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START YOUR JOURNEY TO A CAREER IN NUTRITION CONSULTING AND HEALTH COACHING WITH THIS FOUNDATIONAL 3-COURSE PROGRAM FROM THE              HEALTH COACH COLLABORATIVE!

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Ready for the full Natural Nutrition Coach Program? Click HERE for more information. 

Invest in Your Health and Your Clients Reap the Rewards Too, That’s Right!

Who is this program for?

  • Are you interested in knowing more about healthy foods that nourish your body?
  • Are you interested in learning the fundamental principles of Natural Nutrition to support your health and the health of your loved ones?
  • Are you looking for a nutrition program that teaches a holistic mind/body approach to health?
  • Do you dream of owning a wellness-based business that achieves long-lasting results for your clients and brings you financial abundance?

Whether you’re interested in nutrition for personal health reasons or you’re thinking about starting a career in nutrition consulting or health coaching, the Natural Nutrition Essentials Certificate program is a great place to start!

This 42-hour introductory program is completed online and includes textbook learning, videos, assignments, activities, and quizzes to help you apply the transformational knowledge you are learning.

Use this knowledge to further your personal quest for optimal health and wellness, or to incorporate basic nutrition consulting into your existing fitness, health, or wellness practice.

Interesting, Right?

Then the

Natural Nutrition Essentials Certificate Program is For You!

This online program was created by top industry experts from MedeXN and the Holistic Nutrition Hub for the Health Coach Collaborative.

This foundational 35-hour three-course program is part of the Natural Nutrition Coach  Certification Program.

Three Foundational Courses In One Program

Foundations in Natural Nutrition

Digestive Health and the Microbiome

Meal Planning for Your Clients

These courses are also available individually. Click the images to learn more!

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Whether You’re Adding to an Existing Fitness Business or You’re Looking to Get Started in Nutrition Consulting or Health Coaching, the Natural Nutrition Essentials Certificate Program Has Everything You Need to get You on Your WAY!

What Our Graduates Are Saying

Frances Morrison NNC Graduate

Frances Morrison is an online Personal and Group Trainer, Yoga Instructor, Massage Practitioner and a Natural Nutrition Coach.

“As soon as I began learning, I implemented the information and knowledge that I took from the course directly to my clients and friends….everything from meal planning, to life coaching, relationships, goal creation and methods on how to achieve their goals.”

” I would highly recommend the NNC program to anyone in the health and wellness industry, as well as those who are not. I believe absolutely everyone can benefit from taking this course.”

Frances Morrison – @morrisonfitforlife

Have you ever had a client who despite doing all the right things, didn’t make the progress that they hoped for?

In many cases, we know that losing weight or achieving a health goal is more than just about the diet, and we recognize that.

It’s why we have developed this unique program that has a focus beyond nutrition and looks at whole-body health, with a special focus on healthy digestion.

As you progress through the Natural Nutrition Essentials Certificate program, you will come away with a better understanding of what additional factors you may want to consider; and help your clients achieve the results that they want and deserve, bringing you more referrals!

What You Will Learn....

The Natural Nutrition Essentials Certificate program is comprised of the first three courses from the Natural Nutrition Coach Certificate program. Students are introduced to the principles of natural nutrition, digestion, and menu planning, and gain insight into the various roles a Natural Nutrition Coach performs.

These three foundational courses will set you on a path of eating healthier, while you discover how food and specific nutrients, and food-based ingredients directly influence your health. We also introduce the Holistic Nutrition Hub and assessment tools you can use immediately. 

Students receive free access to the nutrition assessment forms and consulting tools available on the Holistic Nutrition Hub, saving you time and helping easily manage all aspects of working with clients. During the program, students also have 3 months of free access to Meal Garden, a meal-planning app that will help you create amazing meal plans for your clients!

