2008 Program Information

Brochure

The National Institute of Whole Health Frazer Medical Complex 6 Abbott Road Annex

Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481

Phone: 1-888-354-HEAL (4325) www.niwh.org

e-mail: info@wholehealtheducation.org

©2008 NIWH

Welcome to the National Institute of Whole Health Individuals attracted to whole health training understand that educating and caring for the whole person is what individuals are seeking from today's health and wellness professionals, as well as what is being mandated by national medical and health care regulatory organizations as essential to providing quality health care.

This whole person/whole health model is now the mandate for "the practice of medicine in all settings". Both the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) and hospitals and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) has identified guidelines for the practice of health care in all settings, which include: "patients at the center of their healthcare decision making; care for the whole person; and evidenced-based health education" as key guidelines. Medicaid/Medicare initiatives, currently voluntary but soon to be mandatory, include patient education, prevention of disease states and "pay for performance" reimbursement guidelines for medical practices. The Whole Health Educator, Nutrition Educator or Whole Health Coaching certification programs are ideal for enhancing the practice of licensed and certified health care practitioners and allied health care professionals which include: nursing professionals, nutritionists and dietitians, therapists, medical providers, social workers, health educators, hospice providers, massage therapists and therapeutic body workers, midwives, naturopaths, yoga teachers, fitness and wellness coaches, personal trainers, aroma therapists, patient advocates, and other integrative medicine and health care practitioners. To learn more about some of our graduates, or to speak to an NIWH graduate or student, you can visit the Students and Graduates or Ask A Student/Grad pages on our website at www.niwh.org.

How will this program enhance my career goals and increase my earning potential? The type of work you do after completing a whole health program will depend on your previous education and training, as well as your current goals. Our graduates are medical professionals, health educators, as well as trained or certified allied and integrative health care practitioners, who bring their whole health training into their current field of work.

Professionally endorsed, evidence-based certifications in Nutrition Education

Whole Health Coaching Whole Health Education

Since 1977, NIWH has offered evidence-based whole health training for health professionals

Self-Directed DVD Distance Learning

Programs and In-Person Programs Available

Available to qualified students

Our Guest Speakers include nationally renowned Physicians, Health and Nutrition Experts

This program information brochure provides a brief overview of our program offerings. For detailed information about

our programs please contact us at:

1-888-354-HEAL (4325)

Our Philosophy

Every person deserves respect,

compassion, and justice. Those who treat another otherwise diminish themselves and all of us, each a unique and irreplaceable

part of the human family.

Nature is the reflection of the innate order, perfection and interrelationships of creation.

Life is physical and chemical, mental and emotional;

it is also an expression of a profound spirituality, which we do not yet fully understand.

Given this, it becomes appropriate to approach health care

from a whole person oriented philosophy which is educational, focused on disease prevention

and, to the extent possible, fully engage the participation of the individual in their health recovery process

NIWH MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the National Institute of Whole Health is to provide quality whole health distance education to health care and health education professionals. The goal of NIWH is to provide the most comprehensive, evidence-based distance learning curriculums in the field of Whole Person Care. The development of its Best Practice model of Whole Health Education®, as well as the unique Whole Health Coaching and Whole Health Nutrition Education curriculums developed by NIWH, are its distinct strengths.

Our Location

Administrative Offices

NIWH Administrative offices: Frazer Medical Complex 326 Washington Street Annex Wellesley, MA 02481

Getting there: The office is accessible by public transportation via the Framingham-Worcester commuter rail service and is open during normal business hours. Please call ahead for an appointment at:

1-888-354-HEAL (4325), or fax 781-431-0017, or inquire by

e-mail at info@wholehealtheducation.org

In-Person Courses

In-person courses are conducted at: The Newton Wellesley Hospital Shipley Auditorium – 2nd Floor 2014 Washington Street Newton, MA

Newton Wellesley Hospital is a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School and a member of the Partners HealthCare group

Getting there: Newton-Wellesley Hospital is located near the intersection of Routes 16 and 128 (I-95), one mile south of the Mass. Pike (I-90). From West of Route 128 (I-95) take Mass. Pike to Route 128. Proceed South on 128 for less than one mile. Take exit 21/21A to Route 16 East. Proceed on Route 16 East 1/4 mile to the Parking Garage at the Main Entrance of the hospital. MBTA - Take Green Riverside Line (D train), outbound, to Woodland stop. Walk out to Washington Street and turn left. Hospital is two short blocks on left.

SPECIAL EVENTS are conducted at the Harvard Medical School Conference Center in the Longwood Medical area of Brookline, MA.

Accreditation The National Institute of Whole Health (NIWH) is a Provider of professional continuing education. Our programs are recognized nationally and are accredited, endorsed or approved by the following national organizations:

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association (ADA) – NIWH is ACCREDITED as a Provider of Continuing Professional Education The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC) - NIWH is ACCREDITED as a Multiple Event PROVIDER of Professional Continuing Education

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (STTI), Nursing Knowledge International (NKI) – serves as an official distributor of NIWH Whole Health Programs National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) – NIWH is an APPROVED PROVIDER of Continuing Education courses American Holistic Nurses’ Association (AHNA) – NIWH Whole Health Educator program for Nurses is an ENDORSED Program of AHNA

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Body Work – The National Institute of Whole Health is APPROVED by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education APPROVED PROVIDER

Vermont State Nurses Association, Inc. – NIWH is APPROVED as a PROVIDER of continuing nursing education by the Vermont State Nurses Association, Inc. (VSNA), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission on Accreditation National Association of Social Workers (NASW) - NIWH is APPROVED for distance learning continuing education credits for social workers Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Board of Higher Education, Office of Veterans Education - NIWH is an APPROVED PROVIDER of in-person education & training for US veterans. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Education – NIWH is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Education

Career Opportunities for Qualified Health Care Professionals

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WHOLE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS FOR NURSES:

• If you are a nurse working in mainstream medicine you can utilize your certification as a Nurse Educator in Whole Health and Integrative Health care.

