Who We Are

At The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), we are driven by a calling to redefine what it means to be well. We envision a future where patients and practitioners work together to not only manage symptoms but address the root causes of disease and dysfunction to promote optimal health and well-being for all.

We are a global network of practitioners, educators, and advocates dedicated to advancing the transformation of healthcare. Through our educational programs, partnerships, and resources, we empower clinicians to provide personalized, patient-centered care that considers the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.

Our work extends across diverse areas—from clinical practice to research and advocacy—all in the pursuit of healthcare that prioritizes balance and healthy function. Together, we are advancing the transformation of healthcare for patients and practitioners around the globe. 

The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) affirms its commitment for a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) future for the functional medicine and wellness field. Through creating a culture of belonging (B) for its team members, IFM will partner with others in our collective responsibility to help advance health equity for all patients, practitioners, and individuals worldwide. 

As the nonprofit leader in the field of functional medicine, IFM has the ability and more importantly the responsibility to help patients navigate the growing epidemic of infectious disease and to help optimize their innate capacities for healing, balance, and well-being. This critically important work is only possible through linking arms with others, embracing our common goals, and stepping forward together to ensure the greatest expression of health and well-being for all.

At IFM, each human being is an important and valued member of our team. IFM is dedicated to nourishing an inclusive culture of respect and belonging—acknowledging and celebrating each team member’s unique identities, expressions, backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise. Through embracing our differences and fostering equity, IFM can better serve a growing and diverse community of practitioners and patients.