Alumni Programs
The Institute for Integrative Nutrition supports lifelong learning by offering exciting programs to graduates of the Professional Training Program.
The Immersion Program
Integrative Nutrition’s top graduates qualify to participate in our Immersion Program, a free second year of education. During Immersion, students will deepen their counseling skills by acting as health counselors to our first-year students, strengthen their business skills and learn to walk their talk as health counselors. To learn more, visit the Immersion Page.
Lifelong Learning Classes
The classes in this program are specially designed to provide continuing education for our alumni. We've gathered exceptional speakers to present the latest information in the field of health, wellness and nutrition.
All classes are available as MP3 files on the Online Education Forums.
Group Counseling with Robert Notter
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
- Marketing to groups
- Arranging the group
- Session planning
Robert Notter is a 2003 graduate and 2004 Immersion graduate, a workshop presenter and lifestyle coach. He has a practice in Manhattan and leads the Advanced Vocational Training / Fast Track program at Integrative Nutrition.
Enzymes and Probiotics with Lynn Goldstein, RD
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
- Three types of enzymes
- Probiotics
- Digestive health
Lynn Goldstein is a registered dietitian who developed and runs a nutrition program at the Jay Monahan Center in New York. She also has a thriving private practice with focus on oncology and digestive disorders and leads seminars at doctor’s offices, corporations and medical conferences.
Love and Relationships with Daphne Rose Kingma
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
- Emotional and spiritual aspects of love
- Ways to deeper, more authentic relationships
- Bringing more love and intimacy into relationships
Daphne Kingma is a therapist and bestselling author of many books including Loving Yourself: Four Steps to a Happier You, The Future of Love and True Love and Heart & Soul. She is a frequent guest on Oprah and has conducted many workshops for couples across the nation.
The 100 Year Lie with Randall Fitzgerald
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
- Chemicalized, artificial junk food
- Additives, synthetics and processed food
- Toxicity and your health
Randall Fitzgerald is a newspaper reporter, magazine editor, and author of The Hundred-Year Lie. He has written investigative feature articles for The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and was a contributing editor for Reader's Digest.
Grant Writing with Diana Patton
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
- Where to find grants
- Preparing your proposal
- Applying for grants
Diana Patton is a graduate of the school and owner and operator of Equilibria LLC, a multi-faceted lifestyle company that provides nutrition and life coaching type services to individuals, groups, corporations and non-profit institutions.
Positive Psychology with James Pawelski, PhD
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
- Determining factors of happiness
- Positive aspects of human experience
- Actions that lead to wellbeing
Dr. James O. Pawelski is Director of Education and Senior Scholar in the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania. Having a PhD in philosophy, he has published several articles on the history of philosophy and its application to human development. He is the author of The Dynamic Individualism of William James.
The Mood Cure with Julia Ross
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
- Food addiction
- Amino acids and emotional eating
- Good mood food
Julia Ross is a pioneer in the field of nutritional psychology and the author of The Mood Cure, and The Diet Cure. Ross is the executive director of The Recovery Systems Clinic, in Mill Valley, California, where she and her staff of holistic nutritionists, physicians and psychotherapists have developed an innovative model for treating mood and dependency problems.
Fertility Diet with Jorge Chavarro, MD
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
- Diet and lifestyle effects on fertility
- Healthy eating for life and for fertility
- Choosing the best fats, carbohydrates and proteins for fertility
Jorge Chavarro, M.D., Sc.D., earned both masters and doctoral degrees in epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, where he is studying the role of diet and lifestyle on reproductive function. Dr. Chavarro is co-author of the book, The Fertility Diet.
A Career in Health with Mike Adams
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
- Transitioning to a career in health
- Setting an example of good health, honesty and integrity
- Health freedom activism
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, is a health freedom activist and the editor of NewsTarget.com. He is the author of Natural Health Solutions and several guides on natural health.
