AIM is the first 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the Washington, D.C. area dedicated to providing integrative medicine to low-income and terminally ill patients, regardless of their ability to pay. By blending conventional care with complementary therapies, AIM takes a compassionate approach to healing, addressing the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of health. Our mission is to care for the whole person, not just the symptoms, bringing hope and relief to those in need.
Services
Supported by grants and donations, AIM Health Institute works to provide integrative medical care for under-served, low-income populations and terminally ill patients, regardless of ability to pay.
Research & Education
Educating the public and healthcare professionals on integrative medicine. Empowering the public by providing self-care tools. Providing training & practice opportunities to medical students and integrative medicine practitioners.
Weekly Health Offerings
The Beating Heart Moment
A Free Weekly Practice Exploring the Science & Mysticism of Health with Fred Johnson
Each Monday, Fred Johnson shares a brief video reflection to help you set intention, soften into your heart space, and gently orient your week toward presence and healing. Designed as a grounding anchor, this weekly offering supports mindfulness, resilience, and the integration of mind–body practice into everyday life.
Fred Johnson is a renowned vocalist, storyteller, and healing arts guide whose work bridges music, contemplative practice, and spiritual tradition. An ordained Universal Worship Minister in the Inayatiyya International Sufi Order, he is a celebrated sound healer and jazz vocalist, and a Master Sound Healing Teacher with The Shift Network. Fred serves as Artist in Residence at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts and at the National Academy of Sciences, and as Prescriptive Arts, Health and Spirit Life Enrichment Facilitator for AIM Health Institute.
View the full Beating Heart Moment series and subscribe to the AIM YouTube channel for updates:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAn1INYj-HepUKu9lyCQnLVUjcttOT_NA&si=Ben4jWXEefySZ1Yx
A Mindfulness Experience
Live Fridays at 2:00 PM (ET) with Dr. Mikhail (Misha) Kogan
To close each week, we invite you to join us for a free, community-based Zoom gathering focused on cultivating balance and well-being.
A Mindfulness Experience offers:
- Guided mindfulness and stress relief
- Gentle support for the nervous and immune systems
- Evidence-informed responses to your wellness questions
- A welcoming community exploring the connection between mind, body, and spirit
Register for the free Friday Zoom call:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vd-uuqz4iHtfe-c14fpwO3pgP7Z6boa11#/registration