• As a Nurse Practitioner you can incorporate this cutting edge approach to patient care, disease prevention and wellness promotion to better serve your patients.

• You can apply this training in a physician led practice which utilizes patient health education to focus on wellness and prevention.

• You can bring this training into your current specialty i.e., midwifery, women's health, obstetrics, diabetes or cardiac focused practices, weight loss clinics, rehab and fitness centers, family medical practices, allergy and immunology focused practices and more.

• Utilizing this training to establish your own private practice, or bringing this work to a group practice with other wellness practitioners is a popular application of this certification.

FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS:

• Licensed or Certified Therapeutic Massage and Body Workers

• Certified Personal Trainers & Sports Medicine Professionals • Certified Health Educators • Licensed Opticians • Certified Yoga Teachers • Sociologists • Licensed Physical Therapists • Pharmacists • Licensed Speech Therapists and Occupational Therapists • Certified Drug Rehab Counselors • Licensed Dental Professionals • Certified Medical Assistants • Licensed Social Workers • Credentialed Psychotherapists • Certified Chefs and Dietetic Technician • Licensed Acupuncturists, and other health related certified or licensed

professionals:

• You can incorporate this training into your current specialty, offering your clients health information that can facilitate their making the right choice for their health care.

• If you are working in a clinical or medical practice you can offer your whole health or nutrition education training as an additional adjunct to the services offered at your facility. Patient health education is a billable and reimbursable service when offered under the auspices of a licensed medical physician and is "incident to" the physician's care of the patient.

• Many certified allied health care professionals utilize this training as part of creating their own personal practice or to obtain additional skills to participate in a group practice.

• Your Whole Health certification will give you credentials to enable you to teach Whole Health in a variety schools, institutions and settings.

FOR EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS:

• If you are a credentialed educator you can incorporate the evidence-based, integrated health education you receive in the Whole Health curriculums to expand or enhance the level of educational training you are providing at high schools, colleges, universities, corporate wellness programs, any primary or secondary educational program either private or public.

• As a credentialed and certified educator you can provide professional workshops and seminars to target audience, corporate wellness programs or consumer groups to facilitate their awareness of health choices, wellness promotion and disease prevention.

• As a professional educator you can develop and offer, to accredited programs, provider networks and health care institutions, "train the trainer" programs in health education, health coaching or health advocate practices.

FOR DOCTORS and LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS which include the following - MD, DPM, DO, NMD, DDS, DMD, ND, DC, and Ed D.

• You will clarify and reinforce your understanding of the body/mind/spirit relationship from a unique whole person perspective and an integrated model of teaching and learning. This conceptual, evidence-based model is a complete departure from the didactic model of presenting individual organ systems and independent body functions that was utilized in your medical or allied medical doctorate degree program.

• You will learn to relate to your patients from a whole-person perspective which (1) enhances the quality of your patient care (2) enhances their patients satisfaction with their care (3) increases your professional fulfillment and reduces practice burnout (4) encourages patient-doctor shared decision making (5) improves your clinical outcomes (6) increases word-of-mouth referrals (7) enhances your practice income

• You will be provided the knowledge, information and tools to teach or educate your peers through continuing education programs, workshops or seminars focused on whole-person care best practices and models for improving health care delivery.

Findings from our Pilot Trial Study at a Harvard affiliate Hospital

HealthCare System Member Founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital

Excerpted summary of:

Pilot Trial Study Evaluating Whole Health Education in

Cardiac Rehabilitation Report 01/02

The Pilot Study set out to enroll 50 patients from the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department at Union Hospital. Patient population included a heart transplant recipient, patients with multiple pathologies, as well as obese, alcoholic, addictive and recalcitrant patients with varying cardiovascular disease. The patients were evaluated initially and at the end of six months using the SF36, a validated survey instrument widely used to measure quality of life. The evaluation also used a Clinical Data Collection Inventory (CDCI), which is a non-validated internal instrument.

Union Hospital is a 132-bed, community hospital located in Lynn, MA. It is also a part of the North Shore Medical Center and is a member of the Partners HealthCare System, founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, both teaching hospitals of Harvard Medical School.

Whole Health Education is an invitational, non-directive model of health education which empowers individuals to understand the cause and effects of their conditions through demystifying health information. The development of Whole Health Education began in 1977 by Dr. Georgianna Donadio, founder and director of [NIWH] in Boston, MA. NESWHE trains educators in providing "Health Education for the Whole Person." Whole Health Education is a peer-counseling model of health education based on respectful listening, "the big picture of health"® perspective and personalized health information research.

Patients were contacted via letter by the Pilot Study Coordinator, Anna Seubert, and those expressing interest were given an outline of the study protocol. If patients agreed to participate, they completed the SF36 and the CDCI. They then met with a Whole Health Educator for six, one-on-one sessions. Patients then completed another SF36 and CDCI six months later.

The data from the Whole Health Education patients was compared with data from historical controls. These were patients who had only been through cardiac rehabilitation. The control patients had filled out baseline and six-month SF36 and CDCI questionnaires. The control group was not studied at the same time as the treatment group, and no attempt at randomization was made. No attempt was made to pair subjects, and the study was not considered a controlled study. The study was approved by the Investigational Review Board at Union Hospital.

