Join the Global Leaders in Lifestyle Medicine Education

Unlock your Career: Earn Your Accredited Ph.D. in Lifestyle Medicine

Unlock your Career: Earn Your Accredited

Ph.D. in Lifestyle Medicine

For Healthcare Professionals with a desire to master and implement Lifestyle Medicine while earning certification credentials and degrees.

Reduce tuition and study time by applying your existing degrees, diplomas, and professional work experience.

(Affordable payment plans starting at $197/month are available.

Our SUMMER 2025 Enrollment for 20 new degree students is open.

Our mission is to make Lifestyle Medicine and Health Coaching accessible to everyone by providing physicians and providers with cutting-edge tools, training programs, and credentials.

Help us maximize your tuition credits and study time and find the ideal program for your budget and needs.

Your Certification & Degree Options

From board certification to your accredited Ph.D. Doctorate Degree.

Learn while you practice, add revenue streams, add AI Assistants, and get certified.

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  • LMWORKS™ PRO AI Foundations 101 Course

  • LMWORKS™ PRO AI Certification Training

  • 6 LMW™ PRO AI Assistants

  • Monthly Live Practicum Classes

  • LMWORKS™ AI chat support

  • Lifetime software upgrades

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6 AI Assistants & Benefits

  • Lifestyle Medicine Protocols

Instant nutrition, fitness, stress management, sleep, social support, removal of toxins, and mindset protocols answers.

  • Remedies & Biomarkers

Explore vitamins, minerals, supplements, remedies for specific chronic symptoms using Lifestyle-Functional-Natural Medicine research.

  • Write & Share Lifestyle Prescriptions®

Prescribe micro-habit Lifestyle Medicine for patients; share, email or print Lifestyle Prescriptions® for patients.

  • Lifestyle Medicine Science & Stats

Quickly search for relevant Lifestyle Medicine research papers & stats with a summary, key findings, and the research link for further review.

  • PsychoSocial Stressors

Explore which psychosocial stressors, emotions, thoughts affect specific organ tissues (with stress and regeneration phase symptoms).

  • SELF-CARE: Dr. HealthiWealthi™ AI

Take care of yourself, walk the talk. Practice the 7 lifestyle superpowers, reduce burnout, improve your vitality guided by Dr. HealthiWealthi™ AI

  • LMWORKS | Dr. HealthiWealthi™ App

Use our mobile app to add micro-habit reminders, ask questions and study with your AI Assistants, and chat with your patients to provide accountability and compliance.

Your Foundations Course

Learn while you practice evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine with your patients. Lessons include:

  • HOW TO USE LMW PRO AI

  • USING THE LMW HABIT APP

  • Chronic Disease Epidemic Solutions

  • Why Lifestyle Medicine

  • Challenges integrating Lifestyle Medicine

  • The 6 Lifestyle Medicine Protocols

  • Measure. Measure. Measure (SUD-SUT)

  • The Coaching Mindset

  • Active Listening & Being Present

  • Asking Conscious Questions

  • The Why, What, How of Micro-Habits

  • Write micro-habit Lifestyle Prescriptions®

  • Master Skills, LMWORKS™ PRO Certification

  • Obesity, Diabetes, Pain, and other demos

  • Lifestyle Medicine reimbursement options

Certification Pathways & Course Curriculum

4 CERTIFICATION PATHWAYS

1) Get Lifestyle Medicine WORKS™ Certified (LMWC) Certified after completing the LMWC exam (minimum 6 months of study)*

2) After LMWC certification, sit for the NBHWC exam** (optional)*

3) After LMWC certification, sit for the DipIBLM exam** (optional)*

4) Select the Ph.D. Fast-Track to earn your LMHWC (6 months), Master's (2 years) and Ph.D. degree (3-4 years)*

LPU COURSES INCLUDED:

LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

  • 102 | D-LM-LMSCIENCE Lifestyle Medicine I - The Science (AI)

  • 103 | D-LMWORKS-101 LMWORK™ PRO 101 Course (AI)

  • 104 | D-LMWORKS-CERT LMWORKS™ PRO Certification (LMWC/IBLM)

  • 105 | D-LMWORKS-PRAC LMWORKS™ PRO Practicum (Live Events)

ROOT-CAUSE HEALTH COACHING

  • 201 | D-RCA-HCCCOM Health Coaching Core Competencies

  • 202 | D-RCA-SELFHEAL The Art & Science of Self-Healing

  • 203 | D-LPHC-COMMSKILL Neuro Communication Skills

  • 204 | D-RCA-ROOTANALY 10-Step Root-Cause Analysis Process I

  • 302 | D-LPHC-ENERPSYCH Energy Psychology Precision EFT

  • 206 | D-RCA-PRACT1RCARCA Practicum (3-Months)

LMWORKS™ CERTIFICATION TRAINING CURRICULUM (IBLM*)

This AI-powered training program prepares you for the LMWC certification (and optional IBLM board exam).

  • Intro to Lifestyle Medicine

  • Fundamentals of Behavior Change

  • LM Key Clinical Processes

  • The Role of the Practitioner’s Personal Health and Community Advocacy

  • Nutrition Science, Assessment, Prescription

  • Physical Activity Science and Prescription

  • Emotional Well-being, Assessments and Interventions

  • Sleep Health Science and Interventions

  • Managing Tobacco Cessation & other Toxic Exposures

  • The Role of Connectedness and Positive Psychology

* IBLM approval pending

COACHING CORE COMPETENCIES (NBHWC*)

  • Coaching Structure

  • Coaching Mindset

  • Communication and Relationship Building

  • Facilitating Learning and Growth

  • Ethics and Professional Conduct

* Requires attending the 3-Month Live Practicum Training

Master Lifestyle Medicine skills with our Accredited Master's Degree.

