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Institute of Restorative Health
For clinicians who want advanced, evidence-based clinical skills in functional nutrition
Institute of Restorative Health | Functional nutrition training
Learn our proven methods to resolve complex cases, get results others can’t, and build a practice that supports you and your family.
Our Methodology, Your Mastery, Results That Change Lives
At the Institute of Restorative Health, we go beyond the textbook and mentor you in the advanced clinical skills needed to solve those challenging cases that keep you up at night.
We help you transform from “What do I do next?” to “I know exactly how to help this client.”
You graduate as an empowered clinician, confident in delivering outcomes your clients didn’t think were possible.
Whether you’re a nutritionist hitting walls with complex clients, a nurse seeking to integrate functional approaches, or a chiropractor wanting to address your patients’ concerns beyond manual manipulation, our evidence-based methodology transforms how you practice.
Our comprehensive training combines:
- In-depth curriculum, led by our qualified research team
- Real-world application, via our Learn-Practice-Master model. Ongoing mentorship and support, giving you the confidence and skills to dig deeper, develop targeted protocols, and finally deliver the life-changing results your clients deserve
- Business foundations to build a practice that sustains you and changes lives
I’d Like To:
Facilitate life-changing client outcomes
Gain the skills to work with the most complex cases
Create a truly profitable practice
Grow your confidence to collaborate with other clinicians
Become hire-ready for successful functional practices
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Our Impact
Established in 2014, we’ve been raising the bar in functional health education for over a decade, equipping practitioners with a systemic clinical framework capable of solving the cases that have defeated everyone else.
Certified Practitioners
Transforming healthcare delivery across the globe.
Countries with irh practitioners
Building a community of clinical excellence worldwide.
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completion rate
Our completion rate exceeds the 30-45% industry standards and is a reflection of our commitment to our students, not the rigor of our curriculum.
hours of live instruction and mentoring
Ensuring practitioners master both theory and practical application.
Do you find yourself throwing darts at a wall with complex cases?
We teach you how to stop guessing and start making a difference.
Many practitioners struggle with constant uncertainty, feeling stuck when clients don’t respond to standard protocols, and doubting their ability to provide effective help.
The one-size-fits-all approaches taught in most programs simply don’t equip you to unravel the nuanced, interconnected factors that contribute to stubborn health challenges.
The IRH Difference: Nuanced Care for Complex Cases
At the Institute of Restorative Health, we bridge the gap you’ve felt firsthand by teaching a comprehensive methodology built around the body’s natural healing priorities.
Our systematic approach transforms guesswork into confident, targeted care, addressing the underlying causes of dysfunction through personalized protocols that work with, not against, the body’s innate wisdom.
We Teach You How to Build an Ethical, Profitable Business
A business that supports you and your family means more clients benefit from your work. When you enroll, you’ll learn expert business-building skills along with our unparalleled clinical curriculum.
What Makes Our Approach Unique
Identification & Analysis of Underlying Causes
You’ll learn our proven framework for uncovering hidden imbalances, identifying patterns, and targeting interventions where they’ll have the greatest impact.
Human-Centered Care
See the whole person, not just a collection of test results, creating truly personalized protocols that honor the client’s bio-individuality.
Learn-Practice-Master Method
Our curriculum goes beyond just theory to incorporate immediate application with weekly live sessions, hands-on case studies, and personal instructor feedback that ensures you master each concept before moving forward.
Transformative Client Outcomes
Our practitioners consistently help clients who’ve been everywhere else without success. The IRH methodology enables you to achieve breakthrough results for even the most complex and persistent health challenges.
Community of Excellence
Join a vibrant network of practitioners committed to helping their personal and collective communities restore optimal health and wellness.
Jordan Hoefing
CNMT, FNTP, RHP
Before taking your class, I thought I’d need to then go to medical school to have the impact I want to make. Now, I have everything I need with the Institute of Restorative Health!
Rebecca Arsena
NBC-HWC, FMCHC, RHP
“THIS was what I was looking for in a course. Not just a bunch of modules to go through, or information to consume, but real, constructive feedback that would help advance my skills so I can help more people.”
Anne Dobbertin
FNTP, NSCA, CPT, Master RHP
“You gave me the tools to accept and help heal the most challenging client cases rather than shy away.”
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Real stories and results from real practitioners.
Hear firsthand from graduates who’ve transformed their skills, their confidence, and their clients’ outcomes through IRH training.
Upcoming Programs & Opportunities
Mastering the Art and Science of Gastrointestinal Healing
Foundational class open to all qualified health professionals.
Next Semester Start:
September 2nd, 2026
Mastering the Art and Science of Optimizing Hormones
Pre-requisites required.
Next Semester Start:
September 2nd, 2026
Mastering the Art and Science of Nutritional Blood Chemistry
Pre-requisites required.
Next Semester Start:
September 2nd, 2026
The Art & Science of Clinical Mastery
Pre-requisites required.
Next Semester Start:
September 2nd, 2026
Practitioner Success Stories
Meet the practitioners who have elevated their clinical capabilities, expanded their practices, and achieved breakthrough results for clients who had previously given up hope.
Liz Roman
Board-Certified Functional Nutritional Practitioner & Master RHP
“Out of all the courses I’ve taken, the Institute of Restorative Health program has been the most in-depth, intensive, and hands-on. I’m so grateful for the IRH approach because it has transformed not only my business but also my confidence as a practitioner. Now, I’m able to help women with complex health issues in ways I couldn’t before.
Caitlin Fierro
FNC & RHP
“Many of the people I work with have been ignored or told ‘everything’s normal’ while they’re still suffering. Being an RHP allows me to bring clarity, hope, and real progress to their journey. I wanted clear data and a clinical system to match the deeply personalized work I was doing…Once I started using these tools, I was able to move from ‘managing symptoms’ to actually reversing them—and that’s a game-changer for my clients.”
Erin McCarthy
NTP, UESCA Certified Running Coach, & RHP
“Before IRH, I felt like I was guessing at solutions, overwhelmed with the information ‘clutter’ we are all bombarded with, and hoping that general protocols would work. I now have the confidence to navigate complex cases, knowing that true healing is possible…Seeing someone regain their confidence, their energy, and their quality of life—those are the moments that remind me why I do this work.”
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Cutting-Edge Insights for Clinical Excellence
Blog
Hear from our instructors, research team, and guest practitioners.
Clinician’s Corner Podcast
In-depth conversations with leading experts shaping the future of functional health.
News & Events
Stay current with our latest programs, events, and practitioner opportunities.
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Join over 1,400 practitioners who've elevated their clinical skills and are actively changing lives through the Institute of Restorative Health program.
