The Center for Mind-Body Medicine

What The Center for Mind-Body Medicine does

The Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991 by James S. Gordon, MD that delivers an evidence-based mind-body medicine program for population-wide psychological trauma. The core methodology combines 16 evidence-based techniques — meditation, guided imagery, mindful movement, expressive writing, and related practices — delivered in small Mind-Body Skills Groups facilitated by trained clinicians, educators, and community leaders. The curriculum is operationalized through a tiered training pathway (Professional Training Program, Advanced Training Program, and a Certification Program with three tracks), supplemented by specialized trainings for children/teens, schools, and community leaders, and accredited for continuing education credits by Allegany College of Maryland.

CMBM distributes its model through a community-led, train-the-trainer engine in which 145+ international faculty and 7,000+ trained professionals deliver services across 50+ countries. The organization partners with healthcare systems (CommonSpirit Health, Eskenazi Health, the VA Sunshine Healthcare Network), school districts (Broward County Public Schools post-Parkland), correctional systems (Indiana Department of Corrections), international agencies (UNRWA), and community organizations; targeted initiatives serve Indigenous communities, refugees, and survivors of conflict and climate disasters. The model is supported by peer-reviewed research documenting 80%+ reductions in PTSD symptoms across multiple geographies and is included in the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare.

Revenue is generated through Professional Training Program tuition (early-bird $1,275; regular $1,475), Advanced Training Program and Certification fees, paid program partnerships with healthcare, education, government, and correctional customers, continuing education accreditation, and donations/grants that underwrite a scholarship program (846 scholarships awarded since 2021). The operating model is distributed rather than centralized — with ~26 US-based staff and an international faculty network — and program delivery increasingly occurs online following the COVID-19 pivot.

Name

The Center for Mind-Body Medicine

Legal name

The Center for Mind-Body Medicine

Website

https://cmbm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Center for Mind-Body Medicine is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991 that trains clinicians, educators, and community leaders across 50+ countries in an evidence-based Mind-Body Skills Groups model for population-wide psychological trauma relief and resilience building.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mind-Body Medicine Training and Trauma Relief Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Trauma-Informed Mindfulness & Somatic Mind-Body Practices (HSADAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

MHPSS & Trauma-Informed Support for Displaced Populations (BPADAHAJ), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI), Trauma-Informed & Resilience-Building Programs (Early Childhood) (EDACAOAD)

Keywords

• Mind-body medicine training
• Trauma relief programs
• Professional certification training
• Integrative health education
• Community wellness partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Program Tuition: Fee-based training programs including Professional Training Program (PTP), Advanced Training Program (ATP), and Certification tracks. Tuition ranges from $1,275 (early bird) to $1,475 (regular) for PTP.
2. Program Partnerships: Collaboration with government agencies, healthcare systems, schools, and community organizations to deploy trauma relief programs, potentially funded through grants and partnerships
3. Donations and Grants: As a non-profit organization, CMBM receives donations and grants to support scholarship programs and community outreach
4. Continuing Education Credits: Professional continuing education credits awarded by Allegany College of Maryland for counselors, therapists, social workers, and psychologists

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CMBM trains clinicians, educators, and community leaders in an evidence-based mind-body medicine model through a structured pathway (Professional Training Program, Advanced Training Program, Certification). It also deploys population-wide trauma-relief programs in partnership with healthcare systems, schools, government agencies, and disaster-affected communities, supported by ongoing supervision and a free public self-care resource library.

