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Integrative Lifestyle Medicine Certificate

Integrative Lifestyle Medicine Certificate

Integrative Lifestyle Medicine Certificate

CA$799.00 CA$999.00
This course includes
Lifetime access after purchase
Certificate of completion
The instructors
This course was recorded in September 2024

Overview

Do your patients suffer from co-morbidities and make lifestyle choices that are complicating or hindering progress in therapy?
Are you feeling burned out or experiencing compassion fatigue from not getting the results you want? 
Would you like to learn how lifestyle choices impact your therapy outcomes and how you can influence behaviour change to improve them?

This 24-hour Integrative Lifestyle Medicine (ILM) Certificate program will change your practice.


Learning objectives

This certificate program will:

  1. Increase your effectiveness as a therapist and improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  2. Give you a comprehensive skillset to use Integrative Lifestyle Medicine in practice. 
  3. Lower the burden of care on you as the practitioner and empower the patient to be a partner in their healthcare. 
  4. Help you determine the root causes of disease, pain, and disability which helps patients heal faster and with long-lasting results. 
  5. Tackle persistent pain and complex comorbidities that are hindering your therapy outcomes.

 

Short video introduction from Dr. Ginger Garner

 

A brief summary of what you will learn

The Integrative Lifestyle Medicine (ILM) Certificate program is broken down into 4 Modules and 2 Electives.
In this program you will learn:

  • Nutrition to impact neuromuscular & musculoskeletal outcomes,
  • Sleep science,
  • Pain science,
  • Stress management,
  • Behavioral change and lifestyle coaching,
  • Medical therapeutic yoga as an evidence-based method to deliver Integrative Medicine
  • As well as specific interventions to affect change based on the health of the gut microbiome & the influence of epigenetics and genetics.

 

What's included:

  • 24 hours of video lessons
  • A 215-page workbook that you can download to easily follow lectures and take notes.
  • Scaffolded sessions broken down into short mini-subjects so you can easily complete the training in a self-paced way without losing your place. There is no start date or completion date. You can complete the course at your own pace
  • Powerpoint, lectures, videos and audio of medical therapeutic yoga practices you can use with patients.
  • Comprehensive training that will prepare you to immediately apply Integrative Lifestyle Medicine & Functional Medicine
  • A private forum classroom where you can clinically troubleshoot with Ginger and build your network with other graduates
  • Lifetime access. You can return to this course at any time. If any material is updated or added, you will have access to the new content.
  • Patient education handouts
  • Patient exercises
  • Certification is awarded upon completion
  • Embodia is mobile-friendly and can be accessed by phone, tablet, and computer so you can access this course on any device and on the go!
  • Quizzes at the end of each module (6 total) to help you master and assimilate the knowledge

 

Who is this course for?

The Integrative Lifestyle Medicine (ILM) Certificate is for physiotherapists/physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and related professions

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The instructors
Dr. Ginger Garner
PT, DPT, ATC, LAT

Dr. Ginger Garner PT, DPT, ATC/L is a clinician, author, educator, and longtime advocate for improving access to physical therapy services, especially pelvic health.

She is the founder and CEO of Living Well Institute, which has been training and certifying healthcare providers in Integrative Medical Therapeutic Yoga & Lifestyle Medicine since 2000. She also owns Garner Pelvic Health in Greensboro NC, which offers digital and in-person care.

Ginger is the author of multiple books and book chapters, published in several languages. She has presented at over 20 conferences worldwide and has reached an audience across 6 continents, teaching on a range of topics impacting the pelvic girdle, respiratory diaphragm, and the voice (which she calls the 3D or Three Diaphragm approach).

Ginger is an active member of APTA, serving as the Legislative Chair for APTA North Carolina, a Congressional Key Contact for APTA Private Practice, and in the Academy of Pelvic Health on the Prenatal and 4th Trimester Task Force. Ginger lives in Greensboro, NC and is a mom of four – three sons and the family rescue Lab, Scout Finch. Visit Ginger at the links above, on Instagram and YouTube.

