Course overview

Foundations of Integrative and Whole Health

Build your foundation in whole-person, evidence-informed care

A comprehensive introduction to integrative and whole health practice, emphasizing the importance of treating the whole person—mind, body, spirit, and community. 
This course is part of the Certificate in Integrative and Whole Health Practice. Go to the certificate program page for more information.

What's included?

Micro-Certificate in Integrative and Whole Health

Earn a downloadable micro-certificate that can be stacked toward the full Certificate in Integrative and Whole Health.

Multimedia Presentations + Clinical Cases

Learn through a combination of video lectures, case-based learning, downloadable tools, and self-reflection activities.

19 hours of Expert-led Content

Dive into practical, skills-based instruction from integrative and whole health faculty with deep clinical experience.

Self-Paced and Flexible Learning

Follow clearly organized, self-paced modules that fit your schedule—no mandatory live sessions or fixed deadlines.

Here is what we will cover in
this course

Principles of integrative medicine and whole health

Explore the foundations of whole-person care, blending conventional and complementary approaches.

Whole Health models and Personal Health Plans

Learn to co-create personalized care plans rooted in what matters most to each patient.

Interdisciplinary care and value-based healthcare

Understand how team-based, collaborative care improves outcomes and reduces burnout.

Whole systems thinking and systems biology

Discover how the body functions as an interconnected system—not isolated parts.

Social determinants of health and health equity

Examine how factors like community, access, and environment shape health outcomes.

Clinician resilience and social self-care

Build strategies to support your well-being, purpose, and connection in clinical life.

Try for Free

The first two sections of this course are available at no cost. Simply click any activity marked “Free” below to explore course videos, readings, and resources—no payment or credit card required.
Enroll now to get immediate access to all course materials, expert-led video lessons, and clinical case studies. Earn your micro-certificate upon successful completion of the course.

Why should I take this course?

As healthcare shifts toward prevention, wellness, and person-centered care, this course equips you with the skills and insights to meet today’s clinical challenges with a whole-person approach.
In this course, you'll:
  • Build confidence in whole-person care using frameworks that bridge conventional and complementary medicine
  • Gain practical skills to co-create personal health plans and support behavior change
  • Explore strategies for clinician well-being and sustainable, values-driven practice
  • Prepare for advanced integrative training by completing the first step in our 150-hour certificate program
This foundational course introduces the core principles and evidence-based practices that define integrative and whole health care, including clinician self-care. You’ll learn to approach healing through a systems-based, patient-centered lens—one that honors the mind, body, spirit, and community.

Designed for clinicians across disciplines, the course covers the VA Whole Health model, explores key strategies for empowering patients, and emphasizes clinician self-care and interprofessional collaboration. Whether you're just starting or deepening your integrative journey, this course is your foundation for whole-person healing.

Ready to build your integrative clinical skillset?