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Our SUMMER enrollment is open now with 20 new degree student slots available. Explore degree options below and start your Integrated Master's and Ph.D. journey by scheduling a Discovery Call with Emma Patricio.

NEW: Major 2025 Upgrades

We've made radical improvements to our degree programs, including

  • Increased focus on evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine protocols and practices (aligned with ACLM/IBLM)

  • AI-Supported Courses - for a smarter learning experience

  • AI Academic Mentor - to deepen skills faster

  • Streamlined LPU student portal - fewer distractions, better learning

  • Enhanced support and supervision to help you succeed

  • Added Business & Marketing Live Support

Don’t miss out — get ahead by joining our professional global Lifestyle Medicine School and Community.

NEXT: Enrollment Steps, Tuition Credits & More ...

Three steps to enroll and maximize your Tuition & Study Time!


Lifestyle Prescriptions® University is proud to partner with the non-profit Lifestyle Medicine University Foundation to provide tuition credits (partial scholarships) to train leaders in Lifestyle Medicine and help make Lifestyle Medicine accessible to everyone.


To join our M.A. or Ph.D. Doctorate in Lifestyle Medicine Degree Program follow these steps.

  • 2025 SUMMER Enrollment Window: MAY 20 to JUNE 30, 2025 ✅

  • Apply now to credit your diplomas, work experience, reduce tuition & study time

  • Applications will be processed in the order they are received.

  • Maximum $10,000 tuition credit per student (limited availability).

  • The remaining tuition can be paid in full, annually, or via monthly payment plans.

  • Applications will be approved by the LPU committee (after your discovery call).

  • New students will receive their enrollment confirmation within 7 days.

Your degree tuition after applying 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.


Earn your Ph.D. Degree, start or upgrade your career, raise your income, become a successful author or leading researcher in Lifestyle Medicine.


Be a leader in the emerging healthcare 3.0.

* Tuition credits may reduce your degree program tuition 35-50%. The remaining tuition is covered by the student.

Congratulations! 2024 Ph.D. Graduates

😊😍 We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Aisling Killoran and Dr. Sharon Ellert on earning their Ph.D. Doctorate degrees in Lifestyle Medicine, marking a historic milestone as the first doctorates awarded in Lifestyle Medicine globally.

Review Enrollment Options & Curriculums


Which certificate and degree path fits your needs?

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

👩🏼‍🎓 Great to start!

  • 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

Register NOW to get Instant Course & AI Assistant Access

$196 for 12 month (Total $2,352)

Pay Once $1,797
Save $555 vs. Monthly

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.

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.

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.

👩🏼‍🎓 Ask about our Ph.D. FAST-TRACK to earn all three credentials.

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Watch & Enjoy LPU Events


2024 Lifestyle Medicine WORKS™ Global AWARD & Ph.D. Graduation

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Feel inspired watching the first Global Lifetime Achievement Award honoring Dean Ornish MD followed by the 2024 Ph.D. Graduation Ceremony : Shaping the Future of Lifestyle Medicine

  • Opening Remarks Johannes R. Fisslinger M.A.
  • Why Lifestyle Medicine Dr. M.I. Yamani
  • Anne Ornish, Award Introduction
  • Dean Ornish M.D. Acceptance Speech
  • Welcome Messages with Catherine Alter Ph.D. and Academic Chair Nick Deal Ph.D.
  • Ph.D. Graduation with Aisling Killoran Ph.D. and Sharon Ellert Ph.D.
  • Cello Music with Victoria-Grace RayLong

Lifestyle Prescriptions® University Degree Programs - Open House

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This live session is geared to help you understand why enrolling with Lifestyle Prescriptions® University degree programs is an excellent career path.

  • Why, how, and what we teach is unique

  • Courses, curriculum & learning outcomes

  • Hear from faculty & students

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