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You’ve seen it in your practice: clients who don’t respond to generic protocols, cases that defy textbook solutions, and the frustration of knowing there’s a deeper level of healing possible—if only you had the tools to access it.
You’re not looking for another course that hands you rigid formulas. You need training that teaches you to think like the body thinks, work with its healing priorities, and achieve the results your clients deserve.
Clinical training built around how the body actually heals
The progression of our courses isn’t arbitrary—it’s strategically designed to mirror how the body naturally prioritizes healing. Through our strategically sequenced curriculum, each level of expertise builds upon the last, developing clinical mastery that deepens with each course and accelerates client outcomes.
Your Foundation
Mastering the Art & Science of Gastrointestinal Healing
(Required Starting Point)
Digestion is the number one healing priority of the body. That’s because, when optimal nutrient breakdown and absorption are compromised, everything is affected. The gut and our microbiome influence every aspect of our well-being, from blood sugar regulation to hormone clearance, to immune function, and everything in between.
As a practitioner, digestion should be your number one priority. When you master GI healing, you’re not just addressing your clients’ digestive complaints; you’re supporting their immunity, ability to detoxify, nutrient status, and overall systemic inflammation.
Next Level Training
Once you’ve mastered the foundation – gut health – you’re ready to dive deep into the systems essential for delivering more comprehensive care.
(Take the following courses in either order):
Mastering the Art & Science of Optimizing Hormones
Even with digestive function optimized, some clients may still struggle with fatigue, mood swings, reproductive issues, and weight challenges. These persistent symptoms point to how well—or poorly—your client’s body is adapting to stress, toxicity, and metabolic demands. Hormones aren’t isolated chemicals to be “balanced”; they’re a window into understanding your client’s adaptive capacity and resilience. Master hormone assessment and optimization by supporting the factors that drive imbalance, and help your clients restore their vitality once and for all.
Mastering the Art & Science of Nutritional Blood Chemistry
Blood chemistry panels are uniquely powerful: They’re the only assessment tool that gives you a complete window into how all body systems are functioning and interconnecting. But standard interpretation often misses the key functional patterns that reveal early signs of dysfunction in
your clients’ bodies. While other practitioners see “normal” results, you’ll learn to identify the subtle shifts that indicate developing imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, and metabolic dysfunction.
The Art & Science of Clinical Mastery
This capstone training takes you into the most sophisticated areas of functional health: genetic testing, advanced detoxification strategies, autoimmune disease, and neurological issues. You’ll integrate everything you’ve learned about foundational healing while mastering the clinical tools that address the deepest layers of dysfunction—delivering the life-changing results your most challenging clients need.
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Complete this progression and you’ll earn recognition as a Master Restorative Health Practitioner—but more importantly, you’ll have the clinical depth and confidence to handle whatever walks through your door.
Expand Your Impact Across Every Healthcare Setting
Whether you’re a licensed healthcare professional looking to integrate functional approaches or a non-licensed practitioner seeking advanced clinical skills, the Institute of Restorative Health methodology enhances your ability to deliver transformative care within your unique scope of practice.
Our comprehensive training doesn’t replace your foundational expertise—it amplifies it. You’ll gain the clinical insight and critical thinking skills needed to navigate complex health puzzles, regardless of your professional background or practice setting.
Supporting Licensed and Non-Licensed Practitioners
For Licensed Practitioners: Integrate evidence-based functional nutrition strategies that complement your existing scope of practice. Learn to identify underlying imbalances through advanced testing interpretation while using the therapeutic tools you’re already authorized to provide—creating more comprehensive, effective care plans.
For Non-Licensed Practitioners: Develop the clinical sophistication that sets you apart in the functional health space. Master objective assessment tools and targeted intervention strategies that enable you to achieve results, all while working safely within your scope of practice.
Where Our Training Can Take You
Functional Nutritionists & Dietitians
Transform your practice from recommending generic dietary approaches to creating targeted, bioindividual protocols guided by objective testing.
Master advanced clinical skills to confidently address complex cases, including autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, and digestive dysfunction.
Nurses Integrating Functional Approaches
Bridge the gap between conventional and functional medicine by integrating your clinical background with advanced functional assessment tools.
