European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO)

What European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO) does

The European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO) is a Geneva-based, Swiss-registered non-profit scientific and medical association that operates as the leading Pan-European body for lifestyle medicine education, research, and advocacy. Founded in connection with its inaugural 2018 Congress in Geneva, ELMO serves healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and policy leaders across more than 20 European countries (plus Canada, Ethiopia, and Jordan) through a network of country representatives and ambassadors. Its mission is to advance the prevention and treatment of lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases — cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic lung disease, and mental disorders — through evidence-based interventions in nutrition, physical activity, psychology, and public health.

ELMO's product portfolio centers on three pillars: (i) the International Master of Science in Lifestyle Medicine, co-developed with the University of Thessaly and running since January 2023; (ii) the European Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine (ELMO Certificate), offered in periodic sessions; and (iii) the annual European Lifestyle Medicine Congress, now in its 7th iteration (Brussels, September 2026). Supplementary offerings include workshops/webinars (e.g., 'Managing Obesity through Lifestyle Interventions'), the ELMO E-Book, ELMO Podcast, E-Learning Program, Environmental & Planetary Health Hub, Women's Health program, Research & Guidelines, and the ELMO Declaration policy document.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring membership subscriptions, tuition from the MSc and certificate programs, one-time Congress and event registration fees, and E-Book sales. Distribution occurs via the elmo.gmem.eu membership portal, the country representatives network (channel/VAR model), and a digital footprint comprising website, YouTube, and webinars. The organization is governed by a Board and Scientific Council and operates with a small staff of approximately 24 employees, supported by an administrative secretariat (GUARANT International).

Name

European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO)

Legal name

European Lifestyle Medicine Organization

Website

https://eulm.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ELMO is a Geneva-based non-profit medical association that provides leadership in lifestyle medicine education, research, and advocacy across Europe, serving healthcare professionals, researchers, and policy leaders through its MSc program, certificate courses, and annual congress.

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Headquarters

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Geneva

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

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B2C

Offering type

Services

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: ELMO generates revenue through annual membership fees from healthcare professionals, researchers, and organizations interested in lifestyle medicine.
2. Educational Programs: Revenue from the MSc in Lifestyle Medicine program (offered with University of Thessaly), ELMO Certificate courses, and other educational offerings.
3. Congress and Event Registration: Registration fees for the annual European Lifestyle Medicine Congress and related events, workshops, and webinars.
4. ELMO E-Book Sales: Revenue from the sale of the ELMO E-Book, described as one of the most important projects completed by the organization.

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ELMO is a non-profit scientific and medical organization that provides education, certification, and congress programming in lifestyle medicine to healthcare professionals across Europe. Its sellable offerings include the MSc in Lifestyle Medicine (with University of Thessaly), the ELMO Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine, the annual European Lifestyle Medicine Congress, workshops and webinars, an E-Book, a podcast, and an E-Learning Program, all oriented to evidence-based prevention and treatment of chronic lifestyle-related diseases.

Product overview

ELMO operates as a non-profit scientific and medical organization providing leadership in research, prevention, and treatment of lifestyle-related diseases through nutrition, physical activity, psychology, and public health. The organization offers a portfolio of educational products and services including an MSc in Lifestyle Medicine (academic degree program), ELMO Certificate (professional certification), and the annual ELMO Congress (flagship conference). Additional offerings include Workshops/Webinars, ELMO E-Book, ELMO Podcast, Environmental & Planetary Health Hub, Women's Health programs, E-Learning resources, and Research & Guidelines. ELMO serves as an umbrella organization supporting lifestyle medicine professionals across Europe through education, research, and advocacy.