The Natural Nutrition Essentials Certificate program teaches you:

  • The principles and philosophy of natural nutrition, and the health risks associated with a modern, processed food diet.
  • The basic science of the macronutrients, how and why they are important, and the optimal food choices of each.
  • The functions, deficiency symptoms, guidelines, and clinical applications for each vitamin, mineral, and trace mineral, as well as guidelines for purchasing high-quality dietary supplements.
  • How blood glucose problems arise and how to manage blood glucose with specific dietary and lifestyle interventions.
  • The process of digestion from start to finish!
  • Digestive issues that can occur in the stomach and intestines, from heartburn to leaky gut syndrome.
  • How to recognize imbalances in the digestive system and protocols that may help achieve balance.
  • How the gut influences digestion, immunity, mood, and mental health.
  • The psycho-spiritual meaning of digestive problems.
  • How to read and interpret food labels and understand portion sizes.
  • The benefits of eating seasonal, organic, non-GMO food.
  • Food additives and their effect on health.
  • How to organize a natural foods kitchen and healthy cooking practices.
  • Menu planning for yourself and for people with unique nutritional needs and specialty diets.
  • How to start the consulting & coaching process with the Holistic Nutrition Hub Consulting platform
  • Many tools and resources to help you along the way… and so much more!

It’s the Foundational Program That Will Get You Started in Nutritional Consulting and Health Coaching! 

Build A Foundation In Natural Nutrition

Foundations In Natural Nutrition

NNC Course Code: Nutrition 1.1

The Foundations in Natural Nutrition course provides a framework for the study of nutrition and is an introduction to the principles of a natural food diet as they relate to health and well-being.

The macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) are explored in detail: their functions, metabolism, absorption, deficiency symptoms, and association with health and disease.

Other naturally occurring compounds in plants and animals that may have beneficial effects on human health are examined, including phytochemicals, zoochemicals, and adaptogens, as well as anti-nutrients (including phytates, oxalates, and tannins), and the importance of water.

The course also introduces various assessment tools you can use to streamline your nutrition consulting practice.

The Foundations in Natural Nutrition includes 5 downloadable texts which cover the following topics:

An introduction to the principles and philosophy of natural nutrition

The energy-yielding nutrients and their structure, synthesis, and classifications – carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids

Calculating macronutrients

Balancing blood glucose levels

Added vs. natural sugars

Gluten and when a gluten-free diet is relevant

The essential fatty acids, trans fats, and seed oils

Guidelines for cooking with fats and oils

Detailed descriptions of each vitamin and mineral, their functions, the foods they are found in, and how they can benefit health

Other beneficial nutrients and non-nutrients

Why hydration is so important

And much more…

Click on the text covers below to access a flipbook sample!

The Macronutrients

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Minerals

Water and Other Nutrients

BONUS: Guidelines for Recommending Supplements

The course also provides protocols for using vitamins and minerals that may help correct health imbalances and a detailed guide to choosing high-quality dietary supplements. This invaluable information provides you with clear guidelines for when it’s appropriate to recommend specific nutrients, as well as dosage ranges and possible contraindications.

Course Outline And Objectives

COURSE OUTLINE

The macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) are explored in detail: their functions, metabolism, absorption, deficiency symptoms, and association with health and disease. Other naturally occurring compounds in plants and animals that may have beneficial effects on human health are examined, including phytochemicals, zoochemicals, and adaptogens, as well as anti-nutrients (including phytates, oxalates, and tannins), and the importance of water. The course also introduces various assessment tools you can use to streamline your nutrition consulting practice.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Students will develop a foundational understanding of the science of nutrition, the principles of natural nutrition, and the macronutrients and micronutrients. They will learn the impact of diet and nutrition on the human body and how food can support health. Students will know how to maintain and evaluate a food journal.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have demonstrated the ability to:

  • Explain the principles and philosophy of natural nutrition.
  • Understand the health risks associated with a modern, processed food diet.
  • Use the Food, Mood, and Activity Journal to assess a client’s current diet and eating patterns.
  • Use the Nutrition Facts panel to identify specific macronutrients and nutrients and their amount(s) per serving.
  • Understand the structures, classification, and importance to human health, energy, and metabolism of each macronutrient, and identify optimal food choices for each.
  • Understand how the body digests, metabolizes and uses carbohydrates, protein and lipids.
  • Calculate macronutrient ratios specific to a client.
  • Identify the differences between soluble and insoluble fibers and understand their benefits to human health.
  • Educate clients about how to incorporate specific macronutrients and fibre into their diet.
  • Know the differences between whole grains and refined grains.
  • Explain what gluten is and identify the food sources of gluten.
  • Explain insulin resistance, identify the range of safe blood glucose levels and describe dietary and lifestyle interventions and strategies that may balance blood glucose.
  • Understand the differences between natural sugars and added sugars and explain the dangers of added sugars.
  • Help a client incorporate specific amounts of protein into their diet based on their individual requirements.
  • Explain the various types of fats and lipids.
  • Understand the health benefits, sources, and adequate intakes of omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Recognize the dangers of trans fatty acids.
  • Understand how vegetable oils are processed and identify safe vs. harmful cooking oils.
  • Recognize the impact of diet on health and the environment.
  • Understand the functions, absorption, deficiency symptoms, causes and effects of deficiency, recommended allowances, dietary sources, supplement guidelines, and clinical applications for each vitamin, mineral, and trace mineral.