Position yourself as the practitioner who uncovers root causes while confidently communicating in the shared language of other healthcare professionals.
Chiropractors & Acupuncturists
Expand your impact beyond structural healing by addressing the nutritional and biochemical foundations that support your mechanical interventions.
Develop the ability to identify and resolve systemic imbalances that may be limiting your patients’ optimal response to treatment.
Qualified Health Coaches & Wellness Practitioners
Elevate your practice from general wellness guidance to clinical-level precision in creating effective, personalized care.
Gain expertise in managing complex, multi-system cases by using the body’s innate healing priorities to design targeted protocols that deliver measurable results.
Conventional Medicine Practitioner
Integrate functional approaches that target root causes instead of simply managing symptoms.
Apply advanced testing and nutritional interventions that complement and enhance conventional treatments for better patient outcomes.
Corporate Wellness & Healthcare Consultants
Bring evidence-based functional health strategies into organizational wellness programs for greater reach and impact.
Build clinical credibility with advanced assessment skills to design initiatives that deliver measurable, lasting outcomes.
Building a Thriving Practice
Regardless of your professional background, this training positions you as the practitioner others turn to for complex cases. Our graduates consistently report:
- Improved clarity, confidence, and precision in practice
- Better client outcomes, faster
- Increased client retention and referrals
- Higher fee structures based on superior outcomes
- Greater professional satisfaction from achieving breakthrough results
- Expanded scope of impact within their practice setting
- Recognition as experts in their field
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.
Morgan Lewis
Certified HNC & RHP
“My clients have data they can understand based off of my trained interpretations and feel empowered to heal with their individualized protocol. It also means having a community of like-minded, ambitious and intelligent colleagues who are always committed to finding solutions to help clients heal.”
Therese Revitte
Functional Nutrition Therapist, BCHN, AIP Certified Coach, Industrial Psychologist & RHP
“Becoming a RHP has bumped up my practice to the next level, both in practitioner skills and business skills. I no longer deal with imposter syndrome because I truly know what I'm doing! I'm excited to take on new clients, knowing I can help them feel better.”
Sara Strieter
MSN, RN, & RHP
“I debated so many programs when I switched gears from western medicine (I am a registered nurse of 6 years and still work in the NICU), so choosing IRH was a tough decision but definitely one I will never regret. It has allowed me to gain so much knowledge and personal strength. Although the education is rigorous, it has made me a better wellness practitioner that feels confident to help my future and current clients.”
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FAQs
Do I qualify to take the Institute of Restorative Health programs?
We provide an advanced certification program to qualified health practitioners. We require that you be a licensed health professional or be certified in one of the following areas or alumni from the following schools:
- Any licensed health professional
- Any certified nutrition professional
- RHN (Registered Holistic Nutritionist)
- Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant (CHNC)
- Certified Nutritional Practitioner from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition (IHN)
- Registered Dietitian or other board-certified licensed nutrition professional
- Alumni of the FxNutrition program
- Nutritional Therapy Practitioners and Consultants
- Functional Diagnostic Nutrition alumni
- Alumni of the Integrative Health Practitioner Institute Level 1 and 2 (IHP2)
- Graduates with a Bachelors or Masters degree in Nutrition
- IFNCP from Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy
- Truly Heal Functional Medicine Health Coach
- Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach (CTNC) from The Institute of Transformational Nutrition
- Certified holistic nutritionist through AFPA (American Fitness Professionals Association)
- Graduates from the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy
- Alumni of the Functional Sports Medicine Institute
- Professional Members of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals
- Licensed Health Professionals
- Certified Nutrition professionals
If your designation is not listed above or if your school is not on this list, please contact us.
How do I sign up for the IRH suite of programs?
Prior to registering for the IRH Practitioner Certification program, all students must apply for acceptance. We do this to better serve our students in class and ensure all students have a solid foundational understanding of the core principles of anatomy, physiology and nutrition. You will be asked to provide details about your educational background and current professional practice, as well as certification documents (no pending certifications, please). Click here to learn more and apply.
Please note: There is a $50 non-refundable application fee. This is a one-time application process that does not expire once you have been approved. Once you have been accepted into the program, you are welcome to register at any time.
