Business Details
20 Years
experience
Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine Solutions
At Altermed Research Foundation, we are dedicated to transforming healthcare through evidence-based integrative medicine. Founded in 2006, our organization bridges conventional and complementary medicine to empower communities with education, research, and patient access initiatives. Our team of experts, including board-certified physicians, researchers, and educators, drives innovative programs like the annual Colorado Integrative Medicine Conference, which connects healthcare professionals with cutting-edge clinical tools.We fund peer-reviewed research studies published in high-impact journals and operate the Patient Access Program, providing underserved populations with early cancer detection and integrative therapies. Through strategic partnerships like our membership in the NIH Whole Person Health Coalition, we advance a holistic healthcare model grounded in scientific rigor and compassion.
Services
Integrative Medicine Education
Research Funding
Patient Access Programs
Clinical Conferences
Healthcare Advisory
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have funded 7 groundbreaking integrative medicine research studies since 2006
- Our Colorado Integrative Medicine Conference connects professionals with evidence-based clinical tools
- Patient Access Program provides Galleri cancer detection tests for underserved populations
- Led by board-certified physicians and researchers with publications in journals >2.0 impact factor
- NIH Whole Person Health Coalition membership demonstrates national research collaboration
Associations and certifications
- NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
What people say
High-quality speakers
Successful conference
Groundbreaking research
Community impact
Peer-reviewed publications
Services
Integrative Medicine Education
Our educational programs deliver evidence-based integrative medicine training for healthcare professionals. Through annual conferences and CME-accredited courses, we provide 17.25 hours of clinical education focused on personalized nutrition, mind-body therapies, and chronic disease management. These programs equip practitioners with tools to implement whole-person care approaches in clinical settings.
Research Funding
We fund rigorous integrative medicine research meeting conventional scientific standards. Our peer-reviewed grants support studies on mindfulness therapies, homeopathic medicine nanoparticles, and complementary treatments for chronic conditions. Research outcomes are published in journals with 2.0+ impact factors, advancing evidence-based practices in the medical community.
Patient Access Programs
Our SuLis Memorial Fund provides underserved patients with integrative healthcare services. This includes Galleri blood tests for early cancer detection and complementary therapies for chronic illness management. Programs require provider pre-approval to ensure appropriate patient care coordination with existing treatment plans.
Clinical Conferences
The annual Colorado Integrative Medicine Conference connects healthcare professionals with cutting-edge clinical applications. Featuring expert speakers and evidence-based content, this CME-accredited event focuses on functional medicine, trauma-informed care, and integrative approaches to chronic disease management for physicians and allied health practitioners.
Healthcare Advisory
Our advisory services leverage expertise from diverse medical fields to guide integrative healthcare initiatives. Through board membership and expert networks, we provide strategic direction for implementing evidence-based complementary therapies in conventional medical settings, focusing on research collaboration and clinical implementation strategies.
People
Kerri Diamant
Board President, Founder & Executive Director
BA, BS in Biological Sciences, founded InspiredIM after witnessing integrative medicine's impact on her mother's cancer journey. Leads strategic direction for research funding and patient access programs.
John Diamant
Co-Founder and Board VP
MS in Computer Science, provides technological leadership as Distinguished Technologist. Supports digital infrastructure for research data management and conference operations.
Lynn Bellmore
Board Member
MD, RD, MS with expertise in integrative oncology. Contributes clinical insights from medical practice and research experience to guide patient program development.
Adam Comeau
Co-Executive Director
Manages day-to-day operations and program implementation. Brings administrative expertise to expand organizational capacity for research funding and community outreach initiatives.
Rebecca G. Brewer
Director of Research
PhD in Neuroscience, oversees research grant evaluations and scientific collaborations. Ensures funded studies meet rigorous academic standards for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Questions
What is Inspired IM Foundation's primary mission?
We advance evidence-based integrative medicine through education, research funding, and patient access programs that bridge conventional and complementary healthcare approaches.
How does the Patient Access Program work?
Our SuLis Memorial Fund provides pre-approved Galleri cancer detection tests and integrative therapies for underserved patients through provider-referred access.
What research areas do you fund?
We support studies on mindfulness therapies, chronic disease management, and complementary treatments published in peer-reviewed journals with 2.0+ impact factors.
Are conference materials available post-event?
Yes, cIMc2025 course credit sponsors and event guides remain accessible online for registered participants seeking continuing education resources.
How can I get involved with your initiatives?
Explore volunteer opportunities, attend our Colorado conference, or contact us about research collaborations and donation options to support integrative medicine programs.
What makes your approach to medicine unique?
We combine conventional medical rigor with evidence-based complementary therapies, focusing on whole-person care through NIH coalition partnerships and clinical research.