Includes LMWORKS™ PRO AI Assistants & Certification PLUS:

  • Master's Degree Self-Study Courses

  • Master's Academic Live Courses

  • AI Academic Mentor

  • M.A. Supervisor

  • 3-Month Coaching Intensive Practicum (Online Live)

  • Requirement: One year of healthcare experience

Request a discovery call to credit your diplomas & work experience.

Start here ...

Tuition as low as $197/month

View M.A. Curriculum

INTEGRATED BACHELOR/MASTER'S AND PH.D. DEGREE IN LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

  • If you DO NOT have a Master's degree or equivalent, then join TRACK #2: Ph.D. Fast-Track in Lifestyle Medicine, which includes the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's, followed by the Ph.D. Degree.

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • One year of healthcare or related work experience

CREDIT DIPLOMAS & WORK EXPERIENCE

  • You may reduce your tuition and study time substantially by applying previous degrees, diplomas, and professional work experience.

  • Schedule an evaluation call to explore the best program that fits your career needs.

SKILLS SELF-STUDY PRACTICE COURSES You will master Lifestyle Medicine and Root-Cause Health Coaching by completing these self-study, practicums, and academic courses:

LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

  • 102 | D-LM-LMSCIENCE Lifestyle Medicine I - The Science (AI)

  • 103 | D-LMWORKS-101 LMWORK™ PRO 101 Course (AI)

  • 104 | D-LMWORKS-CERT LMWORKS™ PRO Certification (LMWC/IBLM)

  • 105 | D-LMWORKS-PRAC LMWORKS™ PRO Practicum (Live Events)

ROOT-CAUSE HEALTH COACHING

  • 201 | D-RCA-HCCCOM Health Coaching Core Competencies

  • 202 | D-RCA-SELFHEAL The Art & Science of Self-Healing

  • 203 | D-LPHC-COMMSKILL Neuro Communication Skills

  • 204 | D-RCA-ROOTANALY 10-Step Root-Cause Analysis Process I

  • 302 | D-LPHC-ENERPSYCH Energy Psychology Precision EFT

  • 206 | D-RCA-PRACT1RCARCA Practicum (3-Months)

👩🏼‍🎓 Earn your Lifestyle Medicine WORKS™ Certification (NBHWC/IBLM) in 9 months

ACADEMIC COURSES (M.A.)

  • 406 | D-MA-ACADWRITE Academic Writing

  • 407 | D-MA-STATISTICS Statistics

  • 408 | D-MA-LITREVIEW Literature Review

  • 409 | D-MA-RESEARME Methodologies

  • 410 | D-MA-PROPO6 Proposal Course

  • 411 | D-MA-CAPSTO M.A. Capstone Project

👩🏼‍🎓 Earn your M.A. Degree in Lifestyle Medicine in 2-3 years

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

  • Degree Supervisor Support

  • Monthly Degree Student Q&A Meeting

  • LPU Degree Committee Guidance

  • LPU Faculty Support

DEGREE AWARD

  • Degree validated by the European International University (EIU), Paris, monitored by the Department of Education of France

DEGREE TUITION

Your M.A. Degree in Lifestyle Medicine tuition, after all applicable tuition credits, may be as low as $9,997.

Affordable payment plans are available.

Start the enrollment process to explore which degree option fits your values, goals, and budget.

Accredited Ph.D. Doctorate Degree for healthcare providers with existing degrees & credentials.

Includes LMWORKS™ PRO AI Assistants & Certification

  • LM Self-Study Courses

  • Academic Live Courses

  • AI Academic Mentor

  • M.A. and Ph.D. Degree Supervisor Support

  • 3-Month Coaching Intensive Practicum (Online Live)

  • Requirement: MA degree or equivalent and work experience

Request a discovery call to credit your diplomas & work experience.

Start here ...

Tuition as low as $297/month

View Ph.D. Curriculum

PH.D. DEGREE IN LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

If you have an existing Master's degree or equivalent (and higher) and at least 1 year of work experience in medicine and health, then you can DIRECTLY join TRACK #1: PH.D. IN LIFESTYLE MEDICINE.

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • M.A. degree or equivalent

  • Professional work experience in healthcare

CREDIT DIPLOMAS & WORK EXPERIENCE

  • You may reduce your tuition and study time substantially by applying previous degrees, diplomas, and professional work experience.

  • Schedule an evaluation call to explore the best program that fits your career needs.

SKILLS SELF-STUDY PRACTICE COURSES

LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

  • 102 | D-LM-LMSCIENCE Lifestyle Medicine I - The Science (AI)

  • 103 | D-LMWORKS-101 LMWORK™ PRO 101 Course (AI)

  • 104 | D-LMWORKS-CERT LMWORKS™ PRO Certification (LMWC/IBLM)

  • 105 | D-LMWORKS-PRAC LMWORKS™ PRO Practicum (Live Events)

ROOT-CAUSE HEALTH COACHING

  • 201 | D-RCA-HCCCOM Health Coaching Core Competencies

  • 202 | D-RCA-SELFHEAL The Art & Science of Self-Healing

  • 203 | D-LPHC-COMMSKILL Neuro Communication Skills

  • 204 | D-RCA-ROOTANALY 10-Step Root-Cause Analysis Process I

  • 302 | D-LPHC-ENERPSYCH Energy Psychology Precision EFT I

  • 206 | D-RCA-PRACT1RCARCA Practicum (3-Months)

👩🏼‍🎓 Earn your Lifestyle Medicine WORKS™ Certification (NBHWC/IBLM after 9 months

ACADEMIC COURSES (PH.D.)

