Freshwinds Institute of Integrated Medicine, Birmingham (UK) is a progressive institute of education and clinical practice in integrated medicine. It was established in 2000 by Freshwinds Charity to champion learning and development in Integrated Medicine. The Institute emphasises on guiding individuals to achieve a deeper understanding of health and healing, by helping them to put this into practice either by entering into an education and leaning pathway, or at an individual level by facilitating them to take charge of their own well-being. Our underlying philosophy is to recognise the benefits of drawing from both conventional and complementary medicine to enable overall therapeutic benefits and healing process.
Recent News
Integrated Medicine Open Afternoon – Friday 9th March 2012
Freshwinds Integrated Medicine Project is planning an information afternoon directed at professionals who would like to find out more about the work that we do.
The afternoon is planned for Friday 9th March 2012 at 1.30pm andwill be held in the main meeting room on the ground floor of Prospect Hall, 12 College Walk, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6LE.
At this time we will give a short workshop on massage and aromatherapy, including the opportunity to give and receive a hand massage, followed by a talk about the services at Freshwinds and a tour of Freshwinds.
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Yoga Classes with FIIM
10 week course of hatha yoga classes, open to all abilities but most suited to beginners.
Classes include gentle stretching exercises tailored to your individual ability and health needs, breathing exercises and relaxation. The course specifically focuses on a holistic approach to your well-being; the body, mind and spirit.
Special Offer Discounts for CCTN Members!
CCTN (Children’s Complementary Therapy Network) members can now take advantage of 50% discount for FIIM’s undergraduate CPD short courses. Courses include; Integrated Medicine: An Overview (free), HIV and Complementary Therapies, an introduction to Diabetes and an interactive Breast Cancer case study. This special offer is only available for the first 100 members and has been made possible through the CCTN’s working links with FIIM in promoting CAM and integrated medicine education opportunities. Continue reading “Special Offer Discounts for CCTN Members!” »
FIIM joins CAMLIS
FIIM is delighted to announce that it has partnered with the Complementary and Medicine Library and Information Service (CAMLIS), the largest UK holder of complementary therapy academic resource. Being members of CAMLIS allows FIIM staff and students on our forthcoming Post-Graduate programmes, to be able to access an abundance of information resources that forms a fundamental part of academic studies and evidence based learning. Continue reading “FIIM joins CAMLIS” »
Portraits of Calm available to buy
In our increasingly hectic lives, almost everyone suffers from a degree of stress.
‘Portraits of Calm’ is a relaxation CD containing simple breathing techniques and 7 different relaxation exercises, 2 of which are specifically designed for children.
Birmingham’s Mind Body & Soul Weekend
On Saturday 6th November at 11am Jon Critoph (Education Development Officer) provided a talk on the subject of Integrated Medicine and Healthcare for the 21st century. This talk was part of our active role in promoting and delivering training in the field of Integrated Medicine. Continue reading “Birmingham’s Mind Body & Soul Weekend” »
FIIM present talk at Grimsby health fair
On Sunday 25th July the Grimsby Health Fair opened its door for day two of a weekend long health fair. The fair was supported by a two day conference programme which was free to those who had paid to come into the fair. The weather was fantastic but this did not keep the visitors away with excellent attendances both days.The talk Jon Critoph present was on “Integrated medicine – Healthcare for the 21st Century” was well attended and the audience asked many questions about this emerging trend in healthcare. Continue reading “FIIM present talk at Grimsby health fair” »
New Course: HIV and Complementary Therapies
FIIM has recently added to its existing range of CPD modules with a new addtion: HIV and Complementary Therapies
The HIV CPD course enables therapists and health professionals to learn about how an integrated approach to healthcare can help people coping with this condition. It covers the aetiology, pathology, diagnosis and management of the condition and covers the psychological impact to the sufferer and shows the role complementary therapy can play.
Integrated Medicine: Do We Need It?
There is no denying the fact that healthcare and commissioners are finding it hard to ignore the emergence and gaining popularity of Integrated medicine (IM). The UK annual spend on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is around £1.6 billion (Ernst, 2010). In the US this is estimated to be at £33.9 billion in 2006 (Paddock, 2009). Such huge financial figures beg the question whether IM is justified and do we need it?
Feature: The World of On-line Learning
For some, computers are the tool they switch on and use nearly every day of the week whether it is for work, pleasure or staying in touch with friends and family around the world. For others it can seem a daunting prospect to sit down and conquer new software. These days user interfaces are much less technical and much more user friendly (point and click!) making them easier to use and take advantage of additional benefits and features. This is clearly demonstrated in the success of the Open University (UK)’s distance learning courses which offers around 250 qualifications ranging from certificates to post graduate research degrees. Continue reading “Feature: The World of On-line Learning” »