Be GLP-1 Optimizer™ Certified?

Certification = Credibility + Clarity

🤝 Built on a Trusted Partnership
Koff partnered with Glassman for her proven record in training individuals to understand and provide personalized nutrition care. They share an ongoing concern about growing misinformation and discrepancy in outcomes — on or off the shot, via supplementation, with mass nutrition recommendations — and desire to support practitioners and coaches seeking better protocols.

🧠 Why This Certification Matters
In their research leading up to the development of the certification, they identified the root causes of the confusion and dramatically different outcomes — an inconsistency in approach from assessment through optimization. GLP-1 Optimizer™ certification came to fruition to address this need and since Koff had an evidence-based system and decades of patient care, including recent protocols for those using the GLP-1 medications — or not — including supplementation, nutrition and lifestyle strategies.

👥 Beyond Certification: Join the Community
In addition to the training for the certification, they are thrilled to provide an intimate, highly interactive, and responsive community.

Important Certification Notes
While participants may receive continuing education credits, the certification is not affiliated with any medical or coaching organization or governing entity. Certification does not in any way infer that Koff or Glassman or any of their team members condone, agree with, have worked with, consulted for, or guarantee any of the results a certified practitioner or coach may present.

What Does Certification Include?

Live Training Sessions: 5 live sessions (90 minutes each) and one workshop (120 minutes) recorded for convenient rewatching.
Certification Exam: created to ensure you understand and feel empowered to implement the GLP-1 Optimization™ system. You have 30 days to complete a two-part test with multiple choice and case studies (you record video answers).
Expert Instruction & Support: Led by Ashley Koff, RD, and Keri Glassman, RD includes live Q&A during sessions and ongoing support all year in the community.

Resources for Implementation: Program materials include handouts (for internal support with program development and protocols) and client-facing tools to support marketing and implementation of your services.
Access to the GLP-1 Optimizer™ Certification Community: During your course and while certified, interact with a multi-disciplinary group of practitioners and coaches. Includes guest lecturers and, at least, quarterly live Q+A sessions.
Professional Opportunities: As a certified practitioner or coach you are eligible for consumer, practitioner and business referrals.
Annual Re-Certification: Stay current with annual recertification sessions and exam to maintain your certification benefits.

Core Topics Covered in the Certification:

1. Navigating Endogenous and Exogenous GLP-1, PYY, CCK and Additional Metabolic Hormones: personalizing protocols based on pros and considerations.

2. Assessment of Dysfunction : Identifying suboptimal metabolic hormone function and its root causes through targeted assessments.

3. Personalized Recommendations: Developing tailored nutrition and lifestyle plans to support optimal weight health.

4. Business Growth Opportunities: Exploring the landscape of metabolic hormone interventions and how to leverage your area(s) of expertise and passion.

5. Medication & Supplement Strategies: Navigating landscape to enhance outcomes for clients, whether or not they are using hormone agonists.

Why GLP-1 Optimizer™ Certification?

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Hear What Others Are Saying…

Grateful for your Mentorship!

“I’m so grateful we connected, and l’m so fortunate to have you as a mentor to understand all things GLP-1 optimization! I’m already implementing much of what we learned, and have refined how I speak about the system as a whole, as well as the medications. Just yesterday I had a conversation with a patient all about the
connection to the vagus nerve, and how she can support it. ❤️”

– Beverly Mazza, BSN, RN, NC-BC

The Certification That Changed Everything I Thought
I Knew About GLP-1 Medications!

I was super skeptical about this GLP-1 weight loss craze. I thought it was just about vanity until I saw my nutrition mentor and nationally recognized health expert, Keri Glassman, talking about it. So when she told me she was offering a GLP-1 certification course alongside Ashley Koff, RD, another expert dietitian, I was like sign me up! After completing the certification, my perspective has completely shifted. I embraced using GLP-1 therapy as a tool to support my clients’ weight loss and even have my own personal testimony. There is so much science behind using GLP-1 that I would have missed had it not been for this certification. I would never have considered GLP-1 therapy as an option for my clients, let alone myself. Now I feel fully equipped to offer my clients safe, effective, science backed solutions on their weight loss journey.

