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At Point Loma Nazarene University, lifestyle medicine is woven throughout the Master of Science in Integrative Wellness program. The six pillars—nutrition, physical activity, stress management, restorative sleep, connectedness, and avoidance of risky substances—are embedded across coursework, empowering students to apply them in diverse real-world settings.

Learn more about the Integrative Wellness, M.S. program here: https://www.pointloma.edu/iWell by @plnuiwell

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At Point Loma Nazarene University, lifestyle medicine is woven throughout the Master of Science in Integrative Wellness program. The six pillars—nutrition, physical activity, stress management, restorative sleep, connectedness, and avoidance of risky substances—are embedded across coursework, empowering students to apply them in diverse real-world settings.

Learn more at @plnuiwell and @aclifemed! by @plnuiwell

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Point Loma Nazarene University's Integrative Wellness, M.S. program is at the forefront of integrating lifestyle medicine into graduate education that addresses chronic disease. 🩺 🔬🍎

Through six pillars—nutrition, physical activity, stress management, restorative sleep, connectedness, and avoidance of risky substances–students are equipped with the language, tools, and confidence to tailor lifestyle medicine approaches to specific patient populations.

Access to nourishing food is addressed directly through initiatives like the Fresh Food Marketplace, allowing students to connect clinical recommendations with tangible resources. By pairing education with service, and prevention with community engagement, the program prepares graduates to address the root causes of chronic disease—including type 2 diabetes—before complications develop.

Learn more at @plnuiwell and @aclifemed! by @plnuiwell

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Two very different classrooms this week. One shared mission.

At Point Loma Nazarene University @plnu, I had the privilege of working with Physician Assistant students through case-based learning focused on the renal system, applying nutrition and culinary medicine principles to patient care.

Meanwhile, my Integrative Wellness graduate students gathered virtually from their own kitchens for a hands-on Mexican feast. Many were experienced cooks. Others were complete novices.

One of the most meaningful conversations wasn’t about the recipes. It was about the frustration, planning, grocery shopping, timing, mistakes, cleanup, and feeling overwhelmed that can come with cooking.

That experience matters.

When we ask patients or clients to “eat healthier” or “cook more at home,” we’re asking far more than changing what’s on their plate. We’re asking them to navigate skills, time, confidence, resources, culture, and daily life.

Experiential learning builds more than culinary skills. It builds empathy. And that makes us better healthcare professionals.

Grateful to work with learners who are willing to step into both the science and the lived experience of food.

Thank you to Jessica Matthews, DBH, NBC-HWC, DipACLM, FACLM and Laurel Miller, DMSc, PA-C for inviting me into these learning spaces, for believing in the value of culinary medicine, and for trusting me to help students stretch and grow in ways that are often unexpected and entirely new.

#CulinaryMedicine #TeachingKitchens #LifestyleMedicine #ExperientialLearning @plnuiwell @plnu_pa by @plnuiwell

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The power of community can truly transform your educational journey! Thank you Camile for sharing how the @plnu iWell Program shaped your career and personal growth 💚

If you’re curious to learn more about how our program can support you in reaching your personal and professional goals be sure to register for our upcoming virtual info session on June 17th at 5:30pm (PST). Link in bio 🔗 #plnu #lifestylemedicine #wholepersonhealth #integrativewellness #healthcoaching by @plnuiwell

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It’s that time of year again! Join us for a virtual information session on June 17th from 5:30–6:30pm PST. Reserve your spot using the link in our bio. 🔗

Our one-year accelerated Master’s program in Integrative Wellness is preparing to kick off the 2026–27 academic year, and it’s not too late to join this cohort!

This event is a great opportunity to learn more about the program, especially if you:

• Are passionate about whole-person health • Want to explore the impact of lifestyle medicine on well-being • Aspire to become a board-certified health and wellness coach • Are interested in supporting sustainable health behavior change • Value a learning experience grounded in community and mentorship

If any of these resonate with you, join us to discover how our program intentionally prepares students to become evidence-based, compassionate, and dynamic wellness professionals. ✨ by @plnuiwell

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What does it look like when a program genuinely aligns with your personal and professional aspirations? For Ashely Skye Kailey ‘25, the @plnu Integrative Wellness M.S. program did exactly that — deepening her understanding of holistic health, expanding her professional confidence, and connecting her with a cohort she’ll carry with her for life. ✨ To learn more about the iWell program and register for our upcoming info session check out the link in our bio! 🔗 by @plnuiwell

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Connection is medicine. At @plnu, we know this isn’t just a philosophy it’s woven into how we design and deliver our M.S. in Integrative Wellness. Despite being fully online, our cohort-based model, synchronous live classes, deep mentorship, and intentional community-building creates space for real relationships and genuine support. Our students don’t just learn about wellness together, they practice it together. 💚

Ready to join a program where you grow alongside your cohort? Explore our iWell program — link in bio. 🔗

#LMWEEK2026 #lifestylemedicine #connectedness #communitymatters #togetherinhealth by @plnuiwell

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“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf” -Jon Kabat-Zinn 🌀

Stress is a guaranteed part of the human experience, however our response to it changes everything. During the Fall term, our iWell students are enrolled in a Mind-Body Medicine course that explores the stress response and evidence-based techniques to manage stress. We also intentionally integrate opportunities for our students to practice stress management techniques for themselves so they can live the very principles that they teach. ✨

Transform stress into strength. Learn how our M.S. in Integrative Wellness program roots students in the science and practice of mind-body wellness — link in bio. 🔗

#LMWEEK2026 #lifestylemedicine #stressmanagement #communitymatters #togetherinhealth by @plnuiwell

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Lifestyle medicine recognizes that what we avoid is just as important as what we embrace. Our @plnu iWell students ground themselves in evidence-based approaches to substance use and sustainable behavior change through our foundational coursework, preparing them to effectively and compassionately guide others toward healthier choices. 🌱

Ready to make an impact in preventive health and wellness? Discover our M.S. in Integrative Wellness — link in bio. 🔗

#LMWEEK2026 #lifestylemedicine #preventivehealth #communitymatters #togetherinhealth by @plnuiwell

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Sleep is where healing happens. Throughout our curriculum students learn that quality rest is non-negotiable, not a luxury. Students explore how sleep impacts every system in the body and discover practical strategies to help themselves and future clients prioritize restorative sleep. 😴✨

We also practice what we teach! With all live lectures ending by 7pm (PST) we ensure our students can prioritize quality rest no matter their timezone.

Learn how our M.S. in Integrative Wellness program empowers students to lead with lifestyle medicine — link in bio. 🔗

#LMWEEK2026 #lifestylemedicine #restorativesleep #communitymatters #togetherinhealth by @plnuiwell

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Movement matters…and our iWell students know it! They don’t just talk the talk; they walk the walk. From group fitness professionals and yoga instructors to dance teachers, surfers, and beyond, our students are finding creative ways to move and inspire movement in their communities every single day. 🏄

In our Lifestyle Medicine and Whole Health course, students build foundational knowledge about physical activity’s transformative power. But we go further: through interactive assignments, students don’t just learn about the benefits of movement, they practice them. In our Exercise and Nutrition for Health and Healing course, students have the meaningful opportunity to learn alongside @jykines , a leading expert in exercise and medical fitness, gaining real-world insights that give them the tools they need to flourish in their respective careers.

Explore our M.S. in Integrative Wellness and join a community of health professionals who live what they teach. Link in bio. 🔗 #LMWEEK2026 #lifestylemedicine #physicalactivity #communitymatters #togetherinhealth by @plnuiwell

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