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Our Approach To A Holistic Nutrition Curriculum

Why study at Edison Institute of Nutrition? At Edison’s nutrition school, you will receive the most in-depth education in orthomolecular holistic nutrition available.

What is “orthomolecular” nutrition?

American chemist, Linus Pauling, coined the term “orthomolecular” in the 1960s to mean “the right molecules in the right amounts” (ortho, in Greek, implies “correct”). Proponents of orthomolecular nutrition hold that healing must be rooted in the unique biochemical composition of each individual.

Subsequently, Pauling extended this concept to formulate orthomolecular medicine. This entails an approach to disease prevention, treatment, and the pursuit of peak health, founded on the physiological and enzymatic roles of precise nutrients — namely, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids — within the body. This approach is encapsulated by the term “orthomolecular”, signifying the importance of the right molecules in the correct concentrations.

Unlike some nutrition schools that combine a holistic nutrition education with mainstream dietician teachings, EIN’s programs are based on functional holistic nutrition. This gives you a more direct insight into the art and science of holistic nutrition than what you will obtain from many other diploma or certificate programs.

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The Edison Difference

Today, people have options. That includes you, as a future holistic nutritionist. So why should you choose the Diploma in Holistic Nutrition program from the Edison Institute of Nutrition? Below you will find some of the many benefits of an Edison nutrition education.

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Part Time Studies

Are you considering moving into a career in holistic nutrition but cannot give up your current career right away? If so, EIN’s classes are available at whatever time is most convenient for you. Access to our program is 24 – 7.

While your EIN Diploma in Holistic Nutrition can be completed in one year, you can study on a part-time basis as well. We offer a three-year flexibility window for completion. This can help you attain a greater work life balance during your studies.

MODULES1 YEAR FULLTIME2 YR PART-TIME3 YR PART-TIME
16 weeks13 weeks26 weeks
28 weeks15 weeks30 weeks
310 weeks17 weeks34 weeks
411 weeks20 weeks40 weeks
MIDTERM EXAM4 HOURS4 HOURS4 HOURS
58 weeks15 weeks30 weeks
611 weeks20 weeks40 weeks
FINAL EXAM4 HOURS4 HOURS4 HOURS

In-Depth Curriculum

Our program includes 29 subjects, 6 modules, and 2000 hours of comprehensive training in a broad range of extensive topics.

Learn how to use critical thinking when assessing your clients, creating personalized dietary protocols, supplementation recommendations, and working with serious health issues.

You will learn how to interpret the results of blood tests, hair analysis, and other tests. We will also introduce you to the use and benefits of biotherapeutic drainage, not available in other programs.

In addition, you will have direct access to your instructors, to ensure that you are ready to practise with confidence.

When working on your case studies, you will receive live instructor guidance, recommendations, support, and feedback to ensure a complete understanding of how to provide thorough client consultations. In addition, participation in live Q&A and Case Study Webinars will further your learning and confidence in this key area of practice.

What does all this mean? When you leave EIN, you will have the skills and knowledge that you need to begin your successful new career as a holistic nutritionist.

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Passionate Faculty

When you study at Edison Institute of Nutrition, you will find a curriculum carefully designed by a knowledgeable, enthusiastic faculty with a special interest in the courses they design and teach.

The EIN faculty includes a diverse group of experts in holistic nutrition, with a minimum of 15 years in clinical practice. They will share with you their insights, skills, and experience.

Your instructors are invested in your success. If you have questions, concerns, or need clarification, they can be contacted through your online portal.

Flexible Learning – Fully Online

Whether you are planning to change careers or have recently graduated, it can be difficult and costly to travel for an in-class program. If you are working while attending school, it may be even more difficult to balance your class schedules with employment hours. Furthermore, when you factor in the obligations of tending to your loved ones, pursuing an education can quickly become overwhelming.

At EIN, we offer a purely online curriculum. Rather than having to travel to a specific location at a specific time, you can study from the comfort of your home. With access to the internet, you can study at Edison Institute. Your lectures are pre-recorded, allowing you to review them at a time that is most convenient for you.

