Academic & Practicum Course
Schedule 2026

Requirement

If you book an academic course, you agree to prepare by completing the course self-study lessons, attending all live classes, and submitting assignments on time.

Academic courses have to be taken in the order displayed:

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

• 407 | D-MA-STATISTICS - 10-Week Statistics & Qualitative (Self-Study)

• 408 | D-MA-LITREVIEW - 6-Week Literature Review (Live)

• 409 | D-MA-RESEARME - 6-Week Research Methodologies (Live)

• 410 | D-MA-PROPO6 - 6-Week Proposal Course (Live)

▶️ We suggest taking the 3 Academic Live Courses one after another, allowing you to complete your Research Proposal in 5-6 months.

Upcoming Academic Courses

Secure your spot by submitting the attendance form on each course home page.

FALL 2025

MA-PROPO6-0126

Hosted by Dalia Zafaar, Ph.D.
Jan. 27, 2026
Feb. 03, 2026
Feb. 10, 2026
Feb. 17, 2026
Feb. 24, 2026

Mar. 03, 2026
Tuesdays @ 1 pm EST / 6 pm UK / 19.00 N/D for 45 minutes

SPRING/SUMMER 2026

MA-LITREVIEW-0226

Hosted by Dr. Nick Deal
Feb 17, 2026
Feb 24, 2026
March 10, 2026
Tuesdays @ 12 noon EST / 17 UK for 45 minutes

MA-RESMETHOD-0426

Hosted by Dr. Nick Deal
April 7, 2026

April 14, 2026

April 28, 2026
Tuesdays @ 12 noon EST / 17 UK for 45 minutes

MA-PROPO6-0626

Hosted by Dalia Zafaar, Ph.D.
June 2, 2026

June 9, 2026

June 16, 2026

June 23, 2026

June 30, 2026
July 7, 2026

Tuesdays @ 1 pm EST / 6 pm UK / 19.00 N/D for 45 minutes

The 2026 FALL/WINTER will be scheduled soon.

Requirement

Actively enrolled LMWC Certification and M.A./Ph.D. DEGREE programs students may attend the monthly Lifestyle Medicine Live Practicum classes to deepen and master evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine pillars and protocols.

Interested in getting certified?
Register here. | Contact us.

🧑🏼‍🎓 Upcoming LMWC Live Practicum Dates will be added soon!

Practicum LPU Faculty

• Radu Bailu, M.D. (Lifestyle Prescriptions® University Faculty, Former Romania Lifestyle Medicine Association President)

• Johannes R. Fisslinger, M.A. (Founder Lifestyle Prescriptions® University)

• Mohammad I. Yamani, M.D. (Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Ornish Provider, LPU CMO)
  
  

LMWC Curriculum & Learning Outcomes

1. Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine
Topic: “What Is Lifestyle Medicine and Why It Works”
Theory: Core principles, six pillars, evidence-based

Practice: How to introduce LM to patients and assess readiness for change

Q&A: Overcoming skepticism or resistance

2. The Psychology of Lifestyle Changes

Topic: “What are Schemas and Why They Work”

Theory: Blue- prints, evidence-based

Practice: How to identify the relationship event–schema.

Q&A: Overcoming skepticism or resistance.

3. Nutrition: Plant-Predominant Eating Patterns

Topic: “Prescribing a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet”

Theory: Research behind plant-predominant diets for chronic disease reversal

Practice: How to write a “food prescription” + sample patient dialogue

Q&A: Addressing common barriers (cost, taste, family resistance)

4. Physical Activity

Topic: “Movement as Medicine: Building Exercise into Care Plans”

Theory: Exercise recommendations for CVD, diabetes, depression

Practice: Exercise Rx writing + counseling sedentary patients

Q&A: Modifying plans for age, joint pain, and comorbidities

5. Sleep Optimization

Topic: “Prescribing Restorative Sleep”

Theory: Effects of poor sleep on disease pathophysiology

Practice: Using the “sleep script” and lifestyle-based CBT-I tools

Q&A: Addressing insomnia, screen time, and sleep resistance

6. Stress Management

Topic: “Stress Reduction for Chronic Disease Reversal”

