Build a comprehensive base
Bring the major areas of functional medicine together into a coherent foundation, from blood chemistry to brain health.
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Functional Medicine from A to Z
Two Ways to Enhance Your Functional Medicine Practice
Develop a comprehensive knowledge base with functional medicine education and mentorship for new and seasoned practitioners. Learn with Dr. Brandon Lundell and senior faculty Dr. Brett Wisniewski.
Get Certified in Functional Medicine
Explore Certification →One-on-One Mentorship
Explore Mentorship →A strong foundation changes how you practice
Understand the science.
Connect it to the patient.
Whether you are entering functional medicine or strengthening years of experience, build an organized framework that connects systems, laboratory findings, and clinical decisions.
Develop clinical reasoning
Explore the mechanisms behind dysfunction and practice connecting your knowledge to patient presentations.
Put learning to work
Choose structured education, direct mentorship, or an apprenticeship that brings both experiences together.
Your foundation in functional medicine
Functional Medicine Certification Program
A comprehensive, self-paced program designed to build foundational knowledge across the full scope of functional medicine. Work through the program hours with lifetime online access to live or pre-recorded sessions.
9 modules
12–15 hours per module
Lifetime Access
Online access
Nine modules. One connected knowledge base.
Module 01
Intro to FM & Blood Chemistry
Module 02
Blood Chemistry
Module 03
Inflammation, Immunology & Autoimmune
Module 04
Functional Gastroenterology A–Z & Detoxification
Module 05
Adrenals & Thyroid
Module 06
Sex Hormones & Fertility
Module 07
Cardiometabolic
Module 08
Functional & Biochemical Neurology
Module 09
Case Studies, Clinical Pearls & Emergency Medicine
Strengthen the connection between knowledge and practice
Mentorship Program
Build on your foundational knowledge through direct guidance, patient case review, and discussions about the decisions you encounter in practice.
Six-month mentorship
Small-group learning
One-on-one guidance from two practicing clinicians
- Monthly private 1-on-1 calls with Dr. Brandon Lundell and Dr. Brett Wisniewski
- Bi-weekly group sessions for clinical learning and discussion
- Patient case review and laboratory interpretation
- Support translating functional medicine concepts into clinical decisions
- Clinical processes and practice management discussions
Build the foundation. Then build on it with mentorship.
Apprenticeship · Certification + Mentorship
Bring comprehensive education and direct clinical guidance together in one Functional Medicine Apprenticeship.
Get in on this foundational, never to be repeated, program. Bonuses for founding members.
Certification included
All nine modules, self-paced with lifetime online access to build your foundational knowledge.
Mentorship included
Clinical guidance to help you apply the curriculum to cases, labs, and your practice, with Dr. Lundell and senior faculty Dr. Wisniewski.
Apprenticeship / Founding-member benefits
Education with exceptional sponsor support.
Founding members can access sponsor benefits that add practical value to their apprenticeship.
15% off
Biotics Research products
An extended 15% product discount supports your investment in continued education.
Laboratory savings
Doctor’s Data
Access sponsor discounts on laboratory testing as part of the founding-member benefits.
Laboratory savings
Labcorp
Additional discounted lab options help connect your education with the testing you use in practice.
The product discount alone could pay for the program.
Depending on your eligible product purchases, accumulated savings could offset the cost of your training.
No other functional medicine trainings have sponsors quite like this.
Savings vary by purchasing volume. Sponsor benefits are subject to eligibility, qualifying purchases, and sponsor terms. Confirm the discount period and current benefits with NPI before enrolling.
Your faculty
Learn with clinicians who connect science and practice.
Founder & faculty
Dr. Brandon Lundell, DC
Founder of Nutritional Pathology Institute. His teaching connects functional medicine education with the questions and cases encountered in active practice.
Senior faculty
Dr. Brett Wisniewski, DC
Clinic director at Gateway Natural Medicine & Diagnostic Center, with a master’s in Molecular Cell Biology. Joins Dr. Lundell on monthly private mentorship calls.
Where do you want to begin?
Choose your Learning Path
| Your goal | Certification | Mentorship | Apprenticeship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Comprehensive foundational knowledge | Clinical application and guidance | Foundational education + mentorship |
| Format | Self-paced online learning; live or pre-recorded sessions | Group sessions + monthly private calls | Certification curriculum + mentorship |
| Good fit for | New or seasoned practitioners building a connected knowledge base | Practitioners seeking guidance with cases and implementation | Practitioners who want education and guided application together |
| Founding-member opportunity | Explore course details | Explore mentorship details | Founding-member bonuses and sponsor benefits |
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Biotics Protocols Manual
Explore the Protocols we Teach
Take a closer look at the protocols taught through Nutritional Pathology Institute. The Biotics Protocols Manual gives practitioners an easy way to explore the clinical approaches behind the education and connect their foundational knowledge with practical application.
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A few helpful answers.
Is this for new or experienced functional medicine practitioners?
Both. The certification builds a comprehensive foundation for new practitioners and helps seasoned practitioners organize and deepen their existing knowledge. Mentorship supports application in practice.
Can I study around my schedule?
Yes. The certification is self-paced and available online, with live or pre-recorded sessions. Mentorship includes scheduled interactive sessions.
What does the apprenticeship include?
The apprenticeship combines the Certification Program and Mentorship Program, with founding-member bonuses and sponsor benefits. Visit NPI for the current enrollment details.
Where do I enroll?
Enrollment is handled directly by Nutritional Pathology Institute. Use the program links to review eligibility, current availability, pricing, and terms.
Your next chapter starts with a strong foundation
Build knowledge you can grow with.
Choose comprehensive certification, direct mentorship, or the apprenticeship that brings both together.
Programs are offered and administered by Nutritional Pathology Institute. Program details, eligibility, benefits, and enrollment are subject to NPI’s terms and conditions.