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Canadian College of Integrative Medicine
CCIM
Canadian College of Integrative Medicine
Wellness Coaching Certificate
info@ccimcollege.com
Canadian College of Integrative Medicine
CCIM
Canadian College of Integrative Medicine
Wellness Coaching Certificate
Integrative medicine is the practice of medicine that reaffirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient, focusing on the whole person. It is informed by evidence and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches, healthcare professionals and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing.
Canadian College of Integrative Medicine (CCIM) enriches health and wellbeing by providing leadership in evidence-informed integrative medicine solutions to organizations and communities.
Our vision is to advance the health and wellbeing of individuals, organizations, and communities through healing and wellness of mind, the body and spirit through clinical services, research and education.
We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership between the Canadian College of Integrative Medicine (CCIM) and Georgetown University’s Division of Whole Person Health and Wellness. This collaboration will facilitate an enriching exchange of academic activities within the Integrative Medicine and Health Science program, providing students and faculty with unique opportunities to deepen their expertise and broaden their impact in the holistic health landscape. This alliance exemplifies our shared commitment to advancing whole-person health education, research, and practice.
Our programs are designed to support a diverse range of professionals:
Healthcare Professionals:
Tailored for licensed professionals such as medical doctors, clinicians, psychologists, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners. Programs include:
Integrative Medicine
Culinary Medicine
Integrative Health & Wellness Coaching
Holistic Health Enthusiasts and Allied Health Professionals:
Ideal for individuals passionate about holistic health and wellness, including those from allied health fields. Programs focus on:
Mind Body Connection
Lifestyle Coaching
The Canadian College of Integrative Medicine (CCIM) introduces integrative health education for physicians and other healthcare professionals by providing a wide range of knowledge and skills needed to be successful practitioners in the field of Integrative Medicine, as well as future leaders in healthcare organizations, and academic medical.
CCIM College is proud to partner with Radiant Coaches Academy.
Lifestyle Coach Certification Program, an ICF-accredited program offering dual diplomas and evidence-based content.
New York Times Best Selling author
Dr. Shojai, a doctor of Oriental medicine, is the founder of bpossible.com and the New York Times Best Selling author of The Urban Monk, Rise and Shine, The Art of Stopping Time, Focus, and Inner Alchemy. He has produced and directed the films Vitality, Origins, and Prosperity, as well as several documentary series including Interconnected, Gateway to Health, Trauma, Conscious Parenting, and the Exhausted series. In his spare time, he serves as a Taoist Abbot, a kung fu world traveler, a global green warrior, an avid backpacker, a dedicated alchemist, a Qi Gong Master, and a bio-hacker.
Founder of VIDA Integrative Medicine
Dr. George is board certified in Urgent Care Medicine (ABUCM) receiving her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Manitoba. She received her post-graduate training in Toronto at St. Mary’s Hospital and has practiced in both the United States and Canada. Dr. George has spent over 25 years working in the area of Emergency and Urgent care medicine where she observed the long-term consequences of poor lifestyle choices, oversight in management, inadequate patient education and difficult to treat conditions.
Integrative psychiatry specialist, San Francisco
Dr. Nishi Bhopal is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and in Integrative Holistic Medicine by the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine. After graduating from the University College Cork School of Medicine, she completed her psychiatric residency at Henry Ford Hospital and a fellowship in sleep medicine at Harvard Medical School.
Researcher at NRITLD
Dr. Babak Daneshfard received his MD and later earned a PhD in Persian medicine. Throughout his education, he was recognized as an outstanding student and a leading researcher in his field. Dr. Daneshfard has published over 60 peer-reviewed papers, authored a book and a book chapter, and presented more than 20 conference papers. He has also conducted approximately 140 reviews for esteemed journals in his discipline. Currently, he serves as a researcher and specialized physician at the National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (NRITLD).
Professor at Georgetown
University
Dr. Hakima Amri is a professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Since launching the CAM graduate program in 2003, she has served as its lead, and she is currently the Director of the Integrative Medicine and Health Science Program at Georgetown University.
Dr. Dokukin is a medical doctor in the U.S. who has focused on the principles and applications of Hirudotherapy, which is integral to mainstream healthcare. Rather than simply “fixing” pathologies, Hirudotherapy aims to stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities and restore homeostasis, improving symptoms associated with various diseases.
Founder of VIDA Integrative Medicine
Dr. George is board certified in Urgent Care Medicine (ABUCM) receiving her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Manitoba. She received her post-graduate training in Toronto at St. Mary’s Hospital and has practiced in both the United States and Canada. Dr. George has spent over 25 years working in the area of Emergency and Urgent care medicine where she observed the long-term consequences of poor lifestyle choices, oversight in management, inadequate patient education and difficult to treat conditions.
