As 2021 winds to a close, it’s a wonderful opportunity to slow down and take stock of the year. We so rarely take the time to stop and celebrate, and yet when we look back at the Institute of Restorative Health, 2021 has been a banner year:
- We welcomed 188 new practitioners into our community. We now have alumni in 50 states and 13 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, Columbia, France, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, and the UK.
- We completed and launched our capstone course, Level 4 – The Art and Science of Clinical Mastery – and received some of the most heart-warming feedback ever…
“I just can’t even imagine the hours and time that you put into all this research… the whole thing is just amazing.”
“The tools were amazing and I absolutely loved the course!”
“You are THE confidence booster. You boost confidence in every one of us!”
“The information you’ve shared is just mind-blowing!” - We trained:
- 188 practitioners in the art and science of gastrointestinal healing
- 131 practitioners in hormone optimization
- 73 practitioners in the use of blood panels to identify and correct nutritional and functional imbalances
- 30 practitioners in the advanced skills of genomics, biotoxins (including mold, environmental toxins, and heavy metals), addressing and reversing autoimmune disease, and the promotion of optimal neurological health.
- We welcomed five new labs into our training program:
- 3X4 Genetics
- Cyrex labs
- Vibrant America
- Great Plains Labs
- Cambridge Brain Sciences
- We provided 1047 hours of free continuing education to our alumni community
- We brought in leading experts to train our alumni community, including:
- Dr Sandra Scheinbaum, who shared how to best integrate health coaches into a functional practice;
- Dr Rosann Capanna-Hodge, who helped us navigate mental health issues in children naturally;
- Kyle Gray, who taught us the importance of weaving story into our work;
- Nathan Brammeier, who shared some of the latest and greatest supplements;
- Dr Yael Joffe, who helped us navigate the world of genomics testing; and
- Dr Debi Silber, who taught us how to recognize and address post-betrayal syndrome.
- We hired four outstanding instructors, bringing our total teaching faculty to 11 instructors!
Looking back on this year, we couldn’t be more proud of our growing team and accomplishments. But mostly we appreciate YOU – our community of beloved practitioners.
When our founder, Anne Fischer Silva, originally envisioned the Institute of Restorative Health, she wanted to create an elite tribe of powerful, highly-trained practitioners who facilitate profound health transformations in their clients and communities. She set out to change the way healthcare is delivered in the U.S. and around the world.
Every single day we use this mission as our guiding star – it informs our decisions both in the big picture and on a daily basis. And we could not deliver on this mission without YOU. Your passion, your commitment, your willingness to show up for your clients, to stretch yourself in uncomfortable ways, and to do the incredibly hard work day in and day out – you are the reason we can deliver on our mission.
We are profoundly grateful and honored to have you in our community and excited to continue to support you in 2022. We wish you a wonderful, nourishing holiday season!
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FAQ
The following frequently asked questions expand on the key themes and milestones highlighted in this retrospective for practitioners and prospective students.
What is the mission of the Institute of Restorative Health?
The Institute of Restorative Health exists to train highly skilled practitioners who facilitate meaningful health transformations in their clients and communities. Founded on Anne Fischer Silva’s vision, the organization aims to improve how healthcare is delivered by equipping practitioners with advanced functional and restorative health education.
Who are the Institute of Restorative Health’s training programs designed for?
The Institute’s programs are designed for practitioners seeking advanced education in restorative and functional health. The community includes graduates across 50 U.S. states and 13 countries, reflecting an international practitioner audience.
How many practitioners joined the Institute of Restorative Health in 2021?
The Institute welcomed 188 new practitioners in 2021. This growth expanded its alumni network to practitioners located throughout the United States and internationally.
What clinical topics does the Institute of Restorative Health teach?
The curriculum covers multiple areas of restorative health practice through progressive training. In 2021, practitioner education included:
- Gastrointestinal healing
- Hormone optimization
- Blood chemistry interpretation for nutritional and functional imbalances
- Genomics
- Biotoxins, including mold, environmental toxins, and heavy metals
- Autoimmune conditions
- Neurological health
What is Level 4 – The Art and Science of Clinical Mastery?
Level 4 is the Institute’s capstone clinical training program. According to the article, it focuses on advanced skills in genomics, biotoxins, autoimmune disease, neurological health, and applying complex clinical concepts in practice.
How many practitioners completed training in each area during 2021?
The Institute reported training practitioners across several clinical disciplines during 2021:
- 188 practitioners in gastrointestinal healing
- 131 practitioners in hormone optimization
- 73 practitioners in blood chemistry interpretation
- 30 practitioners in advanced clinical topics, including genomics, biotoxins, autoimmune disease, and neurological health
Which laboratory partners were added to the Institute’s educational programs in 2021?
Five laboratory organizations were added to the Institute’s training program during 2021:
- 3X4 Genetics
- Cyrex Labs
- Vibrant America
- Great Plains Labs
- Cambridge Brain Sciences
These additions expanded the laboratory resources incorporated into practitioner education.
How does the Institute support practitioner education beyond its core courses?
The Institute supports ongoing professional development through continuing education and expert-led training. In 2021, it provided 1,047 hours of free continuing education to its alumni community and hosted educational sessions with recognized experts across multiple practice areas.
What topics were covered by guest experts during 2021?
Guest educators contributed training across a range of professional and clinical topics.
These included:
- Integrating health coaches into functional practices
- Natural approaches to children’s mental health
- Storytelling and communication
- Dietary supplements
- Genomics testing
- Recognizing and addressing post-betrayal syndrome
How has the Institute’s teaching faculty grown?
The Institute expanded its instructional team by hiring four new instructors in 2021. This increased the total teaching faculty to 11 instructors, supporting continued growth in practitioner education.
Why does the Institute emphasize community as part of practitioner development?
The Institute views its practitioner community as central to achieving its mission. The article emphasizes that practitioners’ commitment to serving clients and continually developing their skills enables the organization to create a broader impact in healthcare.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Margaret Floyd Barry, FNTP MRHP is owner and Executive Director of the Institute of Restorative Health. She’s a functional nutritionist, author, speaker, educator, and real food advocate. Through years of experience working with the most complex client cases, including reversing her own autoimmune condition, Margaret uses a powerful system for restoring health by addressing the root cause of illness.
Today, Margaret teaches fellow practitioners the same proven system she uses to get her clients life-changing results through the Institute of Restorative Health – a two-year comprehensive functional nutrition certification program for qualified health professionals. Margaret also runs Restorative Corporate Wellness, a team of Restorative Health Practitioners facilitating health transformations with corporate clients. She is the author of Eat Naked and its follow-up cookbook The Naked Foods Cookbook. She’s also the host of the Clinician’s Corner podcast, where she interviews some of the world’s top experts in the fields of functional health and nutrition.
