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I am so incredibly grateful to have learned from many of the world's leading physicians, researchers, and wellness experts at the forefront of the health revolution. **Louise Macartney** IIN Health Coach, Registered Nurse, Midwife, and Lactation Consultant ## Experience the IIN difference I now live a life of purpose and passion. I would not be where I am had I not enrolled in IIN and pursued my career as a Health Coach. I am the founder of one of the biggest Spanish-speaking wellness platforms, Mujer Holística. **Mariá José Flaqué** Founder, IIN Health Coach, and Speaker at Mujer Holística ## Experience the IIN difference The education I received, the connections that I made, the personal development and growth I experienced, not to mention the business tools IIN provided, those accelerated me and my health journey and my career in ways that I never could have imagined before. **Amanda LaPlante** Founder and IIN Health Coach at Get Real to Heal ## Find the right course for you Whether you're new to wellness or well-versed in all things health and nutrition, IIN has what you need to curate your journey. What started as a personal pursuit toward better health turned into something so much more. Deciding to enroll at IIN was one of the best decisions I have made. I have learned the importance of not just nutrition, but all the other aspects of health. **Emma Godfrey** Content Creator and IIN Health Coach My IIN education allows me to see the world through an entirely different lens. I have created better habits for myself, and these small but impactful shifts work together to provide me with a better health outcome. **Wendi Cherry** IIN Health Coach, HCTP Resident Coaching Expert, and Producer I coupled my love for food with my compassionate nature and trained to become an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and a raw vegan chef. My mission is to empower people to embark on their own journey toward health and well-being. **Maya Badran** IIN Health Coach and Founder of Four Human Kind [Meet our students and alumni ](https://mark.integrativenutrition.com/health-coaching/grad-success?hsLang=en) ## Learn from industry leaders [Meet our renowned faculty](https://www.integrativenutrition.com/visiting-teachers) ## Learn from industry leaders [Meet our renowned faculty ](https://mark.integrativenutrition.com/visiting-teachers?hsLang=en) ## About IIN The Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) pioneered the health coaching profession 30 years ago. We are now evolving into the world’s leading integrative health education and certification platform with the largest global presence of Health Coaches – over 160,000 coaches and teachers in over 175 countries. Today, IIN is actively healing the world through landmark partnerships and groundbreaking online courses that cover a wide range of wellness topics. An IIN education empowers you to transform your health, find your passion, and live your happiest, healthiest life.   **[Learn more about IIN ](https://mark.integrativenutrition.com/about-us?hsLang=en)** “Best Health Coach Certification Programs” “Here’s the major celebrity career change you can do, too” “Interested in Health Coaching? Here's What it Takes, According to Someone Who's Done it” ## Explore the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition #### Is Stress Normal? Yes, But It’s Complicated Stress is a relatively modern term and has become a “normal” part of our everyday lives. But how our bodies react to stress today is not how nature intended it. [Learn More](https://www.integrativenutrition.com/blog/is-stress-normal-yes-its-complicated) #### What Is Functional Nutrition? We explore how functional nutrition is different from standard nutrition practices and why the key is the holistic approach. [Learn More](https://www.integrativenutrition.com/blog/what-is-functional-nutrition) #### Explore a Career as a Health and Wellness Coach As a Health Coach, you’d be your own boss, set your own hours, and take on the clients you choose. [Learn More](https://www.integrativenutrition.com/blog/explore-a-career-as-a-health-and-wellness-coach) ![Pic (1)](https://23273748.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/23273748/Pic%20(1).png "Pic (1)") #### Is Stress Normal? Yes, But It’s Complicated Stress is a relatively modern term and has become a “normal” part of our everyday lives. But how our bodies react to stress today is not how nature intended it. [Read more ](https://www.integrativenutrition.com/blog/is-stress-normal-yes-its-complicated) ![Pic (2)](https://23273748.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/23273748/Pic%20(2).png "Pic (2)") #### What Is Functional Nutrition? We explore how functional nutrition is different from standard nutrition practices and why the key is the holistic approach. [Read more ](https://www.integrativenutrition.com/blog/what-is-functional-nutrition) ![optimized-image](https://course.integrativenutrition.com/hs-fs/hubfs/optimized-image.jpeg?width=437&height=180&name=optimized-image.jpeg "optimized-image") #### Explore a Career as a Health and Wellness Coach As a Health Coach, you’d be your own boss, set your own hours, and take on the clients you choose. [Learn More ](https://integrativenutrition.com/blog/explore-a-career-as-a-health-and-wellness-coach) [View all articles ](https://mark.integrativenutrition.com/blog?hsLang=en) ## Frequently asked questions --- ##### Who is