CODE MEDICI
Our Philosophy
The Prodigal Son at least walked home on his own feet. But who can duly ignore that Love which will open the high gates to a prodigal who is brought in kicking, struggling, resentful, and darting his eyes in every direction for a chance of escape? The words compelle intrare, compel them to come in, have been so abused by wicked men that we shudder at them; but, properly understood, they plumb the depths of the Divine mercy. The hardness of God is kinder than the softness of men, and his compulsion is our liberation.
"Take not, oh Lord, our literal sense, but in thy great,/Unbroken speech our halting metaphor translate."
C.S. Lewis
Our philosophy centers around having a humanity that is cherished, comforted, nurtured, respected and not coerced. When people, both young and old are believed in, encouraged, fulfilled and returned to joy we are whole. We believe in the unity of medicine in all its practices, its effectiveness on a social scale, and its humanitarian goals and efforts. We believe in the books and fields that communicate a remedy for the wound of mankind and its ills.
We believe in both personal and international advocacy, in nutrition, psychology, medicine, and law. We believe in the unfailing efforts of numerous individuals whose daily lives reflect the character and strength of a holistic practice, movement, organization, or mentality.
As humanity is unified by individual effort, so is the mind, the womb of man, restored. And humanity is birthed, day by day
. . . in prayer.
Emily Isaacson, International Nutritionist
The Wild Lily Institute
Mission, B.C., Canada
Code Medici in connection with Holistic Vision International is a project originally run as part of The Wild Lily Institute and founded by International Nutritionist Emily Isaacson. The purpose of this site is to share a holistic, health-centred approach to well-being that goes beyond traditional clinical models. It brings together nutrition, spiritual insight, preventative strategies and community education with the aim of supporting emotional, mental and physical wellness in a way that honours the whole person — body, mind and spirit.
At the core of this work is the International Mental Health Code (IMHC) — a framework created by Emily Isaacson to offer an alternative perspective on how emotional and mental health experiences can be understood and supported. Rather than focusing solely on labels or diagnostic categories, the IMHC encourages practitioners and individuals to see patterns of thoughts, emotions and life challenges through a broader, colour-coded and holistic lens. The Code is designed to help people recognise underlying nutritional, spiritual or lifestyle influences on mental well-being and to empower holistic health professionals to support others more effectively.
This site shares resources, explanations and initiatives related to the IMHC and the broader mission of Holistic Vision International. It is intended for educators, practitioners, community members and anyone interested in engaging with mental health in a holistic, integrative way — incorporating nutrition, personal growth, and preventative approaches to foster resilience and deeper self-understanding.
