The Institute
of
Holistic Nutrition
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- 1-800-939-9776
The Institute
of
Holistic Nutrition
This eight-session course focuses on our body’s natural ability to design and nurture a growing baby. We examine a number of key reasons the body deals with infertility, how to track fertility and enhance it. We look at supplementation, what is safe and what is not. We examine each trimester; look at labour and delivery of a healthy newborn and finally, the stages of feeding. We will focus on the best nutritional approach using scientific research, resources, and sound holistic practices.
Recommended text: The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women’s Health by Dr. Sat Dharam Kaur ND
Dr. Samantha Van De Wal, CNP, ND is a naturopathic doctor with a special interest in women’s health and fertility. Formerly a high school teacher, Dr. Samantha ND experienced health challenges that led her towards natural healing, ultimately inspiring her to make a career change.
DATE: Tuesday March 31
This foundational session provides holistic nutrition practitioners with a clinically relevant understanding of fertility physiology, positioning the menstrual cycle as a key marker of functional health.
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This session establishes fertility literacy as an essential extension of holistic nutrition practice, especially for women’s health.
DATE: Tuesday April 7
This session explores fertility challenges through a functional and integrative lens, equipping practitioners with a clear framework for assessment and support.
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The focus is on understanding root causes and identifying areas where nutrition and lifestyle interventions can meaningfully support fertility outcomes.
DATE: Tuesday April 14
This session focuses on preparing the body for conception through evidence-informed holistic strategies.
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Emphasis is placed on creating a strong physiological foundation for both partners before conception.
DATE: Tuesday April 21
This session provides practical nutritional and functional guidance for early pregnancy.
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The session integrates physiology with applied nutrition to support healthy pregnancy progression for both the mother and baby.
DATE: Tuesday April 27
This session addresses the unique nutritional and physiological demands of late pregnancy.
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The focus is on supporting maternal resilience and fetal readiness for birth.
DATE: Tuesday May 5
This session explores labour and birth through an integrative perspective.
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Emphasis is placed on optimizing physiological conditions for a healthy birth experience.
DATE: Tuesday May 12
This session focuses on foundational health strategies for the newborn period.
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The session highlights early nutrition as a determinant of long-term health.
DATE: Tuesday May 19
This final session expands upon nutrition during infancy and early development.
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Practitioners gain practical insight into guiding families toward developmentally appropriate, nutrient-rich feeding strategies during this critical period.
If your schedule doesn’t allow you to attend classes in real time, join us through recordings. Many of our Continuing Education students are busy practitioners and professionals, balancing work, family and other commitments so we understand that flexibility is necessary. Replay access and completion options are arranged on a case-by-case basis to ensure you still receive the full educational value of the course and have engagement with the faculty member and other registrants. You also have the option to earn the Certificate of Completion if you’re able to complete the required test or assignment by the due dates.
If you’re interested in accessing replays or exploring flexible participation options with your schedule, please contact Julia Briski at julia@instituteofholisticnutrition.com for more information.
THE DAY BEFORE the course starts registered students will receive an email with LINKS to:
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