About Our Academy

Transform Health Through Evidence-Based Learning

We are on a mission to revolutionise healthcare by empowering millions to take control of their health through Lifestyle Medicine education.

Our Leadership
OUR LEADERSHIP

Led by Practising Clinicians & Educators

Lifestyle Medicine Academy India is led by practising clinicians, educators, and global Lifestyle Medicine faculty.

Our programs are designed and delivered by doctors who work inside healthcare systems – not outside them.

We collaborate with international academic partners, professional bodies, and training organisations to ensure our curriculum remains aligned with the highest global standards in Lifestyle Medicine education.

OUR MISSION

Revolutionising India's Healthcare Landscape

To revolutionise India's healthcare landscape by embedding Lifestyle Medicine at its core, training the workforce, advancing research, setting clinical standards, forging global alliances, and driving real-world implementation from policy to practice, from communities to corporates.

Six Strategic Pillars

  1. 01
    Professional Education & Certification

    Training healthcare professionals with globally recognised credentials

  2. 02
    Research & Innovation

    Advancing evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine practices

  3. 03
    Clinical Standards & Accreditation

    Establishing quality benchmarks for implementation

  4. 04
    Global Partnerships

    Collaborating with international organisations

  5. 05
    Policy Advocacy

    Influencing healthcare policy and regulations

  6. 06
    Community & Corporate Implementation

    Bringing Lifestyle Medicine to communities and workplaces

FOUNDATION

The Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine

Our curriculum is built around six interconnected pillars that form the foundation of optimal health and disease prevention. Each pillar represents a therapeutic lifestyle intervention that prevents, treats, and reverses chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

01

Optimal Nutrition

Eat more whole foods, focusing on minimally processed, plant-predominant, nutrient-dense meals.

Plant-based eatingWhole Foods focusMetabolic health
02

Physical Activity

Incorporate daily movement, including strength, flexibility, and aerobic activity.

Regular exerciseStrength trainingDaily movement
03

Restorative Sleep

Create the right conditions for 7–9 hours of quality sleep to support recovery.

7–9 hours of sleepSleep hygieneCircadian alignment
04

Stress Management

Develop healthy coping skills to manage life's demands and build resilience.

Mindfulness & meditationRelaxation techniquesMental health support
05

Connectedness

Build meaningful relationships and supportive social connections.

Community engagementFamily relationshipsSocial wellbeing
06

Risky Substance Avoidance

Reduce or avoid exposure to harmful substances.

Tobacco cessationAlcohol moderationSubstance prevention
OUR CORE VALUES

Our Core Values

01

Evidence-Based

Grounded in peer-reviewed scientific research and clinical outcomes

02

Patient-Centred

Personalised approaches that respect individual health needs and goals

03

Holistic Health

Addressing root causes through nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and community

04

Empowerment

Enabling learners to take control of their health through knowledge and skills

05

Community

Fostering supportive learning environments where learners succeed together

06

Accessibility

Making Lifestyle Medicine education available to everyone, everywhere

LEADERSHIP

Meet Our Visionary Founders

Learn from healthcare leaders with decades of combined clinical, research, and educational expertise dedicated to transforming Lifestyle Medicine.

Dr. Sunil Kumar

Co-Founder & Academic Director

Dr. Sunil Kumar

Lifestyle Medicine Physician & Anaesthesiologist

UK-based Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Anaesthesiologist, Global Educator, and health systems innovator with over two decades of experience across clinical practice, medical education, and healthcare leadership.

Qualifications

  • MBBS | MRCA | FCAI | FRSA | FBSLM | DipIBLM | MAcadMEd
  • Board-Certified in Lifestyle Medicine (US & UK)
  • Lifestyle Medicine Lead Tutor – WHO Collaborating Centre, Imperial College London
  • Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer – School of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London

Core Expertise

  • Lifestyle Medicine Education & Certification
  • Physician Wellbeing & Burnout Prevention
  • Prehabilitation & Chronic disease care
  • Behaviour change & Health coaching

Key Achievements

  • 01Author of The Power of Preparation for Surgery, The Power of Self-Care
  • 02Regular international speaker on Lifestyle Medicine
  • 03Supporting doctors across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia
  • 04Driving global academic partnerships in Indian healthcare

Current Roles & Positions

Foundation Year Doctors Programme Director, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust (UK); Council Member – Royal Society of Medicine; Faculty – NHS England

Dr. Arundas H

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Dr. Arundas H

Family Physician & Preventive Medicine Specialist

Family Physician, Preventive Medicine Specialist, Diabetologist, and Research Consultant with a strong focus on Lifestyle Medicine and NCD prevention.

Qualifications

  • MBBS – Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
  • MD (Preventive & Social Medicine) – Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
  • Fellowship in Diabetology – Aster Health Academy
  • Certified Palliative Physician

Core Expertise

  • Lifestyle Medicine & Preventive Diabetology
  • Nutrition science & research
  • NCD prevention and reversal models
  • Healthcare entrepreneurship

Current Roles & Positions

Research Consultant, Founder & Chief Physician (Mediwell Clinic), Faculty in Epidemiology at Pallium India (WHO Collaborating Centre India)

SERVICES

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PARTNERSHIPS

Trusted Partners

Collaborated With Global Leaders

We collaborate with leading international organisations to deliver world-class Lifestyle Medicine education and certification.

WHO - World Health OrganisationLifestyle Medicine CollaborationImperial College LondonImperial College LondonWHO - World Health OrganisationLifestyle Medicine CollaborationImperial College LondonImperial College London

Join our growing network of leading healthcare institutions and professionals

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about IBLM certification, our programs, and services.

Certification & IBLM

Do you offer the IBLM Certification?

Yes. We offer the Diploma in Lifestyle Medicine, which is the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM) Certification.

Courses & Programs

Are all courses paid?

Yes. All professional courses and institutional programs are paid offerings. However, we offer free public education programs in Lifestyle Medicine.

Services & Clinical

Do you provide clinical treatment?

No. We are an education and professional services organization. Clinical care remains the responsibility of licensed healthcare providers.

Program Details

How long are the programs?

Program duration varies. IBLM Diploma is blended. Foundation Course is 3 months. Other programs range from 4-16 weeks.

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