the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN)? Founded in 1992, IIN started as a small macrobiotic cooking class in New York City. It has since evolved into a global school with the largest presence of Health Coaches trained in our flagship Health Coach Training Program™. IIN pioneered the field of health coaching. We’ve been around the longest, and we take pride in igniting the movement that has created other health coaching schools (many founded by IIN graduates!) as it demonstrates the need for, and the power of, Health Coaches and their incredible work. IIN is licensed by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools, which entails constant oversight as well as periodic review and renewal of our courses and curricula. We’re incredibly proud of this licensure as we aim to be held to the highest standards, which underscores credibility, trust, and value in the education you earn. Today, we are taking strategic steps to support our evolution from health coaching school to the world’s largest integrative health education and certification platform. This means forging important partnerships that allow us to expand our reach and provide our community members with even more opportunities to thrive in their personal and professional lives. The first such partnership is with [Dr. Deepak Chopra and Chopra Global (Chopra)](https://www.integrativenutrition.com/chopra-announcement), bringing Dr. Chopra on as IIN chief wellness officer and adding Chopra courses to the IIN portfolio, including courses on meditation, Ayurveda, yoga, and coaching. --- ##### Why are Health Coaches important in the wellness and healthcare fields? A Health Coach is a wellness professional whose main role is to guide clients to reach their health and wellness goals, whether related to sleep, energy, weight loss, stress, or much more. Health Coaches create a safe space for clients to explore their health, facilitating behavior and lifestyle changes that can be sustained for the long term. Using their nutrition, holistic health, and coaching education, Health Coaches help their clients discover which foods and lifestyle choices make them feel best. Most importantly, Health Coaches take a holistic approach to health, focusing not just on food but also all the other areas of life that can support and nourish overall health, such as career, spirituality, relationships, and environment. Health Coaches can work with clients one-on-one, in group settings, or alongside healthcare professionals, such as medical doctors, chiropractors, therapists, and nurses, as well as other professionals in wellness, such as personal trainers, registered dietitians, and nutritionists. Health Coaches play a pivotal role in the greater healthcare team, filling the void often left by doctors who don’t necessarily have time to provide nutrition and coaching guidance. Health Coaches are changing the world and reversing the global healthcare crisis as one of the quickest-growing careers. Learn more about our programs offering a certificate in health coaching [/health-coaching-certificates>here.%20](/health-coaching-certificates%3Ehere%3C/a%3E.%20%3C/body%3E%3C/html%3E) --- ##### How does IIN support the greater good? We believe in the power to use business to make the world a better place and help those in need, which is why we support like-minded organizations through charitable contributions. Since 2010, we have donated more than $2.5 million to over 200 charities worldwide. We’ve also partnered with organizations to gift scholarships to those who wish to make a difference in their communities. --- ##### Is IIN licensed? IIN is licensed by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools. This licensure entails constant oversight from these educational governing bodies as well as periodic review and renewal of our rigorous academic Health Coach Training Program™ curriculum. We’re incredibly proud of this licensure as we aim to provide a robust health coaching education that’s held to the highest standards. This licensure also establishes credibility, trust, and value in the certificate you earn. --- ##### Is IIN an accredited school? Several independent third-party membership organizations have undertaken vigorous evaluations of our programs and granted various approvals. Specifically, IIN has received program approvals from organizations in the United States and internationally, including the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC), the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the Health Coach Alliance, and Health Coaches Australia and New Zealand Association (HCANZA). Additionally, successful evaluations have resulted in our educational offerings being granted college credit recognition within the United States and Level 4 approval within the United Kingdom. IIN is the only organization that offers education pathways across the globe. Learn more about our recognition and partnerships [here](https://mark.integrativenutrition.com/career/certification?hsLang=en). --- ##### What’s the best way to get in touch with IIN? There are many ways to get in touch with our incredible Admissions Health Coaches who can speak with you in English or Spanish. They are available Monday through Friday, 7am – 12am Eastern Standard Time and Saturday through Sunday, 9am – 5:30pm Eastern Standard Time (use a [time zone converter](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html) to figure out your local time). 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