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Career Opportunities

Many graduates of Edison Institute of Nutrition work in private practice, but there are more options. You will find a wide variety of different career possibilities await you once you have earned your Diploma in Holistic Nutrition. Explore our careers section to discover more.

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I truly appreciate my time spent with Edison Institute, as it gave me the opportunity to learn at my own pace while still managing everyday life. The Edison directors, instructors and staff were always very helpful and insightful, and I am grateful for their patience with me along the way. I have gained a much greater appreciation for bio-individuality, and an understanding of how the simplest of health choices can either help or hinder our health and wellness journey. I would recommend Edison as a learning avenue for anyone who desires to pursue a professional career in the fields of holistic nutrition or natural health and healing.

Tammy Mc Donald, Alberta CanadaProud Graduate of Edison Institute of Nutrition

Edison really came through on their content and support. I fully appreciated the science and evidence-based information that was provided in the program. In a world that is full of misinformation when it comes to nutrition, Edison really emphasizes using critical thinking and a balanced approach. This experience was more than I could have asked for, and I am grateful for what I have learned and the support I received.

Tamara Jurkin, Ontario CanadaProud Graduate of Edison Institute of Nutrition

Sending a heartfelt “Thank you” to Edison Institute of Holistic Nutrition. The education was amazing, very informative with detailed interactive studies. I appreciate all the teacher’s good guidance, support, & professionalism in guiding me to push forward and stay calm. I am proud that I achieved my goals, graduated with First Class Honors and I am now able to embrace my passions with a second career!

Jenn Blueman Dean, Ontario CanadaProud Graduate of Edison Institute of Nutrition

I want to thank the Edison Institute for so much knowledge gained not only on a professional level but on a personal level, as far as the program for which I have just received a Diploma in. The approach to learning from a distance is very good. It let’s you decided how fast to go and in a way that is a more enjoyable experience. It is also good in that everyone’s’ learning is at a different pace. We are all biochemically different. Diet and lifestyle choices relate to the whole body, not separate parts of the body. I would very much want to stay in touch with the school, as learning is a never-ending process, it doesn’t just end with a Diploma. Many thanks.

Allen Quinlan, Ontario CanadaProud Graduate of Edison Institute of Nutrition

I started the Holistic Nutrition program in January 2019 and completed it in March 2023. It took me longer than anticipated due to the COVID-19 pandemic; a little over 4 years. I really appreciated that I was able to take my time with the program. What I found the most valuable was the flexibility, patience and support of Marlene, Lynne, Jenn and the Edison team. Any time I had a question or issue I got a response from someone promptly. The team at Edison is so supportive and motivating. I learned so much throughout these last 4 years and I can’t wait to start using the knowledge and experience. I would highly recommend Edison to anyone looking to become a Holistic Nutritionist!

Ashlee Forti NC, USAProud Graduate of Edison Institute of Nutrition

I am absolutely enjoying this program. You all are truly making us gain the best knowledge through your well-rounded syllabus. I believe it is one of the most comprehensive nutritional programs. I am indeed learning a lot.

Kanwal Monir, BC CanadaProud Graduate of Edison Institute of Nutrition

I chose the Diploma in Holistic Nutrition program at EIN for it’s comprehensiveness. I wanted a course that included sciences, not just nutritional facts. EIN was one of the only programs I found that included this. The course material is vast in what it covers and combined with the mentorship of the faculty, truly prepares you to help others live their best lives. The knowledge I have gained is invaluable and already has made a difference in my life & the life of my family. The flexibility of the program gave me the freedom I needed to be able to complete the program, even in the midst of some major life changes and personal health challenges. I will forever be grateful to all the instructors at EIN for helping me through my own health journey and preparing me to help others!

