Beyond the Symptoms: A Whole-Body Approach to Chronic Illness and Pain

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Ryan Cedermark, a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. He discusses his journey into functional neurology and functional medicine, explaining how he became certified through continuing education courses at Life University and the CARIC Institute. He describes how his interest in neurology developed after a professor's recommendation and led him to pursue both functional medicine and nurse practitioner certification for medication management. He explains his holistic perspective on treating chronic illness by addressing the body as a unit rather than focusing solely on symptoms. Download transcript: https://backincontrol.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Transcript-Interview-1-w-Ryan-Cedermark.pdf Dr. Ryan Cedermark graduated Magna Cum Laude from Life University in 2011. While in school, Dr. Cedermark enrolled in post-graduate neurology courses, earning his Diplomate in Neurology from the American Chiropractic Neurology Board in 2013. Passionate about a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare, Dr. Cedermark graduated Magna Cum Laude with his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duke University and completed a Family Nurse Practitioner program at Georgia State University in 2018. Dr. Cedermark currently serves as adjunct faculty at National University teaching in the Master's Program. Dr. Cedermark is also a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and serves on the board of the International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation (IAFNR) as well as the Medical Advisory Board for SNA Biotech. Dr. Cedermark’s multidisciplinary educational background creates a unique approach in today’s healthcare environment.