Become Certified in Biological Medicine

Follow these steps to certification

  • Complete Online Coursework

    Complete the self-paced online prerequisite coursework before the certification training begins.

  • Train In-Person Or Live Online Virtually

    Choose between learning in-person in the Spring (Scottsdale, AZ) or live virtually in the Fall. Scroll down for dates.

  • Course Completed!

    Congratulations!

FAQ

  • What is this course about?

    Biological Medicine for Practitioners is for professionals working in the health and healthcare industries who wish to evolve their practice through the integration of Biological Medicine (BioMed). BioMed offers an innovative and holistic perspective on health and patient care as well as a range of diagnostic technologies and therapies not commonly utilized in conventional medicine. Through participation in all the online and in-person components of this course, attendees will gain foundational knowledge and understanding of biological medicine; well-rounded, hands-on experience with diagnostics and therapies; and the coaching support required to take patient care to the next level.

  • Who is this course for?

    This course is for health and healthcare professionals including Naturopathic Doctors, Medical Doctors, Registered Nurses, Functional Medicine Doctors and Practitioners, Dentists, Dietitians, Therapists, Massage Therapists, Acupuncturists, Health Coaches, Biohackers, Nutritionists, Fitness Instructors, and others working in related capacities.

  • How much does this course cost?

    The in-person certification course tuition is $2,600. The live virtual certification course tuition is $1,995. The prerequisite course, Introduction to Biological Medicine (self-paced online) is $200. Want to bring a team member from your clinic or practice to the in-person training or enroll them in the virtual course? Additional team members are $1,500 or $1,250 respectively.

  • Are there any discounts available?

    Medical school graduates are able to access a 50% discount on the BioMed for Practitioners Certification Course as long as you enroll within one year of graduation. Proof of graduation required. Do you qualify for our Biological Medicine Network of Providers (BMN)? Anyone in our network of providers is eligible for a 10 percent discount on all BioMed courses. It's free to join the network. To see if you qualify for the network, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.marioninstitute.org/programs/biomed-programs/joinbmn/ To learn more or express interest in our discounts, please email Marion Institute BioMed Program Manager, Jessica Frank, at [email protected] or by phone at (508) 748-0816 ext. 115.

  • Can I receive Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit for this course?

    No, at this time we do not offer Continuing Medical Education credit.

  • What does "certification" entail?

    Participants who successfully complete all aspects of the Biological Medicine for Practitioners Certification Course will receive a Certificate of Completion. This certificate recognizes that its holder has successfully completed this program and has acquired the knowledge and skills needed to integrate BioMed into their practice. A professional learning program, this Course is offered in order to improve practitioners’ knowledge and skill base. This certificate does not take the place of a medical license or similar credential required by a licensing or regulatory agency.

  • What's the difference between the in-person and the live-online virtual course?

    The four-day, in-person course option is held in the spring in Scottsdale, AZ. The total amount of training time is approximately 24 hours divided between four days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday). The three-day, live-online virtual course will cover the same content as the in-person course, but is approximately 18 hours. After enrolling and before attending either training, you must complete a series of 4 lectures and assignments (self-paced recorded online). You will be asked to identify which training you plan to attend (Spring in-person or Fall online) at check-out.

  • Do you offer hotel discounts for the in-person training?

    Yes. We partner with the Holiday Inn North Airpark Hotel which is close to The Biomed Center in Scottsdale and offers complementary local Lyft services (within a 5-mile radius). You will be given a code for a group discount rate after registering for the course.

  • How do I contact someone about this course?

    To learn more, to have questions answered, or for assistance, please contact Jessica Frank, Marion Institute BioMed Program Director, at [email protected] or by phone at (508) 748-0816 ext. 115.

Live Online Virtual Training Fall 2025

September 19 - 21, 2025

A real-time interactive, classroom-like experience from the convenience of home!

Biological Medicine for Practitioners

Live Online Course | 18 Hours | Interactive Virtual Classroom

Designed specifically for healthcare professionals, Biological Medicine for Practitioners is an immersive 18-hour live online course that brings the principles and clinical applications of Biological Medicine directly to your screen.

In this dynamic virtual classroom setting, participants gain direct access to expert instruction, real-time discussion, and peer collaboration—all without leaving their practice or home. The course explores the foundational philosophy and diagnostic approach of Biological Medicine, offering practical tools that can be integrated immediately into clinical care.

