This article was originally published by Grit Daily on February 2, 2026, as Tami Stackelhouse’s Institute Introduces Accredited Fibromyalgia Education.
Fibromyalgia is still too often minimized, misunderstood, or treated through trial-and-error care.
People living with it — and the healthcare professionals who support them — deserve education that meets both professional standards and the realities of living with fibromyalgia every day.
That's why we're grateful to have IFCI's work featured in Grit Daily, highlighting the growing recognition of fibromyalgia-specific, patient-centered education.
The article begins:
"In nursing, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) contact hours are considered the gold standard for continuing professional development... Yet, despite affecting millions worldwide, fibromyalgia has long been underrepresented in formal continuing education curricula..."
It goes on to explore why accredited fibromyalgia education matters, how IFCI's partnership with the American Nurse Coach Association (ANCA) helps address a longstanding gap in healthcare education, and what this milestone means for nurses and other healthcare professionals seeking specialized training.
“IFCI’s professional training programs now offer ANCC-accredited continuing education contact hours, bringing fibromyalgia-specific, patient-centered education into trusted, established pathways for nurses and other healthcare professionals.
"In a healthcare system where fibromyalgia is still widely misunderstood, expanding access to credible, accredited education represents real progress..."
If you'd like to learn more about the programs highlighted in the article, explore:
Read the original Grit Daily feature
Photo Credits
- Header photo: SrdjanPav / iStock
- All other images courtesy of Tami Stackelhouse
