Build a Rewarding Career and Reclaim Your Health
Learn the formula for reclaiming health and restoring the body’s natural function with bio-individualized nutrition and lifestyle recommendations.
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) Certification Program
Upcoming Start Date: September 8, 2025
Cohorts in February, May, & September
Science-Based Nutrition Education
Live Instructor Feedback
Real-World Clinical Application
Functional Lab Analysis Training
Access to Our Nutri-Q Software
What is Nutritional Therapy?
The formula for reclaiming health and restoring the body’s natural function with bio-individualized nutrition and lifestyle recommendations.
Foundations of Health
The Foundations of Health are at the root of both health and disease. When these areas of a person’s life are balanced and nourished to function optimally, health flows naturally. When these areas are imbalanced or deficient, the door for disease opens wider. Are you ready to reclaim your health and close the door on preventable illness in your life?
Nutrient-Dense Diet
Whole, thoughtfully prepared, foods are a source of joy and nourish the body with the nutrients it needs to thrive.
Digestion
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.
Blood Sugar
From energy balance, metabolism, and inflammation to hormone production and mental health, blood sugar regulation is crucial to maintaining wellness.
Sleep
Adequate, quality sleep
is essential for optimal physiological and cognitive function.
Stress
We cannot always control our stressors, but managing our response to stress has profoundly positive physical and mental impacts on health.
Why are Nutritional Therapy Practitioners Needed?
Preventable chronic disease and poor health have become a rising epidemic, leaving many feeling hopeless. Our communities need to know that a diagnosis or symptoms don’t mark the end of the road.
Nutritional Therapy Practitioners (NTPs) transform lives
by addressing the root causes of health challenges with bio-individual protocols, bridging the gap between conventional medicine and preventive care, and empowering individuals to achieve lasting vitality and sustainable wellness.
of children and adolescents are overweight or are obese
people have diabetes
of people battle a “chronic disease”
children between 12-18 years old have pre-diabetes
of adults are overweight or are obese
people have pre-diabetes
Before
Wheelchair bound
Loss of fine motor skills
Loss of bowel and bladder control
Given 5 years to live
The NTP Difference
Bio-individual Approach, Clinical Tools, and Instructor-Led Education to Transform Health
Our Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) program is rooted in evidence-based research, blending modern nutritional science with holistic principles. You’ll gain a deep understanding of how the foundations of health (nutrient-dense, digestion, blood sugar regulation, sleep, and stress) impact the body and address the bio-individual needs of your clients.
Learn directly from experienced practitioners in a supportive, interactive learning environment. Our expert instructors provide live feedback, guidance, and mentorship, ensuring you gain the confidence and clinical expertise needed to thrive in your practice.
Knowledge is powerful, but applied knowledge creates lasting change. Our program includes guided training with practice client assessments, developing personalized nutrition protocols, and refining your skills with real-world case studies and directed feedback from experts.
Go beyond textbook learning with foundational training in functional lab analysis. Learn how to analyze key lab markers to uncover hidden imbalances, empowering you to create more effective, personalized nutrition protocols for your clients.
As an NTP student, you’ll gain access to Nutri-Q, our proprietary client management software. This powerful tool includes the Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire (NAQ) and Symptom Burden Graph, helping you assess client needs, track progress, and provide data-driven recommendations with confidence.
Program Outcomes
Nutritional Therapy Practitioners are trained nutrition professionals, capable of providing customized, targeted dietary, supplement, and lifestyle recommendations to support clients in achieving their health goals. An NTP’s job is to reverse the trend of preventable poor health through a bio-individualized approach to nutrition and lifestyle choices.
Understand how nutrients and lifestyle factors impact the function and dysfunction of organs and body systems.
Effectively evaluate and communicate nutrition concepts.
Interpret nutrition and lifestyle information in the context of biological, cultural, and social needs.
Apply nutrition and lifestyle frameworks to support a client's health goals.
Effectively use nutrition analysis to form custom recommendations.
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner™ can do
What can I do with my NTP certification?
Whether you feel called to create a rewarding career or you're wanting to implement Nutritional Therapy in your own home, NTP credential opens many pathways to have an impact. Check out just some of the things our graduates are doing to make a difference!
Start Your Private Nutrition Practice
Work 1:1 with clients
Create group coaching programs
Conduct workshops on foundational health
Create online courses, memberships, and guides
Reach Your Community
Optimize your family's nutrition
Influence your community by being an example
Experience the power of Nutritional Therapy for yourself
Thought Leadership & Creative Careers
Culinary opportunities like recipe development and meal planning
Host a wellness podcast
Start a blog or YouTube channel
Author books
Lecture or speak at events and conferences
Create your own wellness or lifestyle product
Health Advocacy & Education
Nonprofit work to promote food policies, sustainability, and access to whole foods
Advocate for school nutrition programs
Consult on public health campaigns
Public speaking & Education for nutrition reform
Module Overview
Gain the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to confidently assess clients and create
bio-individual nutrition plans.