Nutrition With A Focus On Healthy Digestion

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Digestive Health and the Microbiome

NNC Course Code: Nutrition 1.3

Digestion is the cornerstone of health. Imbalances within the digestive system may result in poor nutrient absorption, and long-term malabsorption can initiate chronic health problems.

This course explains the components and functions of the digestive system and why problems can so easily arise within this system, leading to constipation, heartburn, indigestion, or chronic illnesses of the digestive tract. Imbalances within the gut microbiome can greatly impact physical and mental health.

Students also learn how these concerns may be influenced by dietary, behavioral, and supplemental interventions.

With over 100 pages this course textbook includes fully referenced protocols based on our Four Pillars approach for common digestive disorders, including acid reflux, constipation, leaky gut syndrome, dysbiosis and candida, SIBO, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. The practical guide includes done-for-you meal plans and an at-a-glance reference chart itemizing the do’s and don’t’s for each condition.

It’s an invaluable resource when working with clients!

Some of the topics covered include:

The process of digestion throughout the entire digestive system

A detailed explanation of the types of digestive enzymes and how they can be used

Diseases of the small and large intestines

Improving regularity and what normal bowel movements look like

Relief for constipation and diarrhea

Colon and liver cleansing and detoxification techniques

The many roles of the microbiome and how your gut impacts physical and mental health

Detailed explanations of probiotics and prebiotics and how they can influence health

DIY instructions for fermenting vegetables at home

Explicit protocols for major digestive conditions

The psycho-spiritual meaning of digestive problems

And much more…

Course Outline And Objective

COURSE OUTLINE

Digestion is the cornerstone of health. Imbalances within the digestive system may result in poor nutrient absorption, and long-term malabsorption can initiate chronic health problems. This course explains the components and functions of the digestive system and its accessory organs and why problems can so easily arise within this system, leading to constipation, heartburn, indigestion, or chronic illnesses of the digestive tract. Candida and other imbalances within the gut microbiome can greatly impact physical and mental health. You will also learn how these concerns may be influenced by dietary, behavioral, and supplemental interventions.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Students will develop a foundational understanding of the process of digestion, the symptoms of common digestive diseases, and dietary interventions and protocols that may help alleviate symptoms. The many roles and functions of the microbiome are explained in detail to encourage an appreciation for its far-reaching influence on the human body.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, YOU will be able to demonstrate:

  • How digestion occurs in the mouth, stomach, intestines, and accessory organs.
  • The influences on the rate of digestion.
  • Digestive issues can occur in the stomach and intestines, for example, symptoms of low and high stomach acid.
  • How to use digestive enzymes to address specific symptoms.
  • Which digestive enzymes to recommend to clients based on their symptoms and diagnosed condition(s).
  • An understanding of the various diseases of the small and large intestines.
  • How to recognize and achieve healthy bowel movements and describe the Bristol stool chart.
  • Dietary recommendations may improve constipation and diarrhea.
  • The roles of the microbiome and factors affecting microbiota composition.
  • How the gut influences brain health, mood, and mental health.
  • An understanding of leaky gut syndrome and issues that it may cause.
  • Probiotics, how they are measured, foods that provide them, and how and when to recommend probiotic supplements.
  • How to ferment vegetables.
  • The psycho-spiritual meaning of digestive problems.

Meal Planning For Your Clients

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Meal Planning for Your Clients

NNC Course Code: Nutrition 1.5

This course teaches practical meal planning and menu design to prepare you to work with (and offer additional services to) clients.  You will learn how to apply natural nutrition principles to create a menu that maximizes nutrients and incorporates individual health needs and tastes, while also considering time and budget restraints.