Patients in the Whole Health Education application component of the study were enrolled in 1998 and 1999. Six certified Whole Health Educators and six Interns from the [NIWH} participated in educating the patients in the study at Union Hospital. The study was funded in part by Union Hospital and in part by [NIWH].

The Principal Investigator for the Pilot Study was Harvey Zarren, MD, FACC, a cardiologist in private practice and also Medical Director of the Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation at Union Hospital.

Outcomes

The Study was not powered to reach statistical significance. The sample size was small and the SF36 and CDCI may not have been reliable indicators of the experiences of the patients. Although no significant overall clinical differences were observed between the treatment group and the control group in SF36 data or in CDCI data, there were quality of life questions where patients receiving Whole Health Education did significantly better than the control group after six months. The questions focused on:

· Sharing feelings routinely --> 11% improvement · Level of stress --> 6% improvement · Perceptions of tendency to get sick compared to others --> 22% improvement · Expectations of future health decline --> 21% improvement · Perceptions of current health status --> 4% improvement

Patient Anecdotes at their six-month follow-up

For representations of the Whole Health Education experience, the best indicators are patients' anecdotal comments:

Many patients who experienced Whole Health Education said "No one has ever listened to me in such a deep, respectful fashion before."

Other comments from Whole Health Education patients included:

"The effects of this process have been very subtle but life-changing for me."

"I am choosing to do things for myself that I have not thought about in a long time."

"I finally have information that's helping me to make different kinds of choices."

"Never before in my life have I been listened to like this!"

"Thanks to following your program I am a completely new man."

"I have a new approach to life including a change in eating habits, stress reduction, and improved physical health. I have made new friends and have fun socially. This has been a real plus in my life."

"I have more knowledge of mitigating diet factors and habits for general health and control."

"I have more information on what and what not to do."

"I got enlightenment."

"I've become stronger, got education for self-care and got support from wonderful people who worked with me."

"I got information on the latest nutritional findings and recommendations about vitamin do's and don'ts and exercise information to improve my heart and general health."

"I got health!"

"I got to educate myself about diet, exercise, and change of lifestyle to reduce my risk of heart surgery."

"I've become more energetic and I've felt much better after the program."

"I have a firmer grip on understanding not only the outside forces that affect my health and hopefully ways to deflect or better manage these influences."

"I got muscle tone and friendship with people."

"I learned more about my body and its function and diet control and effects."

"I got a healthier heart."

"Thank you for your help, support and education. All of you gave me on a day-to-day basis peace and compassion: the most important pill. Good health and happiness to you and thank you."

"I received knowledge of my body, ways to extend my life, and to live healthier."

"I learned to feel good about myself and to enjoy life to the fullest."

"I received knowledge of my ailment, treatments available and strengthening of my heart and body."

"I learned why it's important to exercise and eat correctly. Just to know there are other people like me is consoling."

"I learned about a healthy heart, body and mind."

"I learned to help myself with a spiritual program and meditation."

"I know a few of the guys in rehab wished they had had the chance to work with the Whole Health Educators."

"I received a better understanding of myself."

Summary

The Pilot Study demonstrated that Whole Health Education was not only valuable but also desirable in the journey of cardiac patients towards wellness. The qualitative data, collected in the form of exit interviews with patients, interviews with staff, and unsolicited notes and letters was positive. Patients who had presented with behavior problems for staff became cooperative and related in a manner serving themselves and others in a much better fashion. The Whole Health Educators had a lot of time with patients–time that patients valued in itself, apart from any informational content. That time was effective in allowing patients to see their conditions more clearly and to work through barriers to improved health. The relationship of Educators to patients provided behavior models that, along with the education content, allowed for persistent lifestyle changes. The combination of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Whole Health Education allowed repetitive exposure of patients to information enabling them to make better decisions about behaviors creating wellness.

Dr. Harvey Zarren, the Principal Investigator for the Pilot Study, said "As a physician, I find that Whole Health Educators are incredibly supportive in my attempt to help patients regain or maintain wellness. The Educators reinforce knowledge, motivate patient behavior, and have the time to help remove barriers to wellness. Whole Health Education is a very potent and valuable tool in helping patients transforms their lives. Whole Health Education can be a very effective ally in the health care practitioner's efforts on behalf of patients."

Other findings associated with the study and application of Whole Health Education:

HealthCare System Member Founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital

Excerpted: January 2001 Report by Harvey Zarren, M.D., F.A.C.C. "The pilot program demonstrated....patients who presented behavior problems for staff became cooperative, and related in a manner serving everyone in a much better fashion [and] allowed patients to see their condition more clearly and to work out barriers to health improvement. The relationship of educator with patient gave people a behavior model that, with the content of the education, allowed for persistent lifestyle changes. Other patients, with behavior problems such as alcohol abuse have been exposed to Whole Health Education at the hospital. In each case, the invitational, respectful attitude of the educators has been instrumental in patient behavior changes leading towards wellness. Whole Health Education is a model of education that allows relationship skill building in an overt way. It is totally supportive, not expensive, and incredibly effective. It invites people to learn rather than directing them as to what to do. It values participation and useful behavior rather than moralizing about a particular course of action. It is a model for all relationships. Here is a method of education that can help to transform medical care for both patients and caregivers, allowing the healing experience to once more be a journey towards wellness for all. Whole Health Education at Union Hospital [is] in service to patients, health care professionals and health care itself."

