Complementary & Integrative Health in Practice

Program Overview


In this 3-day bootcamp, participants dive into the latest research and best practices in the Integrative Health field. Taught by team of integrative health practitioners and leaders in the field, this course includes immersion in strategies, tools, and techniques from the intersection of integrative health and conventional health care. The bootcamp includes hands-on practical applications from health and wellness coaching, yoga therapy, and self-care practices so that healthcare professionals can integrate these applications immediately upon returning to the workplace.

Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) Modalities of Focus:

  • Health & Wellness Coaching
  • Yoga Therapy

What makes us unique is that our program:

  • Synthesizes relevant topics in complementary and integrative health approaches grounded in evidence-based practice
  • Encourages the application of the strategies learned in “real-play” situations for immediate use in clinical settings
  • Infuses application of self-care practices to increase resiliency and reduce burnout among healthcare professionals
  • Taught by team of both practitioners and leaders in the field to bring a unique perspective of the intersection between integrative and conventional care
  • Offers credibility in credentials delivered by an accredited academic institution, dedicated to complementary and integrative health 

Program Topics


  • Complementary & Integrative Health Today
  • Wellness Wheel 
  • Behavior Change Theory 
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Communication & Collaboration
    • Scope of Practice
    • Referrals
    • Evidence-Based Approach
  • Clinical Applications in Bio/Psycho/Spiritual Models
  • Self-Care Practices for Healthcare Providers to Prevent Burnout 
  • Special considerations to specific populations & conditions (optional customization)
    • Case Studies & Research 
  • Pulling it Together – How to Apply in Your Field 

Program Components


  • Tools & techniques to use immediately in practice
  • Practical application & experiential opportunities 
  • Small group discussions & groupwork
  • Handouts and resources to use in clinical or professional practice
  • Clinical assessment – inventory 

Program Learning Objectives


  • Explain the latest research and practices in Integrative Health
  • Discern the appropriate strategies for effective communication and collaboration with integrative healthcare providers
  • Apply the tools of health and wellness coaching as applicable to licensed healthcare professionals’ practice 
  • Apply the tools of yoga therapy as applicable to licensed healthcare professionals’ practice 
  • Model self-care practices to prevent burnout as a healthcare provider 

Sample Training Agenda


DAY 1: HEALTH & WELLNESS COACHING

9:00am – 9:30am – Mindful Movement Practice

9:30am – 10:00am
Welcome & Keynote: Complementary & Integrative Health Today

  • Overview of CIH
  • Emerging Concepts in CIH Field
  • Introduction to Themes & Training Topics

10:00am – 11:30am
Session 1: Behavior Change Theory

  • Presentation & demonstration/application

11:30am – 1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm – 1:15pm Mindful Movement Practice

1:15pm – 2:45pm
Session 2: Wellness Wheel

  • Presentation & demonstration/application

2:45pm – 3:00pm Break

3:00pm – 4:30pm
Session 3: Motivational Interviewing*

  • Presentation 7 demonstration/application

4:30pm – 5:00pm Closing: Self-Reflection & Integration

Day 2: MIND BODY PRACTICES

9:00am – 10:00am Mindful Movement, Mindfulness & Relaxation Practice

10:00am – 11:30am
Session 1: Underlying Theories for Mind-Body Practices for Healthcare Providers

  • Autonomic regulation
  • Resilience
  • Polyvagal theory 
  • Yoga as the path for wellbeing & alleviation of suffering
  • Relevant concepts in Yoga philosophy for healthcare providers
  • Experiential practices & reflection on morning practice

11:30am – 1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm – 3:00pm
Session 2: Tools and practices in Healthcare & Self-Care*

  • Essential practices for use in healthcare settings
  • Breath, meditation and reflection techniques experiential practice with clients/patients
  • Mindful movement techniques experiential practice with clients/patients
  • Discussion on how to apply in clinical practice 

3:00pm – 3:15pm Break

3:15pm – 4:45pm
Session 3: Clinical Applications for Specific Populations*

Choose 2 or 3 from the following:

  • Chronic pain
  • Acute care
  • PTSD
  • Elderly 
  • Oncology
  • Orthopedic 

4:45pm – 5:00pm
Closing: Self-Reflection & Integration

DAY 3: RESEARCH & COLLABORATION

9:00am – 9:30am Mindful Movement Practice

9:30am – 10:45am
Session 1: Research Considerations in Complementary & Integrative Health

10:45am – 11:00am Break

11:00am – 12:00pm
Session 2: Current state of the evidence in Health & Wellness Coaching & Yoga

12:00pm – 1:30pm Lunch

1:30pm – 3:00pm
Session 3: Communication & Collaboration

  • Scope of Practice
  • Referrals
  • Evidence-Based Approach

3:00pm – 3:30pm Wrap-Up: Self-Reflection & Integration

*Customizable content

Credentials Awarded:

  • Certificate of Participation
  • CEUs (TBD based on professional association) 

Custom Training Program Implementation


MUIH PCE Customized Group Programs and Consulting

As a leader in integrative health education, MUIH is uniquely positioned to offer customized workshops and training programs for your organization. Through a collaborative process, we will work closely with you to create a program targeted to your desired results.

A training program with MUIH is designed similar to the way we approach health prevention and treatment: with a holistic and customized model.  Together, through a mutually beneficial partnership, we aim to create healthier world.

Program outcomes are co-created and refined with the client during the Program Kickoff and Needs Assessment Meetings.  A custom Training Program Proposal will be provided to you to create a program that meets your unique needs, which may include the following deliverables:

  • Initial Training Consultation
  • Interactive Learning Session(s) (virtual or onsite)
  • Integrated Group Coaching Session(s) (virtual or onsite)
  • Certificates of Participation or Completion & CEUs (TBD based on professions)
  • Training Workbook (may be customized to organization scenarios)
  • Pre-and-Post Workshop Online Learning Activities and Discussions with Participants
  • Post-Program Completion Debrief Meeting with Client Leadership Team
  • Post-Learning Session Evaluation Summary Report

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