How old is this program? When was the Institute established?
The Institute was founded 15 years ago by our director, Joshua Rosenthal, and we
have a strong, active community of more than 4,500 alumni from all around the country.
Do you offer payment plans?
We recognize that financing an education is a major commitment. We are dedicated
to offering reasonable tuition payment plans.
To learn more about the different payment options please call one of our Admissions
Advisors at (877) 730-5444.
Do you have an online or distance learning program?
We have structured our Professional Training Program as a hybrid between distance
learning and in-person classes so that no matter where you live, you can participate.
Our in-person classes are held on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) from January through July.
For exact dates, please see our class schedule page.
Roughly 50% of our student body travels into New York City for these weekend classes.
Many students travel from within the Northeast (Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Vermont,
Connecticut, etc.). Others fly in from Washington DC, Virginia, Texas, Arizona,
Colorado, Montana, Washington, Ohio, Nevada, Nebraska, California, Florida, New
Mexico and Alaska.
We also have many students from outside of the United States, including England,
Ireland, Holland, Spain, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, South Africa and the Cayman
Islands!
Outside of the weekend classes, all other program components (Online Education Forums,
counseling calls, reference library of books, CDs, DVDs and other materials, local study
groups, etc.) are designed to serve the distance learning student.
Give us a call at (877) 730-5444 to find out how our program can work
for you – no matter where you live.
What continuing education options are available after graduation?
We offer exceptional support to current and past students. As a graduate, you will
have access to our Online Education Forums, our Alumni Network and to Alumni events
and conferences, making your education last a lifetime.
In addition, you can receive advanced training after graduation by joining our Immersion
Program. In this free second-year training program, we offer qualifying students
an extraordinary immersion experience. Immersionists receive business and personal
support in creating a private practice, enhancing counseling skills, seeing clients
in a supervised setting and are given advanced certification. This program includes
a special weekend retreat in the fall, a winter conference in South Beach, Florida,
and a conference in New York City in the spring.
Who is your student body?
Students attracted to our program tend to be unique, energetic, intelligent people,
allowing the pace of our program to move rapidly. The ages of our students range
from 18 to 65. About three-quarters of our students are women and the student body
includes many races and nationalities.
Our students have varied and diverse backgrounds representing fields from Wall Street
to food service, health care to accounting – and they all share a passion for healthful
living.
Who teaches the classes?
About half of our program is taught by Joshua Rosenthal, the founder and director
of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. The balance of classes are taught by
our guest speakers such as Dr. Andrew Weil and Deepak Chopra - all of whom are professionals
and experts in the field of holistic health, nutrition and wellness.
To see our full list of guest speakers click here.
What is IIN?
IIN - the Institute for Integrative Nutrition - is the only school in the world
that teaches all the dietary perspectives; from the traditional to the modern, from
the east and from the west, from the north to the south. If you are looking for
that one experience that will totally change your life, this is it!
For more information about our programs, please visit our website at:
http://www.integrativenutrition.com
You can also sign up to receive our free monthly newsletter at this page!
Do you ever offer workshops, single classes or lectures to the public for those
who are not interested in your full programs?
Our course begins once a year in January and ends in July. Classes occur approximately one to two weekends a month: Saturdays and Sundays, 9 am to 4 pm, avoiding major holidays.
Please review the class schedule for exact dates.
After graduation, will I be trained to administer other programs besides the six-month
program?
As a graduate, we will train you to be able to administer a six-month health counseling
program, as a way of helping your clients to create lasting change.
However, the six-month program is a guideline that can be altered to best suit your
needs and the needs of your clients. We have many graduates who have altered the
six-month program to work with specific types of clients. Many graduates choose
to work with clients in group settings, for shorter and/or longer periods of time,
or with different income levels.
What is your tuition?
Tuition is $8,950.
Your tuition includes all of the following: your Warm Up Program,
weekend class instruction, access to our amazing Online Education Forums and local
study groups, a comprehensive CD-ROM to help you easily organize your practice,
creation of your own personalized website and business cards, one-on-one health
counseling, all handouts and course activities, a personalized binder, textbooks,
instructional DVDs, audio CDs, supplements, an embossed diploma, and other materials.
Can you recommend some books to read on holistic health?
Many of our guest speakers are experts in the field of holistic nutrition.
We suggest checking your local or online bookstore for a complete list of their titles. For a complete list of faculty click here.
What are your admission requirements and/or prerequisites?
Admission to the Institute is not determined by academic pre-requisites or scholastic
achievement. Students in our program tend to be unique, energetic, intelligent people,
who share a passion for healthful living. Please contact us at (877)730-5444 for a phone
interview with an Admissions Advisor, who will help determine whether or not Integrative
Nutrition is the right program for you.
How many students are in a class?
Our program is designed to have different types of classes within the program – all with different sizes. Your health counseling sessions will be one-on-one and
are designed to give you individual support to help you attain your personal goals
for the program. Your Local Study Chapters are small groups of 5-15 students, and
are designed for practicing consultations, health food store tours and cooking classes,
and for extra support from your local student community.
