Unlock the Power of Mind Body Medicine & Transform Lives

As the programme is delivered online, including webinars, you will need reliable access to a computer with audiovisual capabilities and internet access.

Apart from this assumption, there are no prerequisites, and all of our Career Courses assume that you have no previous learning in this field.

The Bachelor of Mind and Body Medicine programme includes bridging courses in Health Sciences and Chemistry to help set you up for success.

The courses are written in English, and an IELTS score of 5.5 is considered essential for most of Iconic Health Academy’s Career Courses.

An IELTS score of 6.0 is required for Iconic Health Academy’s Bachelor level Career Courses.

We deliver all of your learning material online, so you will need access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone and the internet.

Your term will start on the first day of March, June, September, and December.  The first of these months is your start date.   When you apply to enroll, you will pay your Application for Enrolment Fee.  At this time, you will be provided with some short courses designed to help you study. Your first payment (of any payment plan) will be due on the first day, or start date of your chosen course, and then every month thereafter until completed.

If you are enrolled in a Full-Time Career Course, you will be provided access to two new modules per month, which will be accessible on the first day of each month (from March, June, September, or December). You will need to have completed previous modules before being permitted to undertake new modules.

If you are enrolled in a Part-Time Career Course, you will be provided access to one new module per month, which will be accessible on the first day of each month (from March, June, September, or December). You will need to have completed previous modules before being permitted to undertake new modules.

The delivery sequence of each Career Course is provided on its own page, as detailed under the ‘Courses’ tab.

You can log in to your programme from anywhere in the world.

Yes, there is a £94 Application for Enrolment Fee.  This fee is non-refundable.  Upon payment of this fee, you will be asked to completed an Application Questionnaire. 

Iconic Health Academy will process your application within 5 business days of receiving your application.

Students who don’t want to continue a Career Course can apply for a refund of fees paid.

A student is eligible for a 25% refund, provided that less than 50% of the course has been delivered. If a student wants a refund, the application must be made before this condition is met. Once 50% of the course has been delivered, a refund is not available.

No refunds are available for general interest courses.

Application fees are not refundable. 

The programme is designed based on a Bachelor’s level education.

However, you will not get a university degree, you will get an Iconic Health Academy certificate and academic transcript, upon completion of this programme.

To graduate, you will need to have completed all modules, including your supervised clinic elements, and have completed your payment plan (if applicable).

You will need to refer to the ‘Rules of Progression’ on your chosen Course page which is available after you join.

You are more than welcome to bring a friend.

If you have a friend who wants to study with you, it is likely to help set you both up to succeed. Iconic Health Academy offers students and their study buddies a discount to encourage you and your BYO besties.

The field of Mind-Body Medicine essentially studies how our deeply held beliefs and our emotional responses to life’s events can affect physical health and healing. This evidence-based emerging science is based on understanding how interdependent the mind and body are, and how to enhance this connection in support of health, vitality, and recovery.

Mind-body modalities may include mindfulness, meditation, relaxation, lifestyle counselling, breathing practices, cognitive behavioural therapies, neurolinguistic programming, hypnosis and movement therapies to develop both physical and emotional wellbeing.

Iconic Health Academy’s (IHA) evidence-based Bachelor of Mind Body Medicine programme prepares students to practice holistic medicine as lifestyle counsellors or mind body medicine practitioners.

The programme incorporates professional practice training with studies in mindfulness, meditation, lifestyle and nutritional counselling, and somatic awareness to develop well-rounded, client-focused practitioners.

It also equips graduates to assist clients in stress management, lifestyle modification, and emotional balance by blending the biological sciences with psychological, spiritual, and energetic health practices.

Iconic Health Academy’s Bachelor of Mind Body Medicine can be completed in three years full-time, or up to six years part-time. However, the full-time format will be delivered in an accelerated mode, allowing students to complete the programme in 18 months to 2 years. The course includes extensive study in health sciences, mind-body medicine therapies, counselling, nutrition and supervised clinical practice.

Mind-body practices get your body and mind working together. Mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, progressive muscle relaxation, tai chi, qigong and guided imagery are well-known routines. People value these practices because almost anyone is able to do them, they are safe and truly reduce stress, balance emotions, and also boost physical energy.

