In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Javier Galvis, the first Latin American physician certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), to explore the remarkable rise of functional medicine across Latin America. Dr. Galvis shares his journey from discovering the IFM Annual International Conference (AIC) in 2010 to completing his certification in 2013—and how the AIC has continued to inspire his practice.

As the founder of the Functional Medicine Academy in Colombia, Dr. Galvis is at the forefront of a growing movement, with thousands of physicians across Latin America now embracing a functional approach to care. He also gives us an exciting preview of the 2025 AIC and its cutting-edge focus on the future of medicine.

Tune in to learn more about:

• Why the AIC has been a game-changer for clinicians around the world
• How functional medicine is expanding rapidly across Latin America
• The role of the Functional Medicine Academy in training new practitioners
• Hot topics at the upcoming AIC, from psychedelic and peptide therapies to longevity and energy medicine
• How the conference bridges traditional wisdom with modern science
• Why this global movement is transforming the future of healthcare

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Be sure to listen, share, and help spread the word about the transformation happening in medicine today.