What is Mind-Body Medicine?
Mind-body medicine recognizes the profound impact mental and emotional well-being have on physical health. The growing popularity of mind-body medicine can be seen in the application of techniques like mindfulness—not long ago, these ideas were considered fringe, but are now studied, practiced, and celebrated widely.
Adults are increasingly turning toward mind-body medicine approaches, such as yoga and meditation, to complement their well-being.
By targeting health from this perspective, mind-body medicine provides sustainable and complementary wellness solutions that go beyond symptom relief to restore the balance between mind, body, and spirit.
What Can You Do with a Mind-Body Medicine Degree?
Many of our graduates use their degrees to enhance their already established private practices or to bring mind-body medicine techniques to their careers. Some embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and set up their own wellness and yoga centers, while others are poised to serve through independent consulting, research, or education.
Our mind-body medicine graduates have enjoyed success in a variety of notable career roles and organizations:
Career Settings and Notable Organizations
- Private practice
- Independent consulting
- Medical Centers, hospitals, primary care
- Integrative wellness centers
- Colleges and universities
- Corporate wellness centers
- Sport medicine
- Yoga retreat centers
- Medical Spas
- NYU Medical Center
- Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
- Veterans Affairs
- Walter Reed Medical Center
- IMB Watson Health Division
- U.S. Capitol Police
- George Washington University
- UC Davis
- San Francisco State
Frequently Asked Questions for the Online MBM Program
When does the MBM program start?
Saybrook’s online Mind–Body Medicine programs offer three start dates each year: spring, summer, and fall.
Is the online mind-body medicine program open enrollment?
No. Each term has an application deadline approximately one month before it begins. However, with three start dates per year, students can begin their program sooner rather than waiting six to 12 months for the next opportunity.
Are all of the Mind-Body Medicine programs online?
Yes, all of Saybrook’s academic programs are offered online, including the MBM master’s, Ph.D, and related certificate programs.
Is the MBM program open to international students?
Yes, Saybrook welcomes applicants from around the world, including India, Canada, and the United Kingdom. All international applicants must meet the standard admission requirements. Because the MBM program is fully online, students are not required to relocate to the United States to complete their degree.
Can I transfer into an MBM graduate program?
Yes, the online Mind–Body Medicine program may accept transfer credits after a review of your transcripts. Acceptance depends on whether your previous coursework aligns with the curriculum requirements outlined in the Saybrook course catalog.
Will any of the Mind-Body Medicine degrees require clinical training?
No in-person or clinical training will be needed to complete the online master’s or Ph.D. MBM degree programs.
What can I do with an online mind-body medicine degree?
Graduates with a degree in Mind-Body Medicine may pursue careers in health and wellness, such as becoming a:
- Biofeedback therapists
- Health and wellness coach
- Mindfulness instructor
- Holistic health educator
- Medical spa therapist
- Athletic mindset trainer
- University instructor
Those with an MBM educational background may choose to work in private practices, medical centers, or med spas; work within the field of sports medicine; work with police, the military, or veterans; or teach the next generation at the university level.
Is the Mind-Body Medicine program part time or full -time?
The MBM online master’s program can be completed in two to three years, while the Ph.D. can be completed in 4.5 to 5.5 years, depending on your pace and course availability. Students who want to finish sooner can take a heavier course load, while those who prefer a slower pace can spread their studies out over a longer period.
The flexible, online MBM degree format is designed to accommodate working adults, allowing them to pursue graduate study that would typically be unavailable due to the time constraints of on-campus programs.
Why You Should Study Mind-Body Medicine
We encourage students to think outside the box, ask questions to develop a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection, and explore new ways to optimize the well-being of their clients and communities, as well as themselves.
Our humanistic approach combines distanced learning with community and connection, allowing you to learn at your own pace without sacrificing opportunities to form lifelong friendships and professional relationships with classmates, faculty, and institutional partners.
UNBOUND:
Mind-Body Medicine
Discover the unique ways Mind-Body Medicine students, alumni, and faculty apply their education to facilitate mind-body healing in the latest from UNBOUND, our online magazine.
Saybrook Learning Model
Our Mind-Body Medicine programs offer an enriching, asynchronous online experience with occasional synchronous elements that bring us together as a community for connection and collaboration. Although most of your time will be online, in-person attendance may be necessary at a University Learning Experience depending on your program’s requirements. Visit the Saybrook Learning Model page to learn more about University Learning Experiences.