Choosing Organics with Anna Lappé
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
- Brief history of organics
- What the USDA organic seal tells you
- Top 10 reasons why organic makes a difference
Anna Lappé is a national bestselling author and public speaker on food politics, sustainable agriculture, globalization, and social change. Anna leads the Small Planet Institute, a collaborative network for research and popular education and is co-author of Grub: Ideas for an Urban Organic Kitchen.
Getting the Love You Want with Harville Hendrix
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
- Three stages of intimate relationships
- Overcoming obstacles
- Creating a stronger bond between couples
Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., is the cofounder and president of The Institute for Imago Relationship Therapy, and author of the popularly acclaimed books, Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples and Keeping the Love You Find: A Guide for Singles.
Seeds of Deception with Jeffrey Smith
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
- Genetically engineered foods
- GMO’s and your health
- GM crops and the environment
Jeffrey M. Smith is a leading spokesperson on the health dangers of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). He directs the Campaign for Healthier Eating in America from the Institute for Responsible Technology, where he is executive director. Mr. Smith is the international bestselling author of Seeds of Deception and Genetic Roulette.
Rule #1: Stop Talking with Linda Eve Diamond
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
- Listening to sound, silence, voices and meaning
- Practical listening advice on being a savvy listener
- How to encourage others to listen to you
Linda Eve Diamond has been worked in Corporate Training for 15 years, writing and delivering customized sessions on management, business writing and interpersonal skill development for a variety of industries. She created a website on listening, www.ListenersUnite.com, and is author of several books including RULE #1: STOP TALKING!
The China Study with T. Colin Campbell, PhD
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
- The relationship between diet and disease
- A plant-based diet versus a meat-based diet
- Nutritional contradictions and why Americans are so confused
T. Colin Campbell is Professor Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University. He is a researcher and teacher of national and international diet, nutrition and health and author of The China Study.
Primal Diet with Aajonus Vonderplanitz
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
- Primal diet and raw foods
- Living without disease
- Weight management
Aajonus Vonderplanitz is a nutritional consultant, speaker, author, and raw food diet advocate. He is a pioneer of the Primal Diet, also known as the Paleolithic Diet and the author of We Want to Live and The Recipe for Living Without Disease.
The Orgasmic Diet with Marrena Lindberg
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
- Nutrition and exercise tips for improving the female libido
- Maintenance of serotonin and dopamine levels
- Causes of sexual dysfunction and orgasm difficulty
Marrena Lindberg is an environmental researcher who came upon the combination of The Orgasmic Diet through her own trial and error. She works with doctors in the field of female sexuality in order to understand sexual dysfunction and to develop clinical trials on The Orgasmic Diet program.
Fermentation with Sandor Katz
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
- The art and science of fermentation
- Controlling microscopic bacteria and fungi
- Health benefits of fermented foods
Sandor Ellix Katz, is a self-taught fermentation experimentalist, and author of the books, Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition and Craft of Live-Culture Foods who believes live fermented foods are critical to human health, and are central elements of many different culinary traditions.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Randi Cestaro
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
- Simple and effective techniques for healing IBS
- Foods you should eat and foods to avoid
- Custom tailoring your meals for the best results
Randi Cestaro is a graduate of Integrative Nutrition who used a holistic approach to heal herself from Irritable Bowel Syndrome She has a health counseling practice in New York City and is author of an e-book, I Healed Myself from IBS and You Can Too.
World Peace Diet with Will Tuttle, PhD
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
- Our meals: The hidden key to understanding
- The practice of connecting
- The call to evolve
Will Tuttle has a master’s degree in humanities, a Ph.D. in the philosophy of education and is the author of The World Peace Diet: Eating for Spiritual Health and Social Harmony. He trained in Korea as a Zen Buddhist monk and has worked extensively in Tai Chi, yoga, meditation, intuition development, and spiritual healing.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals with Dan Matthews
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
- About PETA, it’s mission and history
- Factory farming and the corporate food industry
- Cruelty-free living
Dan Mathews is the Senior Vice President of PETA, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, and is known for heading PETA's controversial and attention-getting campaigns. He is author of his memoir, Committed.