Krista Johnson, SD USAProud Graduate of Edison Institute of Nutrition

Studying with Edison opened my eyes to just how spectacular the body is! Nutrition is preventative, healing, energizing, therapeutic – it never ceases to amaze me! And now I have this knowledge to share and empower people to be the best they can be!

Jean Kleingertner, AB CanadaProud Graduate of Edison Institute of Nutrition

“Studying Holistic Nutrition with Edison has been life-changing for me. Not only do I feel better about my health, but my family also feels great with all of the knowledge I have been able to share with them. I was considering going back to school for about 12 years but didn’t know what exactly I wanted to do. I started with the introductory course at Edison and fell in love. It can be scary going back to school after being out for so long, but the team at Edison was amazing, and I am so grateful to all of the teachers for helping me along the way. I always felt very supported and encouraged, and I can’t wait to take all that I have learned and share it with the world” 

Liz Whitcomb, Alberta CanadaProud Graduate of Edison Institute of Nutrition

I have gained an immense amount of knowledge and thoroughly enjoyed the program. I feel confident and equipped to help people get healthy. I want to thank Edison for the opportunity and the hard work and dedication it takes to run such a succinct program! I’m excited for this next chapter in my life! 

Navin Phuong, Manitoba CamadaProud Graduate of Edison Institute of Nutrition

I am a recent graduate from The Edison Institute of Nutrition, completing the Holistic Nutritionist Practitioner program. I choose Edison because it was rated the top Nutrition school and offered the flexibility of a home study program, which was essential as a mother of a young family. The content covered is exceptional. There is a big biology and physiology component and in-depth coverage of supplementation, toxicity, allergies, biochemistry, ecology, childhood nutrition, systemic imbalances, and root causes of disease. I found myself completely emerged in the program, and I couldn’t wait to start the next module. The entire program is enriching and empowering. The support from the staff at Edison is incredible, and they are beyond knowledgeable and supportive. Lynne, Marlene, Gilda, Sue and Jennifer, I cannot thank you enough for everything that I have learned and have been able to apply to my life. I feel confident to apply what I learned to my practice, my family and the community. 

Marina Robert, B.C. CanadaProud Graduate of Edison Institute of Nutrition

I started at looking at Nutrition courses as soon as the pandemic started, and I was essentially out of a job! I was looking for a course that was thorough, accredited, flexible and affordable and Edison Institute of Nutrition ticked all the boxes and more. From the very first call to the school, I found everyone to be very welcoming, friendly, and informative, you join a family with Edison, not just a school. The course structure is super flexible, and everything is online and very easy to navigate but help is always at hand and only an email or phone call away. Bearing in mind that I live in Bermuda and there are time zones to consider, I always felt very supported throughout the course. All the modules were informative and designed to help you understand and learn in a fun way, everything you learn is backed by studies and science which is great. I loved my time with Edison and can not recommend them enough, its an investment well worth making and it will literally change your life! Thank you, Edison, for everything, I will be back for more!!! 

Nerseh Douglas, Paget BermudaProud Graduate of Edison Institute of Nutrition

Before I started studying nutrition through Edison, I was eager to enhance my education, but I had no idea how advanced this program was. The modules and course work are so in-depth and full of brilliant material. I feel so incredibly lucky to have been able to study my passion through an institute which provides such a well-rounded curriculum in the field of nutrition and is run by such inspiring and involved educators. Lynne & Marlene were always available anytime I felt lost or overwhelmed and I am so grateful for their knowledge. Thank you, EIN and all your staff, for your support in obtaining my diploma in holistic nutrition. 

Patricia Cain, Ontario CanadaProud Graduate of Edison Institute of Nutrition

Edison Institute of Nutrition allowed me to achieve my dream of becoming a Holistic Nutritionist through their on-line program and at a pace that worked for me and my family. Having the opportunity to work on real-life case studies and then have them critiqued by my teachers was a excellent learning opportunity that allowed me to become more confident when working with future clients. I am so excited for my future, thank you!

Sandra Bennett, ON CanadaProud Graduate of Edison Institute of Nutrition

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