Nutrient-Dense Diet
Whole, thoughtfully prepared, foods are a source of joy and nourish the body with the nutrients it needs to thrive. This module guides students through food sourcing considerations, traditional preparation methods, food industry language and bio-individualized meal planning.
Digestion
What we eat has little impact if we can’t digest and absorb the nutrients. In this module we take a deep dive into the north to south process of digestion, including the role of the nervous system, the microbiome, common roots of dysfunction, bio transformation and elimination, as well as strategies to support healthy digestive function.
Tour Your Online Campus
Our seamless online learning environment, Canvas, houses all course content including module videos, live lectures, knowledge check activities, assignments, and discussion forums to connect with instructors or fellow classmates.
Stay Supported, Stay Inspired, and Build a Thriving Practice
When you graduate from our program, you already have everything you need to hit the ground running and start making a meaningful impact in your clients' lives. But we also know that building a practice on your own can come with its challenges.
That’s why we don’t leave you hanging after graduation. As a graduate, you’ll have access to incredible tools and resources designed to help you thrive in your practice!
Practitioner Network
Designed exclusively for NTA graduates, the Practitioner Network is your all-in-one hub for continued growth and success. Inside, you’ll get access to a value-packed membership portal, monthly member-only events, exclusive resources, and more - everything you need to stay connected, inspired, and equipped.
Whether you’re eager to collaborate with fellow practitioners, attend cutting-edge trainings (like autoimmune support webinars), or discover tools to streamline your client management systems, the Practitioner Network is here to fuel your professional journey.
Bonus for New Grads: All newly certified graduates receive a free 90-day trial of the Practitioner Network—redeemable within 2 weeks of graduation
Career Compass
Career Compass is a 10-week online course designed to help you launch, grow, and scale your wellness practice with 1:1 guidance and proven strategies. You’ll navigate legal steps, develop your brand, create offerings, and master client conversion and marketing.
Bundle it with your NTP or PHWC course and get access to NTASites, a website builder with hosting, templates, and content tools, plus the Student Journey Content Bundle, which includes a month-by-month marketing plan and customizable, program-aligned social media content
Nutri-Q: Stand Out and Manage Clients with Proprietary Tools
Built exclusively for Practitioners and Coaches, Nutri-Q is a powerful client management tool designed to streamline your workflow and elevate the care you provide. From intake forms, symptom assessments, progress tracking, and personalized recommendations, Nutri-Q helps you organize and interpret client data with clarity. Its intuitive dashboard, automated reports, and secure, HIPAA-compliant features allow you to spend less time on admin and more time supporting transformational health outcomes.
Hear From Our Grads
More Graduate testimonials
Over 10,000 Graduates changing lives over 25+ years.
Join 10k+ practitioners restoring the body’s Innate ability to heal
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Upcoming Cohorts
September 2025
Course Dates:
September 8, 2025 – September 13th, 2026 (Course duration is 12 months)
Live Call Times:
Wednesdays at 4:30pm PT or Thursdays at 9:00am PT
February 2026
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May 2026
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FAQs
The Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) Program is recognized by the National Association of Nutritional Professionals (NANP), and graduates can sit for NANP’s National Board Exam.
States vary in their requirements for licensure for those providing nutritional counseling and advice. The majority of states allow NTPs to establish their own practice, but some states require additional licensure or working under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. The Department of Health in your state should have complete information on their individual requirements. You can also visit the Council of Holistic Health Educators: https://holisticcouncil.org/ for up-to-date information on the laws and regulations in your state.
Students in the NTP program must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and must be at least 18 years of age. Minors may enquire for an exemption to take the program, but will not receive their certification until they turn 18.
The NTP program offers a holistic, whole food, nutrition-based approach to addressing health problems, and promoting wellness.
We emphasize:
- A food-first approach rooted in the preparation techniques of traditional cultures
- An omnivorous perspective on diet
- The belief that each person is biologically unique
- That the body possesses innate intelligence and defaults to health when given what it needs
Our NTP program provides practitioners with a set of tools to identify their client's nutritional weaknesses. The Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire, combined with Food and Mood journal analysis, lifestyle and environmental assessments, and motivational interviewing techniques all work together to provide a powerful way to assess a client’s biochemical needs and make appropriate, personalized diet and lifestyle recommendations.
The NTP program is approximately twelve months in length and must be completed within the scheduled time. There are approximately three pre-scheduled breaks during the NTP program.
Many of our graduates completed the NTP program while working full-time jobs. However, students should budget at 15-20 hours per week for studying, assignments, and live calls.
For the most up-to-date information, visit https://nutritionaltherapy.com/policies/
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Learn how our programs can empower you with the knowledge and skills to transform health for yourself, your family, or your future clients. Our team will reach out with everything you need to make an informed decision!
Recognized by the Wellness Industry’s Gold Standards
Our training pathways are reviewed and approved by respected professional bodies including the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching, the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, and the Holistic Council. The credentials you earn carry weight with employers, clients, and peers alike. These endorsements validate the rigor of our curriculum and ensure every graduate leaves with evidence-based knowledge and practical skills that meet or exceed industry benchmarks.
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