Lifestyle Medicine University Foundation

What Lifestyle Medicine University Foundation does

Lifestyle Medicine University Foundation (LMUF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2008 and registered in Wyoming, USA, that operates accreditation, certification, and event programs in evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine and Health Coaching. Its core activities are accrediting global training programs (Lifestyle Prescriptions University, Clinical Lifestyle Medicine AI Platform, Dr. Reham's Holistic Academy, Food Revolution, Eat Real Food Summit, and the annual Lifestyle Medicine Summit), running the flagship Lifestyle Medicine Summit, which drew 40,000+ attendees in 2025, and funneling participants into certification and degree programs (Master's and Ph.D.) delivered through partner organizations. The foundation also publishes the Organ-Mind-Brain Anatomy™ framework and the Lifestyle Medicine WORKS™ outcome claims, and operates two AI-branded tools (Clinical Lifestyle Medicine AI™, Dr. HealthiWealthi™ AI) introduced or approved in 2024.

LMUF's technology stack centers on an online learning platform hosted at lifestylemedicineuniversity.io and partner properties (lifestylemedicine.ai, lifestylemedicine.io, lifestyleprescription.tv), with PayPal handling donations and payments. The proprietary layer is primarily branded content and methodology (Organ-Mind-Brain Anatomy™, Lifestyle Prescriptions®) plus the newer AI productivity tools; underlying AI model architecture, data assets, and engineering depth are not disclosed in the source materials. The organization is volunteer-driven with 51–100 listed personnel and a single principal place of business in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

The business model is a hybrid typical of education-focused non-profits: donations and charitable contributions (the explicit revenue mission), premium summit upgrades (CE credits, recordings), certification and degree program fees flowing through partner universities, and one-time fees for paid course certificates. Customer segments are primarily individual healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses) and health coaches seeking certification, with secondary segments of training organizations seeking accreditation and health professionals in underserved communities receiving scholarships. Johannes R. Fisslinger is the founder and Data Protection Officer. There are no external investors, no PE/VC backing, and no disclosed parent or subsidiary structure.

Name

Lifestyle Medicine University Foundation

Legal name

Lifestyle Medicine University Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://lifestylemedicineuniversity.io

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lifestyle Medicine University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that accredits global training programs and hosts the annual Lifestyle Medicine Summit, serving healthcare professionals and health coaches seeking certification and degree pathways in evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing Medical Education and Health Coaching Certification

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Health Coaching & Lifestyle Coaching Education (EDAAAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chronic Condition Lifestyle Education (Diabetes, Heart Health, Pain Management) (EDAAAHAJ), Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAH), Workplace Wellness & Wellbeing Education (EDAAAHAN)

Keywords

• Lifestyle medicine education
• Health coaching certification
• Medical program accreditation
• Continuing medical education
• Nonprofit health training

Headquarters

HQ city

Cheyenne

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, LMUF relies on donations from supporters. Summit proceeds help provide Ph.D. Fast-Track Degree Program scholarships to health professionals in underserved communities.
2. Certification and Degree Program Fees: Revenue generated from certification programs, Master's and Ph.D. degree programs offered through accredited partners like Lifestyle Prescriptions University
3. Summit Premium Upgrades: The organization hosts free summits but offers premium upgrades for additional content, CE credits, and recordings
4. Paid Services and Course Certificates: Lifestyle Medicine University Foundation offers paid Services including course certificates for certain courses. Fees vary based on location and other factors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lifestyle Medicine University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that accredits global organizations and platforms delivering evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine, Lifestyle Prescriptions, Health Coaching, and Organ-Mind-Brain Anatomy training. It coordinates the annual global Lifestyle Medicine Summit (with 40,000+ attendees in 2025) and funnels summit proceeds into scholarships for Ph.D. Fast-Track Degree Programs for health professionals in underserved communities. Through its partner Lifestyle Prescriptions University, it offers certification, Master's, and Ph.D. degree programs in Lifestyle Medicine and Root-Cause Health Coaching.

