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ACLM Certified Treatment and Education Programs

The Lifestyle Medicine Certified Program designation is awarded to structured, evidence-based programs that consistently apply lifestyle medicine interventions to treat, reverse or prevent chronic disease or that education and empower participants to adopt healthier behaviors.

This designation is awarded to programs active for at least one year, grounded in strong evidence, aligned with lifestyle medicine pillars, and demonstrating safety with no adverse effects or increased medication needs. Programs must have at least 100 completers, monitor health metrics with qualified oversight, and show improved outcomes through at least two peer-reviewed studies; scalability details are encouraged but not required.

Lifestyle Medicine Treatment Programs

Nudjhealth

Nudj Health is an unique healthcare company focused on improving patient outcomes by specifically improving their mental health and lifestyle choices. Integrating seamlessly with healthcare providers, Nudj delivers whole person health coaching services, technology, devices, content, and analytics using lifestyle change interventions in areas such as nutrition, physical activity, stress management and sleep, to help patients improve both mental and cardiometabolic health. Learn more at https://www.nudjhealth.com/.

TrueNorth Health Center

TrueNorth Health Center specializes in medically supervised water-only fasting and integrative care to support the body’s natural healing processes. Under the guidance of licensed healthcare professionals, patients undergo fasting protocols tailored to their health needs, combined with whole-food, plant-based nutrition to address chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders. The center also offers educational programs, lifestyle counseling, and evidence-based therapies to promote sustainable health improvements. Learn more at https://www.healthpromoting.com/.

RLMI 15-day Jumpstart

TrueNorth Health Center specializes in medically supervised water-only fasting and integrative care to support the body’s natural healing processes. Under the guidance of licensed healthcare professionals, patients undergo fasting protocols tailored to their health needs, combined with whole-food, plant-based nutrition to address chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders. The center also offers educational programs, lifestyle counseling, and evidence-based therapies to promote sustainable health improvements. Learn more at https://www.healthpromoting.com/.

Chanwuyi Lifestyle Medicine

The Chanwuyi Lifestyle Medicine Program is an evidence-based eastern-western integrative lifestyle medicine program that helps enhance the cognitive functions and mental health of individuals with cognitive or emotional problems or suboptimal health status. The program’s core elements include diet, physical activity, stress management, and emotional well-being.  The unique element of this program is the adoption of Chinese mind-body exercise and relaxation techniques. It can be implemented in as short as four weekly sessions on an individual or group basis in healthcare or educational settings and communities. Learn more at https://www.chanwuyilifestyle.psy.cuhk.edu.hk/

This designation is awarded to programs active for at least one year, grounded in strong evidence, aligned with lifestyle medicine pillars, and demonstrating safety with no adverse effects or increased medication needs. Programs must have at least 100 completers, monitor health metrics with qualified oversight, and show improved outcomes through at least two peer-reviewed studies; scalability details are encouraged but not required.

ACLM Certified Lifestyle Medicine Education Programs

My Viva Inc. is transforming health care through lifestyle medicine: combining digital tools, expert coaching, and clinical integration. We help patients and providers work together to prevent and manage chronic disease, improve resilience, and drive meaningful change. My Viva Plan® automates the creation of personalized, evidence-based self-care plans grounded in lifestyle medicine. This digital platform empowers patients to take control of their health by preventing and managing chronic conditions, including obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. My Viva continuously builds, tests, and refines My Viva Plan through their “Living Lab,” where healthcare professionals work directly with patients, ensuring that the tools are effective, adaptable, and centred around patient needs. Learn more at https://discover.myvivaplan.com/

StrongPeople

StrongPeople Strong Bodies is a community-based strength training program aimed at midlife and older individuals aimed at improving bone density and muscle mass through strength training since 2003. More than 4100 leaders from 49 states have been trained to lead the StrongPeople Strong Bodies program, which includes progressive strength training, balance training, and flexibility exercises. Classes typically meet for 12 weekly sessions and last approximately 45-60 minutes. The StrongPeople Strong Bodies program is implemented in local communities by allied health professionals, fitness specialists, and community leaders trained in the curriculum. Learn more at www.strongpeopleprogram.org.

Pivio Complete Health Improvement Program

Pivio is a powerful disease reversal tool that disrupts and curtails the rising chronic disease rates in a highly effective manner. We congratulate the program as the first to earn this prestigious designation. – ACLM Past-President Dexter Shurney, MD, MBA, MPH, FACLM, DipABLM. Pivio – The Complete Health Improvement Program – Pivio (piviohealth.com)

The Lift Project
The Lift Project is an evidence-based, lifestyle-focused mental wellbeing program that has attracted ten of thousands of participants in healthcare settings, workplaces, schools, universities and community settings from around the world. The program adopts a “whole person” approach to mental health and wellbeing, drawing together science-based strategies from the disciplines of Lifestyle Medicine, Neuroscience and Positive Psychology. The Lift Project is available for individual use, as a group program, and as a large-scale wellbeing initiative for organizations and communities. To learn more visit:  https://www.theliftproject.global/.
Full Plate Living by AIH
Full Plate Living provides free healthy nutrition programs designed to empower individuals to make sustainable lifestyle changes by focusing on eating more whole, unprocessed fiber foods. Through practical guidance, engaging lessons, and personalized strategies, participants learn how to improve their energy, manage weight, and enhance overall wellness without strict diets or calorie counting. The course encourages small, achievable steps to incorporate fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes into daily meals, fostering long-term habits for better health. Full Plate Living has been used in various clinical and community settings. Learn more about the free resources at https://www.fullplateliving.org/share.

Seeking support to implement a Certified Program?

Contact support@lifestylemedicine.org to connect with a member of our Practice Advancement Team.

Application process

Seeking to certify an existing program? Treatment and education programs that meet rigorous standards can earn the ACLM Certified Program designation, enhancing your program’s alignment with nationally recognized practices within the lifestyle medicine field.  While ACLM Certified Programs may nest within clinics, departments, individual practices, or health systems, the designation is specific to the program not the parent organization.

Pricing: The cost of Program Certification is a one-time fee of $2500.

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