Whole, thoughtfully prepared, foods are a source of joy and nourish the body with the nutrients it needs to thrive. This module will guide students through food sourcing considerations, traditional preparation methods, food industry language, meal planning, and accessible and effective changes to make in the kitchen to use food to achieve optimal health.

Adequate, quality sleep is essential for optimal physiological and cognitive function. This module explores the impacts sleep has on our health and provides strategies for maximizing the benefits this restorative practice can provide.

We cannot always control our stressors, but managing our response to stress has profoundly positive physical and mental impacts on health. Students will explore the effects of stress on our health and learn supportive approaches for navigating the stress response holistically.

What we eat has little impact if we can’t digest and absorb the nutrients. Proper digestive function is essential for the health of every cell and system. This module takes a deep dive into the north to south process of digestion, including the role of the nervous system, the microbiome, common roots of disfunction, biotransformation and elimination, as well as effective strategies to support healthy digestive function.

From energy balance, metabolism, and inflammation to hormone production and mental health, blood sugar regulation is crucial to maintaining wellness. Students will learn the physiology and importance of healthy blood sugar regulation, its ripple effects throughout many processes and systems of the body, and how to support balanced blood sugar levels through nutrition and lifestyle practices.

At the heart of an NTP's approach to wellness is the concept of bio-individuality, which is the belief that each person is unique and has nutritional needs that differ from anyone else. This module provides students with the tools to translate the information they’ve learned about nutrition and physiology into customized strategies for specific health goals and nutrition outcomes based on the framework of the Foundations.

Demystify the world of nutritional supplementation and discover when and how to select the best nutrient formulations for your clients. This module provides a framework for vetting supplement quality, application, and efficacy, empowering the practitioner to determine which options will have the biggest impact when the body needs concentrated support.

Learn a comprehensive framework for evaluating client information and creating holistic recommendation plans that are effective, accessible, and customized to the bio-individual needs of each client.

Discover the comprehensive insights and clinical data an NTP gathers during the client intake process to understand what systems or organs in the body need the most support, what resources and barriers a client is working with, and what foods or lifestyle adjustments will have the biggest impact on their wellbeing.

Having an organized method for recording observations, highlighting key points, and making note of pertinent details in your clients’ journeys is critical to your ability to support their long-term success. We will provide all the forms you need to operate efficiently and equip you with the skills you need to document your analysis in a clinical platform called Nutri-Q.

Gain firsthand clinical skills by working 1:1 with a practice client. You will guide them through the intake process, analyze their submitted data, and form a custom recommendations plan that will empower your client to reclaim their health and take ownership of their journey.

In these modules, students will be guided by a seasoned practitioner in how to best navigate and support clients when resources require flexibility, resistance invites exploration, or unexpected reactions to a recommendation need strategizing.