The Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute is an educational
a nonprofit organization founded in 2012 that facilitates collaboration
among healthcare professionals, research scientists,
business leaders, and tech innovators.

Founder and Chairman Emeritus, The Institute for Functional Medicine

Dr. Bland founded The Institute for Functional Medicine in 1991 with his wife,
Susan Bland, MA. IFM has become the global leader in Functional Medicine
education and accelerates the application of emerging research into clinical
practice to improve patient outcomes.

Associate Editor & Contributing Author, Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal

Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal is a respected peer-reviewed journal
that was established in 2002. Dr. Bland is currently and Associate Editor and
publishes a column in each issue called “Creating Synthesis.” 

Member, Board of Directors, Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists
The Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists℠ (BCNS℠) is the certifying
body for the Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS®), and the Certified Nutrition
Specialist-Scholar℠ (CNS-S℠) credentials. Dr. Bland is a member of the Board of
Directors and holds a CNS credential.

Fellow, American College of Nutrition

Since 1959, the American College of Nutrition has been an organization that
stimulates nutrition research and publication, elevates nutrition knowledge
among clinicians and researchers, and provides practical guidance on clinical
nutrition.

Fellow, National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry

The National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry is a professional organization of
select clinical biochemists designated as “Fellows” of the Academy as a result of
their clinical experience, research contributions, and leadership in the field.