Physician-led.
Quietly precise.
The Functional Medicine Room is an independent, physician-led practice built for patients who will not accept a generic clinical experience. Every protocol is prescribed, every compound pharmaceutical-grade, every result measured.
A concierge standard
you can feel.
Physician-Led, Always
Every protocol is prescribed and overseen by licensed U.S. physicians. No nurse practitioners making unsupervised clinical decisions.
Pharmaceutical-Grade Only
All compounds sourced from licensed US compounding pharmacies. Clinical purity and dosing accuracy — always. No supplements sold as prescriptions.
Absolute Privacy
Private suites, discreet scheduling, and a patient experience designed for high-profile individuals who value confidentiality above convenience.
Measurable Results
We track biomarkers and adjust protocols based on data — not guesswork. Comprehensive lab work every quarter. You will know exactly what is working.
The team behind
the standard.
Physician Leadership
Independent Medical Director
Dr. Francisco J. Grippi, MD
Board-certified physician, fellowship-trained in Interventional Radiology at Mayo Clinic Rochester — one of the most selective radiology fellowships in the United States — with residency training in Diagnostic Radiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Grippi brings hospital-grade imaging and procedural expertise into The FMR, where he provides independent medical direction, clinical oversight, and protocol governance. Every peptide, hormone, and regenerative protocol administered at FMR is signed off against his standard: evidence-based, pharmaceutical-grade, and measurably safe. He is the clinical conscience of the practice.
Medical Director
Dr. Edward Opoku, DO
Board-certified Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Psychobiology at UCLA, Master of Medical Science at Hampton University, Doctorate from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine — where he graduated at the top of his class. Dr. Opoku's osteopathic lens — treating the patient as an integrated system rather than a collection of symptoms — is the philosophical backbone of how FMR approaches care. He oversees clinical compliance, safety, and the ethical delivery of every therapy on the menu, with particular focus on translating complex protocols into clear, dignified care that patients actually understand.
Founder & Clinical Strategy
Founder & Clinical Director
Manuel José Lizarraga, A4M
The architect behind The FMR. Board-certified by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) with advanced postgraduate training in regenerative, peptide, and bio-identical hormone medicine, Manuel designed the clinical frameworks that define the FMR standard: precision diagnostics, physician-prescribed bio-identical hormone strategy, peptide science, metabolic activation, and longevity programming. A decade of hands-on protocol design across Latin America and the U.S. concierge-medicine market informs every decision. What separates FMR from the rest of the functional-medicine landscape — pharmaceutical-grade sourcing, physician-only prescribing, quarterly biomarker accountability — is his doing. His vision is what makes The FMR categorically different.
Clinical Nursing
Registered Nurse — Concierge IV Division
Garrett C. Beard, BSN, RN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing with an acute-care clinical background in Neurology and Cardiology — high-stakes specialties where precision, sterility, and clinical judgment are non-negotiable. Co-Founder and Clinical Leader of The FMR Concierge IV Division, Garrett built the in-home and in-suite IV program from the ground up, writing the nursing SOPs that govern every infusion: vascular access, dosing verification, reaction protocols, documentation. Every IV, peptide injection, and NAD+ therapy at FMR passes through his standard of care. Patients know him as the calm, meticulous presence who makes clinical-grade medicine feel like hospitality.
Functional Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine
Clinical Nutrition & Wellness Specialist
Romina Nicola, A4M
Medical degree earned in Venezuela with a Pediatrics specialization, board-certified by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), and certified in Nutrition Science through Stanford University School of Medicine. Romina translates laboratory data — micronutrient panels, metabolic markers, food sensitivity, genetic SNPs — into personalized nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle strategies grounded in bio-individuality. Fluent in English and Spanish, she is the clinician patients work with when the goal is sustained metabolic reset: weight regulation, gut repair, hormonal rhythm, and long-term preventive health.
Aesthetic & Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative & Aesthetic Medicine Consultant
Marisol Duque, A4M
Internationally trained physician with 18+ years of practice in integrative, bio-regenerative, and aesthetic medicine, and direct clinical experience with more than 10,000 patients across Latin America and Europe. Board-certified by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) and a recognized A4M educator and conference speaker in longevity and regenerative medicine. At The FMR, Dr. Duque leads the aesthetic-longevity program: skin regeneration, exosome and PRP-based therapies, and the protocols where internal hormone and peptide optimization meet visible, measured results on the outside.
Patient Care Coordination
Lead Patient Care Coordinator
Carlos R. Falconette
Carlos leads patient care coordination at The FMR — the single point of accountability between patient, physician, nursing, and pharmacy. From first consultation through ongoing therapy, he ensures every touchpoint meets the concierge standard: fast response, complete privacy, seamless scheduling, and protocols delivered on time and in full. Bilingual (English / Spanish), he is the reason high-profile patients describe the FMR experience as "handled" rather than "navigated."
Health is the
presence of energy.
Optimal health is not the absence of symptoms — it is the presence of energy, clarity, and cellular resilience. Every patient relationship at The FMR is built around that distinction.
Begin with
a conversation.
Schedule a private consultation with our physician-led team to determine whether The FMR is the right fit for your physiology and goals.