When are the class cohorts offered?
The class cohorts for Gastrointestinal Healing, Optimizing Hormones, and Blood Chemistry are offered twice a year, with the first cohort beginning on or around the first week of March and the second cohort beginning on or around the first week of September. Our final course, Clinical Mastery, is offered in September only. Classes must be taken in the following sequence:
- Mastering the Art and Science of Gastrointestinal Healing is the starting point. This is our 100-Level course.
- From there, students can choose to take our two 200-Level courses – Mastering the Art and Science of Optimizing Hormones and Mastering the Art and Science of Nutritional Blood Chemistry – in whatever order best suits their needs.
- All three of these courses are prerequisites for our final, capstone course, The Art and Science of Clinical Mastery.
Please see Upcoming Events for upcoming cohort dates.
How is the Institute of Restorative Health program delivered?
All course materials are delivered through our online classroom. The vast majority of the content is presented in video format with a series of handouts and complementary materials, including detailed transcripts of all videos and PDFs of the video slides.
Each week, we meet via Zoom for a live Q&A webinar, during which you will have direct access to the instructor team to answer your questions and learn from additional case studies. We also have a very active student forum where you can connect with other students and ask your instructor team any questions related to the class. In addition to this, our instructors host weekly office hours – these are informal hour-long zoom meetings where you can hash out concepts and ask additional questions in a smaller group format. Our policy is that no question goes unanswered, and we make every effort to ensure you have everything needed to learn, practice, and master these new skills.
What is the cost of tuition?
Mastering the Art & Science of Gastrointestinal Healing $4,000
Mastering the Art & Science of Optimizing Hormones $4,300
Mastering the Art & Science of Nutritional Blood Chemistry $4,500
The Art & Science of Clinical Mastery $5,000
NOTE: Prices are subject to change without notice.
Am I able to bundle these courses for additional savings?
If you already know that you’d like to pursue our full curriculum at the Institute of Restorative Health, we’d be happy to offer you a special, discounted course bundle. Please contact our Admissions team to discuss your options.
What are the requirements to be certified as a Restorative Health Practitioner?
In order to achieve certification as a Restorative Health Practitioner, students must complete all the following requirements:
- Complete all course modules and demonstrate full comprehension through successful completion of all module quizzes. A passing grade of 80% is required. Two attempts are provided for each quiz.
- Attend or listen to the recordings of all webinars.
- Complete the case study project with a grade of 80% or higher. Two attempts are provided, with extensive instructor feedback.
- Complete the final exam(s) with a grade of 80% or higher. Two attempts are provided per exam, with general instructor guidance on areas missed and warranting further study.
- Students must sign and comply with the practitioner code of ethics.
On completion of the above for Mastering the Art and Science of Gastrointestinal Healing, you will receive an RHP-1 designation, and are qualified to take both Mastering the Art and Science of Optimizing Hormones and Mastering the Art and Science of Nutritional Blood Chemistry.
On completion of the above requirements for two of our core courses, you will receive an RHP-2 designation; on completion of three courses, you will receive an RHP-3 designation. Once all three of these courses have been successfully completed, you also qualify for our capstone course, The Art and Science of Clinical Mastery.
Once you have completed all requirements for The Art and Science of Clinical Mastery, you will become a Master Restorative Health Practitioner (MRHP)
Any student unable to complete and pass a course per the requirements above may register for the next cohort offered at a one-time 50% discount.
Are there requirements to maintain my certification?
Once you’ve received your certificate as a Restorative Health Practitioner, there are no further requirements to complete.
If you would like to be included on our Find a Practitioner directory or considered for Job Opportunities that are posted to the IRH community, you must be a practitioner in good standing. To be a practitioner in good standing, that means following CEU requirements on an annual basis as needed.
CEU Requirements to be a Practitioner In Good Standing
While we don’t require that you maintain CEUs to maintain your certification, if you would like to be included in our Find a Practitioner Directory or considered for Job Opportunities that are posted to the IRH community, CEUs are required.
