BioMed Network

BioMed Network BioMed Network educates and elevates the holistic healthcare model of Biological Medicine. Join us! Biological medicine looks for the root cause of symptoms.

Biological medicine is a holistic approach to health and wellness that allows the human body to maximize its own healing powers. All functions in a human being are dynamic, and all organs have the capability to rebuild themselves (at least to some extent) during a lifetime. Biological medicine requires new ways of thinking about one’s health – a belief that all disease has a purpose and that symptoms are not “diseases” per se, but rather signs that the body’s regulation is out of sync. Therefore, biological medicine never treats diagnoses, but rather individuals; it rarely targets organs, but rather all of the body’s functional systems. There root causes may consist of several factors that, over time, can allow disease-causing toxins to build up in your body. These factors include:
• Diet
• Lifestyle
• Family history
• Stress
• Aging
• Environmental factors
• Trauma
• Exposure to bacteria or virus

Treating the body, mind, and spirit as an integral, interrelated system, biological medicine attempts to diagnose and treat the underlying cause(s) of disease within the context of the patient’s life, family, work, relationships, lifestyle, etc. In 1997, The BioMed Network (BMN) was created as a program of the Marion Institute, a non-profit organization in Marion, MA. BMN is dedicated to the vision of complete health and well-being through the advancement, accessibility and widening availability of biological medicine in North America.

After 25+ years of learning, healing, and building community together, the Marion Institute is formally ending our Biolo...
12/11/2025

After 25+ years of learning, healing, and building community together, the Marion Institute is formally ending our Biological Medicine (BioMed) Program. This decision comes with deep reflection and even deeper gratitude.

BioMed has touched thousands of lives—patients, practitioners, caregivers, and lifelong learners. It sparked conversations long before integrative and root-cause medicine became mainstream. And while the formal program is ending, its spirit isn’t going anywhere. The values that shaped BioMed continue to guide our work, inspire our partnerships, and strengthen our commitment to health equity across all Marion Institute programs.

Thank you to everyone who journeyed with us: the families who shared their stories, the practitioners who expanded what healing can look like, and the community that kept this movement growing for more than two decades.

We hope you’ll stay connected as we carry this legacy forward in new ways.

Follow us at Marion Institute to stay connected and follow our current programming—together we are building a healthier, more connected community.

Find more information, resources, and milestones here: https://www.marioninstitute.org/programs/biomed/

05/22/2025

Thank you to our friend, J. Walter Freiberg, Ph.D., J.D., or as many of us know and love him as "Terry" for a deep and meaningful discussion on loneliness yesterday at Marion Music Hall.

Loneliness is a quiet signal—not of weakness, but of our deep need to connect. When we come together, we don’t just ease the ache—we remind each other we belong.

05/09/2025
02/25/2025

The Marion Institute is looking for a Finance Director to oversee all financial aspects of MI’s operations. This role combines expertise in nonprofit financial management, budgeting, and compliance. If you have expertise in nonprofit financial management and a passion for impact, we want to hear from you! 📊✨

📍 Location: Marion, MA
💰 Salary: $80K-$90K
🗓️ Apply by: March 28, 2025

Learn more about this position and what is required here: marioninstitute.org/job-posting-finance-director // link in bio.

Please share with your network 🫶

02/14/2025

This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate not just the love we share with others but also the love we cultivate within ourselves. Check out our latest blog post on self-compassion and discover how to build emotional resilience, strengthen your connection with yourself, and embrace the transformative power of self-kindness.

Remember, love starts from within—and when you show yourself compassion, you create the foundation for healthier, more meaningful connections with others. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Read our new blog post on mindful self-compassion here: marioninstitute.org/mindful-self-compassion // link in bio.

Marion Institute is teaming up with New Bedford Wellness Initiative's weekly Walk with a Doc at the Dartmouth Mall Satur...
02/06/2025

Marion Institute is teaming up with New Bedford Wellness Initiative's weekly Walk with a Doc at the Dartmouth Mall Saturday, February 8th at 9am. Join Jessica Frank, Marion Institute's BioMed Program Director in mindful walking, breathing, and stretching.

No registration needed, just drop in! The meeting spot is at the movie theater entrance, hope to see you there!

Learn more about New Bedford Wellness Initiative here: nbewell.com

02/04/2025

What is MBSR?
The Marion Institute’s BioMed Network Program proudly offers an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course, a proven method rooted in the idea that our thoughts, perceptions, and reactions profoundly affect physical health. MBSR empowers participants to harness mindfulness as a path to transformation through meditation, scientific insights, and engaging discussions. The course includes weekly sessions and a full-day immersive experience, fostering lasting mind-body awareness.

Join us at Sangha New Bedford March 5th - April 23rd (Wednesdays) from 5:30 - 8:00/8:30 p.m. to experience all that MBSR has to offer!

Register // Learn More Here: bit.ly/MBSR-Spring-25

02/03/2025

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Biological medicine is a holistic approach to health and wellness that allows the human body to maximize its own healing powers. All functions in a human being are dynamic, and all organs have the capability to rebuild themselves (at least to some extent) during a lifetime. Biological medicine requires new ways of thinking about one’s health – a belief that all disease has a purpose and that symptoms are not “diseases” per se, but rather signs that the body’s regulation is out of sync. Therefore, biological medicine never treats diagnoses, but rather individuals; it rarely targets organs, but rather all of the body’s functional systems. Biological medicine looks for the root cause of symptoms. There root causes may consist of several factors that, over time, can allow disease-causing toxins to build up in your body. These factors include: • Diet • Lifestyle • Family history • Stress • Aging • Environmental factors • Trauma • Exposure to bacteria or virus Treating the body, mind, and spirit as an integral, interrelated system, biological medicine attempts to diagnose and treat the underlying cause(s) of disease within the context of the patient’s life, family, work, relationships, lifestyle, etc. In 1997, The Biological Medicine Network (BMN) was created as a program of the Marion Institute, a non-profit organization in Marion, MA. BMN is dedicated to the vision of complete health and well-being through the advancement, accessibility and widening availability of biological medicine in North America.