2026 IFM Bioenergetics Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Module (APM)

Do you know what roles mitochondria play in clinical syndromes such as brain fog, fatigue, chronic pain, cognitive decline, and even depression? More importantly, can you confidently prescribe a mitochondrial support protocol that addresses the root cause of these conditions and improves quality of life for your patients? Compromised mitochondrial function and the dysregulation of energy production is an often overlooked factor in many of the common chronic conditions you see every day in your practice. The journey of energy through the cell and throughout the body highlights key connections across the Functional Medicine Matrix: assimilation of nutrients, impact of environmental toxins, production of inflammation and reactive oxygen species, intracellular and circulatory system transport of energy, and finally the structural milieu within which this process unfolds. The Bioenergetics APM explores the science of mitochondrial function and the role of oxidative stress and cellular energy dysregulation in disease etiologies. Understanding how the cellular energy currency adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is produced, processed, and regulated in various organ systems offers new clinical points of leverage. From precision assessment to effective management, you ll learn the latest strategies, tools, and clinical solutions for identifying mitochondrial dysfunction and designing personalized treatment protocols that improve cellular energy production and regenerate compromised mitochondria.