Our Online Education Forums are a place to continue discussions from class and ask questions - 24 hours a day.
The weekend classes are where we all come together. Last year we had about 1100 students, and expect the same number for this year's class. The weekend classes are designed to move and inspire you through the energy and connection of a large community of healthy people, with plenty of time to ask questions, connect to other students, and relate to the teachers.
Does the school have a religious affiliation?
We are not affiliated with any religion. One of the foundational elements of our
curriculum is something we call primary food. Primary food are elements that
nourish us at a much deeper level than the food we actually eat, including spirituality.
For some, this may mean following the tenets of an organized religion. For others,
it may mean taking a walk outside and reconnecting to nature. We support our students
in finding an element of spirituality in their lives that works for them.
What are your graduates up to?
To see where some of our recent graduates have taken their Holistic Health Counseling
practices, check out their websites:
http://www.bostonhealthcoach.com
http://www.tfwc.us
http://www.healthychefalex.com
http://www.spaholistica.com
http://www.laughingsagewellness.com
http://www.yogaofnourishment.com
http://www.dragonflywellness.com
http://www.alokhealth.com
Do you offer support around cooking and shopping?
Every year, our most frequently asked questions are around how to make healthy cooking
and shopping quick, easy and affordable. To support our students in this area, we
offer two instructional videos -- one of a healthy cooking demonstration and the
other of a health food store tour. We also offer two interactive, online manuals
which are designed to totally demystify setting up your kitchen, buying the best
tools, materials, gadgets, etc. and the highest quality foods. Basically, we've
done all the leg work for you! There's something for everyone - from the beginner
to the advanced cook. And the best part is, as the year goes on, you'll be able
to read and learn from the reviews of staff, faculty, and other students.
How can I obtain a catalog?
Our new catalog is available. You can download
our catalog here.
If you'd like to receive a copy by mail, simply give us a call at (877) 730-5444.
Is your monthly newsletter subscription free of charge?
Yes! Our monthly newsletter is a free service we provide - a source for thought-provoking
news and a refreshing perspective on food, nutrition and health. You've never experienced
anything like this before!
To start receiving our newsletter, subscribe directly through our website at http://www.integrativenutrition.com
Can you tell me more about student websites?
As a student in our Professional Training Program, you'll receive a beautiful, ready
to use, comprehensive website, about halfway through your school year. You can completely
personalize it as many times as you like - as easily as editing a Word document
- and it has online versions of forms to use in your work with clients.
How much personal attention will I get as a student?
Put simply, A LOT! One of the defining aspects or our school is the amount of personal
attention you will receive.
We are not like most schools where the staff and faculty don't know your name -
and where you rarely have time and space to ask questions and be heard. We take
pride in supporting you - individually - to get the most out of the program.
From having an individual health counselor throughout the program, to Local Study
Chapters, to having access to staff, graduates, and faculty 24/7 through our Online
Education Forums - you'll be amazed at how close and connected you feel throughout
the program.
Is this a vegetarian approach to nutrition?
We are the only school in the world that teaches all the different dietary perspectives;
from traditional tomodern, from the East to the West, and from raw foods to the
Atkins diet.
This is true holistic nutrition: not just eating according to whatever the top food
theory is at the moment, but noticing each person's life as a whole. This means
that for one person, a vegetarian diet may be the best diet for them at this point
in their life, while another person may need some animal protein in their diet to
be in the best of health.
Where can I find student references or testimonials?
You can find several student testimonials on our website by clicking here.
Do you have any age requirements?
Students attracted to our program tend to be unique, exceptional,intelligent people,
allowing the pace of our program to move rapidly. This concept is fundamental in
our school.
While we don't have any minimum age requirements, the age of our students tends
to range between 18 and 65. Over 3/4 of our students are women.
I have a question about online testing.
The best way to get more info about testing is to check the Online Education Forums.
What guest speakers will be teaching this year?
Click here for a list of our guest speakers.
What should I bring to the Class Weekend?
If you like to take notes, we suggest you bring a pen and notebook. At each Class
Weekend , you'll receive a full set of books, materials and handouts (just like
you did when you enrolled). You do not need to bring any books or materials to the
next class you attend.
We recommend you wear comfortable, casual clothing and be sure you bring a sweater
if you tend to get cold. We want everyone to be comfortable.
Since you will be receiving materials at each Class Weekend , it is also a great
idea to bring an extra bag so you can easily carry your things home. One with wheels
is ideal if you are traveling to class.
What happens if I have to miss a class?
We understand that our students are busy people and have complex schedules, so we've
set it up so that if you do miss a class, you won't miss any of the material. Before
each weekend, there will be an outline of the class posted to the Online Education
Forums. Topic discussions will be continued online during and after the class. You
can receive all of your handouts and materials at the next class weekend. You can
also review the class and its materials with your health counselor at your next
session.