  • 406 | D-MA-ACADWRITE English Academic Writing

  • 407 | D-MA-STATISTICS Statistics & Qualitative Research

  • 408 | D-MA-LITREVIEW 6-Week Literature Review

  • 409 | D-MA-RESEARME 6-Week Research Methodologies

  • 410 | D-MA-PROPO6 MA/Ph.D. 6-Weeks Proposal Course

  • 502 | D-PHD-DISSERTA Dissertation Research, Writing & Defending

👩🏼‍🎓 Earn your Ph.D. Degree in Lifestyle Medicine after 2-3 years

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

  • Degree Supervisor Support

  • Monthly Degree Student Q&A Meeting

  • LPU Degree Committee Guidance

  • LPU Faculty Support

DEGREE AWARD

  • Degree validated by the European International University (EIU), Paris, monitored by the Department of Education of France

DEGREE TUITION

Your total Ph.D. Degree in Lifestyle Medicine tuition, after all applicable tuition credits, may be as low as $9,997.

Affordable payment plans are available.

Start the enrollment process to explore which degree option fits your values, goals, and budget.

6 AI Assistants & Benefits

  • Lifestyle Medicine Protocols

Instant nutrition, fitness, stress management, sleep, social support, removal of toxins, and mindset protocols answers.

  • Remedies & Biomarkers

Explore vitamins, minerals, supplements, remedies for specific chronic symptoms using Lifestyle-Functional-Natural Medicine research.

  • Write & Share Lifestyle Prescriptions®

Prescribe micro-habit Lifestyle Medicine for patients; share, email or print Lifestyle Prescriptions® for patients.

  • Lifestyle Medicine Science & Stats

Quickly search for relevant Lifestyle Medicine research papers & stats with a summary, key findings, and the research link for further review.

  • PsychoSocial Stressors

Explore which psychosocial stressors, emotions, thoughts affect specific organ tissues (with stress and regeneration phase symptoms).

  • SELF-CARE: Dr. HealthiWealthi™ AI

Take care of yourself, walk the talk. Practice the 7 lifestyle superpowers, reduce burnout, improve your vitality guided by Dr. HealthiWealthi™ AI

  • LMWORKS | Dr. HealthiWealthi™ App

Use our mobile app to add micro-habit reminders, ask questions and study with your AI Assistants, and chat with your patients to provide accountability and compliance.

Your Foundations Course

Learn while you practice evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine with your patients. Lessons include:

  • HOW TO USE LMW PRO AI

  • USING THE LMW HABIT APP

  • Chronic Disease Epidemic Solutions

  • Why Lifestyle Medicine

  • Challenges integrating Lifestyle Medicine

  • The 6 Lifestyle Medicine Protocols

  • Measure. Measure. Measure (SUD-SUT)

  • The Coaching Mindset

  • Active Listening & Being Present

  • Asking Conscious Questions

  • The Why, What, How of Micro-Habits

  • Write micro-habit Lifestyle Prescriptions®

  • Master Skills, LMWORKS™ PRO Certification

  • Obesity, Diabetes, Pain, and other demos

  • Lifestyle Medicine reimbursement options

Certification Pathways & Course Curriculum

4 CERTIFICATION PATHWAYS

1) Get Lifestyle Medicine WORKS™ Certified (LMWC) Certified after completing the LMWC exam (minimum 6 months of study)*

2) After LMWC certification, sit for the NBHWC exam** (optional)*

3) After LMWC certification, sit for the DipIBLM exam** (optional)*

4) Select the Ph.D. Fast-Track to earn your LMHWC (6 months), Master's (2 years) and Ph.D. degree (3-4 years)*

LPU COURSES INCLUDED:

LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

  • 102 | D-LM-LMSCIENCE Lifestyle Medicine I - The Science (AI)

  • 103 | D-LMWORKS-101 LMWORK™ PRO 101 Course (AI)

  • 104 | D-LMWORKS-CERT LMWORKS™ PRO Certification (LMWC/IBLM)

  • 105 | D-LMWORKS-PRAC LMWORKS™ PRO Practicum (Live Events)

ROOT-CAUSE HEALTH COACHING

  • 201 | D-RCA-HCCCOM Health Coaching Core Competencies

  • 202 | D-RCA-SELFHEAL The Art & Science of Self-Healing

  • 203 | D-LPHC-COMMSKILL Neuro Communication Skills

  • 204 | D-RCA-ROOTANALY 10-Step Root-Cause Analysis Process I

  • 302 | D-LPHC-ENERPSYCH Energy Psychology Precision EFT

  • 206 | D-RCA-PRACT1RCARCA Practicum (3-Months)

LMWORKS™ CERTIFICATION TRAINING CURRICULUM (IBLM*)

This AI-powered training program prepares you for the LMWC certification (and optional IBLM board exam).

  • Intro to Lifestyle Medicine

  • Fundamentals of Behavior Change

  • LM Key Clinical Processes

  • The Role of the Practitioner’s Personal Health and Community Advocacy

  • Nutrition Science, Assessment, Prescription

  • Physical Activity Science and Prescription

  • Emotional Well-being, Assessments and Interventions

  • Sleep Health Science and Interventions

  • Managing Tobacco Cessation & other Toxic Exposures

  • The Role of Connectedness and Positive Psychology

* IBLM approval pending

COACHING CORE COMPETENCIES (NBHWC*)

  • Coaching Structure

  • Coaching Mindset

  • Communication and Relationship Building

  • Facilitating Learning and Growth

  • Ethics and Professional Conduct

* Requires attending the 3-Month Live Practicum Training

👩🏼‍🎓 Select the PH.D. FAST-TRACK program to earn all three credentials.

* Degree graduation time depends on your existing academic skills, the amount of time you can allocate to your studies, research, and capstone/dissertation writing.

Lifestyle Medicine addressing Root-Causes

Lifestyle Prescriptions® University programs are deeply anchored in evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine with a focus on effective 20/80 lifestyle strategies and micro-habit improvements using Lifestyle Prescriptions®.