– Dr. Cori Cooper, pharmacist, life coach, and master certified health and nutrition coach

Confidence and a Competitive Advantage!

The GLP-1 Optimizer™ Certification Course gave me quality education to first understand, then be able to speak with confidence to clients about everything from how GLP-1 is naturally secreted within our own bodies and how to improve our own, to the GLP-1 RAs currently prescribed today, their potential benefits as well as important considerations. The “body switch” as explained by Ashley Koff RD really helped me visualize this complex system and turn it into language my clients can understand along with very doable better nutrition support. Loved Ashley and Keri’s digestible (pun intended) education on the topic!

– Nicole Gleason, NBC-HWC, FMCHC, CFNC

Exactly What I Needed!

This GLP-1 certification course provided exactly what I needed—a solid foundation from experts to navigate this hot topic from all angles. I feel confident supporting anyone, whether they’re considering a GLP-1 agonist, choosing not to use it, or transitioning off while supporting their body’s natural function. This knowledge allows me to meet clients wherever they are in their weight health journey with clarity and confidence.”

– Ashley Stewart, Health Coach

Meet Your GLP-1 Optimizer™ Certification Leaders

Ashley Koff RD

Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN

Keri and Ashley are among the most respected nutrition practitioners in the country. Each brings 20+ years of practice, media, speaking, consulting with companies, education and mentorship of practitioners and coaches. They’ve teamed up to ensure that a standard of care is set to support individuals and companies navigating the world of weight health in this new era of GLP-1 agonists aka “The Shot” (semaglutide (Ozempic ® Wegovy®) tirzepatide ( Zepbound® Mounjaro® etc.).

In the content of the certification, Koff presents her proprietary GLP-1 Optimization™ System – the first to map out an assessment, phase designation, and personalized protocols – along with research and case studies in collaboration with Glassman who, in addition to providing nutrition and lifestyle insights, shares proven insights for practitioners and coaches to leverage resources for optimal patient/client and business outcomes.

Still Wondering if this is for you right now?
Here are some FAQs:

When you become GLP-1 Optimizer™ Certified you agree to acquire a one year license to use the GLP-1 Optimization™ System, Version 2025 (the “System”) developed by Ashley Koff RD, LLC and the certification course offered by Keri Glassman RD LLC and Ashley Koff RD LLC. The training you receive can assist you in helping your clients with improving their weight health management. Along with your certification comes a limited license good for one year from the date set forth above for the use of the System and representation that you are certified to use the System with your clients. Certifications may be renewed on an annual basis by completing the required continuing education training and obtaining a passing score on the recertification exam on or before the date set forth above.

Ashley Koff RD, LLC grants you the non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the 2025 version of System. The license permits you to integrate the System into your teaching materials for educational purposes and to represent yourself as certified in teaching the System and to publish the same on your website, social media outlets and in printed materials. This license does not grant or assign any rights in prior or future versions of the System.

As part of your certification, you received certain Program Materials including but not limited to: Handouts (“handout”) for internal use, client-facing and marketing materials (“Tools”), and transcripts, recordings and slides, etc.) which may only be used in the manner described below:

Any handouts may ONLY be used by the person who is certified and cannot be shared with others without explicit permission in writing from Ashley Koff RD, LLC. It is intended solely as guidance and does not guarantee any outcomes.
Tools are resources you can use for marketing and educational purposes, but it may not be altered in any manner, including any alterations or deletions of the copyright information. You are allowed to add your business logo or contact information to the Tool. You also may use it to solicit business by sharing it for free publicly. The limited license does not permit you to sell or represent the Tool as your work product. You may post a screenshot of the full page of the Tool on your website/page.
Slides, recordings, chats, and transcripts may not be shared, sold, reproduced or distributed in any manner without explicit permission in writing from Ashley Koff RD, LLC.

Any violation of usage will result in immediate (i) suspension of your certification; (ii) revocation of your limited license to use the Program Materials; (iii) removal of all Program Materials and representation regarding the System from your website/page; and (iv) destruction of Program Materials in your possession, in addition to any other rights and remedies available to Ashley Koff RD, LLC available at law or in equity.