Topics covered in this course include healthy food preparation and practices (including soaking, sprouting, and fermentation), grocery shopping, portion sizes, mindful eating, and meal/menu planning for shift workers. Learn how to guide your clients to decipher food labels and labeling terms, recognize food additives, and understand the benefits of eating local, seasonal, organic, and non-GMO foods. You will also learn how to overcome barriers to healthy eating: time limitations, feeding picky eaters, eating outside the home and at work, healthy snacking, and breaking unhealthy eating habits.

Trying to figure out what to eat is not a clear and simple process, so it’s not surprising that the service most often requested from a Natural Nutrition Coach is a menu plan.

Each person has their own specific nutritional needs. An important responsibility of a Natural Nutrition Coach is to identify which eating style is ideal for a client, to determine which nutrients they may require in greater amounts, and to educate and support their client to make eating decisions based on their body’s needs.

This course teaches practical meal planning and menu design to prepare you to work with clients based on their eating preferences, lifestyle, and current health status. Where do you start when your client is a vegan bodybuilder with nut allergies? Or a child with diabetes who won’t eat vegetables?

You will learn how to apply natural nutrition principles to create a healthy, balanced menu that addresses specific health needs and tastes while considering time and budgetary limits.

These are just some of the topics we cover in Meal Planning for Your Clients:

How to read and interpret food labels

Portion sizes

Which food additives to avoid and why

The benefits of eating seasonal, organic, non-GMO food

Organizing and planning a healthy menu for the entire week

Healthy food preparation and practices, including instructions for soaking and sprouting

Cooking methods to prevent nutrient losses

How to overcome barriers to healthy eating, including time and budget constraints, picky eaters, and more

Specialty diets, diet trends, and menu planning for clients following these diets

Preparing a weekly grocery list

PLUS: Receive 3 months of free access to the Meal Garden meal planning app

And more…

You’ll receive a variety of useful tools and resources, including grocery and healthy snacking lists to share with clients, and access to Holistic Nutrition Hub’s Meal Planner, Recipe Builder, and other time-saving meal planning applications like MealGarden! 

Throughout the course are activities, exercises, and quizzes, and at the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to practice putting your knowledge to use by preparing a menu for a family member or friend! The assignment will be reviewed and returned with helpful feedback to ensure you’re on the right track.

Course Outline

The Meal Planning for Your Clients course teaches practical meal planning and menu design to prepare you to work with (and offer additional services to) clients. Learn how to apply natural nutrition principles to create a menu that maximizes nutrients and incorporates individual health needs and tastes, while also considering time and budget restraints. Topics include healthy food preparation and practices (including soaking, sprouting, and fermentation), grocery shopping, portion sizes, mindful eating, and meal/menu planning for shift workers. Learn how to guide your clients to decipher food labels and labeling terms, recognize food additives, and understand the benefits of eating local, seasonal, organic, and non-GMO foods. Learn how to overcome barriers to healthy eating: time limitations, feeding picky eaters, eating outside the home and at work, healthy snacking, and breaking unhealthy eating habits.

Course Objectives

Students will learn the components of required food labels, the terms, and methods involved in organic and processed food production, and how to recognize whether a food is organic, contains additives, or genetically modified ingredients. Students will develop a foundational understanding of the process of meal planning, and how to work with clients to establish a practical, healthy, and balanced menu they will be inclined to follow.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate:

  • An understanding of the various food labels and their parts.
  • What ultra-processed foods are and their risk factors.
  • How to identify common food additives and their risks.
  • An understanding of natural and organic labeling terms.
  • Examples of greenwashing.
  • How to introduce clients to an organic diet and lifestyle.
  • What GMOs are and how to recognize and avoid them.
  • How to approach healthy meal preparation.
  • How to introduce more vegetables into one’s diet.
  • How to grow microgreens and sprouts at home.
  • How to incorporate healthier ingredient substitutions into one’s current diet.
  • How to plan a weekly grocery list.
  • How to educate clients about mindful eating.
  • An understanding of portion sizes and the best way(s) to explain them to clients.
  • How to approach eating outside the home.
  • What healthy snacking is.
  • The elements of the Mediterranean diet.
  • Knowledge of popular diet trends and how to identify which eating style may be the right approach for a particular person.
  • How to conduct a nutrition assessment and assess a client’s goals to establish meal plan recommendations.
  • Which questions to consider before creating a menu plan for clients.
  • The steps to creating a meal plan.
  • Countermeasures for clients struggling to follow their meal plan.
  • An understanding of causes underlying common food cravings.