Learn the evidence-based Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine and how to integrate comprehensive lifestyle modification protocols including nutrition, fitness, sleep, stress management, and social support.¹

The 6 Root-Causes and the Points & Phases of Auto-Regulation based on Organ-Mind-Brain Anatomy™ allow practitioners to be precise in their analysis and increase health outcomes. ¹

Our measurable Micro-Habit Improvement Protocols allow practitioners to improve patient compliance and monitor lifestyle habit improvements.

Transform lives with micro-habit Lifestyle Prescriptions®

Lifestyle Prescription® University exclusively teaches the evidence-based use and integration of micro-habit Lifestyle Prescription® into clinical practice and health coaching.

Lifestyle Prescription® are used by physicians, healthcare providers, and health coaches to define SMART lifestyle micro-habits to be implemented and practiced by clients/patients to increase compliance.

* Lifestyle Prescriptions® can be only used to improve lifestyle habits. No rx medical prescription, diagnosis, therapy is provided.

Practice while you study with our Lifestyle Medicine WORKS™ PRO AI Assistants

Build a successful business and add revenue streams using the Lifestyle Medicine WORKS™ AI Assistants, Foundation & Certification platform.

  • Foundations Course: Start practicing Lifestyle Medicine in just 10 days - even if you have 5 minutes per patient.
  • Certification Training: Get board-certified as part of your degree journey.
  • Save time, get instant answers with our AI Assistants: Including Lifestyle Medicine Protocols, Remedies & Biomarkers, write & share micro-habit Lifestyle Prescriptions®, search Lifestyle Medicine Science & Stats, explore PsychoSocial Stressors.
  • Reduce your burnout with Dr. HealthiWealthi™ AI Assistants for your patients
  • Business Success Live Classes: Learn which LM Services to offer, how to get paid by insurance, Medicare, health savings accounts, or self-pay

Earn credentials while you scale your Lifestyle Medicine practice.

Feel inspired by our world-class faculty

At Lifestyle Prescriptions® University, we’re proud of our expert educators, faculty, supervisors, advisory board, and leaders in the fields of evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine and Root-Cause Health Coaching.

Johannes R. Fisslinger PhD(c)​​​​​ (USA, Germany), Founder

Mohamad I. Yamani MD(USA) - LPU Chief Medical Officer, Ornish Provider

Aisling Killoran, PhD, LPHCS (Ireland)

Radu Baila MD, DipIBLM – Advisory Board

Dr. Siva Poobalasingam MD, DipIBLM (Malaysia) - Advisory Board

Cristian Dellepiane MD DipABLM (Argentina) - Advisory Board

Catherine Alter Ph.D. (USA) – IRB Committee Chair

Bernie Siegel MD (USA) - Advisory Board

Sharon Ellert, PhD, NBH-HWC, LPHCS (Canada)

Nick Deal PhD (UK) - Chair Academic Supervisor & IRB Committee

Hazel Heath PhD (UK) – IRB Committee

Coach Nisreen Baitalmal (Saudi Arabia) - Arab Student Coordinator

Jane Oelke ND, PhD (USA) – IRB Committee

Reham Garash MD, DipIBLM (Saudi Arabia) - Advisory Board

Why study with LPU?

Quick history: Teaching health coaching since 2010 | Lifestyle Prescriptions® introduced 2013 | Accredited Lifestyle Medicine Degree programs launched worldwide 2023

  • 7329

Students are currently enrolled in Lifestyle Prescriptions® University

  • 57

Countries From Which Students Are Pursuing Their Online Education

  • 91

% Lifestyle Prescriptions® University Students Satisfied

  • 83

% Students Likely Or Very Likely To Recommend Lifestyle Prescriptions® University

LPU Graduates Feedback

Listen to our graduates and how they built their Lifestyle Medicine careers.

"I feel honored to be the first Pakistani Lifestyle Prescriptions® University Coaching graduate. Indeed, it was an outstanding learning journey and equipped me with skills to practice as a Lifestyle Medicine Physician."

Fatima Ehsan MD, 2023 Lifestyle Medicine Root-Cause Coaching Graduate

"It has been a great journey so far with exceptional results. This work amazes me at what health outcomes and transformations it can achieve in people's lives."

Simon Klein LPHC, Certified Lifestyle Prescriptions® University Health Coach

"Amazing accredited university. Since I started my PhD program, I have learned valuable protocols & knowledge and implemented them with my patients, which has rewarded me with a senior position. Thank you to all professionals at this university."

Mrs. Almansowri, Lifestyle Prescriptions® University Ph.D. Student

“In my busy integrative and lifestyle medical practice, I love using Lifestyle Prescriptions® .”

Dr. Kevin Chan, Lifestyle Medicine Arizona USA

“I’m COMPLETELY BLOWN AWAY by this training. I have never taken anything (and I’ve done tons of online learning) this amazing before, both in content and in delivery.”

​Cari Nadeau. EFT Practitioner, Lifestyle Prescriptions® University Student

“​I love the program, I’ve learned so much, about the body and about myself. It’s been an incredible journey so far for my own self-healing. Looking forward to live practicum classes!”

Olivia Schoen, Lifestyle Prescriptions® University Student

“Lifestyle Prescriptions® Root-Cause Analysis allows me to get to the root-cause of chronic symptoms fast. It is a life changing and an amazing tool.”

Dr. Stephane Provencher​​​​​, USA

“I have a huge influx of clients, which is incredible for me, managing 16 clients in my 3-month program. 🙂 The work I can offer now is so PROFOUND and TRANSFORMATIVE compared to what I did before for 6 years!”

Nigora Normatova, Certified Lifestyle Prescriptions® University Graduate

FAQ - Degree Programs

Why earn your degrees?