Our CEUs are based on curriculum updates to the IRH core curriculum. If there have been notable updates to a course that you have taken (for example, new clinical approaches taught, significant updates to a lab, changes to clinical applications, new research that changes our clinical approach, and so on) you’ll be offered the opportunity to review these updates and pay a small fee ($50/course) to take a quiz to show your understanding of the changes. This is the only CEU requirement to be considered a Practitioner in Good Standing.
Note: if you have participated in a course in that calendar year, if you are an active member of the Alumni Association, or if you have participated in the Clinical Application Internship in that calendar year, the CEU fee is waived.
How long do I have access to the course materials?
You have access to the course materials for one calendar year from the course end date. For example, if you take Mastering the Art and Science of Gastrointestinal Healing in March of 2026, you will have access to all curriculum updates in that year through June 2027. If you would like to purchase ongoing access to curriculum updates, you may do so for a small fee of $50/course per year. This fee covers your CEU fees as well.
Note: if you have participated in a course in that calendar year, if you are an active member of the Alumni Association, or if you have participated in the Clinical Application Internship in that calendar year, the curriculum access fee is waived.
How long does it take to complete the program?
Our Gastrointestinal Healing, Optimizing Hormones, and Nutritional Blood Chemistry courses are 12 weeks, with 10+ weeks of content and 2 weeks to complete the final exam at the end. Our capstone course, The Art & Science of Clinical Mastery, is 15 weeks, with 12 weeks of content and 2 weeks allocated to the final exam. This means you can complete the entire program in 2 years, or take as much time as you need between classes.
Does the Institute of Restorative Health offer CEUs?
The Institute of Restorative Health offers CEUs for the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP). The breakdown of CEUs is as follows:
- Mastering the Art and Science of Gastrointestinal Healing — 24 CEUs
- Mastering the Art and Science of Optimizing Hormones — 21 CEUs
- Mastering the Art and Science of Nutritional Blood Chemistry — 23 CEUs
- The Art and Science of Clinical Mastery — 32 CEUs
What are my payment options? Do you offer a payment plan?
You can pay using any of the following credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
For each course, we offer three payment options: a single payment for the full course tuition, a payment plan of three payments over three months, or a payment plan of six payments over six months.
What is your refund policy?
For Mastering the Art and Science of Gastrointestinal Healing, we offer a full refund, less a $150 cancellation fee, up to three days after class has begun. This gives you three full days to review the first two modules of the class and determine if it’s the right fit for you.
For all subsequent courses, there are no refunds once classes have begun.
Students can transfer to the next class offered if they request this within 15 days of the start of class. If on a payment plan, they will need to pay in full to be transferred.
If a student fails a program, they can retake it at half price one time only, the next time the cohort is offered.
Will I have access to the instructors and other students after the class?
You can stay connected with the instructors and other students in several different ways after class:
- You will be invited to join our private Facebook group, an active community of IRH Alumni. This is a free, ongoing resource for all Restorative Health Practitioners available to you once you have passed our Gastrointestinal Healing course.
- Once or twice a month, as part of our IRH Clinician’s Corner series, we host interviews with thought leaders and top experts in the industry as an ongoing continuing education opportunity. There is no fee to attend the recording of these interviews/webinars, and participation in the live audience to interact with the speakers is an opportunity exclusive to IRH alumni.
- Throughout the year, we offer free webinars and other educational events that all alumni and prospective students are welcome to attend. For example, our bi-annual Clinical Success Showcase or individual masterclasses.
- We offer paid membership in our Alumni Association for those interested in connecting more deeply and regularly on clinical topics and business strategy.
- All alumni are also offered the opportunity for additional one-on-one mentoring and clinical support with our instructor team in either 30- or 60-minute sessions. These sessions are priced individually at rates commensurate with the instructor’s level of experience.
Will I have the opportunity to do my own lab testing with this class?
While the Institute of Restorative Health is strictly an educational organization, not a private practice, we always encourage our students to use the testing and methodology we teach on themselves to gain firsthand experience of the process and healing. Many of our alumni have had tremendous improvements in their own health as a result, making them better practitioners and even stronger advocates for this methodology. That said, doing your own labs is optional, not a requirement.
