The GW Office of Integrative Medicine and Health, AIM Health Institute, and LabX of the National Academy of Sciences invite you to join us for HEAART—Healing Education Art Advocacy Round Table. HEAART is a new discussion series to bring together healthcare practitioners, advocates, administrators, and, most importantly, patients to explore pressing issues of healthcare through […]
Vitamin D. Studies have shown that adults and children who have higher Vitamin D levels contract fewer colds, flu and other viral infections. Vitamin D down-regulates the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (immune messengers) while up-regulating the expression of antimicrobial compounds in immune cells. Recommend taking between 1000-8000 IU daily depending on your blood levels of 25-OH-Vitamin […]
Dr. Amy Kossoff, AIM Medical Director and Member of the Board of Directors Dr. Amy Kossoff has worked with low-income and mostly homeless patients for over 30 years. Having witnessed the physical and emotional stress heavily impacting her patients, Dr. Kossoff realized she needed new ways to help. Drawn to the mind-body modalities that form […]
Kami Veltri: GWU Medical Student, Volunteer, and Member of the AIM Board of Directors Who is AIM Health Institute? We are a growing community of healers, teachers, patients, students, physicians, and you! Together, we are imagining the future of medicine — like Kami Veltri, future clinician, GWU medical student, and member of the AIM Board […]
Glenn Sabin: Author, Consultant, and Member of the AIM Health Institute Board of Advisors Who is AIM Health Institute? We are passionate believers in patient empowerment and personalized care — like Glenn Sabin, Founder of FON Consulting. Glenn is passionate about patient education, and empowering individuals with the information and resources to take charge […]
Mara Benner, AIM Practitioner: Mind-Body-Spirit Wellness Who is AIM Health Institute? We are a growing community of healers, teachers, patients, students, physicians, and you! We are passionate believers in “whole person” care, like Mara Benner – Founder of Four Directions Wellness. Before beginning her journey into holistic and individualized mind-body-spirit care, Mara previously worked in […]
Dr. Mikhail Kogan, Medical Director of the GW Center for Integrative Medicine, discusses incorporating Integrative Medicine into a patient’s treatment plan. He describes using yoga, meditation, and other techniques to help patients while they are in treatment for bone marrow failure conditions.
Get ready to gather for a deep dive into the heart to explore ways to heal ourselves and our world. This retreat is for all who offer healing to others in their work or personal life. https://2019sufihealingorderretreat.com/ When people learn to recognize their innate ability to progress towards wellness, their feeling of empowerment activates informed […]
Join the American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) in Washington, D.C on June 1-3, 2019 as we explore the opportunities and possibilities licensed acupuncturists in the American healthcare system. Today, April 30th, is the last day for early bird registration!!! Our very own, Dr. Misha Kogan, will be speaking about acupuncture for the underserved communities. Register […]
Thank you to all who attended Barbara Boston’s Memorial Tea garden event this Sunday. We had a great event, thanks to a generous donor, contributions will be matched up to $7,500. Please consider helping us reach this goal by donating today. You may donate at the following link: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/aim-health-institute Barbara Lawson Boston, nurse practitioner, passed […]
The Mind-Body Wellness Group for Chronic Pain is a comprehensive program which provides holistic tools for individuals to identify and address the root causes of chronic pain. In this eight-week class, you will learn: Mindfulness strategies for managing daily stress and anxiety The physiology of chronic pain Specific techniques and healing practices to self-manage your […]
Saturday, March 9, 2019, 10 am – 2 pm Cost: General public $50 (early bird $40), Students $25. No one will be denied participation due to lack of funds. Tickets: https://bit.ly/2DhMPnF Tap Into Your Senses: Aroma, Nourishment, Spices & Herbs is a half-day event presenting everyday solutions for everyday health challenges. You’ll enjoy three sessions: […]
Link to the GWU News Page: https://smhs.gwu.edu/news/mikhail-kogan-md-highlighted-integrator “As 2018 came to a close, The Integrator, an integrative health blog, released its Top 10 for Policy and Action in Integrative Health and Medicine list, which featured a highlight on Mikhail Kogan, MD. Kogan, who serves as medical director of the George Washington University (GW) Center for […]
AIM Health Institute is seeking DC licensed Acupuncturist and a Massage Therapist to be part of a HRSA/NIH grant awarded to Bread for the City’s free medical clinic. This is on behalf of AIM, which is administering the massage and acupuncture parts of the project. Clinic Location: 1525 7th Street NW Washington, DC 20001 ACUPUNCTURE: […]
Too often — when the body speaks — we don’t listen. Join AIM Health Institute and the GW Office of Integrative Medicine and Health and for a FREE screening of “All the Rage,” a documentary about Dr. Sarno’s pioneering mind-body approaches to managing psychophysiological pain disorders. After the screening, there will be a discussion and […]
Dear Friends, First, my sincere thanks as I know many of you have already generously contributed to AIM this year in so many ways: financially, with your time, expertise, and more. AIM is a labor of love for me and the team is starting 2019 with high energy and momentum because of your generosity. Now, […]
Congratulation AIM Health Institute and Dr. Kogan! Coming of the Light: The 2018 Integrator Top 10 for Policy and Action in Integrative Health and Medicine Published by John Weeks at December 21, 2018 Categories Tags The Integrator Blog News & Reports – now published via johnweeks-integrator.com (with content going back to 2006 at the original […]
In Fall 2018, we began the fifth cycle of our mind-body wellness program designed for people with insomnia. The eight-week comprehensive program provides holistic tools for individuals to identify and address root causes of sleep trouble and disturbance. The class is held at the Center for Integrative Medicine and twice in partnership with the Milken […]
In May-September 2017, AIM Health Institute has implemented its first medical art therapy program for cancer patients and survivors. The project was implemented in partnership with a local nonprofit Pro-Cure Art that delivers humanitarian services involving methods of trauma-informed art therapy. The two nonprofits have come together to provide psychosocial support to cancer patients and survivors in […]