The Holistic Nutrition Hub

The Holistic Nutrition Hub Business Tools

During the Natural Nutrition Essentials Certificate Program, you will be introduced to the Holistic Nutrition Hub’s Consulting Platform. Each form, assessment, or tool that you are introduced to will help you go out into the world of coaching! On top of having some very powerful features, the HUB also ensures that you have professional documents that can be sent and used with clients.

Many of the courses will have a relevant form to review with a walk-through video on how to use it. You will then be required to complete an activity with that specific form so that you can integrate them with your nutrition knowledge and business seamlessly. We want all our Coaches to have the best chance at getting started in the industry and this is just one of the many ways we ensure you have the resources you need to be successful!

The HUB Tools

With the Natural Nutrition Essentials Certificate program, you receive a 6-month free trial with access to all the consulting tools, resources, and assessments that you will need to run a business is included. 

Some of the benefits included in the Holistic Nutrition Hub lessons include:

Recipe Builder

Weekly Meal Planner

Vitamin and Mineral Deficiency Assessment

Nutrient Recommendation Tool

Macronutrient Calculator

Food, Mood, and Symptom Journal

Client Recommendation Tool

And more!

In-depth walkthroughs on how to relevant forms and assessments with clients

Access to webinar series that will help you start and create your ideal business

Professional, brandable documents that can be sent to your clients online saving you time and creating a seamless process with clients

How Is The Natural Nutrition Essentials Program Delivered?

Convenient Online Program

Downloadable texts (pdfs), and access to course text flipbooks and videos

Activities and Case Studies

Online Quiz after each course to test your knowledge

You Can Utilize This Course To:

  • Enjoy the bounty of health benefits a natural foods diet brings to your life!
  • Experiment with food and ingredient combinations to find the eating style that’s best for your body.
  • Plan menus and recreate your recipes to include more nutrient-dense ingredients.
  • Incorporate basic nutrition consulting into your existing fitness or wellness-based practice.
  • Take the next steps to become a Natural Nutrition Coach and start an exciting new career!

Upon successful completion of the Natural Nutrition Essentials Certificate, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Should you decide to continue on your journey to becoming a Natural Nutrition Coach (NNC), these course costs and credits will be applied to the full Natural Nutrition Coach Certificate program.

What Our Graduates Are Saying

Jennifer Gryniewicz NNC Graduate

Owner: Time For Your Fitness – Creator of the Healthy YOU Program

ACE Health Coach, ACSM Personal Trainer, CETI Cancer Exercise Trainer, Natural Nutrition Coach

I have taken other nutrition courses for CEC’s and had some basic information provided about nutrition with my Health Coaching certification.  The NNC program has given me more detailed knowledge about nutrition and I now feel confident to give my clients advise about their particular digestive concerns/disorders as well as their energy levels and mood as it relates to their diet.  I really appreciate the handouts that are provided for me to share with my clients.   I have more confidence now when talking to clients about nutrition as a result of completing this course.  I highly recommend this course!

What Is Included In This Program

Natural Nutrition Essentials            3-Course Program

The foundational program that will get you started, online and ready when you are, anywhere, anytime!

With the successful completion of the program, a Certificate of Completion is provided.

Access to the Holistic Nutrition Hub

6 months of free access to all the assessments, forms, and other tools you need including intake forms, food journals, meal planner templates, macros calculator and more…. 

ENROLL NOW!

Meal Planning Made Easy!

3 Months of access to the Meal Garden Meal Planning APP for free! 

Support

Continuing Education

Professional Development that will help Build Your Business! 

Support from the Course Instructors

We ensure that communication between students & instructors remains open for optimal learning.

Facebook Support Group

Access to the Health Coach Collaborative Facebook Group for Students and Graduates. Ask questions, share your knowledge and enjoy being part of a like-minded community.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW WILL THIS COURSE HELP ME?

Have you ever had a client who despite doing all the right things, didn’t make the progress that they hoped for? In many cases, we know that losing weight or achieving a health goal is more than just about the diet, and we recognize that.

This unique 3-course program will provide you with a better understanding of the additional factors that you may want to consider; imbalances in the body as well as psycho-spiritual factors.