You may only use the System solely for internal purposes and training with your clientele who are engaged in managing their weight health. Licensee is prohibited from selling, sublicensing, distributing, or transferring the System to any other third party without prior written consent from Ashley Koff RD, LLC. You may not reproduce the System and/or any of its content except solely for purposes connected with the training in weight health management of your clientele. Ashley Koff RD, LLC retains all rights, title, and interest in and to the System, including any copyrights. Any reproductions of the System and the materials shall not be revised, modified or otherwise adulterated and the “© Ashley Koff RD, LLC” or “© Ashley Koff Better Nutrition Program LLC” shall not be revised, modified or removed from any of the reproductions of the System materials.

You agree that in the event you do not become re-certified within 12 months of the date set forth above, you will remove all references to your being certified from your website, social media outlets, any printed materials and anywhere else you have represented yourself as certified, and you will cease using the System and any of the materials in your practice and with your clientele. You will lose access to any benefits associated with certification such as referrals or access to the community.

You recognize and agree that the purpose of the System is for training purposes only and that neither Ashley Koff RD, LLC nor any of its representatives, will be acting in the capacity of a healthcare provider or nutritionist. No information provided or communicated as part of the System is to be construed as personal nutritional or medical advice specific to any participant. You agree that the following disclaimer will be provided on all materials including those developed by Company and in no instances will it be removed, edited or altered. “No information provided and communicated as part of the System and materials included therein, promotional materials and electronic correspondence is for informational purposes only, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.”

This letter constitutes the entire understanding between you and Ashley Koff RD, LLC concerning your certification and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written, between you and Ashley Koff RD, LLC and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Oregon. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this letter shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Clackamas County, Oregon.

In 2026, the recertification will cost $479 to cover the costs of the exam review and at least (1) live review session (available as a recording). The additional benefits of recertification include (and are not limited to): (1) quarterly live sessions to discuss case studies, updates to medications, supplements, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations (2) access to the GLP-1 Optimizer™ certification community and being listed on the referral page, (3) attendance at (1) live review session for recertification, (4) updates to any Tools or Handouts made during your recertification calendar year. We reserve the right to adjust pricing and services offered for future years but you are guaranteed for a (1) renewal year at the pricing and services presented to you when you purchase your initial certification.

We have applied for CEUs for dietitians and coaches (NBC-HWC) and will update once received – we are also going to apply for CNS CEUs please let us know if you would like others.

No, you can watch on your own time and complete the assignments with or without a partner. You can also submit questions into the community for the team to answer in the live sessions.

This is one of the hottest topics of the decade. There are numerous practitioner and individual recommendations as well as marketing “solutions” being presented – many of which are not better. Keri and Ashley’s individual and collaborative credibility as nutrition leaders, including decades of practice-based experience, make them the perfect duo to set a standard of care on this topic. Additionally, Ashley’s led the development of a proprietary methodology, completed and continues to participate in the research and presentation of the first ever truly personalized approach for GLP-1 Optimization™.

No, this project is brought to you independent of our roles in our companies. We are taking advantage of some of those resources to keep costs to you as low as possible but you do not have to join or purchase resources from either company.

If you are interested in this for yourself, we love that! It is likely you can go through the program but you also may do better experiencing it in action. Email hello@thebetternutritionprogram.com before you purchase so we can determine what’s better for you together.

Upon payment you receive access to the community and also take a spot in our program (we only allow a set number) so we do not currently provide any refunds but we do allow you to postpone for one cycle since we know things can come up. We may also be open to you transferring your spot to a colleague but the financial relationship will be between you all, you will just require permission from us to make an offer or exchange.

Yes, we expect to launch a DIY version in the Fall of 2025.

No this is a separate program with different resources.

You will be given written feedback and the opportunity to complete another test within a month of being notified of your initial test results. If you do not pass a second time, we may recommend you don’t pursue certification at this time or consider redoing the program.

The Better Nutrition Program and Ashley Koff RD (with the release of her book on this topic in Jan 2026) are collaborating with companies and practitioners seeking certified individuals. During the program, we spend one session on business opportunities to help you identify and secure them within your own and external networks.