New York Times Best Selling author
Dr. Shojai, a doctor of Oriental medicine, is the founder of bpossible.com and the New York Times Best Selling author of The Urban Monk, Rise and Shine, The Art of Stopping Time, Focus, and Inner Alchemy. He has produced and directed the films Vitality, Origins, and Prosperity, as well as several documentary series including Interconnected, Gateway to Health, Trauma, Conscious Parenting, and the Exhausted series. In his spare time, he serves as a Taoist Abbot, a kung fu world traveler, a global green warrior, an avid backpacker, a dedicated alchemist, a Qi Gong Master, and a bio-hacker.
Integrative psychiatry specialist, San Francisco
Dr. Nishi Bhopal is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and in Integrative Holistic Medicine by the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine. After graduating from the University College Cork School of Medicine, she completed her psychiatric residency at Henry Ford Hospital and a fellowship in sleep medicine at Harvard Medical School.
Researcher at NRITLD
Dr. Babak Daneshfard received his MD and later earned a PhD in Persian medicine. Throughout his education, he was recognized as an outstanding student and a leading researcher in his field. Dr. Daneshfard has published over 60 peer-reviewed papers, authored a book and a book chapter, and presented more than 20 conference papers. He has also conducted approximately 140 reviews for esteemed journals in his discipline. Currently, he serves as a researcher and specialized physician at the National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (NRITLD).
Professor at Georgetown
University
Dr. Hakima Amri is a professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Since launching the CAM graduate program in 2003, she has served as its lead, and she is currently the Director of the Integrative Medicine and Health Science Program at Georgetown University.
Dr. Dokukin is a medical doctor in the U.S. who has focused on the principles and applications of Hirudotherapy, which is integral to mainstream healthcare. Rather than simply “fixing” pathologies, Hirudotherapy aims to stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities and restore homeostasis, improving symptoms associated with various diseases.
Some scientific articles show that health and wellness can be improved using integrative modalities such as culinary medicine, herbal remedies, the mind-body approach, massage, and other modalities.
Chon, T. Y., & Lee, M. C. (2013). Acupuncture. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 88(10), 1141-1146. doi:10.1016/j.mayocp.2013.06.009 [doi]
Lao, L., Hamilton, G. R., Fu, J., & Berman, B. M. (2003). Is acupuncture safe? A systematic review of case reports. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 9(1), 72-83.
Manheimer E, Lim B, Lao L, Berman B. Acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis – a randomized trial using a novel sham. Acupuncture in Medicine. 2006 Dec;24 Suppl:S7-14.
Exercise and Meditative Movement
Chen, K. W., Berger, C. C., Manheimer, E., Forde, D., Magidson, J., Dachman, L., et al. (2012). Meditative therapies for reducing anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Depression and Anxiety, 29(7), 545-562. doi:10.1002/da.21964 [doi]
D’Adamo CR, McMillin CR, Chen KW, Lucas EK, Berman BM. Supervised Resistance Exercise for Patients with Persistent Symptoms of Lyme Disease. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2015 Apr 18. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 25899100
Jahnke, R., Larkey, L., Rogers, C., Etnier, J., & Lin, F. (2010). A comprehensive review of health benefits of qigong and tai chi. American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP, 24(6), e1-e25. doi:10.4278/ajhp.081013-LIT-248 [doi]
Wang, C., McAlindon, T., Fielding, R. A., Harvey, W. F., Driban, J. B., Price, L. L., et al. (2015). A novel comparative effectiveness study of tai chi versus aerobic exercise for fibromyalgia: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials, 16, 34-015-0548-x. doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0548-x [doi]
Wang, C., Schmid, C. H., Rones, R., Kalish, R., Yinh, J., Goldenberg, D. L., et al. (2010). A randomized trial of tai chi for fibromyalgia. The New England Journal of Medicine, 363(8), 743-754. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa0912611 [doi]
Manual Medicine
Bialosky, J. E., George, S. Z., Horn, M. E., Price, D. D., Staud, R., & Robinson, M. E. (2014). Spinal manipulative therapy-specific changes in pain sensitivity in individuals with low back pain (NCT01168999). The Journal of Pain : Official Journal of the American Pain Society, 15(2), 136-148. doi:10.1016/j.jpain.2013.10.005 [doi]
Gillison, F. B., Skevington, S. M., Sato, A., Standage, M., & Evangelidou, S. (2009). The effects of exercise interventions on quality of life in clinical and healthy populations; a meta-analysis. Social Science & Medicine (1982),68(9), 1700-1710. doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2009.02.028 [doi]
Granados, A. C., & Agis, I. F. (2011). Why children with special needs feel better with hippotherapy sessions: A conceptual review. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (New York, N.Y.), 17(3), 191-197. doi:10.1089/acm.2009.0229 [doi]
Mind-Body Medicine/Positive Psychology
Astin, J. A., Shapiro, S. L., Eisenberg, D. M., & Forys, K. L. (2003). Mind-body medicine: State of the science, implications for practice. The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice / American Board of Family Practice,16(2), 131-147.
