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Medical Doctors
“As a mid-career physician making the transition from pediatric anesthesia into Functional Medicine, the Adapt Program has provided me with a potent, actionable system for success in treating patients using a functional and evolutionary approach.”
Christian Tucker, MDSection Head Pediatric & Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia at Cleveland Clinic, Ohio
Christian Tucker, MD“This course opened my eyes to a new practice. After practicing conventional medicine from the perspective of Cardiac anesthesia, I was looking for a change in my practice that could help my patients more intensely. I found the answer in functional medicine and in the Adapt course. Excellent content, very good support and a progressive and deep learning process.”
Juan Giraldo, MDAustin, TX
Juan Giraldo, MDBernadette Ucci, MDRichmond, VA“The Adapt Program stood out from other Functional Medicine training courses by offering a wealth of practical information that could be immediately applied clinically. For me, the most valuable aspect of the course was learning specifically which supplement protocols Chris and Tracy utilize in their practice to treat various pathologies. I feel confident that this course has prepared me well to start a Functional Medicine practice, and it definitely also made me an even more thorough Internist.”
David Creech, MDBristol, PA“A very detailed and thorough education in nearly all aspects of functional medicine. I learned much more from Adapt in terms of thorough testing, bloodwork interpretation, and real life root cause diagnosis and treatment than I learned in 4 years of medical school.”
Advanced Practice Nurses & Registered Nurses
Amy L., APRN (FNP-C)“After many years in traditional western medicine, I knew it was not working for me or my patients. The combination of the foundational functional curriculum and treatment protocols gave me confidence while starting a new practice. Each lesson was backed by evidence-based research, not just the latest fad.
The fellowship program provided a front row seat to see how CCFM treats patients. It was invaluable to see not only the practice of functional medicine, but all the behind-the-scenes systems that make a practice function. I am grateful for Tracey O’Shea’s leadership as the director of the program and a mentor.”
Jana, DNPBristol, PA“The Adapt Functional Medicine Practitioner Training and Certification Program was an excellent place to start my Functional Medicine training. I gained in-depth knowledge that allowed me to confidently start my own practice and then join with another practitioner as I transitioned from Primary Care to Functional Medicine. I chose the Kresser Institute because of the variety of learning styles the program provides, and I found the lessons thorough and up-to-date. I highly recommend the Kresser Institute for evidence based, reliable information.”
Amy Paolinelli, CNSHenderson, NV“This program exceeded my expectations. The breadth and depth of information was invaluable, and the tools and handouts provided are an incredible time saver and resource for getting started!”
Chiropractors
“Adapt will simply make you a better doctor. It will help you get to the root of people’s health issues. It gives you loads of patient education and protocols, so you don’t have to spin your wheels figuring out what to do.”
Marcy Halterman-Cox, DC, RN“The clinical knowledge provided in the Practitioner Training Program alongside guidance on how to incorporate it into patient management and practice is second to none.”
Michael Lim, DC Escondido, CA
Michael Lim, DC Galen Hurl, DC Hermitage, PA“The fundamental perspective and methodology of Adapt is the right approach to help patients from the inside out.”
Osteopaths
“The course is designed for immediate success in a functional medicine practice! I found the course material to be well-structured, well-delivered, and appropriately nuanced. Tracey and Chris are accessible, friendly and genuinely want everyone to succeed. It was quite a process for me to find the right functional medicine course, as there are many out there, but I couldn’t have been more pleased with my decision! Certainly money well spent!”
Blake Miller, DO“The ADAPT functional medicine practitioner training course exceeded my expectations in terms of its comprehensive content and seamless integration of theory and practical application. The course materials were well-structured, covering a wide range of essential topics and providing practical examples for immediate implementation into clinical practice. The emphasis on practical application through case studies and interactive exercises enhanced my understanding and confidence in applying functional medicine principles.”
Shari T., DO“Coming from a background of musculoskeletal medicine, my training in the Adapt system has enabled me to become a truly holistic medical practitioner. I now view all of my patients in a completely different way and have tools to find explanations for why many of my patients may not healed from conventional treatments recommended by other manual and musculoskeletal practitioners.”
Raymond Young, MoSTAcupuncturists
“Thanks to the ADAPT program, I was able to expand my practice from only Eastern medicine to both Functional Medicine and Eastern medicine. For me, this opened up an entire[ly] new patient population who are seeking a Functional Medicine approach for their health.”
Dr. Ryan Monahan, LAc, DAOMPeaceful Mountain Medicine
Dr. Ryan Monahan, LAc, DAOM“I love this program! I learned so much, and now I have the tools to find the root cause of my patients’ illnesses.”
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Nutritionists
“Adapt has clearly taught me how to connect symptoms, bloodwork, lifestyle, and environment to dysfunction, and how to use modifications of diet, lifestyle, behavior, and supplementation to address the root cause of dysfunction and disease. The science was sound and the education was thorough. Each lesson was so valuable that I was able to better help one or more of my clients each week I progressed through the course.”
Kerry Thuett, FNTP, PhD Neurotoxicology“The Adapt program was really what was responsible for a complete change [in] my career path. I went from burned-out Western medicine employee to a self-employed practitioner using a root cause approach to truly help all my clients.”
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Physician Assistants
“You gain in-depth applicable knowledge in the field of functional medicine with useful resources to keep you on track and begin to develop your practice! It is a wonderful course to deepen your understanding of physiology and the symbiosis of the body in relation to key lifestyle modifications and nutrition habits.”
Amanda Zimcosky, PABrunswick, OH
Amanda Zimcosky, PA“The Adapt program was really what was responsible for a complete change [in] my career path. I went from burned-out Western medicine employee to a self-employed practitioner using a root cause approach to truly help all my clients.”
Kasey Goins, PA-C, FDN-Pkaseygoins.com
Kasey Goins, PA-C, FDN-PBecky Z., PA“The Adapt training program gives you all the tools and knowledge to feel comfortable starting or advancing in your functional medicine career. It helped me envision where my practice is heading and laid out exactly how to get there.”
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Psychologists
John F., LP“The practitioner training program is a wonderful and comprehensive introduction to functional medicine. I am a non-MD, and for me, much of the material was daunting at first. However, during the course of the year, everything began to come together.”