The European Certificate in
Lifestyle Medicine: Health and Fitness Lifestyle Advisor
The European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO), together with the Belgian Lifestyle Medicine Organization (BELMO), offer an evidence-based eight weeks online program with the support of the European lifestyle medicine representatives.
400+ Enrolled Students
Why you should enroll in this course:
Practical Skills
Ιt is the only lifestyle medicine online program which offers clinical and practical skills to understand and practice lifestyle medicine.
Motivational Talk
Υou will learn how to communicate with your patients based on Motivational Interviewing principles.
Personal Wellness
Ηealthier professional mean healthier patients, so you will be mentored during the course to improve your own healthier lifestyle.
Network Connection
Υou will be part of the biggest European lifestyle medicine practitioners network who followed the course.
Learn & Grow Your Skills From Anywhere
The online course has already had thirteen successful sessions and is developed and coordinated by the Scientific Director of the European Lifestyle Medicine Certificate and the Education Coordinator of the “European Lifestyle Medicine Organization”, Dr. Ioan Hanes, Belgium
- Expert Trainers
- Online Remote Learning
- Start Your Health Program
Dr. Ioan Hanes is a medical doctor who lives and works in Brussels, Belgium. He is a clinical practitioner in lifestyle medicine, being the head of the Obesity Department of the Military Hospital (MeNuFit- Brussels) where he works as a certified medical nutritionist. He is also a clinical sexologist and medical expertise physician. He completed different lifestyle medicine related courses in the USA and Belgium. He has a strong interest in the field of sexual health and lifestyle medicine, a chapter which is developed only for the European Lifestyle Medicine Certificate but he is also teaching it in English in the online MSc in Lifestyle Medicine of the University of Thessaly, Greece. Dr Hanes is one of the co-coordinators of the first European Lifestyle Medicine Book. His multicultural background is reflected by the five languages he speaks fluently: English, French, Romanian, Hungarian and Dutch. He is the founder and president of the “Belgian Lifestyle Medicine Organization” (BELMO).
Lifestyle Medicine
The European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO) identifies the following eight pillars of lifestyle medicine
Nutrition
A balanced diet rich in whole foods is essential for maintaining health and preventing disease.
Stress management
Effective stress management techniques can improve mental health and enhance resilience.
Social connection
Strong social ties contribute to emotional support and improved mental health.
Physical activity
Regular exercise boosts physical and mental well-being, reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
Substance use
Minimizing harmful substance use is vital for long-term health and well-being.
Environmental factors
A healthy environment supports well-being and reduces exposure to harmful elements.
Sleep hygiene
Quality sleep is crucial for overall health, affecting mood, energy, and immune function.
Sexual health
Maintaining sexual health is important for overall wellness and reproductive health.
Healthcare practice
ELMO Certificate Course to transform lives with evidence-based lifestyle medicine..