The Institute
of Holistic Nutrition

Become a Certified Nutritional Practitioner

Graduate with the exclusive CNP designation, practitioner-level skills, and a diploma that prepares you for a meaningful career in holistic nutrition.

29 Years

of Training the Industry's Leading Holistic Nutritionists

The Institute of Holistic Nutrition (IHN)’s Diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition blends traditional healing systems with modern scientific insight to deliver the most in-depth, practitioner-level training — preparing students to graduate as Certified Nutritional Practitioners (CNPs).

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Two Ways to Study

Both formats lead to a Diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition and the exclusive Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP) designation. You’ll receive the same curriculum, Co-op, and field training in whichever format you choose.

Join expert instructors and classmates in real-time classes delivered virtually. This format offers structure, accountability, and community — ideal for students who thrive with a fixed schedule and direct faculty access. 

This stream is offered in Eastern and Pacific Time zones, with full-time, part-time, daytime, and evening options.

Progress through the program on your own schedule — anytime, anywhere. Ideal for students with changing commitments or a preference for independent learning, while maintaining access to faculty, support, community, and all the same case study, field trip, and Co-op opportunities as the LIVE stream.

Comprehensive Practitioner-Level Education

A curriculum that bridges traditional practices with modern clinical science for a truly holistic education.

Earn a Diploma

Graduate with a diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition, and obtain the Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP) designation, unique to IHN graduates.

Real-World Case Studies

Analyze diverse client profiles, conduct client intakes, and develop in-depth personalized protocols to shape your skills as a practitioner. Gain Industry Experience.

Gain Industry Experience

Prepare to succeed! IHN is the only Holistic Nutrition school with a Co-op program, providing opportunities to work in the field, and even secure a job.

Immersive Field Trips

Experience holistic health at its roots, through hands-on exposure to farming, sustainability practices, identifying herbs, and how to reap the benefits.

Flexible Learning Schedule

Decide on a customizable education timeline, accessible anywhere, that fits your needs and lifestyle, with both LIVE and Self-Paced options.

Establish Community

Network with classmates and faculty during LIVE classes, Q&As, Continuing Education Courses and webinars, guest speakers, events, virtual community spaces, and exclusive alumni network.

Employment Opportunities

Certified Nutritional Practitioners are in demand presently and in the future.

Practice

1-on-1 & group consulting, and client care in health-focused environments

Education

Teaching, research, and content creation for public or professional audiences

Wellness

Immersive healing experiences, culinary education, and lifestyle-based programs

Community

Institutional, workplace, and grassroots initiatives for broader health impact

Business

Entrepreneurship, product development, and independent ventures

Transformative Journeys in Holistic Nutrition

“It’s where their dreams begin”

Sidney Shindle BA, CNP
IHN Faculty

“How to treat the root causes of disease”

Darko J. Prce, CNP RNCP ROHP.
IHN Graduate

“So many people have so many troubles with bowel & digestion”

Louise Comtois, CNP, RNCP
IHN Graduate

“This miraculous gift of Holistic Nutrition”

Elizabeth Papadopoulos, BSc, CNP, ROHP
IHN Founder and Director

Alumni of the Month

Ashleigh Grave, BA, CNP

April 2023

Attending IHN is a decision I’m so grateful I made. The program was packed with valuable information that I now use not only in my practice, but also in my everyday life. Nearing graduation, my loved one was diagnosed with dementia, an incredibly difficult time. Thanks to the knowledge and tools I gained at IHN, I was able to create a health plan that improved their memory score from 21 to 28 in just six months. Even if I had never pursued a career as a CNP, knowing I could give my loved one a better quality of life made the investment worth every penny.

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Learn how to build a career in Holistic Nutrition

Our Program Advisors will help you map out your holistic nutrition career path and achieve your goals.

The IHN Experience in Our Graduates' Words

From classroom culture to curriculum depth, here’s what our graduates have to say

Learn from Industry-Leading Holistic Nutrition Educators

Our faculty includes experienced nutritionists, researchers, and health experts dedicated to equipping you with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to thrive as a Certified Nutritional Practitioner.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this program recognized or accredited?
Yes. IHN’s Diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition is registered and designated in Canada with the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) and holds the Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation. 

IHN is also recognized by leading educational standards bodies in holistic nutrition. Graduates earn the legally protected Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP) designation, exclusive to IHN.

You’ll also qualify for professional titles such as RNCP/ROHP (IONC), NNCP (CANNP), and Naturopath in select provinces through the ANPQ — all without additional exams. Graduates are eligible for membership in the USA through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP).

IHN has students studying and graduates practicing across Canada, the U.S., and internationally.
IHN offers the most in-depth holistic nutrition curriculum, providing practitioner-level education. CNPs are trained to build personalized, therapeutic protocols from scratch, using food, supplementation, herbal medicine, mental-emotional insight, lifestyle tools, and more — for simple to complex cases.

We take a hands-on approach to learning through assignments, case studies, field trips, Co-op, and real-world practice. CNPs graduate with the flexibility to address real-world complexity with both confidence and depth.

No, many of our students come from non-science backgrounds. The program is designed to build your understanding from the ground up, starting with basics like digestion and cellular function before advancing to clinical protocols.

You’ll be supported the whole way, and we’ve seen students from all walks of life thrive in our program.

The Online LIVE format takes 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, with a structured weekly schedule.

The Online Self-Paced format is fully flexible. Most students finish in 1–2 years, depending on the recommended schedule they choose. Both formats include all 19 courses, field trips, case studies, and a Co-op placement.
IHN is the only holistic nutrition school that both offers and requires a 100-hour Co-op placement. You can complete it locally or remotely, in clinical, culinary, corporate, creative wellness environments, and more.

Any job or role in the industry can be explored through Co-op in some form. Students can choose from our partner network or propose new placements that align with their goals. Many secure paid roles, mentorships, or launch new business ideas directly from the Co-op experience.

If you thrive with real-time interaction, structure, and immediate instructor support, Online LIVE is ideal.

If you need flexibility or want to study around your own schedule, the Self-Paced format gives you the same curriculum anytime, anywhere. Both lead to the exact same diploma, case studies, and Co-op experience.

We offer start dates throughout the year. The Online LIVE program begins new cohorts in January and September. Self-Paced students can begin anytime throughout the year, with formal semester starts in January, May, and September.

The best way to begin is by booking a 1-on-1 Program Advising Session. We’ll walk you through the details, answer your questions, and help you decide if IHN is the right fit for your goals.

Books by IHN Alumni

The professional depth, insight, and credibility our students gain as Certified Nutritional Practitioners is reflected in the books they’ve authored as IHN alumni.

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