Leo Pruimboom PhD

Dr. Leo Pruimboom is a pioneer in clinical psychoneuroimmunology (KPNI), a translational medical discipline that studies the interaction between the neurological, endocrine, immune, and metabolic systems, and their role in our health and well-being.

A biochemist by training, he has dedicated his career to developing medical protocols that not only treat the symptoms of diseases but also address their underlying physiological, social, and ecological causes. Recognizing a need to incorporate this integrative approach into medical practice, he founded the Pruimboom Institute in 2023 to provide training to medical and paramedical professionals.

Dr. Pruimboom is the creator of Intermittent Living: a series of practical strategies that rebalance health and promote wellness in the general population. He runs week-long immersive programs in natural surroundings that apply the principles of KPNI.

He also founded the European Academy of Psychoneuroimmunology in 1996, and PNI Europe in 2014. He has combined his scientific research in the field with consultancy on its implementation in medical practice. He has treated thousands of patients from all over the world, integrating psychology, neurology, and sociology among other disciplines. Dr. Pruimboom is the author of three books and has published several scientific papers in the field of clinical psychoneuroimmunology.