Whether you’re a naturopath, nurse practitioner, chiropractor, biohacker, or integrative wellness provider, this course offers a transformative learning experience—combining high-level content with the convenience and engagement of live, virtual learning.

Overview

Live Online Virtual Training

What's Included

Live Online Virtual Training

Stay Ahead of the Curve in Wellness Innovation

Step into the future of holistic health with a training experience designed for forward-thinking providers, wellness coaches, and biohackers alike.


  • Explore the Frontier of Diagnostics

    Learn how to work with cutting-edge tools like Bio-Electrical Impedance Analysis (BIA), Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Contact Regulation Thermometry (CRT) and other advanced testing technologies to decode what the body truly needs.

  • Master the Art of Interpretation

    Gain confidence in reading diagnostics to craft personalized, effective wellness strategies that go far beyond symptom management and support deep healing.

  • Hands-On with Next-Gen Therapies

    Receive foundational training in both time-tested traditional modalities and breakthrough therapies including Pulsed Electromagnetic Frequency therapy (PEMF), Lymphatic System Support, Hyperthermic Ozone and Carbonic Acid Transdermal Therapy (HOCATT), Extracorporeal Blood Oxygenation and Ozonation (EBOO), Exercise with Oxygen Therapy (EWOT), Gemmotherapy, UNDA numbered compounds, and more.

  • Design Results-Driven Protocols

    Get expert coaching in building integrative treatment plans that deliver measurable outcomes and elevate client care.

  • Grow with Purpose

    Access resources to expand your impact, attract ideal clients, and grow a thriving, future-ready practice.

In-Person Training Spring 2026

April 30 - May 3, 2026

Hands-on instruction held annually at The BioMed Center in Scottsdale, AZ

What's Included

In-Person Training

Overview

In-person Training

What people are saying:

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This course is a must.

Dr. Marlane Bassett, ND, Providence, RI

If you are a Naturopathic physician and want to help your dedicated patients to heal at a deeper level this course is a must. Everyone now uses "healing the root cause" in marketing but most of it never gets to the root. This course will help you to go beyond the algorithms of allopathic and functional medicine and see the real root(s). Though Dr. Thom has a keen understanding for biotherapeutic drainage you do not have to be versed in that to benefit from this course. This course will give you what you need to assess your patient far beyond basic labs. This is the medicine that will transform the current medical system and begin to heal our communities.

Biological Medicine is a beautiful and pragmatic bridge.

Dr. Jillian Pierce, ND, LAc, Knoxville, TN

Dr. Thom's Biological Medicine course is both informative and inspiring. He has developed a great systematic approach to truly holistic, individualized health care that embodies healing of the body, mind, and spirit. The information is relevant to both the solo practitioner and large-scale wellness centers and everyone in between. Biological Medicine is a beautiful and pragmatic bridge between ancient healing traditions and modern medicine.

Get to the heart of medicine.

Dr. Afshin Shahkoohi, MD, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Brooklyn, NY

The certification course was fantastic. Dr. Thom is one of the best teachers you could ever have. He is so understandable and explains everything so well. He has expertise in so many different areas, it is unbelievable... I recommend this course for anyone who wants to get to the heart of medicine... When I came to Biological Medicine, I was first contemplating between pursuing functional medicine and other modalities. But this practice resonated in my core… Biological Medicine has something that other practices like integrative or functional medicine don’t have: a unique combination of approaches that together mean a better standard of care.

Astounding.

Dr. Chris Chlebowski, DC, ND, HD

Dr. Thom's depth and breath of knowledge in arena of Biological Medicine is astounding. Anyone who has an interest in deepening their clinical skills, diagnostics and patient outcomes should absolutely take this course.

Take Your Practice in a New Expansive Direction

Dr. Laura Enfield, ND, San Mateo, CA

This course is great for people who want to take their practice in a new expansive direction with the testing and the treatments. But [this course] also incorporates philosophy that looks at the person as a whole, gets to the causes of why patients are sick, and helps them heal. I thought it was really exciting and I am excited to bring it into my practice and start working with patients in a new way.

Highly Recommend

Barb Dilger, Wellness Coach, Calgary, Alberta

This was an excellent interactive course with a nice small group size in a great location. I would highly recommend it to any practitioner!

