Bridging Ancient Wisdom with Modern Lifestyle Science
The Lifestyle Coaching Certification Program at the Canadian College of Integrative Medicine (CCIM) offers a distinctive approach to lifestyle and well-being by bringing together the health teachings of Avicenna (Ibn Sina), the renowned Persian physician and philosopher, with contemporary scientific knowledge and modern lifestyle research.
The Lifestyle Coaching Certificate Program is a 30-hour educational program designed to explore lifestyle and well-being through the intersection of ancient health wisdom and contemporary lifestyle science.
Delivered over 10 weeks, the program examines Avicenna’s Six Essential Principles of Health through a modern, evidence-informed perspective, with particular attention to nutrition, food quality, gut health, physical activity, sleep, mental and emotional well-being, personalized health, and sustainable lifestyle change.
The Lifestyle Coaching Certificate Program integrates ancient health wisdom with contemporary lifestyle science, bringing together nutrition, gut health, neuroscience, neuroplasticity, physical activity, sleep, mental well-being, behavior change, and personalized lifestyle strategies.
Who Is This Program For?
This program is designed for:
✓ Nurses
✓ Dietitians & Nutritionists
✓ Other Healthcare Professionals
The program is designed to strengthen knowledge and practical skills in lifestyle health, behavior change, and coaching that participants can integrate within their existing professional scope of practice
Curriculum Details
Foundations of Lifestyle & Whole-Person Health
● Avicenna’s Six Essential Principles of Health
● Ancient Wisdom & Modern Lifestyle Science
● Personalized Health & Lifestyle Strategies
● Whole-Person Approaches to Health & Well-Being
Nutrition, Gut Health & Culinary Practice
● Nutrition & Healthy Eating
● Gut Health & the Microbiome
● Food, Lifestyle & Well-Being
● Healthy Cooking & Practical Food Preparation
● Food-as-Medicine Principles
● Sustainable Nutrition Habits
Practical culinary learning is offered in collaboration with Resto FIM (Food Is Medicine), providing participants with hands-on exposure to healthy cooking, food preparation, and practical food-as-medicine principles.
Movement, Sleep & Healthy Aging
● Physical Activity & Healthy Aging
● Sleep & Circadian Health
● Rest, Recovery & Lifestyle Balance
Mind, Brain & Emotional Well-Being
● Neuroscience & Neuroplasticity
● Mental & Emotional Well-Being
● Stress, Resilience & Mind-Body Health
● Positive Psychology, Motivation & Self-Efficacy
Lifestyle Coaching & Behaviour Change
● Foundations of Lifestyle Coaching
● Core Coaching Competencies
● The Coaching Process & Coaching Relationship
● Motivational Interviewing & Client-Centered Communication
● Behaviour Change Science & Habit Formation
● Goal Setting & Action Planning
● Supporting Accountability & Sustainable Change
Professional & Practical Skills
● Active Listening & Powerful Questioning
● Ethics, Professional Boundaries & Scope of Practice
● Practical Lifestyle Coaching Skills
● Case Studies & Applied Coaching Practice
Ready to Advance Your Lifestyle Health & Coaching Skills?
Explore an evidence-informed approach that connects traditional health wisdom with modern lifestyle science and practical coaching.
To learn more about this unique program, contact us at info@ccimcollege.com
NBHWC Approved Training Program
Applications Now Open
Starts October 15, 2026
