Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac., is the founder of the Kresser Institute and a New York Times–bestselling author recognized as a leading voice in Functional Medicine and ancestral health. In 2015, he established the Kresser Institute to train the next generation of functional health practitioners through the Adapt Practitioner Training Program. A pioneer in the field, Chris’s work has helped shape a more root-cause, systems-based approach to healthcare that empowers practitioners to address chronic disease at its source.

Chris continues to champion the movement for root-cause medicine as a trusted advisor and thought leader. Through his ongoing writing, speaking, and podcasting, he remains dedicated to advancing a more effective, evidence-informed model of care that restores health and resilience for patients worldwide.