Mindfulness and Health Institute

What Mindfulness and Health Institute does

Mindfulness and Health Institute (MHI) is a privately held mindfulness education organization headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, co-founded by Colin Murphy (RN, MBA) and Dianne Horgan. MHI delivers a three-tier portfolio of evidence-based mindfulness programs — Learning courses (introducing mindfulness, MBSR, MBCT, Mindfulness for Life, Mindful Self-Compassion, Mindful Eating, MB-College for young adults, and others), Advancing courses for deeper practice, and Teacher Training pathways (multi-year MBSR certification, one-year multi-course intensive, and curriculum-specific trainings at price points from $2,195 to $15,000+) — to individual consumers, mental health professionals, aspiring mindfulness teachers, and corporate buyers. Courses are delivered live-online via Zoom with required video-on attendance for CE-credit participants, supported by an integrated LMS for content, guided meditations, resources, and certificate issuance, and accessed through a self-serve website enrollment flow with advising sessions for higher-commitment programs.

The business model combines sliding-scale course fees (Pay-It-Forward, Standard, Scholarship tiers), one-time teacher training tuition, APA-approved CE credit add-ons ($15-$50 per course), retreat and one-to-one coaching fees, and an affiliate referral program that pays $25 in tuition credit per converted referral. MHI holds the exclusive North American representative agreement with the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation and operates an affiliated 501(c)(3) Mindfulness and Health Foundation that funds scholarships. APA CE sponsor status, partnerships with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University, the Global Mindfulness Collaborative, and the Mindfulness Teacher Training Alliance, plus a roster of 100+ globally distributed instructors many of whom are affiliated with Brown or UMass, anchor the organization's credibility in the evidence-based mindfulness category. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Mindfulness and Health Institute

Legal name

Mindfulness and Health Institute

Website

https://mindfulnessandhealthinstitute.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mindfulness and Health Institute (MHI) is a privately held, evidence-based mindfulness education organization that delivers live-online courses, retreats, coaching, and multi-year teacher training programs to consumers, clinicians, aspiring teachers, and corporate buyers across North America.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Pawtucket

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Fees - Learning Mindfulness: Primary revenue from 3-week to 8-week mindfulness courses offered at tiered pricing (Pay-It-Forward, Standard, Scholarship rates). Courses include Introducing Mindfulness, Mindfulness for Life, MBSR, MBCT, Mindful Self-Compassion, and specialized programs.
2. Teacher Training Programs: Multi-year intensive training programs for becoming certified mindfulness teachers, including MBSR Teacher Training, Multi-Course Certificate programs, and specialty teacher trainings.
3. Continuing Education Credits: APA-approved CE credits sold as add-on to eligible courses (MBSR, MBCT, Science and Practice of Habit Change) for mental health professionals seeking license renewal credits.
4. Retreats and Coaching: Revenue from multi-day mindfulness retreats (5-7 day retreats qualifying for teacher training) and one-to-one mindfulness coaching sessions.
5. Affiliate Program: Referral-based program where affiliates receive $25 tuition credit for each new student referred, creating network effect for student acquisition.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

Mindfulness and Health Institute delivers evidence-based mindfulness education through live-online courses spanning three tiers: Learning courses (foundational MBSR, MBCT, Mindfulness for Life, MB-College, self-compassion, mindful eating, and habit change programs), Advancing courses (deeper practice, retreats, one-to-one coaching), and Teacher Training programs (multi-year intensive certifications to teach MBSR, MB-College, Mindfulness for Life, and Introducing Mindfulness). The institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education credits for psychologists and operates as the exclusive North American representative of the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation.

Product overview

Mindfulness and Health Institute (MHI) offers a comprehensive portfolio of mindfulness education products structured across three main tiers: Learning Courses for foundational mindfulness training (Introducing Mindfulness, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Mindfulness for Life, Mindfulness for Young Adults, Mindful Eating, Mindful Self-Compassion, Fierce Self-Compassion, and Science and Practice of Habit Change), Advancing Courses for deeper practice (Interpersonal Mindfulness, MBSR2, and Self-Compassion for Shame), and Teacher Training Programs for those wishing to become certified mindfulness instructors (Multi-Course One-Year Intensive, Training to Teach Introducing Mindfulness, MBSR Teacher Training, Training to Teach Mindfulness for Life, and Training to Teach MB-College). The organization also provides individual sessions including one-to-one coaching and mindfulness retreats. MHI operates as the exclusive North American representative of the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation, offering courses approved for American Psychological Association Continuing Education credits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Brands

• Mindfulness and Health Foundation: A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that raises funds for scholarships for mindfulness courses, separate from MHI's operating entity.

