Functional Medicine IS Longevity Medicine: A Masterclass for Clinicians

September 18-19, 2026

A Free Virtual Event for Functional Medicine Practitioners

 

Registrations Opening Soon

Following the incredible success of last year’s Functional Medicine IS Longevity Medicine Masterclass™ we’re thrilled to return in September 2026 with more cutting-edge science, clinical innovation, and inspiring conversations at the forefront of healthy aging.

Last year’s event brought together:

  • 8,000+ registrants
  • 3,000+ live attendees
  • Participants from 107 countries
  • 30 world-renowned speakers and innovators
  • Leading voices including Mark Hyman, Jeffrey Bland, Sara Szal, Terry Wahls, and David Perlmutter

Led by Kara Fitzgerald, this year’s Masterclass will continue under the theme that functional medicine is longevity medicine. Not as a trend, but as the most science-backed, clinically effective path to extending healthspan.

Together, we’ll continue redefining the future of healthcare — demonstrating that functional medicine isn’t separate from longevity medicine; it’s foundational to it.

Functional Medicine is Longevity Medicine™: A Masterclass for Clinicians

Speakers

Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, ND

Kara Fitzgerald, ND, IFMCP 

IFM Educator & Medical Director

New Frontiers Clinic

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Dr. Jeffrey Bland, PhD

Jeffrey Bland, PhD

Founder

Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMI)

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Helen Messier, PhD, MD, IFMCP

Chief Medical and Science Officer

Fountain Life

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Dr. Dale Bredesen, MD

Dale Bredesen, MD

Internationally Recognized Neurologist & Chief Science Officer

Apollo Health

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Peter H. Diamandis, MD

Philanthropist, Founder and Executive Chairman

XPRIZE Foundation

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Dr Darshan Shah

Darshan Shah, MD

CEO and Founder

Next Health Longevity Clinic

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David Barzilai, MD, PhD

Harvard Medical School Lecturer and Founder

Barzilai Longevity Consulting

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Romilly Hodges

Romilly Hodges, CNS IFMCP

Researcher, Clinician and Programs Director

DrKaraFitzgerald.com

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David Haase, MD, IFMCP

Functional Medicine Physician and Founder

MaxWell Clinic

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Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN

Clinical pharmacist and Founder

Metabolic Code Enterprises

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Get ready to explore the science-backed strategies that connect functional medicine with lasting healthspan and lifespan.

In a world chasing the latest longevity hacks, this Masterclass leans instead into what functional medicine practitioners have known all along: maximal healthspan comes from addressing root causes through a systems biology lens, while delivering personalized care.

Functional medicine is unequivocally the best clinical paradigm for addressing the age-driven mechanisms that lead to all chronic diseases. This is because functional medicine is the clinical application of systems biology, looking at the whole person rather than siloing people into their health conditions. Not least, we always start with prevention and building resiliency.

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By attending this masterclass, you’ll be able to:

  • Translate Research into Practice: Gain insights into the latest scientific breakthroughs in longevity medicine, including epigenetics, cellular aging, metabolic health, and inflammation control.
  • Apply the Core Principles of Functional Medicine for Healthy Aging: Understand the scientific foundations of longevity and why functional medicine and nutrition are essential pillars for healthy aging and disease prevention.
  • Understand Emerging Functional Medicine and Longevity Innovations: Explore cutting-edge therapies, including advanced testing and nutritional interventions. Learn how many companies have been raising the bar when it comes to evidence-based clinical application.
  • Incorporate Clinical Application of Longevity Strategies: Learn practical tools, evidence-based protocols, and personalized interventions to help patients optimize healthspan, cognitive function, metabolic resilience, and overall vitality.

Who Should Attend?

This event is designed for healthcare professionals who want to stay ahead in the field of longevity medicine, including:

  • Functional Medicine Doctors & Practitioners
  • Nutritionists & Dietitians
  • Naturopathic Doctors
  • Integrative Health Practitioners
  • Acupuncturists
  • Health Coaches & Longevity Specialists
  • Savvy Health Enthusiasts of All Stripes are Welcome, too!

Event Format

  • Free virtual event
  • Join Sessions Live – Interactive chats, panel discussions, and Q&As with experts
  • Engaging Community – Connect with like-minded professionals
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Access the 2025 Replay

Get instant access to the 2025 Functional Medicine is Longevity Medicine™ Masterclass replay, featuring 30+ leaders in the field, when you join the Younger You™ Practitioner training. Just $159 for training, patient-ready tools, and your practitioner badge.