Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner Program to Become a Certified Expert in Autoimmune Disease
As a Nurse Practitioner, I know you have a heart for helping patients heal the root cause of chronic disease.
From speaking with Nurse Practitioners, I also know that autoimmune disease is on the rise everywhere.
As you decide which type of functional nurse practitioner programs to join next, I strongly encourage you to become an expert in reversing and preventing autoimmune disease.
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Why You Should Focus on Autoimmune Expertise First
There are several key reasons I recommend you focus on developing autoimmune expertise first
1. Autoimmune Disease and Cancer Share the Same Root Causes
Autoimmune disease and cancer are the flip side of the same coin. By learning how to heal the root cause of immune system dysregulation, you prevent both cancer and all types of autoimmune disease.
2. The Epidemic Is Growing—and Starting Younger
Over 50 million Americans have some form of autoimmune disease. The data is now showing us the mental health issues are immune system related. The increasing rates in children is alarming. Many of the patients that come to see you with “pre-autoimmune disease” can be helped.
3. The Body Knows How to Heal—We Just Need to Get Out of the Way
The body is phenomenal at healing itself. My approach to autoimmune disease reversal and prevention is to remove what is preventing the body from doing what it’s designed to do. This approach makes it very simple and fast to start seeing results and feeling better. This is an extremely fulfilling way to practice medicine
There are a variety of Functional Medicine training programs available for Nurse Practitioners and that is beautiful for our world.
Solving the root cause of why people have autoimmune conditions is the healthcare revolution we need and I want you to join me.
I love collaborating and practicing with Nurse Practitioners (two are on my autoimmune care team where I practice full time as theDirector of the International Autoimmune Institute for Functional Medicine. We are the first institute in the country (and I believe the world) to focus on Autoimmune Functional Medicine.
Working with Nurse Practitioners has shown me that
- As a nurse you got into medicine because you have a deep desire to care for patients.
- As a Nurse Practitioner you significantly invested in your education to take charge of the healthcare you provide patients.
- That your heart is built to serve the holistic needs of the patient, treating the whole person not just the symptoms.
- Functional medicine training for nurse practitioners is a natural next step because it’s focused on addressing the root cause and is a powerful tool for holistic prevention.
I believe Nurse Practitioners who adopt a root cause approach to healthcare will be the game changers that revolutionize healthcare worldwide! I am grateful you are here and I hope you join me in my mission to revolutionize how autoimmune disease is treated worldwide by implementing the fundamentals of Functional Medicine.
Today, I invite you to delve deeper into the world of Functional Medicine and understand how our autoimmune care-focused Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner Program can be a game-changer for your career, family, and community. I’ve practiced this way using the traditional insurance model. It’s possible, and I can show you how.
Why Learn Autoimmune Functional Medicine with Me?
For the past 20 years, my focus has been on autoimmune care using Functional Medicine.
are over 50 million Americans with autoimmune disease and the rate is rapidly increasing even among kids. Your community needs an autoimmune care expert.
I’m a quadruple board-certified MDin:
- Functional and Regenerative Medicine
- Integrative Medicine
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Medical Acupuncture
This unique combination allows me to approach autoimmune disease holistically—restoring immune balance, reversing autoimmune disease, and even reducing long-term cancer risk.
What sets my approach apart:
– Child-Focused Expertise:
I have extensive experience helping children reverse autoimmune and chronic conditions naturally.
– Insurance-Savvy:
I know how to navigate the insurance system to maximize coverage for your patients.
– Time-Saving Lab Analysis:
I’ve streamlined lab ordering and interpretation to save both time and cost—for you and your patients.
– Rooted in Science:
Everything I teach is evidence-based and backed by decades of real-world clinical results.
– Up-to-Date & Practical:
I stay current with the latest root-cause research and deliver knowledge you can apply immediately—in both your practice and personal life.
A Mission to Empower Practitioners
My team and I deeply care about your success. My vision is to see a certified autoimmune care expert in every community. If you want to be the NP in your community who is known for reversing and preventing autoimmune disease (by addressing the root cause and without using immunosuppressants) we can help you get there with the functional medicine nurse practitioner program.
The knowledge I share is very practical. You can start implementing it right away with patients and within your own life, giving you a stronger immune system to support your family and patients.
The Growing Need for Functional Medicine in Addressing Autoimmune and Chronic Disease:
The Nurse Practitioners who buy my book (The Nurse Practitioners’ Guide to Autoimmune Medicine) and join my courses tell me they have seen a sharp increase in autoimmune and chronic disease as well as a sharp increase in the multi-organ and immune system issues that proceed them.
Recent studies suggest that nearly 1 in 3 Americans live with an autoimmune or chronic disease; alarmingly, it’s a number that’s on the rise.
Coupled with chronic disease being responsible for 7 out of 10 deaths each year in the U.S., we need a transformative approach. Autoimmune Functional Medicine offers that solution as new data continues to show that chronic conditions often have an autoimmune component.
Working as a Nurse Practitioner with an Autoimmune Disease
Navigating the healthcare system as a Nurse Practitioner comes with a unique set of challenges. When you’re also managing an autoimmune or chronic condition—either personally or within your family—those challenges multiply.
At the recent Arizona Nurse Practitioner’s Annual Symposium, I spoke with dozens of attendees. I was shocked—but not surprised—to learn that nearly every Nurse Practitioner I met was either living with an autoimmune disease or had a close family member who was.
