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.
University of Tennessee