Where can I stay in New York City while I am attending classes? Are there hotels
nearby?
Online booking sites often provide discounted rates for many hotels in New York
City (even at the last minute).
http://www.expedia.com
http://www.hotels.com
http://www.orbitz.com
http://www.travelocity.com
http://www.hotwire.com
Also, many of our students use our Online Education Forums to find others who are
looking to share travel and accommodation costs, or to find students in the New
York City area who are willing to offer accommodation for the class weekend.
Here are some possibilities of places to stay in Manhattan:
Hostels:
Prices can range from $23 per night for a dorm room to $130 per night for a private
room.
Jazz on the Park Hostel
36 West 106th Street (at Central Park West)
212-932-1600
http://www.jazzonthepark.com
Columbus Studios Hostel
106 West 83rd Street (between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues)
212-799-5299
www.hostelworld.com
HI-NY Hostel
891 Amsterdam Avenue (between 103rd and 104th Streets)
212-932-2300
www.hinewyork.org
Hotels:
Prices range from $125 to $250 per night for a standard room. Please contact the
hotels for up-to-date rates and further information.
Ameritania Hotel
230 West 54th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue)
212-247-5000
www.nyhotels.com
Da Vinci Hotel
244 West 56th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue)
212-489-4100
www.davincihotel.com
The Moderne Hotel
243 West 55th Street (Between Broadway and 8th Avenue)
212-397-6767
www.nychotels.com
Super 8 Times Square Hotel
59 West 46th Street (between 5th And 6th Avenues)
212-719-2300
www.super8.com
*Please note: Integrative Nutrition is not affiliated with any of these establishments.
Since prices do vary according to the season, please contact the establishments
directly to confirm information.
Where are weekend classes held?
Our classes are held in Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, between West 62nd and 65th Streets and Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues.
Use this link to get Avery Fisher Hall visitor information:
http://www.lincolncenter.org/load_screen.asp?screen=visitorinfo
What is the Immersion Program?
In this free second-year training program, we offer our most successful, committed students an extraordinary Immersion experience; with total support in creating a private practice and seeing clients in a supervised setting. This program includes a special multi-day retreat in the fall, winter and spring conferences, and an optional conference in Costa Rica in the summer. Advanced Certification is also given. The Immersion Program is free of charge for those who qualify, although travel expenses are not included.
What are Local Study Chapters?
Over the years we've noticed our students often wanting to get together outside
of class. So, we've created a way to facilitate this community so you can connect
with students in your local area for study and support
We make it easy for you to create meetings in your local area to practice counseling
sessions, do health food store tours, hold cooking classes, practice lectures and
more. You'll be able to put into action what you learn at the weekend classes, while
creating community in your own local area.
When do classes begin?
While our program officially starts in January, your course actually begins the moment you enroll. When you enroll, you will receive a variety of materials to begin your studies and powerfully propel you into the upcoming year.
In addition, you will be able to participate our free Warm Up Program – including access to our Online Education Forums, to get you actively involved with the curriculum, your classmates and this life-changing process.
What is Advanced Vocational Training?
The Advanced Vocational Training Program, formerly called Fast Track, is a supplemental program that provides complete support to students who are ready to start their health counseling practice
right away. This program provides you with additional guest speakers, counseling calls,
materials and marketing tips and also supports you to build confidence and public
speaking skills. Over 60% of our students participate in this program, and most
begin to build their practice even while they are in school.
In the past, we have offered our supplemental Advanced Vocational Training program for an additional
$1,500. We are proud to announce that we have now integrated our Advanced Vocational Training curriculum
into our Professional Training Program with no additional cost.
Check out Advanced Vocational Training details here.
What does a typical class weekend look like?
As you prepare for your first weekend of classes‚ here is an idea of what to expect:
Class begins at 9:00 AM and we strongly recommend that you arrive early to check
in‚ receive your materials and have a chance to get acquainted with your new classmates.
At the end of the morning session‚ there will be a break for lunch from 12:00 to 1:30 PM. By clicking on the PDF link below‚ you can view and print a copy of our Local Restaurant Guide. This will help you find healthy lunch options at nearby restaurants.
The afternoon session runs from 1:30 PM until approximately 4:00 PM.
Download the Restaurant Guide here.
Throughout the day‚ there will be time and space for yoga stretching‚ massage‚ paired shares‚ small group work and many other interactive exercises.
What time (zones) are counseling calls?
All of our classes and events, including counseling calls, are for the scheduled time according to Eastern Standard Time (EST).
What textbooks and materials will I receive during the school year?
At each weekend you will receive a variety of materials that may include: books, CDs, DVDs, health care products and handouts that are related to the topics covered that weekend.
What accreditation is available after completing the program?
As a graduate of our Professional Training Program, you will be certified as a Health Counselor.
You are also eligible to receive national accreditation in Health Counseling through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, a private national certifying body. Visit http://www.aadp.net/ for further details.
Will I need to purchase any materials for school?
No. All the materials for class are included in your tuition.