Lifestyle Medicine and Wellness Coaching Immersion
An On-Campus Experience of Harvard Medical School’s Approach to Evidence-Based Well-Being
Program Overview: Lifestyle Medicine and Wellness Coaching Immersion
The Lifestyle Medicine and Wellness Coaching Immersion from Harvard Medical School Executive Education is a two-day, on-campus program that helps health and wellness coaches, clinicians, and health enthusiasts apply the science of lifestyle medicine to enhance physical, emotional, and mental health and overall well-being. With the increasing demands of modern life, stress, poor nutrition, and chronic fatigue have become barriers to living and performing at our best. This immersion provides a structured, evidence-based path to restoring balance, empowering you to make sustainable lifestyle changes that nurture both the body and mind for long-term good health.
You will explore the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress resilience, social connection, and the avoidance of risky substances. Guided by Dr. Elizabeth Frates, MD, FACLM, DipABLM, and a distinguished panel of guest speakers, this experience blends expert lectures, collaborative learning, and hands-on learning through cooking demonstrations and exercise activities. Over two immersive days, this experience will equip you to guide clients or patients toward lasting change; integrate wellness science into products, programs, or businesses; and lead meaningful wellness transformation across your home, workplace, and community, empowering healthier lives across every setting.
Program Schedule: Two Days of Insight and Connection
The two-day, on-campus program will take place from April 9-10, 2026, at the Harvard Medical School campus.
Key Takeaways
The Lifestyle Medicine and Wellness Coaching Immersion will help you:
Apply the six pillars of lifestyle medicine to support sustainable well-being for yourself and your clients
Develop practical skills to guide others toward improved health and vitality
Experience a guided reset that supports you in developing healthy, sustainable habits
Gain confidence in designing balanced, sustainable lifestyles for yourself and the communities you support
Who Is the Lifestyle Medicine and Wellness Coaching Immersion For?
Harvard Medical School believes that everyone deserves access to the science and practices that promote a healthier, more fulfilling life. This two-day, on-campus program is designed for anyone, from health care providers to wellness-minded individuals, seeking structured, science-based, and experiential knowledge of lifestyle medicine and wellness practices for optimal well-being. This immersion is ideal for:
Health and wellness coaches and personal and fitness trainers looking to strengthen their credibility and develop skills that help them become trusted advisors who guide clients toward lasting lifestyle change and healthier daily habits
Medical professionals seeking to integrate evidence-based lifestyle strategies into patient care by building a deeper understanding of holistic lifestyle modifications that support sustainable behavior change, wellness, and long-term good health
Health care entrepreneurs and startup professionals creating solutions in preventive care, corporate wellness, or digital health who want to ground their innovations in evidence-based lifestyle medicine
Health enthusiasts seeking personal wellness transformation who want to adopt science-backed habits to enhance their mental, emotional, and physical health
Educators, researchers, and public health advocates looking to apply evidence-based wellness strategies to their teaching, research, or community programs
Participants are encouraged to apply these insights to enhance their own well-being, support their families, and empower the individuals and the communities they serve.
What You Will Learn in the Lifestyle Medicine and Wellness Coaching Immersion
Through reflection, case-based discussions, and hands-on learning experiences, including cooking demonstrations, you will develop practical strategies to apply the principles of lifestyle medicine to your personal and professional life. Over two immersive days, you learn to translate evidence into action and design routines that sustain long-term physical and mental wellness.
Session 1: Introduction to Healthy Living
Session 2: Exercise
Session 3: Nutrition and Healthy Plate
Session 4: Addiction and Behavioral Change
Session 5: Stress Resilience
Session 6: Social Connections — Fireside Chat with Dr. Frates
Session 7: Campus Walk
Session 8: Sleep Better
Note: The program schedule is subject to change.
Program Highlights
Immerse yourself in evidence-based sessions led by Harvard Medical School faculty and guest experts, exploring the six pillars of lifestyle medicine.
Move beyond theory with practical activities, including exercise sessions and a cooking demonstration that highlights healthy eating practices, to apply the principles of nutrition and movement firsthand.
Participate in structured case discussions incorporated into each session to reinforce learning and ensure practical application.
Learn from Harvard Medical School faculty and subject matter experts with diverse expertise — from clinical care and public health to behavioral science, integrative nutrition, and lifestyle medicine.
Gain insights from Dr. Elizabeth Frates during engaging conversations on social connections.
Connect with a dynamic network of professionals and wellness enthusiasts through group sessions, exchanging ideas, building relationships, and sharing motivation for sustained health and wellness.
Receive a certificate of completion from Harvard Medical School upon successful completion of the program.
Why Harvard Medical School Corporate Learning?
At Harvard Medical School, the Corporate Learning team provides emerging and established organizations with the knowledge they need to address the industry's toughest business challenges. Our extensive portfolio, including a range of cutting-edge Executive Education programs, helps teams achieve their potential by advancing their knowledge and capabilities in areas, including medical science, emerging diseases, digital transformation, designing AI solutions for health care, employee health and wellness, and health care leadership. A comprehensive ecosystem of online, in-person, and hybrid solutions supports learners at all levels — from new hires to CEOs and their leadership teams. Offerings are taught by Harvard Medical School faculty, thought leaders from other schools at Harvard University, and industry-leading practitioners.
Meet the Faculty
Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School
Beth Frates, MD, FACLM, DipABLM, is a trained physiatrist and a health and wellness coach with expertise in lifestyle medicine. She has received several teaching accolades fro...
Guest Speakers
Former Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School and Director of the Department of Psychology, McLean Hospital
Author/coauthor of 21 books. Focuses on resilience, motivation, and strength-based approaches to personal and professional well-being.
Frank Baldino, Jr., PhD Professor of Sleep Medicine
Four decades of experience in the field of basic and applied research. Focuses on sleep and circadian rhythm science, examining how sleep patterns influence health, performanc...
Manager of Behavioral Health Services, Families First Health and Support Center, Wentworth Douglas Hospital
Focuses on integrated behavioral health, motivational interviewing, and supporting individuals through evidence-based counseling approaches.
Lecturer on Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Focuses on lifestyle medicine, weight management, and holistic approaches to preventive health, integrating clinical practice with performance and behavioral science.
Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Internationally known speaker and teacher. Focuses on human well-being, relationships, and lifespan health.
Professor, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Published over 2,000 original research papers and reviews. Focuses on the long-term effects of diet on diseases, with decades of research shaping global understanding of nutri...
Certificate
Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive a certificate of completion from Harvard Medical School. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Harvard Medical School.
Note: The certificate details (name and dates) are placeholders. The final certificate will reflect the actual participant name, cohort dates, and date of issue.
FAQs
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