Harvey Zarren, MD, FACC Medical Director Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation Union Hospital

Track A: Whole Health Educator Certification Program

Whole Health Education has been nominated for the prestigious Norman Cousins Award for

Best Practice in Relationship-Centered Care

"...the radical idea that people should have access to accurate, evidence-based information as part of their treatment is an important and visionary advance in medical care."

David M. Lawrence, M.D., M.P.H. Former Chairman and CEO, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.

and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, Inc.

WHOLE HEALTH EDUCATOR

A part-time certification program for individuals with an accredited degree, license or training in

nursing, wellness, health or the following majors; education, nutrition, fitness, psychology, public

health, allied health or an accredited CAM training

Overview

Our Track A Whole Health Educator program provides an evidence-based, scientific education delivered through an integrated teaching format. This approach combines the most current medical research with a natural outlook on healing and the wisdom of ancient spiritual teachings. Courses provided on professionally produced DVDs. If you want to bring a whole person approach to your work, and wish to provide evidence-based, whole health information for your clients or patients, this program is for you!

Our curriculum offers a relationship-centered, shared-decision-making model which invites the individual to become the center of their health care and health decision making. Course includes continuing education credits for health care professionals. The Track A program provides an understanding of the big picture of health®, the whole picture of health®, which includes the physical, emotional, nutritional, environmental and spiritual aspects of our lives, and the impact they have on our health, well-being, and happiness.

This whole person/whole health model is now the mandate for "the practice of medicine in all settings". Both the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) has identified guidelines for the practice of health care in all settings, which include: "patients at the center of their healthcare decision making; care for the whole person; and evidenced-based health education" as key guidelines. Medicaid/Medicare initiatives, currently voluntary but soon to be mandatory, include patient education, prevention of disease states and "pay for performance" reimbursement guidelines for medical practices. "Pay for Performance" reimbursements are based on a physician's documentation of patient education methods and disease prevention/outcomes data. Currently, patient health education is one of the most important and upcoming areas of health care focus. Track A includes:

• 27 DVD instructional courses • All required Books and Texts • Comprehensive class outlines, notes and research • On-line and toll-free phone support • Sallie Mae loans available plus NIWH student financing • In-Person Courses include physicians and national nutrition & health experts • Selected guest lecture course videos are available in streaming format for NIWH

distance learners, located in our password protected online classroom

Track A Curriculum The Whole Health Education DVD curriculum concentrates on physical, bio-chemical, nutritional, environmental, as well as emotional, spiritual and behavioral aspects of health. In addition, all ten (10) required texts are included with this curriculum.

THE COURSES

(1&2) Philosophy Parts I & II The study of Philosophy allows us to interpret our own personal values and better understand other points of view. The works of Einstein, Newton, Buddha, Maslow, as well as the Torah, Koran and other classic teachings demonstrate how our philosophy, world view and beliefs influence our choices and their resulting outcomes. This knowledge will offer greater insight into the views and values of others.

(3-10) Anatomy & Physiology Parts I–VIII The objective of this course is to demystify the body's systemic inter-relationships. Each system and organ is explained through a perspective that includes the five aspects of health: physical, chemical, emotional, environmental and spiritual. Classes include:

• Embryology and the Nervous System • Brain Function, Hormones and Behavior • Adrenal Function and Stress • Bones and Muscles - an integrated perspective • Digestive Function and Nutrition • The Immune System • The Endocrine System • Cardiac Whole Health

(11) Introduction to Exercise Physiology Prepared with an understanding of exercise physiology, we can prevent disease and enhance the quality of life for chronically ill individuals. How the body reacts to acute as well as chronic stress is correlated with activities and corresponding exercises. The principles of exercise physiology and their application in patient recovery, along with the ways in which fitness induced changes allow for improved function of all body systems is discusses. This information is vital when facilitating the individual undergoing stressful illness and/or surgery.

(12) Psychology of Stress This presentation will identify the nature of stress and the body’s response, bringing to light the effects of stress on the body. This information can be used to enhance patient/client care. Discussion topics include: the mind-immune system link, the principles of psychological conditioning with regard to changing response to stress and stress reduction techniques which can be incorporated into wellness care. (13) Living with Illness For the individual experiencing illness, it is more than a complex of symptoms or a diagnosis. Their illness is a life altering that can be used for transforming their way of thinking, feeling and being. This course explores the experience of living with chronic or life threatening illness and the opportunities it can provide for personal and spiritual growth. (14) The Enneagram: A Psycho-Spiritual Perspective Originating from ancient spiritual teachings, the Enneagram provides insight and tools for self examination and deeper self awareness, as well as reveals information and an organized system that can assist us in our day to day relationships with others.

(15 & 16) Nutrition: Food Bio-Chemistry and the Krebs Energy Cycle In these courses, food bio-chemistry, vitamins and minerals, digestion, cell function and the energy cycle are explored from an integrative perspective. By learning step-by-step the role of vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates and fats in the body and in the Krebs Energy Cycle, as well as how hormones interact in this cycle, you will develop an authentic understanding of how human nutrition works on a cellular level. (17) Metaphysics and Health Non-physical aspects of health and healing are the focus of this belief centered course, which looks at how examining and understanding our personal beliefs and values, in relationship to universal law, we can manifest our thoughts to create healing and happiness. This presentation is both thought provoking and inspiring. (18) Whole Person - Whole Foods Nutrition - Parts I & II Although there is a basic nutritional requirement for all human beings, nutrition practices and approaches vary greatly according to culture, geography, religion, environment, age and many other factors which need to be considered when establishing a realistic perspective on nutrition. This course presents approaches, practices and research from a global viewpoint. Also presented is the nutritional research from Hans Selye, M.D., PhD, the "father of stress management," explaining nutritional needs for the body under stress.

