OUR STORY
School of Integrative
Health and Wellness
‘Helping Good People Become Better’ – A Pledge to the World
Located in the heart of the Black River area, the School of Integrative Health and Wellness (SIHW) officially opened its doors in August 2023. Founded by the visionary Dr. Ishan Shivanand, the School of Integrative Health and Wellness is a first-of-its-kind institution in Mauritius, dedicated entirely to supporting the holistic well-being of working professionals, Government institutions and the youth, through non-pharmaceutical, promotive and preventive scientific modalities for a happy, healthy, successful and resilient life. Dr. Ishan Shivanand, who called Mauritius his home for over a decade, relentlessly travelled across the island, to conduct free mindfulness and motivational programs particularly aimed at the youth, hailing from diverse and challenging backgrounds. During the course of his mission to uplift and empower the Mauritian people, Dr. Ishan Shivanand had the profound revelation that the overall happiness index of the entire country is inextricably linked to the health and well-being of its citizens. The mission initiated by Dr. Ishan Shivanand since the year 2009, culminated in the establishment of the School of Integrative Health and Wellness.
Our Vision
To be an internationally acclaimed training institution recognized as a catalyst for innovative transformations in Integrative Healthcare, Corporate Wellness, and Holistic Education and Training through flexible-mode teaching methods, evidence-based modalities, scientific research and community outreach programmes.
Our Values
- Professionalism
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Inclusiveness
- Quality
- Self-development
Our Mission
- To make high quality lifelong integrative learning and personal development accessible to everyone using flexible-mode teaching methods
- To pivot the outlook of individuals from surviving to thriving through resilience training
- To create a nation of healthy and happy individuals through non-pharmaceutical, research backed health-promoting practices accessible to everyone
- To promote excellence in innovative public health research
Our Approach
The Training School embraces a scientific approach to holistic education and healthcare through the incorporation of evidence-based protocols developed by Dr. Ishan Shivanand.
*The School of Integrative Health and Wellness (SIHW) is an approved training institution by the Mauritius Qualifications Authority (MQA).