Authors & Contributors

Our Clinical Team:

Yousef Elyaman, MD, IFMCP

Medical Director at Absolute Health, overseeing a team of doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and lifestyle educators
Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Integrative Medicine
One of the first graduates certified by The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM)
Faculty member at IFM, lecturing on the Cardiometabolic Advanced Practice Module, as well as speaking at various organizations
Integrative & Functional Medicine Director of The Guest House, a trauma and substance abuse center in Ocala, Florida

Carey Kunz, ND, IFMCP

Director of Education at FMP Essentials, overseeing the development of advanced functional medicine educational programs
Naturopathic physician with a doctorate from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM)
One of FMP Essentials' blog and newsletter writers, sharing insights and updates on functional medicine
Combines her passion for functional medicine with her professional dedication, running a functional medicine practice, 206 Functional Medicine, in Seattle, WA

Sanjay Bhojraj, MD

Board-certified in both Cardiovascular Diseases and Interventional Cardiology
Spent 20 years performing invasive cardiac procedures such as coronary stents and transcatheter valve replacements
Certified Practitioner of the Institute for Functional Medicine, incorporating functional medicine into his cardiology practice
Founder of "well12.health," a 10-week program rooted in functional medicine, focusing on diet, sleep optimization, and stress management to reduce cardiometabolic risk

Ellie Campbell, DO

Board-certified in Family and Integrative Medicine, and Fellow of the American Academy of Oral & Systemic Health.
Founder of Campbell Family Medicine and Revolution Practice, offering patient-centered integrative care.
Expert in cardiovascular risk reduction, bioidentical hormone therapy, and the oral-systemic connection.
Best-selling author of Blood Pressure Blueprint, promoting heart health through integrative medicine strategies.

Jodi Franklin, CHC, AFMC

AFMC-certified functional medicine practitioner and certified health coach with 35 years of experience.
Specializes in treating autoimmune skin disorders, metabolic diseases, gastrointestinal issues, and chronic pain.
Founder of Vanishing Vitiligo, Saving Face, and professional groups for health coaches and medical practitioners.
Teaching consultant at The School of Applied Functional Medicine, advising practitioners on complex cases.

Jill Carnahan, MD, ABIHM, ABOIM, IFMCP

Functional Medicine Expert®, dually board-certified in Family Medicine and Integrative Holistic Medicine.
Founder of Flatiron Functional Medicine, specializing in chronic illness and precision care.
International speaker and co-author of Personalized and Precision Integrative Cardiovascular Medicine.
Educates clinicians on uncovering root causes and delivering personalized, science-backed care.

Rajka Milanovic Galbraith, MD, IFMCP, ABFM, ABIHM

Functional Medicine MD, dually board-certified in Family Medicine and Integrative Holistic Medicine.
Founder of Simply Health Institute, specializing in longevity, antiaging, and nutrigenetics.
Award-winning international speaker and bestselling author.
Mentors practitioners and coaches high-performing professionals on energy and performance optimization.
Known as the "Go-To Doctor" for other doctors.

Tom Sult, MD, IFMCP

Functional Medicine MD with over 30 years of clinical experience.
Certified Practitioner of Functional Medicine and IFM faculty.
Founder of Just Be Well, a Functional Medicine practice in New London, MN.
Specializes in root-cause medicine, integrating lifestyle, genetics, and environment.
Passionate educator and speaker in Functional Medicine.

Elizabeth W Boham, MD, MS, RD

Functional Medicine MD and nutritionist at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA.
Certified Practitioner of Functional Medicine and IFM faculty member.
Board-certified in Family Medicine with expertise in nutrition and integrative care.
Holds degrees in Nutritional Biochemistry (Cornell) and Dietetics (Columbia).
Published author, speaker, and media contributor in Functional Medicine.

Terry Wahls, MD

Functional Medicine physician and clinical researcher at the University of Iowa.
IFM Certified Practitioner focused on multiple sclerosis and chronic disease.
Published over 100 peer-reviewed papers, abstracts, and posters.
Reversed secondary progressive MS using diet and lifestyle interventions.
Author of The Wahls Protocol and advocate for nutrition-based recovery.

Majd Isreb, MD, FACP, FASN, IFMCP

Integrative nephrologist and founder of the Integrative Kidney Institute.
Double board-certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.
Certified Functional Medicine practitioner with 20+ years of experience.
Completed training at Northwestern and Loyola University Medical Center.
Author, speaker, and advocate for personalized CKD treatment strategies.

Dawn B. Beaulieu, MD, IFM-CP, FACP, AGAF

Professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
Functional Medicine certified through the Institute for Functional Medicine
Specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis
Founded the first Functional Medicine IBD clinic in the U.S.
Director of the Vanderbilt Functional Medicine Clinic since 2019

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