(19) Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic Syndrome is a complex of hormonal and metabolic responses which lead to obesity, high blood pressure, increased risk for heart disease, type II diabetes and other syndromes. This course examines the mechanisms of metabolic syndrome and offers solutions for reversing and preventing this condition. (20) Inflammation and Disease The body's response to accumulated or chronic chemical stress is inflammation. This inflammatory response, over time, results in various chronic and life threatening pathologies and disease states. This presentation examines the causes of inflammation, its prevalence in disease states and how to prevent or reverse this condition. (21) Mindful Listening Critical to the healthcare professional is the ability to mindfully dialog with their clients. Mindful listening and mindful speech are skills which we can develop through awareness and practice. This important course explores how we can improve our communications in all our relationships.

(22) Obesity: Hidden Factors

This presentation looks beyond the problems of over eating and the lack of exercise as causes to obesity and examines the hidden causes contributing to the escalating rates of obesity seen today in the U.S. and around the globe. Nutritional as well as environmental factors are discussed. Statistics, as well as information on reversing this disturbing trend is presented.

(23) Nutrition and Disease

DVD and text which examines eating habits in the U.S., and the epidemic of preventable, nutrition related disease states and ever increasing mortality rates. Also addresses various pathologies that can be addressed through diet and lifestyle changes. Included with this course is an additional curriculum- "The History of Whole Foods in the U.S. from 1850 to the present."

(24) Functional Medicine Functional medicine is the new paradigm for the practice of medicine and health care. Grounded in a cause and effect model of problem solving health care, functional medicine explores health and wellness from a whole person, whole health perspective. The practice of functional medicine affirms the importance of approaching health care from a Whole Health Education model which educates the individual on the cause and effect of their disease state and what they can do to regain or maintain their health and wellness.

(25) Nutrition Research This presentation provides current research studies from around the world which demonstrate important information and data on the three major causes of death in the U.S. and around the world. Heart disease, cancer and type II diabetes data and research provide insights and clues into the prevention and nutritional treatment of these life threatening conditions.

(26) Sacredness of Relationships The class provides insight about relationships and the concept of sacredness – being "worthy of reverence." The elemental qualities of relationship, defined as intimacy, trust, selflessness and cooperation, will be discussed. The roles of friend, spouse, parent, child, ally, enemy and colleague are described as guideposts and limitations in the experience of relationship.

(27) Peer Counseling Provided in the self-directed Externship portion of the curriculum, this course is a unique opportunity to gain the tools and skills necessary to engage in a whole health peer counseling. Topics covered include: aspects of role, behaviors to be avoided, guidelines for peer counseling and the "how to" of utilizing peer counseling while providing client/patient health education or patient care. This information may be used to enhance relationships with clients/patients, peers and family.

Track B: Whole Health Educator program for Nurses This program has been reviewed and

Endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Association; Endorsed and Distributed by Nursing Knowledge International

“I especially appreciate your grand work of integration [Whole Health Education]...and look forward to it being available to a wider nursing audience.”

Carolyn Atkinson R.N., M.S., H.N.C., C.H.T.P. Education Coordinator, American Holistic Nurses Association

Overview

The Track B program provides an overview of the whole picture of health®, which includes the physical, emotional, nutritional, environmental and spiritual aspects of our lives, and their impact on our health. The Track B program offers a model of relationship-centered, patient education, which has been identified as a Best Practice in a two-year, Harvard affiliate hospital Pilot Trial Study. In this study, Whole Health Education demonstrated its transformational ability to enhance overall health care delivery, improve patient and staff satisfaction, reduce attrition and improve outcomes. Read the results of the Whole Health Education Pilot Trial Study on page 8 of this brochure. The Track B Curriculum is identical to the Track A program, providing over 200 approved Continuing Nursing Education Contact hours for nursing professionals.

Track C: Certified Nutrition Educator Program

NIWH is accredited by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association

as a Continuing Professional Education Accredited Provider

Available to qualified students

Nutrition Educator Program

A part-time certification program for individuals with an accredited degree, license or training in

nursing, wellness, health or the following majors; education, nutrition, fitness, psychology, public

health, allied health or an accredited CAM training

Our Nutrition Educator Certification program provides “the whole picture of health”® through our unique integrative anatomy, physiology, and whole foods science curriculum.

The curriculum contains 27 DVD courses, with 15 outstanding books and texts. Courses include whole foods biochemistry, whole foods cooking, soil and growing perspectives, vitamins and minerals, digestive function and nutrient assimilation, hormones and metabolism, and much more!

Nutrition Educator Curriculum

These courses provide a nutrition curriculum which integrates whole food science with

evidence-based anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, immune function, food and behavior

science, whole person nutrition & more!

INTEGRATED, WHOLE FOODS FOCUSED

COURSES PROVIDED:

(1) Digestive Function, Nutrition and Weight Control To possess an authentic understand of human nutrition, the role of digestion and how it relates to health and disease states is critical. This course explores, from an integrated big picture perspective, the structure and function of the digestive system and how it affects human nutrition. Also included is additional curriculum on Weight Loss & Dieting. (2) Obesity: Hidden Factors

This presentation looks beyond the problems of over eating and the lack of exercise as causes to obesity and examines the hidden causes contributing to the escalating rates of obesity seen today in the U.S. and around the globe. Nutritional as well as environmental factors are discussed. Statistics, as well as information on reversing this disturbing trend is presented. (3) Nutrition: Food Biochemistry

A foundational course in food bio-chemistry, cell function and the role of vitamins and minerals are covered in this nutrition science presentation. This course provides a foundation for understanding "the big picture" of human nutrition. The course discusses: chlorophyll, photosynthesis; fertile soil; vitamin function, mineral function, the function and importance of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Designed to provide the learner with an authentic understanding of how human nutrition works on a cellular level.