Theory: Mind-body connection, HPA axis, cortisol, inflammation

Practice: Teaching diaphragmatic breathing, 5-4-3-2-1 grounding

Q&A: Time constraints, trauma-informed care, resistance

7. Avoidance of Risky Substances

Topic: “Helping Patients Reduce Alcohol, Nicotine, and Processed Foods”

Theory: Mechanisms and public health impact

Practice: Motivational interviewing for reduction and cessation

Q&A: Cultural norms, relapse prevention, harm reduction

8. Positive Social Connection

Topic: “Loneliness, Belonging, and Health: Social Prescriptions”

Theory: Role of social isolation in morbidity and mortality

Practice: Screening tools + creating a social action plan

Q&A: Community resource navigation, cultural humility

9. Behavior Change Fundamentals

Topic: “Coaching for Change: MI, SMART Goals, and Readiness Stages”

Theory: Transtheoretical model, Self-Determination Theory

Practice: Identify the target behavior; Assess person's confidence scaling; Set realistic goals; create a plan; practice consistency; use positive reinforcement; Address barriers; seek social support; monitor the progress.

Q&A: When patients aren’t ready, cultural tailoring.

10. Reversing Type 2 Diabetes with Lifestyle

Topic: “Stepwise LM Approach to Diabetes Remission”

Theory: Evidence and protocols from Virta, Ornish, etc.

Practice: Implementing dietary, physical, and coaching interventions

Q&A: Med reduction, low-carb vs. plant-based, A1c tracking

11. Lifestyle Medicine for Cardiovascular Health

Topic: “Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Hypertension and Dyslipidemia”

Theory: Plant-based nutrition, salt restriction, physical activity

Practice: BP tracking plans, salt/sodium audits, label reading

Q&A: Medication tapering, patient buy-in, dietary concerns

12. Gut Health and the Microbiome

Topic: “Nourishing the Gut to Heal the Whole Body”

Theory: Microbiota, fiber, inflammation, and chronic disease

Practice: Building a gut-healing meal plan + fiber tracking

Q&A: SIBO, probiotics, common myths

13. Lifestyle Medicine for Mental Health

Topic: “Nutrition, Movement, and Mindfulness for Anxiety and Depression”

Theory: Lifestyle psychiatry, evidence, and mechanisms

Practice: Creating integrated LM care plans with patient examples

Q&A: Working with therapists, medication synergy, stigma

Requirement

The 3-Month Lifestyle Medicine & Root-Cause Health Coaching Intensive can be booked after these self-study courses have been completed:

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

• 202 | D-LPHC-COMMSKILL - Neuro Communication Skills

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

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

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

Upcoming Practicum Courses

Book your 3-Month Live Intensive inside the LPU Student Portal Course.

PRAC1-RCA-0326

• Wednesdays @ 1 pm EST | 18 UK (for 90 minutes)

  Weekly from March 25 to June 10, 2026

• Sundays @ 1 pm EST / 18 UK (for 90 minutes)

  Weekly from March 20 to June 7, 2025

Practicum Intensive Topics

• NBHWC Health Coaching Core Competencies

• Lifestyle Medicine vs. Root-Cause Health Coaching Pathways (Overview)

• Coaching Soft Skills (Rapport, Sensory Acuity, VAKOGS, SMART Goal)

• Lifestyle Medicine - The 6 Pillars (Client Cases with Practice)

• PsychoSocial Stress (Triggers, Emotions, Beliefs, Values & Organ Symptoms)

• Root-Cause Analysis 1-5 (Review Script, Demo & Practice)

• Micro-Habits (SUD/SUT process, Health Outcomes)

• Energy Psychology (Heart Tapping, Breathing, Forgiveness)

• Beliefs Reframing, Values Elicitation (Demos & Practice)

• SMA Group Coaching (Core Skills for small and large groups)

Practicum LPU Faculty

• Johannes R. Fisslinger, M.A. (LPU Founder)

• Aisling Killoran, Ph.D. (Root-Cause Health Coaching Infertility Specialist)

• Sharon Ellert, Ph.D. (Root-Cause Health Coaching Specialist, NBC-HWC)

• Jane Oelke ND, Ph.D. (Naturopathic Doctor, NBC-HWC)

• Dr. M.I. Yamani (Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Ornish Provider, LPU CMO)