Connecting NPs & PAs with MDs for Seamless Collaboration
Functional Medicine Collaborator bridges the gap between Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Medical Doctors, creating powerful partnerships that transform patient care through collaborative functional medicine practice.
Nurse Practitioner Collaborative Agreement Guide
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How Functional Medicine Collaborator Works
Our innovative platform matches NPs and PAs seeking collaboration or supervision with experienced MDs trained in functional medicine. We've streamlined the entire process to make professional partnerships effortless and effective.
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Vetted Network
Access our curated network of credentialed MDs who deeply understand the nuances of functional medicine practice and collaborative care models
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Smart Matching
We match practitioners based on specialty focus, geographic location, communication preferences, and practice philosophy
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Flexible Models
Whether your practice is telehealth, in-person, or hybrid, we have collaboration arrangements that fit your unique practice needs and patient population
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Ongoing Support
Receive continuous guidance, resources, and compliance updates to ensure successful long-term partnerships
For NPs & PAs
Benefits for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
Elevate your functional medicine practice with expert collaboration that empowers you to deliver exceptional patient care while navigating complex regulatory landscapes with confidence.
Expert Medical Supervision
Gain access to experienced MDs who specialize in functional medicine and understand your unique practice challenges. Receive guidance tailored to root-cause, integrative care approaches that distinguish functional medicine from conventional practice.
Expand Your Scope
Practice confidently with collaborative support that allows you to offer comprehensive services. Tackle complex cases with MD backup, expanding treatment options while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and clinical excellence.
Streamline Compliance
Navigate state regulations and credentialing requirements effortlessly. Our platform helps you maintain compliance with evolving healthcare laws, ensuring your collaborative agreements meet all legal and professional standards.
Enhanced Patient Outcomes
Deliver integrated care through partnerships that combine your clinical expertise with MD oversight. This collaborative model leads to more thorough treatment plans, better patient satisfaction, and improved health outcomes across chronic conditions.
For MDs
Benefits for MDs Offering Collaboration or Supervision
Increase Passive Income
Generate additional revenue with minimal time commitment—just 1-2 hours per month. Our streamlined collaboration model makes it easy to supplement your income while supporting fellow practitioners in delivering exceptional functional medicine care.
Minimal Time Commitment
Most physicians spend just 2-4 hours per month per practitioner—one group meeting plus chart reviews and occasional consultations. We handle backup coverage coordination for planned absences, making your experience seamless.
Multi-State Opportunities
Supervise practitioners across multiple states where you hold active licenses. Expand your reach and impact while meeting state-specific requirements with our guidance.
Low Liability Risk
You're protected with FMC's clear responsibility framework. Our practitioners carry their own malpractice insurance and manage patient care independently. In addition, FMC carries its own policy for back up coverage. You simply need to notify your broker of your supervisory role.
Collaborative Practice Agreement
A well-defined Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA) is the cornerstone of successful NP/PA and MD partnerships in functional medicine. Our platform simplifies the creation and management of these vital legal documents, ensuring clarity, compliance, and mutual understanding between practitioners.
Ensured Legal Compliance
Our CPAs are meticulously crafted to meet state-specific regulations, providing a robust legal framework for your collaborative practice and minimizing risks.
Clear Roles & Responsibilities
Each agreement clearly outlines the scope of practice, supervision requirements, and communication protocols, fostering seamless teamwork and efficient patient care.
Enhanced Patient Care
By formalizing your partnership, you can confidently deliver comprehensive functional medicine services, leveraging the strengths of both NP/PA and MD expertise.
Streamlined Process
We provide templates, guidance, and support throughout the agreement process, making it easy to establish and maintain productive collaborations.
Join Functional Medicine Collaborator Today
Empower Your Practice
Access expert collaboration and supervision tailored specifically to functional medicine approaches and patient-centered care models.
Expand Patient Access
Help bring transformative functional medicine care to more patients through powerful collaborative partnerships.
Get Started Today
Begin your journey toward seamless collaboration with comprehensive support every step of the way.
NP, PA,Ready to Connect?
Are you an NP or PA looking for MD collaboration? Functional Medicine Collaborator facilitates meaningful partnerships that enhance patient care and professional growth. Our platform helps you find experienced physicians and streamlines the process, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional care and expanding your reach.
NP/PA/Pharm Collaboration Inquiry Form
MD.? Ready to Connect?
Functional Medicine Collaborators (FMC) connects experienced physicians with nurse practitioners and physician assistants who are building functional and integrative medicine practices. We handle all the administrative complexity so you can focus on what you do best - providing clinical guidance and mentorship.
Are you looking for non-clinical practice management support? Our Business Coaching Programs for Medical Practitioners is the answer.
Build a thriving practice that serves your patients AND gives you the freedom to live the life you deserve. Choose the coaching program that fits your needs:
6-Month Signature Transformation
Deep-dive coaching to refine systems, streamline workflows, and scale sustainably. Includes kickstart session, bi-weekly coaching, site visit, and proprietary resources.
$18,000 or 4 payments
3-Month Fast Track Accelerator
Quick wins and actionable strategies focused on your biggest challenges. Includes kickstart session, coaching sessions, site visit, and resources.
$12,000 or 3 payments
½ Day Kickstart by ZOOM
Intensive 3-hour coaching session with prep and access to proprietary documents and training videos.
$3,000
A La Carte Coaching
Flexible hourly coaching for specific challenges like scheduling, marketing, or revenue streams. Perfect for targeted support.
$599/hour
Functional Medicine Collaborator Membership
Clinical collaboration and confidence—without MD supervision
A monthly membership for health coaches and nurse practitioners who want to deliver root-cause care with confidence. Get clinical collaboration, case support, and practical frameworks—all within your scope of practice.
$350/month | Month-to-month | Cancel anytime
What You Get
Weekly Collaborator Rounds
60 minutes live weekly
  • Bring anonymized cases and questions
  • Learn practical teaching nuggets
  • Get help with sequencing and client messaging
  • Includes recordings
Monthly Deep-Dive Masterclass
90 minutes monthly
  • Clinical + practical training on topics like thyroid/adrenal patterns, hormones, gut health, and autoimmunity
  • Translate functional concepts into real-world plans
Lab & Protocol Resource Library
  • Intake templates and symptom checklists
  • Pattern-recognition guides
  • Care-plan templates and decision trees
  • Client-friendly explanation sheets
Private Community + Monthly Office Hours
  • Ask questions between calls
  • Implementation and practice-building support
  • Connect with other coaches and NPs
Who This Is For
Health coaches (wellness, nutrition, integrative, functional)
Nurse practitioners seeking collaborative functional strategy
Practitioners building programs and wanting better case confidence
Who This Is NOT For
Those needing physician supervision or chart sign-off
Those seeking prescribing direction or medical oversight
Those wanting a "done-for-you" clinic solution
This membership provides education and collaboration support. It does not include physician supervision, chart review, or medical oversight. Members practice within their own scope of licensure.
Contact us at (FMC.kbyers@gmail.com) or call (864) 207-3597 to learn more about how we can support your functional medicine practice.