In mind-body medicine, the “3 C’s of mindfulness” are usually referred to as Curiosity, Compassion, and Clarity (or Calm). These represent the attitude you give to your inner experience. Instead of judging and fighting sensations and thoughts, you first become Curious with them (e.g., “How does this pain really feel?”). Then you give Compassion (e.g., “This is hard, and it’s perfectly fine to feel like this”) instead of criticising yourself. This method results in Clarity or a feeling of Calm, whereby you can mentally and physically observe the changes without being stress-reactive, thus calming your nervous system and loosening the connection between mental distress and physical symptoms.

Mind-Body therapies are essentially processes that use the mind’s influence on the body’s physiological systems to achieve positive effects. The focus of these therapies includes the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems. Practices such as meditation, guided imagery, somatic movement, and breath awareness help reduce the production of stress hormones, and at the same time activate the body’s natural relaxation response. This balance not only facilitates healing, but also improves emotional stability and provides a better sense of general wellbeing.

Mind-Body Medicine is largely made up of many different kinds of practices that utilise the strong connection between one’s mental and physical health. There are two broad categories, the first of which consists of meditation and relaxation methods intent on calming the mind and bringing the natural body’s relaxation reaction; these include mindfulness, meditation, specific breathing exercises (breathwork), progressive muscle relaxation, and guided imagery or visualisation. There are more practices which require the support of a professional trained in that field, such as biofeedback (the use of technology to help you learn the control of your bodily functions), hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), neurolinguistic programming, and therapeutic journaling. These are also some typical and widely known examples of  movement-based techniques which integrate physical postures with mental concentration and breathing, such as yoga, tai chi, qigong, and Pilates. Last but not least, there are also creative methods such as art therapy, dance therapy, and music therapy which employ the individual’s own creative processes to improve their emotional and physical wellbeing.

Mind-Body Medicine is well exemplified through both mindfulness and meditation, which are closely aligned methods through which one learns to calm the mind and alleviate stress by breathing and focused awareness. Together they support mental and physical health, while lowering the secretion of stress hormones and enhancing emotional regulation.

There are also common examples such as yoga, tai chi, and breathing exercises, which coordinate and enhance movement, mindfulness, and breathing control, to bring about relaxation and physical health improvement.

There are more therapies such as Reiki and Shiatsu massage, flower essence therapies and guided imagery that are quite popular for the promotion of a positive mind-body relationship and general health, by dealing with the psychological and physiological aspects of wellness using the same therapeutic paradigm.

According to international health organisations, the five domains of Integrative Medicine include Mind-Body Medicine, Biologically Based Practices (e.g., western medicine, herbal medicine and nutrition), Manipulative and Body-Based Practices (e.g., massage and chiropractic care), Energy Medicine (e.g., Reiki, homoeopathy and therapeutic touch), and Whole Medical Systems (e.g., Western Medicine, Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine). The foundation of these is Mind-Body Medicine, which connects psychological processes with physiological health outcomes.

Yes, yoga is a very well-known form of mind-body medicine. It is an all-inclusive practice which essentially involves the physical postures and movements (the “body” aspect) to the regulated breathing, concentration, and meditation (the “mind” aspect). Research supports yoga as an effective measure in reducing hypertension, enhancing the quality of sleep, and facilitating the process of anxiety and depression recovery.

A classic example of the mind-body problem is the stress response. This is the challenge of understanding exactly how a purely mental event, like chronic anxiety or worry (mind), directly causes harmful physical changes in the body, such as elevated cortisol levels, high blood pressure, or a suppressed immune system (body). Mind-Body Medicine is the applied field that directly addresses this “problem”, not by separating the two, but rather by utilising their proven connection as the pathway for healing, through teaching the client how to use his or her thoughts and emotional state to positively influence his or her own physical health.

Yes. Research in behavioural medicine, neuroscience, and psychoneuroimmunology all support the validity and evidence-based practice of mind-body medicine. Moreover, studies continuously demonstrate that mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation techniques can boost mood and cognitive function, lower stress, and strengthen the immune system.

The mind-body controversy is a historical conflict which questions whether the mind and body are two separate entities or connected as one. In the past, illness was thought to be solely a physical issue, but current research shows that mental and emotional health issues significantly affect human health. Mind-Body Medicine bridges the two views, as it recognises that physical and psychological factors are both involved in health and wellness.

Yes, indeed, the mind-body connection has been supported by science and is the core of Mind-Body Medicine. It is the confirmed interaction where your mental activities, feelings, and convictions have an immediate impact on your physical body at a visceral level, for example, on your nervous, endocrine, and immune systems. Mind-Body Medicine is the intervention that follows from the realisation of this link, whereby one uses the mind in an intentional way, through such means as mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, or yoga to enhance bodily health, relieve stress, and facilitate recovery.