Lifestyle Prescriptions® University is the premium global higher education institute exclusively focused on teaching advanced Lifestyle Medicine protocols for healthcare providers offering accredited Master's and Ph.D. Degree programs. Lifestyle Medicine is one of the fastest growing fields in healthcare providing evidence-based solutions for Chronic Disease Patients (which make up 80% of all health issues and healthcare costs). Here are some of the benefits to join LPU:

  • Master evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine
  • Start or expand your career and healthcare practice
  • Build a successful practice (add a new income stream)
  • Earn the most valuable academic credential available
  • Get invitations to conferences, write books and become a Lifestyle Medicine Leader (benefit from your "Dr. YOUR NAME" title)
What will you learn?

You will learn evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine protocols and Root-Cause Analysis & Health Coaching based on Organ-Mind-Brain Anatomy and earn your accredited Ph.D. Doctorate Degree in Lifestyle Medicine.

You will follow this process:

  • Complete the Lifestyle Medicine self-study courses
  • Attend the Lifestyle Medicine Practicum Live Classes
  • Complete the Academic Courses (with live supervision)
  • Start your research, write your dissertation, graduate ✅


Select between TRACK 1: Ph.D. Degree (if you have an existing Master Degree or equivalent already) or TRACK 2: Ph.D. Fast-Track Degree program (without Master's Degree or equivalent qualifications) which includes the Integrated Master's and Ph.D. Degree program.

Enrollment requirements
  • Applicants should possess a high level of motivation and self-discipline
  • Applicants should be proficient in the English language
  • Applicants must possess basic smartphone or computer skills
  • Applicants should possess at least one (1) year of professional working experience in the field of Healthcare, Nursing, Psychology, Counseling, Mental Health, Social Work, Health Coaching or related areas of work
  • Applicants are committed to invest attention, time & energy to complete the program
  • Applicants are able to pay the tuition (after deduction of scholarships and tuition credits) as agreed during the evaluation call.


Required Documents


  • Latest CV / Résumé
  • Passport Copy
  • Passport Size Photo (jpg. format)
  • Copies of degrees, diplomas & certificates
➡️ TRACK 1: Lifestyle Medicine WORKS™ Certification

The first step in all our training programs is to become a Certified Lifestyle Medicine WORKS Coach (Practitioner).


  • You may start with the LMWORKS™ PRO Certification or join the M.A, Ph.D. program to become certified in Lifestyle Medicine (after 6-9 months depending on how much time you can invest).


ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS


  • Any healthcare provider with at least 1 year of healthcare experience.
  • A passion to master and implement evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine


HOW TO ENROLL



THE LMWC CERTIFICATION TRAINING INCLUDES THESE COURSES


Three Certification Pathways


  • 1) Get Lifestyle Medicine WORKS™ Certified (LMWC) after 6 months of study and completing the LMWC exam*
  • 2) After LMWC certification sit for the NBHWC exam** (optional)*
  • 3) After LMWC certification sit for the DipIBLM exam** (optional)*
  • 4) Go all the way and earn your Ph.D. degree*


The AI-Powered LMWC Certification Training aligns with IBLM core competencies standards and covers:


  • Intro to Lifestyle Medicine
  • Fundamentals of Behavior Change
  • LM Key Clinical Processes
  • The Role of the Practitioner’s Personal Health and Community Advocacy
  • Nutrition Science, Assessment, Prescription
  • Physical Activity Science and Prescription
  • Emotional Well-being, Assessments and Interventions
  • Sleep Health Science and Interventions
  • Managing Tobacco Cessation & other Toxic Exposures
  • The Role of Connectedness and Positive Psychology


ROOT-CAUSE HEALTH COACHING COURSES


  • 102 | D-LM-LMSCIENCE Lifestyle Medicine I - The Science (AI)
  • 103 | D-LMWORKS-101 LMWORK™ PRO 101 Course (AI)
  • 104 | D-LMWORKS-CERT LMWORKS™ PRO Certification (LMWC/IBLM)
  • 105 | D-LMWORKS-PRAC LMWORKS™ PRO Practicum (Live Events)
  • 206 | D-RCA-PRACT1RCA RCA Practicum (3-Months)


* Lifestyle Medicine WORKS™ Certification requires a minimum of 9 months of study and practice.

* LMWC Certification minimum 9 months study before exam can be started

* IBLM board certification is available for Physicians, Masters and equivalent

* IBLM training approval and IBLM exam access starting June 2025.

* For NBHWC exam review requirements.

* A valid LMWORKS™ PRO AI membership is required to be certified.

* Lifestyle Medicine Degrees: Schedule an evaluation call to maximize study and tution savings.

* For NBHWC/IBLM related questions contact us.

➡️ TRACK 2: Master's Degree (M.A.) in Lifestyle Medicine

If you have at least 2 years of healthcare experience you may apply to join our Integrated Master's Degree Program in Lifestyle Medicine (which includes a Bachelor and Master's).

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • At least one certification in healthcare profession

  • At least 2 years healthcare related experience

CREDIT DIPLOMAS & WORK EXPERIENCE

  • You may reduce your tuition and study timed substantially by apply previous degrees, diplomas, and professional work experience.

SKILLS SELF-STUDY PRACTICE COURSES

LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

  • 102 | D-LM-LMSCIENCE Lifestyle Medicine I - The Science (AI)

  • 103 | D-LMWORKS-101 LMWORK™ PRO 101 Course (AI)

  • 104 | D-LMWORKS-CERT LMWORKS™ PRO Certification (LMWC/IBLM)

  • 105 | D-LMWORKS-PRAC LMWORKS™ PRO Practicum (Live Classes)

* Practice Lifestyle Medicine while you study

ROOT-CAUSE HEALTH COACHING

  • 201 | D-RCA-HCCCOM Health Coaching Core Competencies

  • 202 | D-RCA-SELFHEAL The Art & Science of Self-Healing

  • 203 | D-LPHC-COMMSKILL Neuro Communication Skills

  • 204 | D-RCA-ROOTANALY 10-Step Root-Cause Analysis Process I

  • 205 | D-LPHC-ENERPSYCH Energy Psychology Precision EFT

  • 206 | D-RCA-PRACT1RCA Practicum (3-Month Live Classes)

* Lifestyle Medicine WORKS™ Certification after 6-9 months

ACADEMIC COURSES (M.A.)