Product overview

The Center for Mind-Body Medicine offers a structured training pathway culminating in certification, centered around evidence-based mind-body techniques such as meditation, guided imagery, movement, and expressive writing. The core offering is the Professional Training Program (PTP), a 4-day intensive that introduces participants to 16 mind-body techniques, followed by the Advanced Training Program (ATP) for deeper facilitation skills. Those seeking certification can progress through Signature, Essential, or Custom tracks. Specialized trainings target specific populations (Children & Teens, Schools, Leadership) while shorter workshops provide introductory experiences. Supporting the training programs are Mind-Body Skills Groups led by certified alumni and a free Resource Library containing self-care guides, webinars, and publications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Training Program in Mind-Body Medicine (PTP) A 4-day online intensive training that teaches the fundamentals of mind-body medicine, combining expert instruction with CMBM's signature Mind-Body Skills Groups; participants learn evidence-based techniques including meditation, mindful movement, guided imagery, and expressive arts.
• Advanced Training Program in Mind-Body Medicine (ATP) A 4-day training that deepens participants' ability to facilitate and teach mind-body medicine in individual, group, and community settings; prerequisite: PTP completion.
• Certification Program in Mind-Body Medicine Certification program with three tracks (Signature, Essential, Customized) for individuals who have completed PTP and ATP, designed to achieve the highest level of proficiency in mind-body medicine facilitation.
• Children & Teens Intensive Training A 4-day experiential training for educators, counselors, and health professionals working with youth, exploring stress and trauma impact on children with age-appropriate mind-body techniques.
• Classroom & Schools Integration Training A 2-day training with follow-up consultations for teachers and school staff to integrate mind-body skills into classroom routines and school-wide wellness initiatives.
• Leadership Training Program (LTP) A 2-3 day program designed for local leaders who wish to expand and sustain mind-body medicine programs within their communities, emphasizing self-awareness, collaboration, and strategic planning.
• Workshops Introductory half-day or full-day workshops offering an overview of mind-body medicine and core self-care techniques, ideal for healthcare systems, schools, or community organizations beginning their journey with CMBM.
• Mind-Body Skills Groups Small group sessions led by CMBM Certified Alumni where participants experience practical mind-body techniques including meditation, guided imagery, movement, and expressive writing in a supportive community setting.
• Institutional Program Partnerships Tailored, partnered deployment of CMBM's mind-body medicine model within healthcare systems, schools, government agencies (e.g., VA VISN 8, Indiana DOC), correctional facilities, and community organizations for workforce wellness and population-wide trauma relief.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80%+ reduction in PTSD symptoms among participants completing Mind-Body Skills Groups
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• #CookforIranminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership between CMBM and #CookforIran to recruit and sponsor Iranian and Farsi-Speaking professionals in CMBM training. Over 150 professionals trained and 2,500+ individuals served through Mind-Body Skills Groups.
• Clinton Global InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022CMBM announced its Ukraine trauma relief initiative at the Clinton Global Initiative September 2022 Meeting, committing to deploy its evidence-based model for trauma healing and resilience building to address impacts of the war on the Ukrainian people.
• Veterans Health Administration (VISN 8)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive collaboration with the VA Sunshine Healthcare Network, the largest division of the VA healthcare system. Trained 200 Whole Health Coaches and 150 clinical and administrative leaders to integrate CMBM model.
• Broward County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership following the February 14 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School to bring trauma relief, resiliency-building skills and wellness to students, educators, and the community.
• Eskenazi HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the largest safety-net hospital in Indianapolis to provide wellness training for mental health staff, demonstrating significant decrease in burnout and increase in health-promoting behaviors.
• CommonSpirit HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive wellness program partnership with one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States.
• Indiana Department of CorrectionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram to bring trauma relief and resilience building programs to incarcerated individuals and correctional staff.
• United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with UNRWA and the Ministries of Health, Education and Social Welfare in Gaza, working with 200+ international and local NGOs.
• Allegany College of MarylandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccrediting body for Professional Continuing Education Credits for CMBM's Professional Training in Mind-Body Medicine, approved for counselors, therapists, social workers, and psychologists.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• HeartMath Institute: HeartMath offers resilience, self-regulation, and stress-management programs and certifications to healthcare and education systems, addressing similar corporate wellness, healthcare worker burnout, and trauma use cases as CMBM's programs.
• MBSR (UMass Center for Mindfulness): UMass Center for Mindfulness originated Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), the foundational clinical training pathway for many of CMBM's evidence-based techniques, serving overlapping clinician and healthcare system customers.
• EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program: EMDR HAP trains clinicians in trauma-focused therapy in disaster and conflict regions worldwide, comparable to CMBM's Kosovo, Gaza, Haiti, and Ukraine deployments and shared evidence-based trauma treatment positioning.
• International Association for Human Values (IAHV): IAHV delivers trauma relief, breathwork, and meditation programs globally in conflict and disaster zones (including Ukraine), using a train-the-trainer community model highly comparable to CMBM's international faculty and refugee/disaster response model.

Emerging players

• Veterans Yoga Project: Veterans Yoga Project trains yoga and mind-body professionals to work with veterans and military communities, addressing the same trauma and PTSD use cases CMBM serves via the VA Whole Health Coach program.
• Trauma-Informed Schools: Trauma-Informed Schools delivers trauma-responsive professional development and coaching for K-12 educators and counselors, overlapping with CMBM's classroom/schools integration and Children & Teens training tracks and serving similar K-12 buyer personas.
• Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute: SIYLI delivers mindfulness and emotional intelligence training programs to corporations and leaders, comparable to CMBM's Leadership Training Program and enterprise workplace wellness offerings.

Direct peers

• Give an Hour: Give an Hour provides free mental health services to veterans, service members, and survivors of tragedies, overlapping with CMBM's veteran-focused work (VA VISN 8) and disaster/mass-violence response programs.
• Center for Trauma & Embodiment: Center for Trauma & Embodiment (formerly Trauma Center at JRI) trains clinicians in somatic and mind-body approaches to trauma treatment, directly overlapping with CMBM's mind-body skills methodology and clinical training pathway.
• Mindful Schools: Mindful Schools provides mindfulness and trauma-informed training, online courses, and certification for educators and school leaders, the same target buyer and use case (mind-body practices in K-12) as CMBM's classroom and children-focused programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-center-for-mind-body-medicine
• Xx.com/MindBodyMed
• Facebookfacebook.com/MindBodyMed

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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