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Meg Jordan
Chair, Professor of Integrative Health Studies at CIIS
Meg Jordan, PhD, RN, NBC-HWC is a prominent figure in the field of integrative health and wellness. She served as Co-President of the National Wellness Institute board, becoming the first woman leader in the Institute's 40-year history.14
Professional Background
Dr. Jordan is currently the Chair and Professor of Integrative Health Studies at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) in San Francisco.2 She has held this position since 2008, educating master's-level graduate students to become change agents in healthcare.3
Expertise and Credentials
- Clinical Medical Anthropologist
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
- Behavioral Health Specialist
- Award-winning International Health Journalist
Notable Achievements
- Founding Editor-in-Chief of American Fitness Magazine3
- Former health commentator for NBC Today and West Coast CNN2
- Recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Wellness Institute2
- Author of several books, including "How to be a Health Coach: An Integrative Wellness Approach"2
Additional Roles
- CEO of Global Medicine Enterprises, Inc.2
- Faculty member for the Integrative Health Coaching program at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona1
- Lecturer for the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy1
Dr. Jordan's work spans various aspects of integrative health, including coaching, education, journalism, and clinical practice. Her contributions have significantly impacted the field of health and wellness coaching, particularly in developing educational standards and advancing the profession.