Products and services

• Introducing Mindfulness A 3-week, evidence-informed introductory course designed as an accessible and affordable way to explore three core mindfulness themes, providing practical support for daily life without the commitment of a longer course.
• Mindfulness-Based College for Young Adults (MB-College) An 8-week course for young adults aged 18-29 offering skills and support tailored to this life stage, exploring stress, sleep, social connection, diet, exercise, alcohol use, and performance; developed by Dr. Eric Loucks at Brown University.
• Mindfulness for Life An 8-week course that provides tools and practices to help students recognize and understand their thinking and behavior patterns, teaching how to apply these tools in daily life to manage challenges and foster lasting change.
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) The longest and most researched mindfulness-based course, providing training and tools that help individuals navigate stress, anxiety, pain, impatience, and other mental-emotional-physical experiences.
• A Mindful Approach to Depression and Anxiety (MBCT) An 8-week course that combines cognitive therapy techniques with mindfulness practices to equip individuals with tools to interrupt negative thought patterns and manage difficult emotions, offering greater mental resilience.
• Mindful Eating: Awareness and Well Being An 8-week course that explores how mindfulness-based practices can be applied to nourishing one's body with food and drink, learning to bring awareness to thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations of eating.
• Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) A 6-week course that explores self-compassion as an integral facet of mindfulness, encouraging individuals to treat themselves with kindness and learn to befriend the inner critic through self-care and empathy practices.
• Fierce Self-Compassion A course focusing on developing the assertive and action-oriented side of compassion, guiding students to cultivate courage to protect, provide for, and motivate themselves toward positive change.
• Science and Practice of Habit Change An 8-week course combining cutting-edge neuroscience techniques and mindfulness-based tools to help individuals recognize habitual patterns and use the brain's natural reward center to establish healthier behaviors.
• Interpersonal Mindfulness: Cultivating Presence in Relationship An advanced course on cultivating presence in relationship, teaching mindfulness skills for interpersonal contexts and deepening connections with others.
• MBSR2: An Ecology of Mind-Body Health A next-step course for MBSR completers based on MBSR, expanding practice and exploring the ecology of mind-body health through an expanded curriculum.
• Self-Compassion for Shame An advanced course teaching practices to address shame through self-compassion techniques, developed by Chris Germer.
• One-to-One Mindfulness Coaching Sessions Personalized mindfulness coaching sessions providing individual support for deepening practice and addressing specific needs.
• Mindfulness Retreats Immersive mindfulness retreat experiences, including 5-7 day retreats that qualify for MBSR Teacher Training requirements.
• Multi-Course Mindfulness Teacher Training: A One Year Intensive A comprehensive one-year intensive program training participants to teach multiple mindfulness courses including Mindfulness for Life, Finding Peace in a Frantic World, Introducing Mindfulness, and MBCT for clinicians.
• Training to Teach Introducing Mindfulness An 80-hour, 10-day intensive course ($2,195) for those who wish to introduce mindfulness into their work, organization, community, or settings where the full 8-week course may not be feasible.
• MBSR Teacher Training Comprehensive training pathway ($7,000 to $15,000+ over 2-5 years) for individuals who wish to teach the MBSR curriculum, develop a profound understanding of its principles and techniques, and gain mindfulness teaching skills.
• Training to Teach Mindfulness for Life Specialized training for MBSR or MBCT teachers to teach the Mindfulness for Life curriculum, developed by Oxford Mindfulness Foundation.
• Training to Teach Mindfulness-Based College for Young Adults Training program for teaching the Mindfulness-Based College curriculum to young adults aged 18-29.

Quantifiable outcome

• Evidence-based mindfulness courses demonstrate efficacy across wide range of populations and applications
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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Oxford Mindfulness Foundation (OMF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHI is the exclusive North American representative of OMF, a world-renowned leader in mindfulness research and education affiliated with Oxford University. This partnership provides access to OMF's research-based courses and training programs including Mindfulness for Life, Finding Peace in a Frantic World, and teacher training certifications.
• American Psychological Association (APA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAPA-approved CE sponsor status allows MHI to offer continuing education credits for psychologists and mental health professionals, enhancing credibility and enabling professionals to earn license renewal credits through mindfulness courses.
• Mindfulness and Health FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)(3) non-profit organization raising funds for scholarships to increase access to mindfulness courses. MHI provides technical and administrative support at no cost, with 100% of donations going to fund mindfulness education.
• Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of MBSR teacher trainers committed to evidence-based teacher training aligned with high quality standards. MHI collaborates with GMC members to offer MBSR teacher training and retreats.
• Mindfulness Center at Brown UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrings together researchers, scholars, and educators to conduct empirically driven research about mindfulness effects on health and translate findings into innovative teaching. Many MHI instructors are affiliated with Brown.
• Global Compassion Coalition (GCC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMission to inspire compassionate action through events, podcasts, media work, and spokespersons to broaden public awareness and understanding of compassion. MHI collaborates on expanding reach of compassion-based programs.
• Mindfulness Teacher Training Alliance (MTTA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides programs and mentorship supporting development of embodied practice, depth understanding of MBSR curriculum, and professional skills needed to teach diverse populations. Teacher-trainers certified through UMass and Brown.
• International Mindfulness Integrity NetworkminorOthersGlobal network informing ethics and standards of mindfulness training and teaching, dedicated to flourishing of all lives and committed to inclusivity, transparency, and integrity in the field.

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