Overview

The Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) bridges the gap between the client and holistic practitioners as well as being the liaison between western practitioners and the holistic community.

As the emphasis in healthcare shifts more towards wellness and illness prevention rather than disease control, many western or allopathic practitioners are expanding their knowledge base and practices into holistic health to better serve patient needs.

This program is especially valuable to those drawn to the healing or helping professions who struggle with finding a comfort level with allopathic (western) medical approaches, and believe clients should be treated as whole persons rather than collections of body parts.

The HHP diploma program is a good option for career changers because the field is expanding rapidly. Since the work is not physically taxing, it is also a good option for those wishing to come out of retirement to enter into a new field.

Program Description

This diploma program prepares the student for a career working with clients interested in wellness and/or holistic medicine.

HHP training familiarizes the student with numerous modalities, so they become adept at integrating several natural techniques into comprehensive programs individualized specifically to meet clients' personal needs.

The course emphasizes client evaluation as well as wellness, optimal health and prevention techniques. Students will gain an appreciation for and experience in self-care which will enhance their personal growth. The self-care knowledge gained through this training program will be an important experience the student will draw on throughout the course of their holistic health career.

As part of the Holistic Health Practitioner training program, you will also receive seven certificates in addition to your diploma upon course completion.:

• Associate Polarity Practitioner
  
• Elemental Reflexologist
  
• Usui Reiki Master
  
• Aromatherapy Practitioner
  
• Homeopathy Practitioner
  
• Craniosacral Practitioner
  
• Herbal Educator
  

Specialty Topics and Curriculum Include:

• Associate Polarity Practitioner Training
• Elemental Reflexology
• Science of Energy
• Science of Aromatherapy
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Energetic Assessment
• Advanced Chakra Balancing
• Communications
• Weekend Body Purification Retreat
• Herbal Education
• Food Awareness
• Advanced Craniosacral Training
• Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine
  

National Certification and State Registration

The HHP program is the only State approved and nationally certified diploma program of its kind in Ohio.

The Institute of Holistic Health Careers is registered locally with the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools (Reg. #00-01-1528T), and nationally with the American Association for Drugless Practitioners.

The Associate Polarity Practitioner (APP) certification program is set up in accordance with American Polarity Therapy Association (APTA) standards.

APTA is the national governing body for polarity practitioners, which has a code of ethics and an elected member board. APTA registers and sets standards for the profession of Polarity Therapy.

Upon completion of coursework, students may apply for APP designation with APTA and set up a practice in any location in the country.