For each course, the testing recommended aligns with the curriculum:
- In Mastering the Art and Science of Gastrointestinal Healing, recommended tests include your personal GI-MAP and food sensitivity evaluation
- In Mastering the Art and Science of Nutritional Blood Chemistry, we recommend the IRH comprehensive blood panel
- In Mastering the Art and Science of Optimizing Hormones, we recommend your personal adrenal and hormone evaluations
- In the Art and Science of Clinical Mastery, we recommend the 3X4 Genetics test as a starting point. We teach many other specialized tests in this capstone course, and which – if any – apply to your individual context will depend on many different factors we’ll teach you in class.
While performing these tests and experiencing the benefits of the IRH Methodology on yourself is completely optional, it is encouraged. As they say, “Healer, heal thyself.” Furthermore, better understanding the experience of your future clients increases your effectiveness as a practitioner.
Please note: any tests you choose to perform on yourself are an additional cost and not part of your IRH tuition.
Am I required to run labs on myself or clients during class?
No. While it is recommended that you run labs on yourself and/or clients during class, it is not required. Lab testing is optional, and the prices for lab tests are not included in class tuition.
I am not a licensed health professional. How will I be able to order and work with labs?
We have both licensed and non-licensed practitioners taking this program, and we offer a variety of different testing options in each course. For those practitioners who are non-licensed, we typically recommend the use of direct access testing services, which are available directly to your clients and do not require a license. We go into great detail on this important and nuanced topic in this free masterclass.
I am not a licensed health professional. Will I be accused of practicing medicine without a license?
The Institute of Restorative Health offers an educational curriculum that teaches health professionals – both licensed and non-licensed – how to support optimal function. We seek to optimize the innate healing capacity of the body to re-establish homeostasis. As a result, many symptoms improve due to addressing the unresolved stressors that compromise health. We do not diagnose or treat disease or conditions of any sort. Our role is to recognize that the greatest healer lies within. We train health professionals to identify any imbalances or blockages to the body’s innate healing process, and then to support the body to come back into balance using our primary tools of diet, supplementation, and lifestyle interventions. We go into great detail on this important and nuanced topic in this free masterclass.
It is up to each individual to acquaint themselves with the unique laws and restrictions of their particular state, province, or country to determine what constitutes the practice of medicine in their jurisdiction.
How much time should I expect to spend on my IRH courses?
This completely depends on your level of comprehension and understanding of the principles covered in the Institute of Restorative Health courses. Those practitioners who are experienced with functional nutritional concepts typically find they need an average of 8-10 hours per week to review the materials, attend the calls, and successfully pass proficiency quizzes, the case study project, and final exams. Practitioners new to functional nutrition may need more time to fully comprehend and apply the advanced concepts presented in the course.
Please note: as with many advanced education courses, the time required typically increases towards the end of class when your case study project is due, and when studying for final exams.
What are the software requirements?
You must have reliable internet service to access the program. Our course is available to both PC and Mac users, and it is fully accessible on most tablets and iPads. We use the latest available technology to make our courses accessible, engaging, and interactive while being sensitive to all individual levels of computer proficiency.
System requirements:
- Mac with OS 10.7 or later
- PC with Windows 7 or later
- Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser, or Explorer 10 or later
Some states - such as New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island - do not permit the use of direct access testing. If I reside in one of these states, am I still able to partake in the Institute of Restorative Health courses?
We have students and alumni throughout all states. Because the Institute of Restorative Health is strictly an educational organization, the concepts presented can be applied anywhere. There are, however, some additional considerations re: access to testing for non-licensed practitioners located in NY, NJ, and RI. Please contact us for more information if you reside in one of these states.
If I reside outside of the United States, am I able to partake in the Institute of Restorative Health courses?
We have students and alumni in 24 countries globally. Because the Institute of Restorative Health is strictly an educational organization, the concepts presented can be applied anywhere. There may, however, be some additional steps and restrictions regarding test access depending on what country you’re in. Please contact us for more information if you reside outside of the US.
Do I have to take each class in order?
The starting point in the IRH educational journey is our hallmark course, Mastering the Art and Science of Gastrointestinal Healing.
From there, you can either register for Mastering the Art and Science of Optimizing Hormones or Mastering the Art and Science of Nutritional Blood Chemistry.
After completing and passing all three of these courses, you are invited to register for our capstone course: The Art and Science of Clinical Mastery.
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