(4) Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic Syndrome is a complex of hormonal and metabolic responses which lead to obesity, high blood pressure, increased risk for heart disease, type II diabetes and other syndromes. This course examines the mechanisms of metabolic syndrome and offers solutions for reversing and preventing this condition. (5 -7) Introduction to Exercise Physiology Parts I - III

Prepared with an understanding of exercise physiology, we can prevent disease and enhance the quality of life for chronically ill patients. How the body reacts to acute as well as chronic stress is correlated with activities and corresponding exercises. We will discuss the principles of exercise physiology and the nutrition of the cells, most especially the production of ATP and energy. Exercise principles and their application in patient recovery, along with the ways in which fitness induced changes, allow for improved function of all body systems.

(8) Inflammation and Disease The body's response to accumulated or chronic chemical stress is inflammation. This inflammatory response, over time, results in various chronic and life threatening pathologies and disease states. This presentation examines the causes of inflammation, its prevalence in disease states and how to prevent or reverse this condition. (9 - 13) Anatomy & Physiology Parts I–V An Integrated, Whole Health and Evidence-Based Curriculum The objective of the integrated anatomy and physiology courses is to demystify and simplify the body's systemic inter-relationships. Each system and organ is explained through a perspective which includes five aspects of health: physical, chemical, emotional, environmental and spiritual. This unit includes:

• Brain Function, Hormones and Behavior • Adrenal Function and Stress • Muscles and Bones • The Immune System • Cardiac Whole Health

(14) Nutrition and Disease

DVD and text which examines eating habits in the U.S., and the epidemic of preventable, nutrition related disease states and ever increasing mortality rates. Also addresses various pathologies that can be addressed through diet and lifestyle changes. Included with this course is an additional curriculum- “The History of Whole Foods in the U.S. from 1850 to the present."

(15) Nutrition: the Krebs Energy Cycle

A review of cell function and the Krebs energy cycle are covered in this nutrition science course. By learning step-by-step the role of vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates and fats in the Krebs Cycle, as well as how hormones interact in this cycle, the learner will develop an organic understanding of how human nutrition works from a macro and micro perspective. (16) Psychology of Stress This presentation will identify the nature of stress, the body's response to stress in both acute and chronic stages and what specific physiological changes take place as a result of stress adaptation. This information can facilitate an individuals understanding of how to avoid chronic stress and maintain their wellness. Discussion topics include: the mind / immune link, the principles of psychological conditioning and stress reduction techniques for nutrition, wellness and health education coaching and counseling. (17) Living with Illness For the individual experiencing illness, it is more than a complex of symptoms or a diagnosis. Their illness is a life altering that can be used for transforming their way of thinking, feeling and being. This course explores the experience of living with chronic or life threatening illness and the opportunities it can provide for personal and spiritual growth.

(18) Mindful Listening Critical to the healthcare professional is the ability to mindfully dialog with their clients. Mindful listening and mindful speech are skills which we can develop through awareness and practice. This important course explores how we can improve our communications in all our relationships.

(19) Digestive Function and Nutrition Part II This course continues where Digestive Function and Nutrition, Part I ends. A closer look at the function of digestion, absorption and assimilation in human nutrition is presented and discussed. The gut and its multi-faceted function is detailed and discussed, providing a comprehensive overview of the human digestive system.

(20 & 21) Whole Person Nutrition Part I & II

This course will enhance your knowledge of nutrition and its impact on health. Included in the class are the most important nutritional research findings related to health and well-being. Topics covered include: how organic food is different from conventional foods; sprouted grains vs. milled grains, the role of fruits and vegetables in health and healing, and the effects of stress on nutritional requirements.

(22) Nutrition: Blood and Genotype

This presentation offers research evidence to support how blood type and genetics play a role in an individual's health, nutrition and longevity. Based on data and research collected by noted experts and supported with evidence-based science, a model of evaluation for genetic markers and blood type are presented for addressing chronic disease and health maintenance thru dietary lifestyle changes.

(23) Nutrition Research This presentation provides current research studies from around the world which demonstrate important information and data on the three major causes of death in the U.S. and around the world. Heart disease, cancer and type II diabetes data and research provide insights and clues into the prevention and nutritional treatment of these life threatening conditions.

(24) Nutrition: Metabolic Biochemistry An overview of digestion, cell function, nutrition and the Krebs energy cycle is provided. By integrating the role of the numerous vitamins, nutrients, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates and fats in the Krebs Cycle, you can more fully develop an authentic understanding of human nutrition on a systemic and cellular level.

(25) Functional Medicine Functional medicine is the new paradigm for the practice of medicine and health care. Grounded in a cause and effect model of problem solving health care, functional medicine explores health and wellness from a whole person, whole health perspective. The practice of functional medicine affirms the importance of approaching health care from a Whole Health Education model which educates the individual on the cause and effect of their disease.

(26) Health Information Research This course is provided for the professional Nutrition Educator who wants to provide evidence-based, current nutrition research and information to empower their clients to take control of their health. This course teaches the skills to access health and nutrition information, electronically. You will learn to use electronic search methods to research any or all of the five elements that actively play a role in health and well-being. (27) Peer Counseling Provided in the self-directed Externship portion of the curriculum, this course is a unique opportunity to gain the tools and skills necessary to engage in a whole health peer counseling. Topics covered include: aspects of role, behaviors to be avoided, guidelines for peer counseling and the "how to" of utilizing peer counseling while providing client/patient health education or patient care. This information may be used to enhance relationships with clients/patients, peers and family.