  • 406 | D-MA-ACADWRITE Academic Writing Course (Self-Study)

  • 407 | D-MA-STATISTICS Statistics Course (Self-Study)

  • 408 | D-MA-LITREVIEW 6-Week Literature Review Course

  • 409 | D-MA-RESEARME 6-Week Research Methodologies Course

  • 410 | D-MA-PROPO6 MA/Ph.D. 6-Week Proposal Course

  • 411 | D-MA-CAPSTO Master’s Degree Capstone Paper

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

  • Degree Supervisor Support

  • LPU Degree Committee Guidance

  • LPU Faculty Support

DEGREE AWARD

  • The degree is validated by the European International University (EIU), Paris, and monitored by the French Department of Education.

➡️ TRACK 3: Ph.D. Doctorate Degree

If you have an existing Master's degree or equivalent (and higher), then you can DIRECTLY join TRACK #1: PH.D. IN LIFESTYLE MEDICINE.

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • M.A. degree or equivalent

  • Extensive diplomas & professional work experience in healthcare

CREDIT DIPLOMAS & WORK EXPERIENCE

  • You may reduce your tuition and study time substantially by applying previous degrees, diplomas, and professional work experience.

SKILLS SELF-STUDY PRACTICE COURSES

LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

  • 102 | D-LM-LMSCIENCE Lifestyle Medicine I - The Science (AI)

  • 103 | D-LMWORKS-101 LMWORK™ PRO 101 Course (AI)

  • 104 | D-LMWORKS-CERT LMWORKS™ PRO Certification (LMWC/IBLM)

  • 105 | D-LMWORKS-PRAC LMWORKS™ PRO Practicum (Live Classes)

* Practice Lifestyle Medicine while you study

ROOT-CAUSE HEALTH COACHING

  • 201 | D-RCA-HCCCOM Health Coaching Core Competencies

  • 202 | D-RCA-SELFHEAL The Art & Science of Self-Healing

  • 203 | D-LPHC-COMMSKILL Neuro Communication Skills

  • 204 | D-RCA-ROOTANALY 10-Step Root-Cause Analysis Process I

  • 302 | D-LPHC-ENERPSYCH Energy Psychology Precision EFT

  • 206 | D-RCA-PRACT1RCARCA Practicum (3-Month Live Classes)

* Lifestyle Medicine WORKS™ Certification after 6-9 months

ACADEMIC COURSES (M.A.)

  • 406 | D-MA-ACADWRITE Academic Writing Course (Self-Study)

  • 407 | D-MA-STATISTICS Statistics Course (Self-Study)

  • 408 | D-MA-LITREVIEW 6-Week Literature Review Course

  • 409 | D-MA-RESEARME 6-Week Research Methodologies Course

  • 410 | D-MA-PROPO6 MA/Ph.D. 6-Week Proposal Course

  • 502 | D-PHD-DISSERTA Dissertation Research, Writing & Defending

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

  • Degree Supervisor Support

  • LPU Degree Committee Guidance

  • LPU Faculty Support

DEGREE AWARD

  • The degree is validated by the European International University (EIU), Paris, and monitored by the French Department of Education.

▶️ TRACK 4: Ph.D. Fast-Track (M.A. and Ph.D.)

If you DO NOT have a Master's degree or equivalent (or higher), then join our 'most popular' Ph.D. Fast-Track in Lifestyle Medicine, which includes the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's, followed by the Ph.D. Degree.

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • One year of healthcare or related work experience

  • A passion to master skills while you study and earn your degree

CREDIT DIPLOMAS & WORK EXPERIENCE

  • You may reduce your tuition and study time substantially by applying previous degrees, diplomas, and professional work experience.

SKILLS SELF-STUDY PRACTICE COURSES

LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

  • 102 | D-LM-LMSCIENCE Lifestyle Medicine I - The Science (AI)

  • 103 | D-LMWORKS-101 LMWORK™ PRO 101 Course (AI)

  • 104 | D-LMWORKS-CERT LMWORKS™ PRO Certification (LMWC/IBLM)

  • 105 | D-LMWORKS-PRAC LMWORKS™ PRO Practicum (Live Classes)

* Practice Lifestyle Medicine while you study

ROOT-CAUSE HEALTH COACHING

  • 201 | D-RCA-HCCCOM Health Coaching Core Competencies

  • 202 | D-RCA-SELFHEAL The Art & Science of Self-Healing

  • 203 | D-LPHC-COMMSKILL Neuro Communication Skills

  • 204 | D-RCA-ROOTANALY 10-Step Root-Cause Analysis Process I

  • 302 | D-LPHC-ENERPSYCH Energy Psychology Precision EFT

  • 206 | D-RCA-PRACT1RCARCA Practicum (3-Month Live Classes)

* Lifestyle Medicine WORKS™ Certification after 6-9 months

ACADEMIC COURSES (M.A.)

  • 406 | D-MA-ACADWRITE Academic Writing Course (Self-Study)

  • 407 | D-MA-STATISTICS Statistics Course (Self-Study)

  • 408 | D-MA-LITREVIEW 6-Week Literature Review Course

  • 409 | D-MA-RESEARME 6-Week Research Methodologies Course

  • 410 | D-MA-PROPO6 MA/Ph.D. 6-Week Proposal Course

* Master's Degree in Lifestyle Medicine (after LPU IRB approves capstone paper, continue with Ph.D.)

ACADEMIC COURSES (Ph.D.)