Absolutely. Mind-Body Medicine is an evidence-based discipline in its own right, that is recognised and supported by renowned institutions such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). In numerous research studies, it has been proven that meditative practices, yoga, and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) lead to certain positive physiological changes in the body. As a result, these therapies have been integrated into the healthcare system by qualified practitioners, as the first choice, to be used in hospitals, clinics, corporate environments, and communities for the treatment of different diseases such as chronic pain, anxiety, hypertension, stress and cancer.

Yes, a lot of core aspects of holistic medicine are backed by science, though the word itself denotes a general philosophy of “whole-person” care” rather than a specific intervention. Mind-Body Medicine, which is a foundational part of the holistic approach, is a clear example of this. Numerous scientific studies have found meditation, yoga and cognitive-behavioural therapy to be effective in that they produce observable and beneficial effects in both physical and mental health. This offers solid scientific support to the holistic idea that the mind and body form one integrated system.

Consultation fees for Mind-Body Medicine practitioners are different for each case, and depend on the practitioner’s experience, location, and the type of service. In the United Kingdom, sessions are usually between £50 and £100.

In the United States, the price of a single session is about $80–$150 varying with the choice of the practitioner and the format (whether in-person or online).

In Australia, one might expect a charge of between AUD 90 and 150 per hour, on average.

Mind-Body Medicine is generally regarded as safe, non-invasive, and confidential, assuming it is performed by a qualified and insured practitioner.

Healing oneself mentally is a complex process which needs the development of self-awareness, compassion, and emotional resilience. Among the helpful methods are mindfulness, meditation, journaling, breathwork, and creative expression which not only assist in the regulation of emotions but also the release of stress. Professional guidance from a qualified Mind-Body Medicine practitioner, however, can be a great source of support for achieving a more profound and lasting positive health outcome.

You can reset both your mind and body by deliberately turning on the body’s “relaxation response”, which is the reverse of the “fight-or-flight” stress condition. The quickest way to do this is by diaphragmatic (belly) breathing which slows your heart rate and informs your brain that you are safe. This biological reset can be made more quietly through meditation (mindfulness meditation) to stop one’s racing thoughts, or through gentle yoga and progressive muscle relaxation to release the stored physical tension in the body.

Yes, to a degree. Many people discover progress by themselves through methods of self-help such as mindfulness, gratitude journaling, and exercise. However, emotional issues of a deeper nature or that last for a longer time are usually beyond the reach of self-help and need the intervention of a professionally qualified expert such as a Mind-Body Medicine practitioner, counsellor, or therapist for deeper healing outcomes.

Healing a person’s mind and body should be done through a combined method that considers the mental, emotional, and physical states at the same time. Mind-Body Medicine integrates techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, nutrition, movement, counselling, breathwork, and relaxation therapy to restore health and improve holistic wellbeing.

Mind and body healing techniques are the important tools and methods that are used in the field of Mind-Body Medicine. They are grounded in the idea that our thoughts, emotions, and focus can have a direct effect on our physical body, particularly as it deals with different stress factors. These methods utilise this link for healing and include practices such as meditation, mindfulness, and breathing techniques which are used to calm the mind, and also through movement therapies like yoga and tai chi which are combinations of mental concentration and physical exercise aimed at improving health.

Very often, trauma that has been trapped in the body can be recognised as chronic physical tension, numbness, or deep emotional blockages. Releasing such trauma requires gentle, body-focused methods. One can resort to somatic therapy, trauma-informed yoga, or breathwork, all of which aim at providing a safe access to and the release of this stored energy. Essentially, they all work to calm the nervous system, release the deeply ingrained muscular patterns, and restore a sense of presence and safety in the body, through a gradual focus on the physical sensations.

While there is no single cause, four major factors contributing to depression are biological/genetic causes (such as brain chemistry and family history), psychological factors (such as trauma or negative thought patterns), chronic or severe stress (from life events, social isolation, or finances), and physical health issues (such as chronic illness, pain, or inflammation). Mind-Body Medicine is built on understanding the interplay between these elements, directly addressing how psychological stress (mind) creates harmful biological changes (body), and how physical issues (body) can trigger or worsen depressive thoughts (mind).