It’s why we have developed this unique program which has a focus beyond nutrition and looks at whole-body health, with a special focus on healthy digestion. You will come away with a better understanding of what additional factors you may want to consider; and help your clients achieve the results that they want and deserve, bringing you more referrals!

This program:

  • Offers impactful dietary and lifestyle suggestions specific to an individual’s health and lifestyle goals, rather than a cookie-cutter approach based on broad guidelines.
  • Provides practical information such as meal planning, recipe development, shopping assistance, etc.
  • Is a stepping-stone to the full Natural Nutrition Coach Program
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THIS AND OTHER NUTRITION COURSES?

While other nutrition courses designed for Fitness Professionals are mainly focused on weight loss, our program focuses on whole-body health and how to coach your client to achieve long-lasting change. In this introductory program, you’ll explore a new perspective—that food is a source of life- and health-sustaining nutrients, and that its purpose is to nourish all physical and mental aspects of your (and your client’s) health. There is a special focus on healthy digestion, as we know that it is a key factor for overall health. This is not a program that promotes one type of diet over another. This course is designed to teach you the principles of healthy eating and individualized nutrition and provides practical guidelines for developing a unique nutrition plan that works for your clients, especially those with a compromised digestive system.

IS THERE A PREREQUISITE FOR THIS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM?

PREREQUISITE: No prerequisites are required for this certificate

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO COMPLETE THE NATURAL NUTRITION ESSENTIALS PROGRAM?

The average time to complete the program ranges from 30 to 35 hours plus additional time to complete the required case study. The Natural Nutrition Essentials program includes 3 courses – Foundations in Natural Nutrition, Digestive Health and the Microbiome and Meal Planning for Your Clients, and their accompanying videos, activities, and quizzes.

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO FINISH THE COURSE?

We recommend that you aim to finish the program within 3 to 6 months so that you get full use of the Holistic Nutrition Hub assessment tools and the meal planning app from Meal Garden. The Meal Planning app is activated when you begin the Meal Planning for Your Clients course, so you are able to use it for your case study and with clients for 3 months for free!

Once you have purchased the program you have lifetime access to the course material.

HOW DIFFICULT IS THE NATURAL NUTRITION ESSENTIALS PROGRAM?

This is an intermediate-level course that is designed to take your knowledge of natural nutrition to the next level. The Natural Nutrition Essentials Certificate program can be a stand-alone certificate and is also the introductory program to the full Natural Nutrition Coach program.

The Foundations of Natural Nutrition is the first course in the Natural Nutrition Essentials program and is a prerequisite for all other courses in our full Natural Nutrition Coach program.

WHAT IS THE PASSING GRADE TO EARN A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

All assignments and quizzes must be passed with a grade of 80% or more.

WHY DO I NEED TO TAKE THIS ONLINE PROGRAM?

Whether you take this program to benefit your own personal health (or those of a loved one) or for professional reasons, you will reap the benefits. Professionally, the program is an adjunct to any existing career in fitness or health. The knowledge you learn will add substance and additional earnings to your practice, expanding your practice and increasing your clientele. Personally, the information learned will transform the way you eat and process food, leading to a greater awareness of your mind-body connection and improvements in health.

DO I HAVE ACCESS TO MY INSTRUCTORS IF I NEED HELP?

Yes, we have a private Facebook group where you can ask questions and you can reach out to the authors via email.

DO I RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION WITH THIS PROGRAM?

Yes, after the successful completion of each course you receive a certificate of completion, and a separate one with be sent to you upon the successful completion of all three courses of the program–Natural Nutrition Essentials Certificate.

CAN I EARN CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR TAKING THIS COURSE?

We can provide you with a petition letter to submit to your organization.

The Natural Nutrition Essentials Program is recognized by Canfitpro for continuing education.

WHAT IF I PURCHASE THE COURSE AND DECIDE NOT TO TAKE IT?

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all our courses provided you have not progressed more than 25% through the course.

However, as this is a program, any course completed within the program will not be refunded. For example, if you complete the Foundations in Natural Nutrition, you will only be eligible for a refund for Meal Planning for Your Clients and Digestive Health & the Microbiome courses.

NEED MORE INFORMATION? CONTACT US!

Have more questions?