  • 502 | D-PHD-DISSERTA Dissertation Research, Writing & Defending

* Ph.D. Degree in Lifestyle Medicine (after LPU IRB approves dissertation)

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

  • Degree Supervisor Support

  • LPU Degree Committee Guidance

  • LPU Faculty Support

DEGREE AWARD

  • The degree is validated by the European International University (EIU), Paris, and monitored by the French Department of Education.

Can I get my Master's Degree (without Ph.D.)?

Yes, absolutely. You may enroll only in the Master's Degree in Lifestyle Medicine or Health Coaching and decide at a later time if you want to continue with the Ph.D.


Talk to our enrollment team to explore tuition and options.


TIP: Over 90% of our students enroll in the Fast-Track because of the substantial reduced tuition and study time, and because what they really want is the Ph.D. Doctorate credential.

What is the level of difficulty and time involvement?

If you are committed to earn your doctorate degree then you will be able to get it done. Yes, it requires time and focus but with our faculty, supervisor, and AI Assistant support you will earn your degree which is an achiement you will be tremendously proud of.


Imagine how amazing you will feel. 😊


Plan to spend 3-6 hours per week on completing the Lifestyle Medicine skills and academic courses. The more time you can alocate to your studies the faster you will earn your degree.

When can I enroll?

LPU enrollment is open four times per year:


SPRING/SUMMER
Jan 15 - Feb 15
May 15 - June 15

FALL/WINTER
Aug 15 - Sept 15
Oct 30 - Nov 30


Contact us now to secure your spot considering we have limited availability per enrollment.

What's the language requirement?

The default teaching language is English. Students must demonstrate university level proficiency in the oral and written use of the English language.


Videos have captions in Spanish, Portugues, and Arabic making study easy.


In addition, we extensively use our AI Assistants which are available in 70+ languages. You may use AI Assistants also to translate resources.


The websites can be easily displayed in your local language (via the browser translation features for example: SETTINGS - TRANSLATE).


Academic courses are conducted in English.


Arabic degree student support in available via bi-monthly live meetings. If you want to complete your academic research and papers in ARABIC please contact us.

Which work experience, diplomas, Degrees can I credit?

You may credit a variety of qualifications and professional achievements you've earned in the past:


  • Degrees (Bachelor, Master, Ph.D., Medical or others)
  • Diplomas (professional credentials in healthcare or related)
  • Approved Lifestyle Medicine and/or Health Coaching Certificate
  • Professional Work Experiences in healthcare or related fields


Request a degree evaluation and talk to our admission team for clarification

What's the tuition?

Lifestyle Prescriptions® University degree program teach cutting-edge, evidence-based skills and allow you to earn your highly valuage, accredited degrees.


LPU degrees are affordable and allow you to reduce your tuition and study time by applying your existing degrees, diplomas, and your previous work experiences.


Your total Ph.D. Degree in Lifestyle Medicine tuition depends on your specific academic situation with tuition potentially beingas low as $9,997 (after all available tuition credits).


Payment plans as low as $197 may be available.


Start the enrollment & tuition review process to MAXIMIZE YOUR TUITION SAVINGS and explore which degree option fits your values, goals, and budget.

Request a tuition evaluation
Is my degree accredited?

Lifestyle Prescriptions® University is accredited by ASIC UK and our degrees are validated by the European International University Paris, France.


You will receive your validated LPU/EIU degree with transcripts and will be listed on the European International University mainframe database monitored by French Ministry of Education and on the Lifestyle Prescriptions® University degree graduate website.

Check more additional accreditation details here.

Which academic support will you receive?

Supporting our Lifestyle Prescriptions® University students is priority for our team, professors, and supervisors.


LIFESTYLE MEDICINE SKILLS

  • 105 | D-LMWORKS-PRAC LMWORKS™ PRO PRACTICUM
    Monthly live classes focused on Lifestyle Medicine protocols and skills
  • 206 | D-RCA-PRACT1RCA RCA PRACTICUM (3-MONTHS INTENSIVE)
    Master Lifestyle Medicine and Root-Cause Analysis & Health Coaching skills to radically improve patient habit change and health outcomes.

ACADEMIC COURSES


Academic support is provided through monthly degree Q&A live classes, student portal discussion & support groups, AI Assistant, and in-person academic supervision.

  • 406 | English Academic Writing I
    Essay writing support to improve academic writing skills (define your research topic) with extensive use of our AI Academic Assistants to help you along the way.
  • 407 | Statistics Course
    Live classes and personal course support
  • 408 | 6-Week Literature Review
    Live classes and supervision (to review existing literature and work on your research proposal)
  • 409 | 6-Week Research Methodologies
    Live classes and supervision (to develop your research methods as part of your proposal)
  • 410 | MA/Ph.D. 6-Weeks Proposal Course
    Live classes and supervision (to finalize your research proposal)

On-going research and capstone/dissertation supervision is provided via monthly academic student live meetings and personal meetings with your supervisor every 2 months using targeted goals you achieve.

Which LM Coaching Live Practicums are available?

Degree students join two types of live practicum classes:


105 | D-LMWORKS-PRAC LMWORKS™ PRO PRACTICUM (Live)


  • Learn Lifestyle Medicine protocols and skills (including Q&A)
  • Watch out for monthly live class invites
  • Tuesdays 1 pm EST | 18 UK for 60 minutes (via Zoom)
  • All students may attend the live classes but we suggest to complete these courses to prepare:
    102 | D-LM-LMSCIENCE Lifestyle Medicine I - The Science (AI)
    103 | D-LMWORKS-101 LMWORK™ PRO 101 Course (AI)


206 | D-RCA-PRACT1RCA RCA PRACTICUM (3-MONTHS INTENSIVE)


  • Starting annually mid of March and September
  • Live Classes: Wednesdays 1 pm EST | 18 UK (via Zoom)
  • Live Practice Sessions: Sundays 1 pm EST | 18 UK (via Zoom)
  • To ensure you are well prepared for the 3-Month Intensive we require to complete these course:
    201 | D-RCA-HCCCOM Health Coaching Core Competencies
    202 | D-RCA-SELFHEAL The Art & Science of Self-Healing
    203 | D-LPHC-COMMSKILL Neuro Communication Skills


Watch out for the dates and access via email once you are assigned to a 3-Month Practicum Intensive.