Track D: Whole Health Coaching

WHOLE HEALTH COACHING CERTIFICATION

NIWH is an ACCREDITED PROVIDER of Continuing Professional Education for

The National Commission on Health Education Credentialing

"The work of the individual still remains the spark which moves mankind forward." Igor Sikorsky, 1889-1972

Legendary Aviation Pioneer

A part-time certification program for individuals with an accredited degree, license or training in

nursing, wellness, health or the following majors; education, nutrition, fitness, psychology, public

health, allied health or an accredited CAM training

Overview

Each model of coaching requires focused training in the specialty area you wish to be certified in. Executive coaching, fitness coaching, life coaching and so on, demands education and skills related to that particular field of coaching.

In Health Coaching, given the complexity and nature of health related information and skills, the candidate for the NIWH Whole Health Coaching certification must have a foundational background which supports the health coach training and allows the candidate to build upon their previous education, experience or knowledge of health information.

If you are a health care practitioner, allied health professional or entry level candidate seeking an evidence-based Health Coach training, the NIWH Whole Health Coaching certification program is ideal. The NIWH Track D program delivers a comprehensive evidence-based, whole-person health focused curriculum with knowledge and tools for you to provide outstanding Whole Health Coaching for clients or expand the services you may currently offer in your practice. The skills, knowledge and tools you will learn in this program empower your clients to understand the whole picture of health®, and how they can take control of their quality of life, health and longevity.

This program provides integrated, evidence-based, whole health science that is different from any other health coaching program offered today. If you want to understand, address your clients' needs as well as facilitate their health awareness, goals and success, this program is a must.

The NIWH Whole Health Coaching program is taken via instructional DVD/videotaped classes, with optional in-person classes, conducted on alternate Saturdays, from February - June and September - December, at a Harvard affiliate hospital in the Boston area. Classes include lectures with nationally recognized health and nutrition experts, as well as NIWH faculty.

The curriculum and course work is delivered via professionally produced DVDs, filmed during live classes at leading Boston hospitals and educational institutions, whole health focused books and textbook, comprehensive written curriculum, as well as the optional in-person classes.

For students who cannot attend the in-person classes, lectures and presentations are professionally filmed then edited to be streamed on the NIWH website in our password protected "For Distance Learners" section. The DVD programs provides a comprehensive and integrated perspective of the physical, nutritional, environmental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the human experience, as well as Peer Counseling, Communication and Coaching skills necessary to inform and develop Whole Health coaching skills.

Track D: Whole Health Coaching Curriculum 27 DVD COURSES INCLUDE:

• Physics & Philosophy Part I & II The study of Physics and Philosophy allows us to develop our own personal philosophy and better understand the viewpoints of others. The works of Einstein, Newton, Buddha, Maslow, as well as the Torah, Koran and other classic teachings, demonstrate how our philosophy, world view and beliefs influence our choices and their resulting outcomes. This knowledge will offer greater insight into the views and values of others.

• Inflammation and Disease The body's response to accumulated or chronic chemical stress is inflammation. This inflammatory response, over time, results in various chronic and life threatening pathologies and disease states. This presentation examines the causes of inflammation, its prevalence in disease states and how to prevent or reverse this condition.

• Digestive Function and Nutrition To fully understand of human nutrition, the role of digestion and how it is related to all aspects of health is critical. This course explores from a "big picture" perspective, the structure and function of the digestive system.

• Nutrition: Food Biochemistry

A foundational course in food bio-chemistry, cell function and the role of vitamins and minerals are covered in this nutrition science presentation. This course provides a foundation for understanding "the big picture" of human nutrition. This course discusses: chlorophyll, photosynthesis; fertile soil; vitamin function, mineral function, the function and importance of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Designed to provide the learner with an authentic understanding of how human nutrition works on a cellular level.

• Introduction to Exercise Physiology Prepared with an understanding of exercise physiology, we can prevent disease and enhance the quality of life for chronically ill patients. How the body reacts to acute as well as chronic stress is correlated with activities and corresponding exercises. The course presents principles of exercise physiology and their application in patient recovery, along with the ways in which fitness induced changes allow for improved function of all body systems.

• Brain Function and Behavior This course provides an integrated overview of mind / body physiology and its influence on human behavior. It discusses brain function and the biochemistry of thoughts and emotion, as well as the body’s chemicals and structures which create unique behaviors. Theories and research into the neuro-behavioral sciences will also be discussed. Understanding of this information will enhance health coaching tools and knowledge.

• Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic Syndrome is a complex of hormonal and metabolic responses which lead to obesity, high blood pressure, increased risk for heart disease, type II diabetes and other syndromes. This course examines the mechanisms of metabolic syndrome and offers solutions for reversing and preventing this condition.

• Adrenal Function and Stress The ability to adapt to change in the external and internal environments is the hallmark of human survival. This course presents the hows and whys of adaptation and provides an in-depth understand of adrenal function, its relationship to stress and immune function as well as the nutritional research from Hans Selye, M.D., PhD, the "father of stress management," that explains the body's increased nutritional needs when under stress.

• Principals of Coaching for Whole Health Professionals - Part I & II This two part course provides the learner with an in-depth understanding of the Principals of Coaching, the foundational philosophy, objectives and process for successfully health coaching outcomes. Topics cover core principals appropriate to all forms of coaching and include "the gremlin" and "the great".

