

This module takes a whole systems approach to evaluating and treating not only local gastrointestinal disease, but many systemic diseases that are linked to GI dysfunction. He is now also offering functional medicine consultations and. The practice incorporates evidence based chiropractic techniques, physical therapy, and osteopathic evaluation / treatment. We catalyze and facilitate clinical research that supports the Functional Medicine model. Ruscio, DC is your leading functional and integrative clinician specializing in gut related disorders such as SIBO, leaky gut, Celiac, IBS and in thyroid. Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Modules ® (APM) GI. Moyer has been in practice for 14 years as a partner in a multidisciplinary clinic specializing in treating conditions of the neuromusculoskeletal system. We create and support key alliances that advance IFM’s mission to make Functional Medicine the standard of care.ĥ. We ensure that the practice of Functional Medicine is economically viable for providers, patients, and payers.Ĥ. We facilitate the broadest possible integration of Functional Medicine into the global healthcare system.ģ. We train Functional Medicine clinicians to act as change agents in reversing the epidemic of chronic disease.Ģ. To achieve this goal, our work is primarily focused in these five areas:ġ.

As a catalyst in the transformation of healthcare, IFM is dedicated to lowering the barriers of access to functional medicine training. The Institute for Functional Medicine works to advance the highest expression of individual health through the widespread adoption of Functional Medicine. Functional medicine is a vital partner to conventional medicine that systematically addresses the unique physical, mental, and emotional needs of all patients. The Functional Medicine model is an individualized, patient-centered, evidence-based approach that empowers patients and practitioners to work together to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness. Social Media Platforms, Forums, Blogs, Hubs, Newsletters connecting practitioners to each other and their patients.Functional Medicine determines how and why illness occurs and restores health by addressing the root causes of disease for each individual. Living Matrix, (a practice efficiency tools system, saving time for healthcare providers and storing data of FM cases,įunctional Forum (the world’s largest online integrative medicine conference on the first Monday of every month), this new concept in practitioner education, “medutainment”, brings together the latest health news, functional medicine research, practice development and health technology in an upbeat, entertaining way.Īccess to Functional Medicine Testing Laboratories that may make a profound difference to the diagnosis and outcome of the patients’ conditions andĪccess to the world’s foremost supreme quality science- based medical foods, supplements and nutraceuticals. Ongoing CPD accredited webinars and podcasts from the Metagenics Institute, It was followed soon after by 2 three day events from the faculty of Functional Nutrition at IFM.įMSA continues to provide and partner with organizations to help bring cutting edge FM education and up-to-date training, through a multitude of online event.ĪFMCP -online, (35 hours of highly interactive video in a 90-day course at any time of the day, from any location with internet)įunctional Medicine Coaching Academy (a dynamic innovative Health Coach Training program, an industry changer that has offered a new skillset in Coaching through the Functional medicine model) This memorable 5 -day course at the base of Table Mountain had a profound impact on practitioners in South Africa across the many disciplines that attended. In 2012 FMSA hosted the faculty of AFMCP (the first ever onsite (in SA) and second (in the world in an international setting) Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice- a collaboration with the Institute of Functional Medicine. Functional Medicine provides a common language and a unified model to facilitate integrated care. Live streaming allows you to experience IFM educational programs from the comfort of your home or office. These world- renowned speakers brought a wealth of information to our shores and demonstrated the possibility of integrating Functional Medicine tools and programs into all Healthcare disciplines. Over the course of 10 years, FMSA hosted more than 20 CPD accredited one-day International Seminars by eminent speakers and pioneers of FM from the USA and UK, reflecting on the 7 nodes of Functional Medicine.
