Innovators in functional medicine and longevity came together at London’s Home House to discuss their vision of the Future of Healthcare, to mark the launch of Future Patient and the Future Patient Congress.
Created by mbody Media, the company behind the UK’s largest menopause events, Menopause in Practice and Pause Live, Future Patient is a digital platform and quarterly publication dedicated to future-proofing patient health through the latest innovations in longevity, personalised medicine, and preventative healthcare.
The Future Patient Congress 2026 is a conference and exhibition that will bring together the leading minds in biohacking, healthspan, and functional medicine to share the latest breakthroughs and actionable strategies for optimising patient care.
The official launch saw a panel discussion on Future Proofing Health: The Secrets and Science Behind Optimal Health featuring Future Patient’s chair Dr Mayoni Gooneratne, a pioneer in functional medicine and women’s health.
Future Patient’s chair Dr Mayoni Gooneratne
Other members of the editorial board joining the panel included Adam Hewitt, wellness industry strategist and Managing Director of The Body Lab and Dr Nima Mahmoodi, founder of Remedi London, alongside Alanna Kit, a neuroscientist and researcher in the field of psychedelics and Antony Haynes, one of the most experienced Registered Nutritional Therapists in the country and Technical Support Manager of Nutri-Link, the sponsors of the Future Patient Congress.
The Future Patient content hub
Edited by Vicky Eldridge, an experienced journalist with 20+ years of experience in the health, wellness, aesthetics and menopause space, Future Patient will provide an expertly curated, evidence-based resource for professionals spanning general practice, functional medicine, nutrition, longevity and more.
Each issue will explore key topics such as gut health, mitochondria, genetics and metabolic health through the lens of the five pillars of healthy ageing: physical activity, diet, sleep, brain health, and purpose-driven relationships.
Joining Dr Gooneratne, Adam, Dr Mahmoodi and Emma on the editorial board are Benjamin Brown, internationally acclaimed nutritional medicine expert and founder of the Nutritional Medicine Institute; Kim Pearson, leading nutritionist with a focus on metabolic health and healthy ageing; Sherezade Ruano, a neurocardiology and breathwork therapist with expertise in executive mental health and nervous system regulation; and Tracey Dennison, award-winning Consultant Nurse Practitioner specialising in menopause and lifestyle medicine.
Dr Gooneratne said, “This is the era of the thinking practitioner. We are the professionals who really want to change health and make a difference, but we have had our wings clipped. Future Patient gives us the space, tools and voice to reimagine what patient care can look like when we lead with curiosity, evidence, and a commitment to prevention.”
Introducing the Future Patient Congress 2026
Building on the platform’s momentum, the Future Patient Congress 2026 will debut on February 5, 2026, at the iconic Grand Connaught Rooms in London, the day before mbody Media’s flagship Menopause in Practice conference. This immersive, in-person event will feature keynote speakers, breakout tracks, hands-on workshops, and expert panels on topics such as:
- A new approach to healthcare: Why now is the time for change
- The functional pathway: From root cause to real change
- “Physician, heal thyself”: Why your own health matters too
- Personalised care in practice: Breaking barriers and building better health
- Diagnostics and testing
- Gut health and nutrition
- Supplementation: When, why and how
- Stress and nervous system health
- Sleep as medicine
- Hormones and whole-body balance
- Environmental and internal toxicity
- Mitochondrial health: Powering the body
- Movement and exercise
- Connection, relationships and spiritual health
With CPD accreditation and a post-event digital content hub, attendees will leave equipped with practical insights and a certificate of participation.
“We believe the future of healthcare lies in prevention and personalisation, not reactive treatment,” said Charlotte Body, event director and co-founder of Future Patient. “Our mission is to empower professionals with the tools, knowledge, and community they need to deliver the highest standard of care.”
Tickets are now available for £199 + VAT, including full access to sessions, networking opportunities, lunch, refreshments, and a drinks reception.
Join the movement
Future Patient and the Future Patient Congress aim to foster a community of professionals who are passionate about evolving patient care. Whether you’re a GP, nurse, nutritional therapist, dietitian, health coach, functional medicine or wellness practitioner, Future Patient is your new home for cutting-edge health content and professional development.