• Living with Illness For the individual experiencing illness, it is more than a complex of symptoms or a diagnosis. Their illness is a life altering that can be used for transforming their way of thinking, feeling and being. This course explores the experience of living with chronic or life threatening illness and the opportunities it can provide for personal and spiritual growth.

• Mindful Listening and Mindful Speech Critical to the healthcare professional is the ability to mindfully dialog with their clients. Mindful listening and mindful speech are skills which we can develop through awareness and practice. Both of these important courses explore how we can improve our communications in all our relationships.

• Nutrition and Disease

DVD and text which examines eating habits in the U.S., and the epidemic of preventable, nutrition related disease states and ever increasing mortality rates. Also addresses various pathologies that can be addressed through diet and lifestyle changes. Included with this course is an additional curriculum- "The History of Whole Foods in the U.S. from 1850 to the present."

• The Enneagram: A Psycho-Spiritual Perspective Originating from ancient spiritual teachings, the Enneagram provides insight and tools for self examination and deeper self awareness, as well as reveals information and an organized system that can assist us in our day to day relationships with others.

• Whole Person Nutrition Parts I & II Although there is a basic nutritional requirement for all human beings, nutrition practices and approaches vary greatly according to culture, geography, genetics, gender, religion, environment, age and many other factors which need to be considered when establishing a realistic perspective on nutrition. This course presents approaches, practices and research from a more global viewpoint. It also presents the nutritional research from Hans Selye, M.D., PhD, the "father of stress management," which explains increased nutritional needs for the body under stress.

• The Immune System This course describes the complexity of the immune system through a whole health perspective. This course also explores the role of vitamins, minerals and herbs in relationship to the immune system. The action of the thymus gland and spleen, as well as the role of exercise and diet in a healthy immune system, will be discussed. A clear, integrated understanding of immune function is essential to enhancing health coaching outcomes.

• Nutrition: the Krebs Energy Cycle

A review of cell function and the Krebs energy cycle are covered in this nutrition science course. By learning step-by-step the role of vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates and fats in the Krebs Cycle, as well as how hormones interact in this cycle, the learner will develop an organic understanding of how human nutrition works from a macro and micro perspective.

• Muscles and Bones The goal of this course is to provide the learner with an integrated understanding of the physiology and function of muscles and bones. This information will enhance your ability to educate and coach clients with musculo-skeletal conditions. The course offers a unique opportunity to explore beyond the anatomy of the skeletal system and understand the inter-relationships of the musculo-skeletal system with all body systems. The effects of environment on bones and muscles will also be discussed.

• Psychology of Stress This presentation will identify the nature of stress, the body's response to stress in both acute and chronic stages and what specific physiological changes take place as a result of stress adaptation. This information can facilitate an individuals understanding of how to avoid chronic stress and maintain their wellness. Discussion topics include: the mind / immune link, the principles of psychological conditioning and stress reduction techniques for nutrition, wellness and health education coaching.

• Cardiac Whole Health This class provides tools to enhance health, well being and quality of life for those experiencing cardiac conditions. The impact of nutrition, emotions, the environment and spirituality on cardiac function and/or disease will be examined. The genesis of arteriosclerosis and the role of psychological states on cardiac function will be highlighted. This knowledge will allow greater insight into the development of wellness strategies for individuals with heart disease.

• Obesity: Hidden Factors

This presentation looks beyond the problems of over eating and the lack of exercise as causes to obesity and examines the hidden causes contributing to the escalating rates of obesity seen today in the U.S. and around the globe. Nutritional as well as environmental factors are discussed. Statistics and information on reversing this disturbing trend is presented in this DVD course.

• Nutrition Research This presentation provides current research studies from around the world which demonstrate important information and data on the three major causes of death in the U.S. and around the world. Heart disease, cancer and type II diabetes data and research provide insights and clues into the prevention and nutritional treatment of these life threatening conditions.

• Functional Medicine Functional medicine is the new paradigm for the practice of medicine and health care. Grounded in a cause and effect model of problem solving health care, functional medicine explores health and wellness from a whole person, whole health perspective. The practice of functional medicine affirms the importance of approaching health care from a Whole Health Education model which educates the individual on the cause and effect of their disease state and what they can do to regain or maintain their health and wellness.

• The Sacredness of Relationships The class provides insight about relationships and the concept of sacredness – being "worthy of reverence." The elemental qualities of relationship, defined as intimacy, trust, selflessness and cooperation, will be discussed. The roles of friend, spouse, parent, child, lover, ally, enemy and colleague are described as guideposts and limitations in the experience of relationship. We will be able to utilize the concepts of sacredness of relationship with various, including difficult coaching situations and personal interactions.

• Peer Counseling Provided in the self-directed Externship portion of the curriculum, this course is a unique opportunity to gain the tools and skills necessary to engage in a whole health peer counseling. Topics covered include: aspects of role, behaviors to be avoided, guidelines for peer counseling and the "how to" of utilizing peer counseling while providing client/patient health education or patient care. This information may be used to enhance relationships with clients/patients, peers and family.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Admission to an NIWH program requires a formal interview and pre-requisites. Please contact our

Admissions Office for more information about our programs or to arrange an Interview with an NIWH

Career Advancement Counselor

Please contact the Admissions Office for more information on our programs in Whole Health

Education for both nurses and non-nursing health professionals, Whole Health Coaching; Continuing Education; or Nutrition Education.

Contact the Admissions Office at 888-354-HEAL (4325)