Material included in this course
  • Introduction
  • Integrative Lifestyle Medicine Certification Welcome
  • Special Considerations
  • Certification Options for ILM and MTY Programs
  • Lifestyle Medicine of Yoga: Impacting Epidemic Chronic Disease & Pain
  • Overview of Module 1
  • 1.1 ILM Handout
  • 1.1 Introduction to the ILM Approach
  • 1.2 Handout
  • 1.2 Nurturing Change & Scope of Practice
  • 1.3 Handout
  • 1.3 Behavioral Change Approaches
  • 1.4 Handout
  • 1.4 ILM Screening & BPS Intervention
  • 1.5 Handout
  • 1.5 Chronic Care, Self-Care, & Mindfulness
  • Module 1 Post-Test
  • Three Diaphragm Health: Orofacial to Pelvic Floor Health
  • Overview of Module 2
  • 2.1 Handout
  • 2.1 The Three Diaphragm Approach
  • 2.2 Handout
  • 2.2.1 Trauma Informed Yoga
  • 2.2.2 Neuroanatomy
  • 2.2.3 Ayurveda, Ceptions, and Dysregulators
  • 2.2.4 Keys to Cultural Transformation
  • 2.2.5 Biomarkers
  • 2.2.6 Practice
  • 2.2.7 The Voice
  • 2.3 Handout
  • 2.3.1 The Vector Analysis Part 1
  • 2.3.2 The Vector Analysis Part 2
  • 2.3.3 Intro to Yogic Locks
  • 2.3.4 Yogic Locks Part 1.mp4
  • 2.3.5 Yogic Locks Part 2
  • Example Videos - MTY Locks
  • 2.3.6 Practice and Prescription
  • 2.4 Handout
  • 2.4.1 Epigenetics Part 1 - Impact.mp4
  • 2.4.2 Epigenetics Part 2 - What Can We Do
  • 2.4.3 Eudemonia
  • 2.4.4 Positive Psychology
  • 2.4.5 Connectedness
  • 2.4.6 Medical Documentation
  • Module 2 Post-Test
  • Better Orthopedic Outcomes through Nutrition
  • Overview of Module 3
  • 3.1 Handout
  • 3.1.1 Describing the Gut-Brain-Body Axis
  • 3.1.2 What to do about Gut - Dis-ease
  • 3.1.3 Nutrition Scope and Comorbidities
  • 3.1.4 Evidence for the Involvement of PTs
  • 3.1.5 Disease Prevention
  • 3.1.6 Scope of Practice
  • 3.2 Handout
  • 3.2.1 American Dietary Guidelines
  • 3.2.2 Population Health Trends
  • 3.2.3 Nutritional Assessment
  • 3.2.4 Nutritional Counseling
  • 3.2.5 Nutritional Foundations
  • 3.2.6 GMOs
  • 3.3 Handout
  • 3.3.1 Pathogenesis
  • 3.3.2 Diabetes Prevention
  • 3.3.3 Social Contagion
  • 3.3.4 Plant-Based Diet Impact
  • 3.3.5 Polypharmacy
  • 3.3.6 Epigenetics and Gut Dysbiosis
  • 3.4 Handout
  • 3.4.1 Tackling Premature Aging
  • 3.4.2 Increasing Fiber Intake
  • 3.4.3 Hip Axis Dysregulation
  • 3.4.4 Yoga & The Gut Microbiome
  • 3.4.5 Health Through Nutrition
  • 3.4.6 Nutrition Screening
  • 3.5 Handout
  • 3.5.1 Guidelines to Practice Part 1
  • 3.5.2 Guidelines to Practice Part 2
  • 3.5.3 When to Refer
  • 3.5.4 GI Pathophysiology
  • 3.5.5 Systemic Inflammation
  • 3.5.6 Food Types and Micronutrients
  • 3.5.7 MTY and Lifestyle Medicine RX
  • Module 3 Post-Test
  • Sound & Sleep: Missing Links to Foster Whole Health
  • Overview of Module 4
  • 4.1 Handout
  • Example Videos - The Yoga Couch
  • 4.1.1 The Impacts of Emotional Distress
  • 4.1.2 Screening and Referral
  • 4.1.3 Sound as Therapy
  • 4.1.4 The Psychoemotional Facet
  • 4.1.5 Historical Context
  • 4.1.6 The Brain Body Connection
  • 4.1.7 Musicians vs Non-Musicians
  • Please watch the YouTube video linked here before continuing to Module 4.1.8
  • 4.1.8 The Power of Music
  • 4.2 Handout
  • 4.2.1 Positive Psychology Evidence Base
  • 4.2.2 Stress
  • 4.2.3 Positive Psychology Activities
  • 4.2.4 Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Evidence Base
  • 4.2.5 Using Meditation in Practice