You can book a 30-minute Discovery Call with one of the Health Coach Collaborative Instructors HERE or reach out via email to

Build Your Business And Attract New Clients

With the knowledge you will have learned through this program, you will be able to incorporate basic nutrition consulting into your existing fitness or wellness-based practice and share the benefits of eating a natural, whole-foods diet with your clients, so you can help them to: 

Experience and enjoy the bounty of health benefits a natural foods diet can bring to their life!

Learn which food and ingredient combinations and eating styles may best suit their body and their lifestyle.

Understand nutrition basics and make choices that are right for them and their health and fitness goals. 

Plan their menus and recreate their recipes to include more nutrient-dense ingredients.

Achieve the health and wellness goals they desire!

Staying within our Scope of Practice is important

Note that a Natural Nutrition Essentials Certificate course does not allow you to:

Practice medicine

Diagnose and treat disease

Prescribe medical treatments or blood tests

Make unproven health claims, or

Misrepresent your training or represent yourself as a Registered Dietitian (or equivalent).

Prescribe diets (Prescribing a diet is only within the scope of a Registered Dietician)

As a consultant or Coach, you can make recommendations; the client has the final decision on whether or not to implement your recommendations. 

GET TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUCTORS

LISA TSAKOS
Co-Author, B.A., NNC, R.H.N.

Lisa Tsakos is a nationally recognized nutritional consultant and educator specializing in weight management and corporate nutrition programs.

Since graduating from CSNN in 1996, Lisa has been involved in corporate wellness, presenting her nutrition seminars to hundreds of organizations around the globe. Her Nu-Vitality (Healthy!) Weight Program has guided employees at businesses across Canada to lose thousands of pounds. Her clients have included the Toronto Police Service, Telus Mobility, the University Health Network and many more.

Lisa has taught nutrition at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition (CSNN), Centennial College, the Transformational Arts College and the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Additionally, she has taught natural food cooking workshops and authored two books including The Weight Battlefield before co-writing Unjunk Your Junk Food: Healthy Alternatives to Conventional Snacks (Simon & Schuster, December 2011) and the Label Lessons E-book series.

Lisa Tsakos
Natural Nutrition Coach

HEATHER CREAMER
Co-Author,
MBA, NNC, R.H.N. CCP, PT, CES

Heather Creamer is a Natural Nutrition Coach who loves what she does! She is a breast cancer survivor, who through her own journey after surgery and treatment, found a renewed passion for fitness and a healthy lifestyle, and has transitioned that passion into helping her clients to achieve their own health and fitness goals, with a Specialty practice in Cancer Exercise. She understands the need and the opportunity for Nutrition and Health Coaches and Medical Fitness Exercise Specialists in all fields of Practice.

In addition to being a Natural Nutrition Coach, she is also a Personal Trainer, Cancer Exercise Specialist, Certified Coach Practitioner and a graduate of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and has several specialty certifications including the Brain Health Trainer. Heather also earned an MBA from the Sobeys School of Business at St Mary’s University and has a Master’s Certificate in Project Management.

Heather is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of MedeXN Fitness Institute (www.medexn.com), an online provider of Advanced Qualifications and Specialty Programs, in the field of Medical Fitness Exercise and Nutrition, providing continuing education for Health and Fitness Professionals.

Heather Creamer
Natural Nutrition Coach

Lynne Faires

Co-Author, NNC, R.H.N. 

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but building the new.” – Socrates

I started my nutrition journey much like many of you reading this probably have. I was inspired by my small garden and some minor health issues (eczema, fatigue, headaches etc.) to dig into nutrition and see if it could help manage my symptoms. The more I dove into the garden and nutrition – the more I realized that I was on to something. With small changes recommended by health professionals in these areas of expertise I saw improvements in my health within a few weeks!

Since graduation, I have gone on to instruct the Eco-Nutrition program at CSNN, I mentor and coach new holistic practitioners in their business journey, study plants and their uses constantly & hope to continue sharing my continued passion for our field. It is so much more than just nutrition!

The Holistic Nutrition Hub is my main business which I co-created with my husband, Sean, back in 2017. Through this we have helped others start their journey as entrepreneurs in the nutrition “world”.

I am excited to share our work through the nutrition programs that we have created here are the Health Coach Collaborative!

Lynne Faires
Natural Nutrition Coach

So, through passion, collaboration, education, and support from three seasoned professionals – we hope that you flourish in your nutrition journey too!

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