Earn a relevant healthcare degree or license
Complete training in functional medicine from an accredited program
Study nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, and lifestyle medicine
Gain clinical experience in patient assessment and care
Learn root-cause analysis and systems-based thinking
Develop skills in lab interpretation and personalized treatment planning
Obtain any required certifications for your profession and region
Build experience with integrative and preventive care approaches
Stay current with continuing education in functional medicine
Follow all legal, ethical, and scope-of-practice requirements