About
Dr. J. David Forbes, M.D., ABoIM is an experienced physician and integrative medicine specialist based in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the founder and director of Nashville Integrated Medicine, where he blends conventional medical care with complementary and alternative approaches to support holistic health and wellness. His practice treats a wide range of primary care concerns, including gastrointestinal, endocrine, respiratory, and hormonal issues, as well as stress-related conditions, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Forbes emphasizes the importance of lifestyle factors—nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and social connectedness—in achieving sustainable health improvements. His philosophy centers on spending meaningful time with patients to explore their healing journey and integrate the wisdom of body, mind, and spirit into treatment plans.
Dr. Forbes serves as past president of the Academy of Integrated Health and Medicine (AIHM) and holds board certification in integrative medicine from the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABoIM). He is also a diplomate of the American Board of Holistic Integrative Medicine (ABIHM) and has decades of experience leading emotional healing retreats, offering workshops, and teaching mind-body health practices.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Tennessee
Additional Training
American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABoIM) board certification; Diplomate of the American Board of Holistic Integrative Medicine (ABIHM)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Forbes right for?
Dr. Forbes is a strong fit for adults who want primary care that addresses root causes rather than just symptoms. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, anxiety, or fatigue benefit from his integrative approach. He works well with people open to combining conventional medicine with therapies like acupuncture, hypnotherapy, or health coaching. Those seeking guidance on nutrition, stress reduction, and lifestyle change will find his approach especially well-suited to their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Forbes treats a broad range of primary care concerns. These include gastrointestinal issues, hormonal and endocrine conditions, respiratory problems, anxiety, depression, fatigue, hypertension, diabetes, and elevated cholesterol. He also addresses stress-related conditions and metabolic health.
Dr. Forbes integrates mainstream medicine with complementary and alternative therapies. He builds individualized care plans that may include acupuncture, chiropractic care, hypnotherapy, herbal medicine, or health coaching alongside conventional treatment. He focuses on root causes and lifestyle factors rather than symptom management alone.
Yes. Dr. Forbes holds board certification from the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABoIM). He also holds a diplomate credential from the American Board of Holistic Integrative Medicine (ABIHM). Both credentials reflect advanced training in integrative and holistic medicine.
Dr. Forbes completed his medical education at the University of Tennessee. He has since built decades of clinical experience in integrative primary care, emotional healing, and mind-body medicine.
Yes. Dr. Forbes served as president of the Academy of Integrated Health and Medicine (AIHM). That role placed him among the leading voices in the integrative medicine field nationally.
Yes. Dr. Forbes teaches mind-body health practices and has led emotional healing retreats and workshops for many years. He brings those skills directly into patient care through meditation, stress counseling, holistic psychotherapy, and hypnotherapy.
Lifestyle medicine is central to how Dr. Forbes works with patients. He focuses on nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and social and emotional connectedness as foundations for lasting health. He helps patients make sustainable changes rather than relying on quick fixes.
Dr. Forbes incorporates herbal and natural medicine alongside conventional treatments when appropriate. He builds each care plan individually, selecting therapies that match the patient's specific health concerns and goals.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026