NTP Student Information
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Welcome to the NTP Program!
Congratulations! You are about to embark on an incredible journey to becoming a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and we are excited to see you get started! As you prepare over the next days, weeks, or months to dive in, we know you'll have questions. We are here to help! As you start your path to becoming an NTP, our Student and Community Affairs Team is here to support you. And we'll be here during your time as a student, as well as after you've graduated - we have your back as a thriving member of our NTP community!
As you navigate your student journey, don't hesitate to reach out to our team for support at NTA@nutritionaltherapy.com. And, we encourage you to use this page as your one-stop resource to help you get started on your NTP adventure!
Meet Your Instructors
We may be a little biased, but we think our amazing instruction team's combined 30+ years of experience, proven record of success as NTPs and FNTPs, and dedication to continued education makes them the best of the best! Their commitment to equipping the next generation of NTP's runs as deeply as their passion for reversing the trend of preventable poor health!
Using the NTP Classroom on Canvas
The NTP program is delivered through an online platform called Canvas. Canvas is most accessible on a desktop or laptop computer. Your Canvas login instructions will be emailed to you within 72 hours of the first day of class.
Once you are logged in, you will be able to watch recorded lectures, participate in discussion forums, view your required reading assignments, access the live call Zoom information, find replay links from live call recordings, and complete your assignments and assessments within Canvas.
May 2025 Student Information
May 2025 NTP Syllabus
Call Times
Required Reading List
Nutritional Therapy E-Book
September 2025 NTP Student Information
FAQs
If you're looking to get a jumpstart on your reading, The Big Fat Surprise is a great place to begin! This book, as well as The Nourished Kitchen, The Stress Solution, and Why We Sleep are utilized in the first two units of your program and are intended to be read by chapter assignment, as opposed to being used for reference as with Nutritional Therapy and Introduction to the Human Body.
For students who wish to spread the purchase of these books based on when they will be introduced in the curriculum, use the following guide to coordinate your purchases accordingly. Please note, once a book is introduced, it may be utilized across all remaining units. This guide simply outlines the first time you'll need a particular book so you can time your purchases if desired.
IMPORTANT! We have linked to the version of each book that you need for class and ask that you utilize the edition specified to ensure you have the latest information.; you may receive your loose-leaf edition in bound form, depending on the warehouse that is shipping for Amazon. If you receive this, you are in good shape! As long as the cover says "Loose Leaf", you have what you need for class!
Unit 1
Nutritional Therapy (3rd edition, ebook) by Dr. Alan GabyIntroduction to the Human Body (11th edition, loose leaf) by Gerard TortoraThe Nourished Kitchen by Jennifer McGruther (Recommended as a resource for Food Relationships and Practices--but assigned reading will begin in Unit 2)
Unit 2
The Nourished Kitchen by Jennifer McGrutherWhy We Sleep by Matthew WalkerThe Stress Solution by Dr. Rangan ChatterjeeThe Big Fat Surprise by Nina Teicholz
Unit 3
Digestive Wellness by Elizabeth LipskiGlucose Revolution by Jesse Inchauspe
Unit 6
The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin
Yes! This is a key benefit as it's easier to navigate. Nutritional Therapy has more than one million words and 16,900+ references to the scientific literature, making it 12 times larger than a typical textbook. This special edition combines Dr. Gaby's analysis of 50,000+ research studies and his clinical experience. He's branded it specifically for the NTA and has provided students with an exclusive discount!
Yes! We are so excited to bring to you a special edition of Nutritional Therapy by Dr. Alan R. Gaby! This book is a required text for Nutritional Therapy Practitioner students. Nutritional Therapy is a science-based textbook, the result of over 40 years of research by renowned authority on nutritional therapy, Dr. Alan R. Gaby. Dr. Gaby has combined his analysis of more than 50,000 research studies and his clinical experience to produce the definitive textbook on nutritional therapy. Dr. Alan R. Gaby branded this version of his Nutritional Therapy textbook specifically for the Nutritional Therapy Association and has also provided NTP students with an exclusive discount on this e-book!
While we understand that amazing feeling of holding a book in your hands, this book is not one built for this. Again, this book is 12x larger than your average textbook and weighs close to 9lbs, with more than 16,900 references to the scientific literature. This is not your typical “page-turner”! In an e-book format, you can effortlessly search for keywords or page numbers from your computer so that you can use your time much more effectively. This is why we strongly recommend the e-book version! We don't think you'll have any regrets with this portable and easily searchable reference!
Yes! You may purchase Dr. Gaby's Nutritional Medicine textbook, which has the same contents as the Nutritional Therapy e-book. Dr. Gaby has generously discounted the Nutritional Therapy e-book for NTP students (the discount is already included in the price), and is also offering a discount of $50* on the Nutritional Medicine hardcopy textbook.
Please note: We strongly recommend using the e-book version to make the most of your NTP classroom experience. If you choose the hard copy, be sure to order the third edition.
*To receive the $50 student discount on the hardcopy Nutritional Medicine textbook, when ordering at doctorgaby.com, enter the coupon code minus 50 on the View Cart page: (note: there is a space between minus and 50). In the "Order notes" section of the Order Form, please mention that you are with NTA.
The most common question we get is whether or not other editions and formats of books are acceptable. If audio, Kindle, or other formats are available, you are welcome to purchase whatever suits your learning style and meets your budgetary needs.
We do link to the specific editions required for the course and ask that you utilize the edition specified to ensure you have the latest information. The page numbers in these specific editions will correspond to your assigned reading.
The loose-leaf version of Introduction to the Human Body is the one the curriculum team has vetted.
All the assigned page numbers correspond to that format—but we have had many students successfully use the EMEA version, which is paperback. They have not experienced any issues, so you should be okay with that format!
No, the NTA does not utilize Wiley Plus.
You may attend at the time that works best for you, no need to attend both!
The duration of each class will be 90 minutes, and you will receive the Zoom access information inside your NTP classroom on Canvas.
No, attendance at the live call is not mandatory, but it is strongly encouraged as you will have the opportunity to ask questions during the live Q&A and interact with your peers in break-out activities.
Watching the recording of the live lecture is mandatory if you miss a live call, however, as the information presented will be necessary for success in the course.
Your instructors will be covering key learning objectives that are critical for your success in the course. They will provide clinically relevant lectures, lead students through workshopping and breakout exercises, and address student questions to deepen their understanding of the material.
Yes, both weekly calls will be led by the same instructor and the content will be identical.
Yes, all live lecture calls will be recorded so you can watch them at a convenient time for you if you miss a live lecture.
A reliable internet connection, access to a computer desktop, laptop or ipad, and a word processing program of your choice are needed.
The Holistic Council is the most up-to-date resource for staying aware of how laws may impact practicing in your particular state.
We suggest dedicating 20 hours per week for:
- Attending a live weekly class call (optional, but highly recommended!), or watching the recording
- Completing any required reading
- Completing assignments
- Attending bi-weekly community group calls
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