Functional Forum San Francisco - Time is Brain

Join us for Time is Brain, a special series of live Functional Forum gatherings across California focused on one of the most exciting frontiers in medicine today: reversing cognitive decline and restoring brain health.
The brain is not a static organ destined for decline. New research and clinical experience are demonstrating that when we address the root causes of dysfunction and restore biological networks, meaningful cognitive recovery is possible. The question is no longer if we can improve brain health but how quickly we can intervene and how effectively we can deliver care.
At these intimate evening events, we’ll explore emerging clinical strategies, research, and tools that are helping practitioners move faster and more effectively in the treatment of cognitive decline and neurological dysfunction.
Featured Speakers
Dr. Dale Bredesen
Dr. Bredesen is a neurologist and is leading a movement to make cognitive decline optional. The author of two best selling books, Dr. Bredesen will discuss his recent EVANTHEA trial and what's new in 2026 in his field.
Dr. Christopher Shade
Dr. Shade will discuss the importance of speed in brain recovery, including innovations in delivery systems such as liposomal compounds designed to cross the blood–brain barrier, and how rapid intervention can change outcomes for patients with cognitive impairment and neuroinflammation.
Dr. Lissa Rankin and Dr Jeff Rediger
As co-authors of an upcoming book "Relationsick" both of these well known and respected leaders in their field know what it means to over-caregive, over-function and leave yourself and your brain depleted. They will be sharing insights from lived experience and clinical practice.
Dr. Brady Salceido
Having build and sold a practice helping children build healthy brains for a decade in California, Dr Salceido has worked on some of the biggest health programs. now helps clinics thrive and will be ready to answer questions around systems, marketing, sales and automation.
Dr. Michelle Perro
A veteran pediatrician and homeopath with deep experience in integrative medicine, Dr Perro will be leading on how give our children the best chance of having healthy brains later in life.
Who Should Attend
This event is designed for functional and integrative medicine practitioners, including:
Functional medicine doctors
Naturopathic physicians
Integrative MDs
Nurse practitioners
Health coaches and allied practitioners
While the focus is brain health, the insights shared will be relevant for clinicians working across many conditions, including:
Cognitive decline and dementia
Mental health and neuroinflammation
Pediatric neurodevelopmental issues
Metabolic and autoimmune disease
Complex chronic illness of all kinds
Because at the end of the day — everything connects back to the brain.
What to Expect
These evenings are designed to be small, high-connection gatherings for practitioners who want to stay at the leading edge of clinical innovation.
Your ticket includes:
• Dinner and drinks
• Expert presentations and discussion
• Connection with like-minded practitioners
• Insights into emerging research and clinical tools
• A chance to help shape the future of precision brain health
Whether brain health is already a core focus of your practice — or you're simply curious about where this field is heading — this tour will offer ideas and connections that can change how you practice medicine.
Come join us for an evening of learning, connection, and inspiration as we explore how practitioners can lead the next chapter in medicine.
Because when it comes to the brain:
Time is Brain.