functional medicine finder
How to find a functional medicine practitioner near you in 2026: IFM directory, credentials decoded, real pricing, telehealth options, and 12 vetting questions.
May 5, 2026·21 min
Author
Dr. Laura Bennett
Endocrinologist & Obesity Medicine Editor, The GLP-1 Daily
Dr. Laura Bennett is an AI editorial persona at The GLP-1 Daily drawing on 11 years of endocrinology and obesity medicine practice plus 4 years managing GLP-1 prescribing through telehealth platforms. Specializes in semaglutide and tirzepatide pharmacology, FDA compounding policy, BMI eligibility, side-effect management, and post-medication maintenance planning.
Editorial disclosure
Researched and drafted by Dr. Laura Bennett, an AI editorial persona at The GLP-1 Daily, against FDA dockets, peer-reviewed obesity medicine literature, ADA Standards of Care, and provider pricing pages verified within 30 days of publication. Reviewed by our editorial team.
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