Dr. Thom has the formula.

Natasha Prybyla, San Mateo, CA

This is true, proactive healthcare. Biological Medicine has helped me look at health in a whole new way. The body has an innate ability to heal, and Dr. Thom has the formula for understanding what is needed to treat each individual person, not their dis-ease.

A more comprehensive way.

Dr. Angela Lambert, ND, Portsmouth, NH

I have been seeking a more comprehensive way to communicate to patients their imbalances and why health is a lifelong journey. This course put so much of that together and fulfilled that desire.

Informative.

Dr. Brian Di Diego, ND, Madelia, MN

Not only was this course informative, it brought a level of understanding and application of core vitalistic principles together in a very useful way.

Amazing.

Lisa Garside, Wellness Practitioner, Henniker, NH

Dr. Thom is willing to do the research and diligence to leverage his extensive knowledge to help a human being live better. The course takes us through a cataloged way of taking in his information to then let us sort out how we want to serve the patient. It was amazing.

Make the Investment Today

Discover Why Biological Medicine is the Future of Patient Care

Be at the Cutting-Edge of Patient Care

Participants will gain insight into the latest in diagnostic technologies and therapies

  • Learn how to utilize and integrate cutting edge of diagnostic tests, including Bio-Electrical Impedance Analysis (BIA), Heart Rate Variability Testing (HRV) and more!

  • Gain the skills required to interpret diagnostics effectively to offer patients exceptional care

  • Receive introductory training in an array of traditional therapies as well as the latest in therapeutic technologies, including PEMF, Flowpresso, HOCATT, EBOO, EWOT, and more!

  • Receive coaching in the development of treatment plans that deliver results

  • Gain resources to support the growth of your practice

Want More Proof?

Read these rave reviews!

What I learned is changing my practice.

Dr. Cheri King, ND, Broomfield, CO

I learned so much in the course that will help me figure out what is going on with my patients so I can help them at a deeper level but also help them get better faster. What I learned is changing my practice!

Eye-opening and extremely useful.

Dr. Sanda Langer, ND, Toronto, Ontario

Learning in-depth about all the testing, all the assessments, the various treatment options, and the business aspect of how to have a successful practice was eye-opening and extremely useful. I really DO feel motivated, inspired and empowered to add some of these tests and treatments to my practice, and to motivate, inspire and empower my patients even more!

Very useful!

Dr. Jordi Smith, ND, San Diego, CA

This course was very useful! It gave a great overview of Biological Medicine, including diagnostics, therapies, foundations of health, and business tactics to actually implement the information!

Invaluable.

Dr. Gusty Swift, ND, Hailey, ID

I had the best weekend learning with Dr. Thom about Biological Medicine! I have worked with Dr. Thom the past 20 years, and I walked away from this weekend with even more information and empowerment than I could have imagined. I loved learning about additional diagnostic tools we can be utilizing in office to gain insight into the health of our patients and help to empower them in their healing journey. And I really appreciated learning about different therapeutic alternatives to use in office that can support the healing process. Dr. Thom is a wealth of knowledge, and any time I can spend with him is invaluable. I walked away from the course with new insights gained, fully inspired, and committed to helping people heal.

Learn from the Best

More than 50 years of clinical experience

Lead Instructor

Dr. Dickson Thom

Dr. Dickson Thom, ND, DDS has over 50 years of medical experience as a clinician and teacher to doctors, students and the lay public in proven medical principles and business skills. He obtained his first post-doctoral degree from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in 1974 and his first Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from the Ontario College of Naturopathic Medicine in Canada in 1986. In 1989, Dr. Thom completed a second degree from National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Thom is a former Dean of Naturopathic Medicine at NCNM where he was a full-time professor for over 25 years. In 2009, he was awarded “The Vis Award” from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians for his commitment to the Healing Power of Nature as demonstrated through his work, life, and community service, a prestigious honor. Dr. Thom has lectured extensively for over 40 years throughout the world and has written and collaborated on many articles dealing with energy medicines and nutrition. Additionally, he has authored 5 books. In addition to a long career as a professor, Dr. Thom has always maintained a private practice with a primary focus on chronic disease, autoimmune disease, neurological conditions, gastrointestinal problems, and endocrine disorders. Today, he continues to practice biological medicine in Scottsdale, AZ.