What are the steps to graduation?

STEPS TO M.A. GRADUATION


  • Complete your M.A. required courses
  • Define your research topic
  • Get M.A. Proposal approval (by LPU committee)
  • Research your M.A. Topic
  • Write your M.A. Capstone paper (45-70 pages)


STEPS TO PH.D. GRADUATION


  • Define your research topic
  • Get Ph.D. Proposal approval (by LPU committee)
  • Complete your research
  • Write and defend your Dissertation (90-130 pages)


DEGREE AWARD


  • Degree is validated by the European International University (EIU) Paris, monitored by the Department of Education France
Where will the graduation ceremony be held?

Lifestyle Prescriptions® University hosts GLOBAL ONLINE and LOCAL LIVE IN-PERSON Graduation Ceremonies. We will provide you with graduation times in advance, allowing you to plan ahead and experience a once-in-a-lifetime experience.


The Online Graduation is typically early November in conjunction with our Lifestyle Medicine WORKS Awards (2024 awardee: Dr. Dean Ornish, 2025 awardee: Dr. James M. Rippe).

Lifestyle Medicine, Stress & Organ-Mind-Brain Anatomy

Lifestyle Prescriptions® University certification and degree programs focus on addressing the root-causes of chronic symptoms using evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine and Organ-Mind-Brain Anatomy (PsychoSocial Connection).


Evidence-Based Lifestyle Medicine


  • Evidence-based lifestyle medicine focuses on preventing, managing, and even reversing chronic diseases by addressing their root causes through scientifically proven lifestyle changes. It emphasizes the power of nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep, and social connections to improve overall health and well-being. Guided by rigorous research, lifestyle medicine offers a holistic approach that empowers individuals to take control of their health and achieve lasting, transformative results.


Psychosocial Stress and Chronic Disease


  • One of the reasons why we started the university is to expand research in evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine and the connection and impact of Psychosomatic / Life Stress and Chronic Disease.
  • Even though we know empirically after 1,000+ health coaches working over 15+ years with our Root-Cause Analysis Method, more research is needed to understand the specific Organ-Mind-Brain Anatomy mechanisms and improve health professional skills and educational programs.
  • If you're conducting psychosocial connection-related research for your Ph.D. dissertation, you will use these keywords in PubMed, PsycINFO, or Google Scholar which allows you to build on extensive existing research:
    "Mind-body medicine"
    "Psychosocial factors and health"
    "Stress response and health outcomes"
    "Interpersonal relationships and resilience"
    "Mindfulness and neuroplasticity"
    "Psychoneuroimmunology mechanisms"
    "Social determinants of mental health"
    "Trauma and psychosomatic health"


Organ-Mind-Brain Anatomy (PsychoSocial Connection)


  • We use the new term Organ-Mind-Brain Anatomy to reflect that healthcare providers need to expand their 'Anatomy & Physiology only' perspective and integrate the essential impact of brain psychology, mindset and how specific stressors, emotions, beliefs (habitualthoughts) affect specific organ tissue symptoms).
  • Our degree supervisors will guide you through this process to ensure you use globally accepted academic standards while being an innovator, expanding and going beyond current science.


  • ALL our students will receive the extensive Organ-Mind-Brain Anatomy Posters and Charts (printed on durable material) via priority mail.
NBHWC Exam and certification

Our Lifestyle Medicine WORKS™ Certification Training is an NBHWC-approved health coaching school. After you complete our Certification Training (minimum 9 months) you will be able to sit for the NBHWC exam.


The NBHWC exam is valuable especially if you practice in the US and want to be reimbursed by medical insurance.


TIP: We suggest to focus on your M.A. and Ph.D. Doctorate Degree in Lifestyle Medicine before you consider other certifications because the Ph.D. Degree is the highest credential you can earn.

IBLM approved school and DipIBLM certification *

LPU's Lifestyle Medicine WORKS™ Certification Training has been developed to align with the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine. We estimate to be fully approved by IBLM in Summer/Fall 2025. *


After you've passed and graduated from Lifestyle Medicine WORKS™ Certification Training you may sit for the IBLM exam (to receive the DipIBLM credential).

* LMWC Certification minimum 9 months study before exam can be started

* IBLM board certification is available for Physicians, Masters, and equivalent.

* IBLM training approval and IBLM exam access starting June 2025.

* For NBHWC exam review requirements.

* A valid LMWORKS™ PRO AI membership is required to be certified.

* Lifestyle Medicine Degrees: Schedule a discover call.

* For NBHWC/IBLM related questions contact us.

For Partner School Students

If you received an invitation from one of our partner school like The Wellness Revolution Coach School or Holistic Academy (Dr. Reham Garash) we will credit your diplomas and study time toward your LPU degree reducing tuition and study time.


  • Confirm your graduation day to apply your degree credits.
  • Submit documentation (certificate copy)


¹ Our programs are grounded in evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine and align with international standards (IBLM, NBHWC) to ensure the highest quality of training and practice. Explore LM research.

© 2015-2024 Lifestyle Prescriptions® University. The terms Lifestyle Prescriptions®, Organ-Mind-Brain Anatomy™, and Root-Cause Health Coaching™ are worldwide trademarks of the Lifestyle Prescriptions® University and can only be used after completing qualifying training programs. Lifestyle Medicine WORKS™, Lifestyle Medicine Summit, HealthiWealthi™ are trademarks of Lifestyle Medicine University Foundation.


* This website and all LPU training programs are for educational purposes only. No medical diagnosis, therapy, or treatment is provided.