Academy of naturopathy and alternative medicine

– Learn about the principles and standards of conduct expected from naturopathic practitioners and how to guide ethical decision making and behaviour with clients
– Dimension of human compassion
– This course will look at the aspects of your relationship by helping you view them as unique individuals

– Learn all about the major systems of the body, tissues, cells and how they work together to keep the body functioning in homeostasis
– Comprehensive study of the human body both structure and function

– Learn practical anatomy for naturopathic application and how dysfunction presents in clients
– Microbiome 101: all about gut health, dysbiosis, connection to other systems, flora etc.
– The human body and its function
▪ circulatory systems
▪ respiratory systems
▪ skin organ system
▪ urinary system
▪ nervous system
▪ endocrine system
▪ digestive system
▪ muscular system
▪ lymphatic system
▪ reproductive system

– Learn about the history of naturopathy, alternative medicine and how cultures from all over the world use food as “medicine”

– Fat soluble vitamins, B vitamins and others
– Minerals and salts
– Trace elements
– Heavy metals
– Bioavailability of vitamins and minerals
– Supplement terminology, quality, absorption
– In-class course given of 5hrs (in addition to online material) to go over supplementation and nutraceuticals

– Learn about foundational nutrition form a holistic approach and individual needs
– Learn how to teach your clients how to listen to their bodies, lean into their bodily cues surrounding hunger and have a healthy relationship with food and nutrition
– This course will teach you how to read nutrition labels, food quality, meal planning and prepping, micronutrients, nutrient measurements
– Essential nutrients, caloric needs, protein quality/deficiency/excess, roles and, protein needs, kinds of carbohydrates, glycemic index foods, role of carbohydrates and needs, kinds of fibre (soluble and insoluble), classification of fats, omegas, excess/needs, cholesterol

– Understand hormonal imbalances and their symptoms
– Deep dive into functions and role of hormones and how they regulate the body and how to maximize nutrition and lifestyle habits for optimal hormone function
– Adrenal health: stress, adrenal dysfunction, cortisol awakening response, stress-reduction techniques
– Blood sugar balance: understanding insulin resistance, balanced meals
– Thyroid health: hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, imbalances and sex hormones, thyroid gland
– Sex hormone balance: female, male, PCOS, etc.
– Hormonal cycles and transitions: menstrual wellness, tracking, fertility, conception, perimenopause, menopause, natural support
– Gut microbiome in relation to hormonal health

– This course will teach you the basis of herbal preparations as an alternative modality of naturopathy
– Learn about plants, mixtures and teas

– What is homeopathy? Principles of homeopathy and matera medica
– Fundamentals of employing homeopathic remedies for certain conditions (i.e. cough cold, infants, skin, etc.)
– Learn how to use homeopathy for common concerns (practical application and examples)
– Dosing and strengths

– Basic and advanced functional lab testing
– Optimal levels for results
– Functional testing
– Drug interactions
– Safety and scope
– In-class course will be given (in addition to online material) which will go over DUTCH, GI map, HTMA

• Learn the foundations of nutraceuticals and how they differ from food and pharmaceuticals
• Understand mechanisms of action, nutrient synergy, and competition
• Explore supplement forms, delivery systems, quality standards, and label literacy
• Study functional nutrients: energy support, detoxification, cognition, gut/immune, stress & sleep
• Learn clinical integration: protocol design, drug–nutrient interactions
• Apply knowledge with practical case integration

• Learn how to evaluate research quality, bias, and clinical relevance
• Translate scientific findings into safe, practical naturopathic protocols
• Strengthen critical thinking for complex client presentations
• Stay up to date with research without overwhelm

– Gain practical experience by revisiting real-life case studies with two certified and experienced naturopaths

– Learn to navigate more complex cases

– Learn how to develop a professional practice

– Students will need to work through and analyze 10 clinical case studies