O’Leary, K., & Dockray, S. (2015). The effects of two novel gratitude and mindfulness interventions on well-being. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (New York, N.Y.), 21(4), 243-245. doi:10.1089/acm.2014.0119 [doi]
Haruna M, Matsuzaki M, Ota E, Shiraishi M, Hanada N, Mori R. Guided imagery for treating hypertension in pregnancy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 10. Art. No.: CD011337. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD011337
Nutrition and Natural Medicine
Berggren, A., Lazou Ahren, I., Larsson, N., & Onning, G. (2011). Randomised, double-blind and placebo-controlled study using new probiotic lactobacilli for strengthening the body immune defence against viral infections.European Journal of Nutrition, 50(3), 203-210. doi:10.1007/s00394-010-0127-6 [doi]
Chowdhury, R., Warnakula, S., Kunutsor, S., Crowe, F., Ward, H. A., Johnson, L., et al. (2014). Association of dietary, circulating, and supplement fatty acids with coronary risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Annals of Internal Medicine, 160(6), 398-406. doi:10.7326/M13-1788 [doi]
Gardner, C. D., Kiazand, A., Alhassan, S., Kim, S., Stafford, R. S., Balise, R. R., et al. (2007). Comparison of the atkins, zone, ornish, and LEARN diets for change in weight and related risk factors among overweight premenopausal women: The A TO Z weight loss study: A randomized trial. Jama, 297(9), 969-977. doi:297/9/969 [pii]
Lewis, M., Ghassemi, P., & Hibbeln, J. (2013). Therapeutic use of omega-3 fatty acids in severe head trauma. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 31(1), 273.e5-273.e8. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2012.05.014 [doi]
Li, K., Kaaks, R., Linseisen, J., & Rohrmann, S. (2012). Vitamin/mineral supplementation and cancer, cardiovascular, and all-cause mortality in a german prospective cohort (EPIC-heidelberg). European Journal of Nutrition,51(4), 407-413. doi:10.1007/s00394-011-0224-1 [doi]
Micha, R., Wallace, S. K., & Mozaffarian, D. (2010). Red and processed meat consumption and risk of incident coronary heart disease, stroke, and diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Circulation,121(21), 2271-2283. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.109.924977 [doi]
Mursu, J., Robien, K., Harnack, L. J., Park, K., & Jacobs, D. R.,Jr. (2011). Dietary supplements and mortality rate in older women: The iowa women’s health study. Archives of Internal Medicine, 171(18), 1625-1633. doi:10.1001/archinternmed.2011.445 [doi]
Placebo and Nocebo Response
Enck, P., Benedetti, F., & Schedlowski, M. (2008). New insights into the placebo and nocebo responses. Neuron, 59(2), 195-206. doi:10.1016/j.neuron.2008.06.030 [doi]
Enck, P., Bingel, U., Schedlowski, M., & Rief, W. (2013). The placebo response in medicine: Minimize, maximize or personalize? Nature Reviews.Drug Discovery, 12(3), 191-204. doi:10.1038/nrd3923 [doi]
Spirituality
Clark, P. A., Drain, M., & Malone, M. P. (2003). Addressing patients’ emotional and spiritual needs. Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Safety, 29(12), 659-670.
Fosarelli, P. (2008). Medicine, spirituality, and patient care. Jama, 300(7), 836-838. doi:10.1001/jama.300.7.836 [doi]
Lo, B., Ruston, D., Kates, L. W., Arnold, R. M., Cohen, C. B., Faber-Langendoen, K., et al. (2002). Discussing religious and spiritual issues at the end of life: A practical guide for physicians. Jama, 287(6), 749-754. doi:jsc10142 [pii]
Roseman JL, Pearce M, Burke K, Thompson J. Creating sacred space: Spirituality in the medical encounter – part 2. Alternative and Complementary Therapies. 2016 February, 22(1). DOI: 10.1089/act.2015.29034
Integrative Approach to Pain
Bronfort, G., Evans, R., Anderson, A. V., Svendsen, K. H., Bracha, Y., & Grimm, R. H. (2012). Spinal manipulation, medication, or home exercise with advice for acute and subacute neck pain: A randomized trial. Annals of Internal Medicine, 156(1 Pt 1), 1-10. doi:10.7326/0003-4819-156-1-201201030-00002 [doi]
Nijs, J., Paul van Wilgen, C., Van Oosterwijck, J., van Ittersum, M., & Meeus, M. (2011). How to explain central sensitization to patients with ‘unexplained’ chronic musculoskeletal pain: Practice guidelines. Manual Therapy,16(5), 413-418. doi:10.1016/j.math.2011.04.005 [doi]
