Expert Practitioners of Functional Medicine

IFM’s educators are esteemed clinicians, researchers, and teachers within their respective disciplines and the
larger healthcare system. Our expanding pool of educators bring years of diverse experiences in functional
medicine clinical application, research, and education to communities worldwide.
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professionals educated by IFM since 1991

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countries reached through IFM education

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educators, presenters, and facilitators of IFM core curriculum

Advancing Patient Health Outcomes Around the Globe
IFM’s subject matter experts bring their unique clinical and professional experiences to the forefront, helping learners find new avenues for healing through a personalized approach to care.
Globe and stethoscope on a table representing functional medicine advancing patient outcomes worldwide
93
K+

professionals educated by IFM since 1991

170
+

countries reached through IFM education

40
+

educators, presenters, and facilitators of IFM core curriculum

Physician utilizing their case-base experience in functional medicine learned through IFM educational programs to review a patient case and brainstorm optimal treatment plans

Interactive Case-Based Presentations

Leveraging their years of clinical experience, IFM educators lead practical discussions using real-world cases to map out complex disease and create personalized solutions. Our educators teach learners how to effectively bring functional medicine to their patients.
Functional medicine thought leader receiving Linus Pauling award at AIC 2024 representing excellence in the field.

Thought Leaders in Medicine

With a wide range of experiences, from clinical research to clinical care, IFM educators accelerate the adoption of evidence-based approaches to care and integrated technology that redefines what it means to practice modern medicine.
Functional medicine practitioner practicing in an rural clinic setting.

Enhancing Patient Care in All Clinical Settings

IFM educators demonstrate how to adapt concepts of functional medicine to meet the needs of patients in a variety of clinical settings. At each program, our educators create an open and collaborative environment for learners to ask questions and get personalized recommendations.

IFM Educators

This list comprises educators of IFM’s core functional medicine curriculum and presenters of other IFM programming.
Vivian Asamoah, MD, IFMCP Vivian Asamoah, MD, IFMCP

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Michael Ash, DO, ND, BSc (Hons), RNT Michael Ash, DO, ND, BSc (Hons), RNT

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Dawn Beaulieu, MD, IFMCP, FACG, AGAF Dawn Beaulieu, MD, IFMCP, FACG, AGAF

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Jeffrey S. Bland, PhD Jeffrey S. Bland, PhD

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Elizabeth Boham, MD, MS, RD, IFMCP Elizabeth Boham, MD, MS, RD, IFMCP

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James E. Carter, MD James E. Carter, MD

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Mary Ellen S. Chalmers, DMD, MS Mary Ellen S. Chalmers, DMD, MS

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Arti Chandra, MD, MPH, IFMCP, ABOIM Arti Chandra, MD, MPH, IFMCP, ABOIM

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Monique Class, MS, APRN-BC Monique Class, MS, APRN-BC

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Yousef Elyaman, MD, IFMCP Yousef Elyaman, MD, IFMCP

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Joel Evans, MD Joel Evans, MD

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Kara Fitzgerald, ND Kara Fitzgerald, ND

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Javier Galvis Chacón, MD Javier Galvis Chacón, MD

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Erminia Guarneri, MD, FACC, ABOIM Erminia Guarneri, MD, FACC, ABOIM

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David Haase, MD David Haase, MD

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Patrick Hanaway, MD Patrick Hanaway, MD

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Bethany Hays, MD, FACOG Bethany Hays, MD, FACOG

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Robert Hedaya, MD, ABPN, DLFAPA, IFMCP Robert Hedaya, MD, ABPN, DLFAPA, IFMCP

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Mark Holthouse, MD, FAAFP, IFMCP Mark Holthouse, MD, FAAFP, IFMCP

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Kristi Hughes, ND, IFMCP, FMCHC Kristi Hughes, ND, IFMCP, FMCHC

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