Product overview

Lifestyle Medicine University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates a multi-product ecosystem for healthcare professional education and accreditation in Lifestyle Medicine. The core offerings include: (1) Lifestyle Prescriptions® University, which provides certification and degree programs (Master's and Ph.D.) in Lifestyle Medicine, Root-Cause Health Coaching, and Organ-Mind-Brain Anatomy; (2) the annual Lifestyle Medicine Summit, a global virtual event with over 40,000 attendees featuring the Lifestyle Medicine Awards; (3) the Clinical Lifestyle Medicine AI Platform, an AI-powered education and productivity tool for clinicians; and (4) LMUF accreditation services for third-party training programs. Supporting offerings include Dr. HealthiWealthi™ AI assistant tools and the Organ-Mind-Brain Anatomy™ framework. The organization also provides scholarships for Ph.D. Fast-Track Degree Programs targeting health professionals in underserved communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lifestyle Prescriptions University Certification and Degree Programs Certification and degree programs (Master's and Ph.D.) in Lifestyle Medicine, Root-Cause Health Coaching, and Organ-Mind-Brain Anatomy offered to healthcare professionals through the accredited partner platform.
• Clinical Lifestyle Medicine AI Platform for Clinicians AI-powered education and productivity tools designed for healthcare clinicians, integrating artificial intelligence to support clinical decision-making and patient education.
• Lifestyle Medicine Summit Annual global virtual summit featuring Organ-Mind-Brain Anatomy and Personal Growth Programs, including the Lifestyle Medicine Awards Celebration. Free to attend with premium upgrade options for CE credits and recordings.
• LMUF Accreditations and Approved Programs Accreditation services for global organizations and platforms delivering evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine, Health Coaching, and related training programs.
• Dr. HealthiWealthi AI AI assistant tool for healthcare professionals providing support for patient education and clinical workflows within the Lifestyle Medicine framework.

Quantifiable outcome

• Conditions showing improvement through Lifestyle Medicine protocols: Hypertension, Diabetes, Obesity, Early prostate cancer, Gall & Kidney stones, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, Depression, Anxiety, Pain and others

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and regional.

• Eat Real Food SummitminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Approved summit focused on real food education and nutrition, approved through 2026.
• Clinical Lifestyle Medicine AI PlatformcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024AI-Powered Education & Productivity Tools for Clinicians, approved in 2024. Represents the organization's embrace of AI technology in healthcare education.
• Food Revolution Plant-Based Certification TrainingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Approved certification training program in plant-based nutrition and food revolution education.
• Dr. Reham's Holistic AcademyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Regional training partner based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, providing Lifestyle Medicine education in the Middle East region.
• Lifestyle Prescriptions UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Approved training program providing Certification and Degree Programs in Lifestyle Medicine, Root-Cause Health Coaching, and Organ-Mind-Brain Anatomy. One of the foundational approved programs since 2019.
• Lifestyle Medicine SummitcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Annual global event featuring Organ-Mind-Brain Anatomy and Personal Growth Programs. The flagship event attracting 40,000+ attendees annually.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American College of Lifestyle Medicine: National professional medical society that certifies physicians in lifestyle medicine and runs the annual Lifestyle Medicine Conference. Directly comparable to LMUF as the closest US-based lifestyle medicine credentialing and education organization.
• Wellcoaches School of Health Coaching: One of the largest health coaching certification programs in the US, accredited by the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching. Directly comparable to LMUF's Lifestyle Prescriptions University and Root-Cause Health Coaching certification track.
• National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching: The principal US certifying body for health and wellness coaches, offering the NBC-HWC credential. Comparable to LMUF as a credentialing authority for health coaches, though focused on certification standards rather than training delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Institute of Lifestyle Medicine (Harvard Medical School): Lifestyle medicine education and CME provider affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Comparable to LMUF as a lifestyle medicine educator to clinicians, but operates under a major academic medical institution brand rather than as an independent non-profit.
• Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine: University of Arizona-based fellowship and integrative medicine training program for clinicians. Comparable to LMUF's degree/certification pipeline, with a more academic and fellowship-oriented model.
• Duke Integrative Medicine: Established integrative and lifestyle medicine training provider affiliated with Duke University, offering coaching certification and professional training. Comparable academic-affiliated lifestyle medicine educator.
• Mayo Clinic Lifestyle Medicine Program: Mayo Clinic's lifestyle medicine clinical and education program serving patients and clinicians. Comparable as a credentialed provider of lifestyle medicine training, though embedded in a major hospital system rather than an independent non-profit.

Emerging players

• True Health Initiative: Global coalition of health professionals advocating for evidence-based lifestyle medicine. Comparable mission and community-driven approach to LMUF, with overlapping clinician audience and lifestyle medicine focus.
• NutritionFacts.org: Evidence-based nutrition education platform founded by Dr. Michael Greger, focused on plant-based dietary intervention and clinician/consumer education. Comparable as a lifestyle/plant-based education brand serving overlapping audiences, though without a credentialing arm.
• Food Revolution Network: Plant-based nutrition education organization with a certification training program that is itself an LMUF-accredited partner. Highly comparable as a lifestyle/nutrition education brand in LMUF's partner ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/lifestylemed1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LifestyleMedicinesummit
• Facebookfacebook.com/lifestylemedicineuniversityfoundation
• TikToktiktok.com/@lifestylemedicinesummit

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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