Whole Health Blog

In this NIWH Graduate Spotlight, discover how Marilyn Kier, BS, OMT, BCTMB transformed her decades of massage therapy experience with whole person training from the National Institute of Whole Health. Read how her patient advocacy skills grew, how she helped a client dramatically improve metabolic health, and why she encourages others to explore comprehensive whole health education.

Drawn to the Whole Health field by its deeply human approach, this Certified Health Educator shares how training through the National Institute of Whole Health transformed their perspective on care. By honoring the interconnected nature of physical, emotional, nutritional, environmental, and spiritual well-being, Whole Health training offers a powerful framework for supporting meaningful, lasting healing—rooted in presence, respect, and understanding.

Learn how the National Institute of Whole Health pioneered Whole Person Care and influenced the VA’s Whole Health model, improving patient outcomes, satisfaction, and personalized care for veterans.