  • 4.2.6 Mindfulness Benefits
  • 4.3 Handout
  • 4.3.1 The Role of Sound Part 1
  • 4.3.2 The Role of Sound Part 2
  • 4.3.3 Orofacial Review
  • 4.3.4 Vocal Functioning Evidence Base
  • 4.3.5 Vocal Functioning Exercise
  • 4.3.6 Vocal Optimization Impacts
  • 4.3.7 Vocal Practice Part 1
  • 4.3.8 Vocal Practice Part 2
  • 4.4 Handout
  • 4.4.1 The Role of Sleep
  • 4.4.2 Sleep Physiology
  • 4.4.3 Sleep and Well-Being
  • 4.4.4 Sleep Screening
  • 4.4.5 Identifying High Risk Populations
  • 4.4.6 Biopsychosocial Sleep Intervention
  • 4.4.7 Yoga Nidra
  • 4.4.8 Resources
  • Example Videos - Abnormal Breath Patterns
  • Example Videos - AD Breath
  • Example Videos - Bee Breath
  • Example Videos - Overcoming Victorious Breath
  • Example Videos - Sandbag Breath
  • Example Videos - Three Part Breath
  • Example Videos - TATD Umbrella Breath
  • Example Videos - NAP Meditation
  • Example Videos - MTY Sensory Diet
  • Module 4 Post-Test
  • Environmental Influences on Rehabilitation Outcomes
  • Environmental Influences on Rehabilitation Outcomes Overview
  • 5.1 Handout
  • 5.1.1 Smoking and Vaping
  • 5.1.2 Corticosteroid Injections
  • 5.1.3 Other Common Substance Abuses
  • 5.1.4 Environmental Health and You
  • 5.1.5 Toxins
  • 5.1.6 Guidelines and Interventions
  • 5.2 Handout
  • 5.2.1 Team Approach
  • 5.2.2 Behavioral and Pharmacology Therapies
  • 5.2.3 Resources and Diagnostic Criteria
  • 5.2.4 Screening
  • 5.2.5 Intervention and Referral
  • 5.2.6 Smoking Cessation Case Study
  • 5.3 Case Study Handout
  • Module 5 Environmental Influences on Rehabilitation Outcomes Post-Test
  • Physical Activity Prescription
  • Physical Activity Prescription Overview
  • 6.1 Handout
  • 6.1.1 Physical Activity
  • 6.1.2 Physical Activity Guidelines
  • 6.1.3 Physical Activity Types
  • 6.1.4 Obesity and Physical Activity
  • 6.1.5 Emotional Health
  • 6.1.6 Screening
  • 6.1.7 Exercise Prescription Case Study
  • 6.2 Handout
  • 6.2.1 History of Physical Activity Guides
  • 6.2.2 Measuring Physical Activity
  • 6.2.3 Writing a Prescription
  • 6.2.4 Role Modeling
  • 6.2.5 Sustainable Physical Activity
  • 6.2.6 Biopsychosocial Benefits of Physical Activity
  • 6.2.7 Special Populations
  • Example Videos - Scaffolding - Safer Triangle Pose
  • Example Videos - Scaffolding - Upper Extremity Strength - Stork Series
  • Example Videos - Scaffolding Tree Pose
  • Module 6 Physical Activity Prescription Post-Test
  • Integrative Lifestyle Medicine Certification Conclusion
  • Integrative Lifestyle Medicine Certification Conclusion and Next Steps
FAQs

Once you have completed the course, a certificate of completion (including learning hours and course information) will be generated. You can download this certificate at any time. To learn more about course certificates on Embodia please visit this guide.

This individual course is not approved for CEUs. However, by completing all courses in the The Integrative Lifestyle Medicine Certificate (which you can find here), physical therapists in the US can receive 24 CEUs. These courses have been approved for CEUs in California and all states that have provider reciprocity for PT. Please check to see if your state has reciprocity.  In order to earn the CEUs, course participants must complete all of the courses.

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