International Academy

We are an international organization providing:

Internationally attended master classes of evidence-based education for the public, and post-graduate studies for physicians and health professionals

Certifications for physicians, allied health, physical therapists, fitness instructors, massage professionals, and the public

Recognition to those completing certification studies

Awards to thank, recognize, and support those using this work to help the world

Fellow advancement for physicians and researchers - FAFEM

Not all exercise is good medicine. Not all medicine is healthy. We change that.
Instead of lists of artificial exercises, real-life movement habits are retrained to stop sources of pain, and restore ability to do more.
Strengthening and stretching do not automatically change damaging movement habits or fix pain. Retraining daily life movement to be built-in health care is an exciting change in fitness and health.
We don't limit the person to limit the pain, or separate daily life habits from fitness. If you have to change clothes and stop your life to rehab injuries or get exercise, it's not fitness as a lifestyle. The same healthful movement is used for how you move at home, work, recreation - are you sitting in healthful position right now to read this?
We teach individuals and groups healthy biomechanics habits for daily life instead of injury-producing habits, good food instead of disease-causing food, healthier training for high level athletes and military, healthier medical practices for the sick, no cost preventive medicine, "green" fitness, and healthier mind set.No need for commercial exercise equipment or supplements. Living a healthy life becomes inexpensive, simple, self-empowering, "green," and fun.

Mr. Jim Morris writes on his Academy Appointment:

Workshops and seminars. World Congresses and concentrated opportunities to attend certificate-bearing seminars in locations around the world. Scholarships available for elderly, Native Americans, Indigenous people wanting to preserve their cultures in healthy ways, and children at risk. Class schedules are updated on the CLASS page.
Recognition for students completing certification classes - Academy Certified Students.
Network to Academy practitioners - Academy Practitioners.
Get Quick Notices of projects, classes, Fixes, more - Twitter.com/TheFitnessFixer.
The Fitness Fixer™. Fun, intelligent information to change the entire idea of exercising and health for the better - hundreds of topics - The Fitness Fixer.
Summary Reference Articles. Step-by-step instructions for fixing common injuries. Click the clinical page.
Success Stories. Step-by-step histories how patients fixed a variety of injuries, and restored happy, pain free lives using these methods - Fitness Fixer - Reader Hall Of Fame 2009 and Reader Hall Of Fame 2007-2008
Non-profit status for Academy programs, and professional liability insurance for certified members - In the works.If you can help, contact Stuart Wood, Director of Community Projects.
Help locate or build the Academy Center- Beautiful place to come learn, fix pain, build a healthier Earth. Details on the Projects page. If you can help, contact Stuart Wood, Director of Community Projects.
Books. Fun, easy to read, immediately helpful, all techniques together in one source books.
T-shirts and Back Savers. Fun reminders for spine health - mugs showing neck health during extension (drinking), bags that teach carrying, mouse pads reminding sitting posture. Of course, portions of proceeds go to scholarships and charity. Get and give Uncommon Sense gifts on the Academy GIfts page.

Dr. Bookspan is the "St. Jude of the Joints. If there is a way for you to get better, she'll find it.
- Dr. James Mann, Surgeon Podiatrist, Joslin Clinic Harvard School of Medicine.

Founding Director of the Academy is Dr. Jolie Bookspan.
Program Directors are Mr. Stuart Wood and Ms. Peggy Santamaria. See their community health programs and how you can participate on the Academy Honors page.
The Fitness Fixer™ article New International Academy tells more of history and plans.

The Academy gives annual awards to thank, recognize, and support
those who make the world healthier.

(The Academy Awards!)

Award categories for physicians, individuals, health instructors,
teachers, and others who lead by example.

Academy Awards 2009 - Leading World Health

Your good ideas and talents. Send suggestions or become part of this organization, let us know. Be prepared to have fun and use your brain.

LOGO contest. Design the Academy logos - including Certifications, Fellow Advancement, and the main logo for the Academy itself. Credit to the designer remains. Logo designs should be simple,and incorporate concepts of brains, functional strength, and world care. Other concepts and ideas welcome. Send Logo ideas.

Projects. Be part of quick easy ways to make the world better. Projects added often - Fun Projects.

Classes. Learn how to bring healthful techniques back to your fitness rehab and medical centers, and also to orphanages, Indian Reservations, elder communities, impoverished communities, the World. Schedule of classes.

Become certified through the Academy.

Membership. There are no membership dues, just membership "do's" - To be a member, you DO need to be good, and do good. Welcome. Your membership will be good as long as you are. More on membership, and Membership Card down-loadable from this site, coming soon. WATCH THIS SPACE.

Send your success stories using our methods for a smart healthy happy life. Contact us.

Donate to support scholarships and materials. Click the yellow donate button for PayPal. Thank you !

Mr. Nakhlé and model both demonstrate the forward head, a widespread source of upper body pain syndromes.
Take our seminars to learn how to reverse this injury.

NEXT - see the Directors, Student and Practitioner page