Our Vision & Mission

At FunctionalMind.AI, our mission is to transform how healthcare professionals, researchers, and practitioners engage with the expanding realms of root-cause medicine, including functional, integrative, lifestyle, and longevity approaches. By harnessing the transformative power of AI, we are making specialized medical knowledge accessible, actionable, and personalized—empowering clinicians to address not just symptoms, but the root causes of health conditions for their patients.

Root-cause medicine represents the future of healthcare—prioritizing a systems medicine understanding of the body, lifestyle, and environment to deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care. However, navigating the immense volume of medical research and clinical data required to apply these principles effectively can be daunting.

Our vision is to simplify and qualify this complexity. By democratizing access to advanced scientific and custom data sets and clinical insights, we enable practitioners to deliver precision care that supports lifelong wellness, chronic disease prevention, and optimal health.

FunctionalMindℱ embodies this balance by acting as an adjunct to human expertise, enhancing rather than replacing it. Our system is designed to empower clinicians with trusted tools to streamline workflows, optimize decision-making, and ultimately deliver better outcomes. By maintaining the clinician’s humanity at the forefront, we ensure that technology serves as a bridge to more compassionate and effective care.

AI, thoughtfully and ethically applied, is the catalyst for this change. Whether you’re a seasoned clinician, a researcher in integrative health, or new to the field, FunctionalMind.AI is your trusted resource for uncovering, understanding, and applying the most relevant and innovative medical insights available today.

Our Approach

FunctionalMind.AI is more than a research tool—it’s a dynamic knowledge engine designed to adapt to the multifaceted needs of practitioners. From identifying underlying imbalances and tracking patient progress to integrating the latest findings in nutrition, genomics, longevity, and lifestyle medicine, our platform equips users with actionable insights to deliver the highest standard of care and assist in clinical decision support.

Our Team

FunctionalMind.AI is the product of a shared passion for advancing root-cause medicine. Co-founders Mike Ash and Rafael Russ bring complementary expertise to the venture: Mike, a recognized leader in functional and integrative medicine, and Rafael, a tech innovator with a vision for transforming healthcare. Together, they have assembled a team of clinicians, data scientists, and medical researchers dedicated to advancing the boundaries of personalized medicine.

Our collective expertise spans functional, integrative, lifestyle, and longevity medicine, as well as cutting-edge AI development. With decades of combined experience, we are committed to bridging the gap between clinical practice and the vast resources of modern scientific research—empowering practitioners to deliver care that not only addresses the symptoms of disease but also identifies and resolves their root causes.

And This Is Just the Beginning

At FunctionalMind.AI, we believe in the power of knowledge to transform lives. Root-cause medicine is built on a foundation of continuous discovery and individualized care, but the tools to access, synthesize, and apply that knowledge have not kept pace.

FunctionalMind.ai brings the insights of root-cause medicine into your hands in real time—helping you make better decisions, faster, and enabling care that fosters long-term health and vitality.

We are more than a platform; we are your partner in creating a future where healthcare is smarter, more personalized, and truly patient-centered.