Integrative Education Program
BMS Resources × Ontario Naturopathic Integrative Network
Integrative Education for CCNM Interns
Two complementary streams for clinical learning: a quarterly in-person session called Steeped in Science at the BMS Resources storefront, and continuous on-demand access to the ONIN portal — a full library of advanced integrative-medicine topics and clinical practice resources, with student membership sponsored by BMS Resources.
Quarterly · in person
Steeped in Science
Four times a year, mornings before clinic — a small in-person session with Dr. Marsden and rotating clinical experts at the BMS Resources storefront. Coffee, tea, refreshments, and a focused 45–60 minute discussion on an emerging clinical topic.
Can't make it in person? Each session is also offered virtually via Zoom.
Year-round · on demand
The ONIN Portal
Membership unlocks the Ontario Naturopathic Integrative Network's full library of advanced integrative-medicine lectures, case discussions, clinical practice resources, and peer mentorship — available any time, on any device.
Student membership is free for CCNM interns, sponsored by BMS Resources.
July
22
2026
Wednesday
Next Steeped in Science
Beyond Burnout
An integrative approach to stress, cortisol, and the HPA axis
8:00 – 9:00 AM ET BMS Resources storefront Free refreshments Virtual via Zoom available
Hosted by Dr. Eric Marsden, ND. From the biology of the stress response to practical, whole-person tools you can use Monday morning. Register below.
About this session
Chronic stress is one of the most common — and most under-assessed — drivers of disease in everyday practice.
This one-hour session translates the physiology of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis into clinically actionable insight: how the stress response shapes metabolic, cardiovascular, immune, cognitive, and longevity outcomes; a structured integrative approach to assessment using validated questionnaires, physical findings, and serum, urine, and salivary testing; and an evidence-informed toolkit spanning lifestyle, nutrition, mind-body practices, botanicals, traditional Chinese medicine, and clear criteria for pharmacologic and psychological referral. The emphasis throughout is practical integration into a busy clinical workflow.
Learning objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Describe the physiology of the acute and chronic stress response and the regulation of the HPA axis and cortisol.
- Explain the impact of HPA-axis dysregulation on cardiometabolic, immune, cognitive, and longevity-related health outcomes.
- Select and interpret appropriate assessment tools — validated questionnaires, physical examination findings, and serum, urinary, and salivary cortisol testing.
- Apply an integrative, stepwise treatment framework spanning lifestyle, diet, mind-body, botanical, nutritional, and traditional Chinese medicine interventions.
- Identify red flags and criteria for referral to pharmacologic management and psychological / psychotherapeutic care.
Register for Steeped in Science — July 22, 2026
Registration is hosted through the Ontario Naturopathic Integrative Network's Zoom portal. One form covers both attendance options — choose in person at BMS Resources or virtual via Zoom when you fill it in.
Hosted by ONIN · Zoom portal
Sign up in under 60 seconds
The ONIN registration form asks how you'd like to attend and captures the details needed to confirm your spot. You'll receive a confirmation email with everything you need — Zoom link for virtual attendees, storefront details for in-person.
In person at BMS Resources (Toronto) Virtual via Zoom Both options in one form
Register on the ONIN Zoom portal → Opens the ONIN Zoom registration page in a new tab.
Any trouble with the ONIN registration link? Email info@bmsresources.ca and we'll help you register. Got dietary restrictions (for in-person) or a clinical topic to suggest for Dr. Marsden? Send those to the same address — happy to add notes to your registration.
About the Ontario Naturopathic Integrative Network
Our partner — onin.ca
Year-round access to advanced integrative-medicine education
The Ontario Naturopathic Integrative Network (ONIN) is a community of naturopathic doctors and allied integrative practitioners working in evidence-informed, collaborative-care settings across Ontario. Through the ONIN portal, members access a large library of advanced integrative-medicine lectures, case discussions, and clinical practice resources — built and curated by clinicians who specialize in complex chronic disease, oncology adjunct care, hormonal health, gastrointestinal disorders, cardiometabolic medicine, and other domains where integrative approaches are most useful.
For CCNM interns, the ONIN portal is a low-friction bridge from training to practice. The library, case discussions, and clinician network give you a working preview of what integrative practice looks like once you're licensed — and a head-start on the relationships and reference points that will support your first years in clinic.
BMS Resources sponsors complimentary student membership for every CCNM intern. Sign-up open
Sign-up takes about a minute — you'll get immediate access to the ONIN portal library, the on-demand recording archive, and the wider clinical practice resources.
Claim your free student membership Visit www.onin.caSeries host & faculty
Steeped in Science is hosted by Dr. Marsden alongside rotating guest experts — supervising NDs, MDs, allied clinicians, and lab/product specialists — chosen for depth on each quarter's topic.
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Dr. Eric Marsden, ND
Series host · Founder, BMS Resources
Dr. Marsden hosts Steeped in Science and lectures regularly on integrative chronic-disease care. Each quarterly session is selected for clinical relevance to the CCNM intern community — emerging assessment tools, evolving evidence in supplementation, and the practical decisions that come up most often in clinic.
A clinical question keeping you up at night?
Steeped in Science topics are shaped by what interns and clinicians actually ask about. Send us yours.
Questions? Email info@bmsresources.ca or call 416-502-2665. Free ONIN student membership is included for all CCNM interns through this partnership — sign-up details coming soon.
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