Nurse Practitioner Burnout Is Real—and Often Overlooked
Burnout isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a lived reality. Long shifts, high patient volumes, and the emotional toll of seeing minimal progress in chronic cases all contribute. For NPs battling autoimmune disease, the burden becomes both emotional and physical. There’s a painful irony in spending your career helping others heal while your own body works against you.
When autoimmune root causes go unaddressed, it’s not just a personal health issue—it becomes a professional barrier. Fatigue, brain fog, irritability, and chronic pain don’t just affect you—they ripple into every part of your life: strained relationships, missed family time, and reduced capacity to show up fully for your patients.
But There Is a Better Way
Autoimmune Functional Medicine isn’t about masking symptoms. It’s about reversing them at the root. If you’re a Nurse Practitioner living with autoimmune disease, this approach offers more than hope—it offers a clear, science-backed path toward healing and resilience.
By understanding and addressing underlying triggers, we don’t just delay disease progression—we aim to eliminate it. That means:
- More energy for your work
- Presence and joy in your personal life
- Renewed passion for helping others heal
Imagine practicing medicine without the constant weight of your condition dragging you down. That’s not just a dream—it’s the reality that Autoimmune Functional Medicine makes possible.
Start Reclaiming Your Health—Today
I’ve created a free masterclass that shares the very protocols I use to help Nurse Practitioners begin reversing their autoimmune and chronic conditions. These tools are practical, evidence-based, and ready for immediate use.
How to Become an Autoimmune Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner Specializing in Reversing & Preventing Autoimmune and Chronic Disease
If you’re a Nurse Practitioner ready to expand your impact and specialize in reversing and preventing autoimmune and chronic disease, the Autoimmune: PARADIGM program was created for you.
I developed this certified Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner program to bridge the gap between conventional training and the root-cause-based autoimmune care your patients desperately need. Backed by 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, this course provides 8 ANCC Contact Hours—recognized by both the ANCC and AANP.
What You’ll Learn in the Autoimmune: PARADIGM Expert’s Program
Your Nurse Practitioner training has already laid the foundation. This program builds on that, integrating what you know with the core principles ofAutoimmune Functional Medicine—a clinical framework that’s revolutionizing chronic disease care.
Because autoimmune care has been my focus for the past 20 years, I’ve distilled the fundamentals into about 10 hours of video content. Here, you will learn to:
- Identify and treat root causes of autoimmune and chronic disease
- Address multi-organ system dysfunction with clarity and precision
- Streamline patient care by focusing on the 10%–20% of triggers that drive 80%–90% of outcomes
- Implement practical interventions you can use immediately in your clinical setting
- Regain control of your own health and reduce burnout by applying these tools personally
When you understand how to address the central mechanisms of our incredibly intelligent bodies, the immune system is built for balance, it begins to do its job and takes care of 80% to 90% without any special focus.
This knowledge will save you and your patients an immense amount of time. It will also allow you to get up to speed very quickly to start creating health transformations in your life, your family, and your patients.
Autoimmune Functional Medicine Certification for Nurse Practitioners
Certification isn’t just a title—it’s a statement of your dedication, your expertise, and your readiness to lead the next generation of healthcare. The Autoimmune PARADIGM Expert’s Program offers a comprehensive Functional Medicine Certification for Nurse Practitioners—empowering you to transform lives through a root-cause approach to autoimmune and chronic disease.
A New Standard in Healthcare
Healthcare is changing. More than ever, patients are demanding more than symptom relief—they want answers. With autoimmune and chronic illnesses on the rise, the need for Nurse Practitioners who understand how to reverse disease at its core has never been greater.
This certification program is your path into that future.
What Makes This Certification Different?
TheAutoimmune PARADIGMExpert’s Program is built specifically for Nurse Practitioners and includes:
- Certification in Autoimmune Functional Medicine
- 8 ANCC Contact Hours (formerly CEUs)
- Access to Monthly Live Q&As with me
Email support for urgent questions during your journey
Real Expertise, Real Results
By the end of the program, you’ll be more than a Nurse Practitioner with new knowledge. You’ll be certified in offering personalized, root-cause-based autoimmune care. You’ll know how to dig deeper, assess more accurately, and treat more effectively. Most importantly, you’ll offer your patients something they often haven’t experienced in years: real hope
You’ll be prepared to:
- Create personalized care plans that address root causes
- Reverse autoimmune and chronic symptoms, not just manage them
- Confidently support complex, multi-organ system cases
- Offer guidance that changes lives—not just lab result
Grow Your Impact—and Your Practice
When you become known in your community as the NP who truly helps, everything changes. Patients who experience transformation through your care will tell their families, friends—even strangers. Referrals become effortless. It’s not uncommon for me to treat entire families—and that’s the power of delivering real results.
This is more than a certification—it’s a calling. A way to practice medicine that aligns with your values, restores your energy, and reminds you why you became a healer in the first place.
Conclusion
With the rapidly rising epidemic (especially among women and children) of autoimmune disease, it’s clear your community needs you! Together, we can not only redefine the health trajectories of our patients but also create a ripple effect of wellness that extends to our families and communities.
Autoimmune PARADIGM isn’t just a course or a training program—it’s a journey. And I’m here, alongside you, every step of the way, ensuring we create a Functional Medicine root cause approach to autoimmune care for you and your patients. Which is why the Autoimmune PARADIGM includes lifetime access to live Q&A sessions with me and is backed by a 30-day money back guarantee.
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“Got a Revolution, got to Revolution.” Jefferson Airplane
Dr. David Bilstrom
Autoimmune Functional Medicine Doctor
