Our History
Our History
From a bold founding vision to a global community of integrative medicine practitioners — the story of SIIM.
Founded
The Sunn Institute of Integrative Medicine was founded by Shay Sharmon Wolfe and Lisa Marie with a vision to transform healthcare through whole-person, root-cause medicine.
First Certification Program
SIIM launched its inaugural practitioner certification program, training the first cohort of integrative medicine specialists committed to evidence-based, personalized care.
National Recognition
SIIM received national recognition as a leading voice in integrative medicine education, with practitioners in all 50 states and growing international presence.
Find a Practitioner Launch
The SIIM Find a Practitioner directory launched, connecting thousands of patients with trained integrative medicine providers across the country.
Research Initiative
SIIM established its Research Initiative, partnering with academic institutions to fund and publish studies validating integrative medicine approaches to chronic disease.
Online Learning Platform
The SIIM Learning Center expanded to a fully online platform, making integrative medicine education accessible to practitioners worldwide.
Health Equity Partnership
SIIM launched its Health Equity Initiative, partnering with community health organizations to expand access to integrative medicine in underserved populations.
Today
SIIM continues to grow as the most trusted name in integrative medicine education and practitioner certification, with a global community of thousands of trained providers.
Be Part of the Story
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