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Yoga Therapy IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025ELMO started a new partnership with Yoga Therapy Ireland, opening new opportunities for ELMO and its members.
• Hellenic Center of Excellence (HCE)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025ELMO partnered with the Hellenic Center of Excellence, with Prof. as President of HCE.
• Laboratory of Food Chemistry – Department of Chemistry of The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025ELMO started a new collaboration with the Laboratory of Food Chemistry at NKUA for research and educational purposes.
• HEPA Europe NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ELMO confirmed as member of the European network for the promotion of health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA Europe Network).
• Babes-Bolyai University, RomaniaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024New partnership between ELMO and Babes-Bolyai University for educational collaboration.
• Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-NapocaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Partnership with Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy for lifestyle medicine education.
• University of Andalas Faculty of NursingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Partnership with University of Andalas Faculty of Nursing for nursing education in lifestyle medicine.
• The School of Health Sciences and Technologies of Lusofona UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023ELMO announced a new partnership with Lusofona University's School of Health Sciences and Technologies.
• University of Beograd Faculty of MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023ELMO partnered with the University of Beograd Faculty of Medicine for education and research collaboration.
• Spanish Institute of Lifestyle Medicine (SILM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023ELMO partnered with the Spanish Institute of Lifestyle Medicine to expand lifestyle medicine education and practice in Spain.
• University of ThessalycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022The University of Thessaly and its departments of Medicine, Physical Education & Sport Science, and Nutrition & Dietetics, under the auspices of ELMO, offer an innovative International Master of Science in Lifestyle Medicine. Classes started on January 23, 2023.
• University of Szeged Faculty of MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focuses on inclusion of a Lifestyle Medicine elective course within the University's program, designed and materialized with ELMO's support as part of ELMO's strategy to support medical education.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO): EASO is a European obesity-focused medical association overlapping with ELMO's lifestyle-medicine-for-chronic-disease agenda, particularly given ELMO's obesity-management workshops. It is a peer in addressing overlapping clinical topics and competing for sponsor/grant attention.
• Spanish Institute of Lifestyle Medicine (SILM): SILM is a national lifestyle medicine organization in Spain that partners with ELMO on education. It overlaps on mission and member services in a specific geography and could evolve into a direct competitor as it scales.

Broad incumbents

• International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM): IBLM is the global certification body for lifestyle medicine, setting international standards and certifying physicians. It sits above national societies like ELMO as a broader umbrella and overlaps on credentialing, accreditation, and policy advocacy.
• Lifestyle Medicine Global Alliance (LMGA): LMGA is an umbrella coalition of lifestyle medicine societies worldwide, of which ELMO is effectively a regional member. It is comparable because it coordinates the network of national societies and shares the same member/professional base.
• European Public Health Association (EUPHA): EUPHA is a broader European public health umbrella that covers lifestyle-related disease prevention, research, and policy. While less specialized than ELMO, it is comparable as a membership-driven European health professional association that competes for policy voice and conference attendance.
• European Society of Preventive Medicine (ESPM): ESPM / EUPrevent focuses on preventive medicine and healthy lifestyle interventions across Europe, addressing overlapping themes (nutrition, physical activity, chronic disease prevention). It serves a similar professional audience and competes for visibility and policy attention.

Direct peers

• Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM): ASLM is the Australia/New Zealand counterpart professional society for lifestyle medicine, offering membership, certification, and conferences. It mirrors ELMO's structure and member offering in a different geography and is a comparable reference point.
• British Society of Lifestyle Medicine (BSLM): BSLM is the UK national professional society promoting lifestyle medicine through education, certification, and conferences. It overlaps with ELMO on mission, member base (healthcare professionals), and product mix, and represents direct competition for European mindshare.
• American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM): ACLM is the leading US-based professional medical society for lifestyle medicine, offering certification, an annual conference, and member education. It is the closest functional analogue to ELMO and is the de facto global benchmark ELMO is positioning against in Europe.

Others

• HEPA Europe (European Network for the Promotion of Health-Enhancing Physical Activity): HEPA Europe is a WHO-aligned network focused on health-enhancing physical activity; ELMO is a confirmed member. It is comparable as a European health-promotion ecosystem peer and potential collaboration partner rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbjVZFhAWL_MJ0ocSSR-c3Q
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/european-lifestyle-medicine-organization

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