Richard Sprague
CEO, Co-Founder Opticare AI
Brendan Vermeire is a Mental and Metabolic Health Researcher, Functional Medicine Practitioner and Educator, Writer, and Speaker. He is a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Master Nutrition Coach, Master Personal Trainer, USAW Sports Performance Coach, and CrossFit Trainer.
Brendan began his career as a personal trainer and nutrition coach at the age of 18 after being medically discharged from the United States Navy SEAL training pipeline due to an injury. Early in his career, he was introduced to the power of functional lab testing, which inspired him to pursue it as a primary path. Since then, he has become widely regarded as a leading expert in Metabolic Health and Functional Education.
He is the Founder of the Metabolic Solutions Institute for Functional Health and Fitness Practitioners and the creator of the Functional Mental Health Practitioner (FMHP™) Certificate Course. Brendan also founded the Metabolic Solutions Research & Education Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to changing the way the world views mental health by advancing the science of Mental Health Dysfunction.
He is the creator of The Mental M.A.P.™, a cutting-edge lab panel for mental health, and the NeuroCeuticals™ supplement line.
When he’s not educating practitioners, supporting clients, or developing new research, Brendan enjoys all things fitness, nature, and activities that expand his heart, mind, and soul.