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Why Functional Medicine?

When it comes to a patient's health, understanding what matters to them leads to a more personalized approach to care. Practitioners are trained to ask thorough questions and listen to their patients to better understand the full context of their lives and uncover the root causes of disease and dysfunction.
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IFM Inspires Health

As a prominent thought leader in the transformation of healthcare, IFM drives the change it envisions for the future. By equipping practitioners and partners with the knowledge and tools to provide a deeper level of care, we are committed to advancing health outcomes for all.
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Certification for the Field of Functional Medicine

Functional medicine certification ensures the clinical competence of the practice of functional medicine for clinicians and provides clarity for patients on the kind of functional medicine care they can expect to receive from their practitioner.
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The Largest Global Referral Network of Functional Medicine Practitioners

Our Find a Practitioner tool connects patients and employers to an online database of functional medicine providers. IFM-trained practitioners are the most trusted clinicians in the field, given their extensive education and expertise.