Functional Medicine IS Longevity Medicine: A Masterclass for Clinicians

September 18-19, 2026

A Free Virtual Event for Functional Medicine Practitioners

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, FMCP-M

IFM Educator & Medical Director

New Frontiers Clinic

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Jeff Bland, PhD

Functional Medicine Pioneer and Founder

Big Bold Health

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Casey Means, MD

Stanford-Trained Physician, New York Times Best-Selling Author, and Health Educator

CaseyMeans.com

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Peter H. Diamandis, MD

Philanthropist, Founder and Executive Chairman

XPRIZE Foundation

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Aviva Romm, MD

Yale-trained Family Physician, Herbalist, Midwife, and Author

Aviva Women’s Health

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Dale Bredesen, MD

Internationally Recognized Neurologist & Chief Science Officer

Apollo Health

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Helen Messier, PhD, MD, FMCP-M

Physician-Scientist, AI & Precision Medicine Expert, and Longevity Pioneer

Bioscope.ai

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Dr Darshan Shah

Darshan Shah, MD

CEO and Founder

Next Health Longevity Clinic

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Dr. Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH, MSCP

Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH, MSCP

Globally Recognized Speaker and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner

DrCarrieJones.com

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David Barzilai, MD, PhD

Harvard Medical School Lecturer and Founder

Barzilai Longevity Consulting

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Kate Kresge, ND

Director of Clinical Education for Diagnostics

Fullscript

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Thomas Fabian, PhD, CNTP

Thomas Fabian, PhD, CNTP

Leading Microbiome Expert, Clinical Education & Science Consultant

Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory

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Kat Toups, MD, DFAPA, FMCP-M

Functional Medicine Neuropsychiatrist, Researcher and Author

Bay Area Wellness

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David Haase, MD, FMCP-M

Functional Medicine Physician and Founder

MaxWell Clinic

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Colleen Cutcliffe, PhD

CEO and Co-Founder

Pendulum Therapeutics

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Rose MacKenzie

NFP Practitioner, Fertility Coach, and Clinical Manager

Mira

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James LaValle, RPh, CCN

Clinical Pharmacist and Founder

Metabolic Code Enterprises

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Emily Cerda MS, CNS, LDN

Certified Nutrition Specialist

Tiny Health

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George Papanicolaou, DO, FMCP-M

Functional Medicine Physician

UltraWellness Center

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Romilly Hodges

Romilly Hodges, CNS, FMCP

Researcher, Clinician and Programs Director

DrKaraFitzgerald.com

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Amy Rolfsen, ND 

Clinician, Consultant, and Educator

AmyRolfsen.com

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Loren Clarke

Vice President, Medical Affairs

TruDiagnostic

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Crystal A. Brust, PA-C, FMCP-M

Stanford-trained Functional Medicine Physician Assistant and Founder

Farm to Functional Medicine Virtual Practice

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Christine Garvin, MA, NE, RWP

Functional Nutritionist and Account Manager

Tiny Health

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Denise Furness, PhD

Molecular Geneticist and Global Leader in Nutrigenomics and Epigenetics

Pure Encapsulations

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Emily Stone Rydbom, MDH, BCHN, CNP

Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Co-Founder

GrowBaby

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Christina O’Connor RD

Christina O’Connor, RD

Registered Dietitian and Senior Healthcare Account Manager

Pendulum Therapeutics

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Kristin Oja, DNP, FNP-C, FMCP-M

Nurse Practitioner, CEO and Founder

STAT Wellness

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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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