What is the Certified Food & Spirit Practitioner Program?

It’s designed for health practitioners who have always wanted to implement a holistic therapeutic intervention, but have not found a cohesive framework to work with that included both a scientific basis, together with the recognition of creativity, emotions, and mind-body medicine in the healing process.

An integrated science-based and personal growth-focused approach for your client’s health

The Certified Food & Spirit Practitioner Program developed and led by functional nutritionist and author Dr. Deanna Minich is an online certificate program for health practitioners who would like to learn and apply a color-coded, science-based holistic system to bring together the healing of food and lifestyle approaches with their clients. The program includes 12-weeks of online training plus an 8-week practicum.

The online training portion includes lectures, interactive webinars, case studies, and a tool kit containing numerous forms and a substantial protocol guide, to assist clients in working with food, eating, and lifestyle modalities. The practicum component will provide you substantial support and mentorship as you move from theory into practice and coach a client through the Food & Spirit process.

Developed and led by functional nutritionist and author, Dr. Deanna Minich

What is included in the Certified Food & Spirit Practitioner Program?

During your online journey through the Certified Food & Spirit Practitioner Program, you’ll find all the resources and support you need to help you excel and flourish. Each program includes:

Program Curriculum

 

The Certified Food & Spirit Practitioner Program contains two sections. The first 12 weeks is the training portion of the course, which includes theory, tool kit demonstration, and case study review. Successful completion of this section requires a 70% grade or higher on the final exam. Participants will have 7 days to complete the exam. Successful completion of the final exam is required for entry into the practicum.

The second part is an 8-week online practicum where you get to put the “Food & Spirit” methodology in motion with one or more clients/patients under the mentorship of Dr. Minich. The format will be outlined to you after you’ve completed the first phase of the program. You will be able to select your client/patient for inclusion into the practicum session, and you will have weekly online calls with Dr. Minich to ask questions. At the conclusion of the 8-week practicum, you will write up a case study and submit it as the final requirement for the certificate of completion for this program.

In summary:

  • 12 weeks: Training portion of the course with weekly lessons and webinar check-ins to review case studies
    Successful completion of this part of the course requires a 70% or higher grade on the final exam. Participants will have 7 days to complete the exam. Successful completion of the final exam is required for entry into the practicum.
  • 8 weeks: Clinical, practicum mentorship portion of the course with weekly check-ins
    Successful completion of this part of the course requires a passing grade on the submitted case study

Successful completion of the entire course for a final certificate will require both a passing grade on the final exam and the case study.

The CFSP Program’s foundation is the 7 Systems of Health.

Download your free PDF on the 7 systems.

Can I Get Continuing Education Credit?

We are proud to announce that by joining the Certified Food & Spirit Practitioner Program you will also qualify for Continuing Education Units and Continuing Professional Development through the following partners:

Program registrants are advised to follow up with their respective institutions for CEU/CPD details.

What to Expect in the Program

Week 1: The System

Understand the fundamentals of the Food & Spirit system – philosophy and process

  1. Introduction to the Food & Spirit paradigm of bridging opposites for maximum impact
  2. Walk the authentic talk: Adopting a congruent lifestyle as a Food & Spirit Practitioner
  3. Understanding the 7 Aspects of the Self: Endocrine glands (physiological) and symbolic themes (psychological)
  4. The Food & Spirit Process: CADIT (Collect, Analyze, Discuss, Initiate, Track)

Week 2: The Consultation

Learn how to engage the client in the initial consultation & utilize Food & Spirit Assessment tools to collect information on eating & living behaviors

  1. The initial Food & Spirit consultation
  2. How to collect information on eating & living behaviors from a client through the Food & Spirit Assessments: Food & Spirit Intake Form; Whole Self Questionnaire; and the Food & Spirit Daily Life Log

Week 3: The Assessment

Learn how to analyze client information using the Food & Spirit Assessment Form and determine the client’s Food & Spirit Systems of Health imbalances

  1. How to analyze client information within the Food & Spirit assessment form
  2. How to find the source of client imbalances in one of 7 Food & Spirit Systems of Health
  3. Assessment of Food & Spirit Systems of Health: ROOT, FLOW, FIRE, LOVE, TRUTH, INSIGHT, SPIRIT

Week 4: The Plan

Understand the fundamentals of the Food & Spirit system – philosophy and process

  1. How to discuss findings & initiate plan with client
  2. Overview of food, dietary supplement & lifestyle plans – tailoring to the individual
  3. Introduction to the Food & Spirit Nourish Your Whole Self affirmation cards and client workbook

Week 5: The ROOT

Learn how to identify issues of the ROOT and apply Food & Spirit-designed tools, techniques, and therapeutic essentials

  1. Understand the ROOT System of Health, including the Subgroups
  2. The ROOT Case Study
  3. Identify patterns and client issues in the ROOT through Food & Spirit Tool Kit
  4. Employ therapeutic plans for the ROOT

Week 6: The FLOW

Learn how to identify issues of the FLOW and apply Food & Spirit-designed tools, techniques, and therapeutic essentials

  1. Understand the FLOW System of Health, including the Subgroups
  2. The FLOW Case Study
  3. Identify patterns and client issues in the FLOW through Food & Spirit Tool Kit
  4. Employ therapeutic plans for the FLOW

Week 7: The FIRE

Learn how to identify issues of the FIRE and apply Food & Spirit-designed tools, techniques, and therapeutic essentials

  1. Understand the FIRE System of Health, including the Subgroups
  2. The FIRE Case Study
  3. Identify patterns and client issues in the FIRE through Food & Spirit Tool Kit
  4. Employ therapeutic plans for the FIRE

Week 8: The LOVE

Learn how to identify issues of the LOVE and apply Food & Spirit-designed tools, techniques, and therapeutic essentials

  1. Understand the LOVE System of Health, including the Subgroups
  2. The LOVE Case Study
  3. Identify patterns and client issues in the LOVE through Food & Spirit Tool Kit
  4. Employ therapeutic plans for the LOVE

Week 9: The TRUTH

Learn how to identify issues of the TRUTH and apply Food & Spirit-designed tools, techniques, and therapeutic essentials

  1. Understand the TRUTH System of Health, including the Subgroups
  2. The TRUTH Case Study
  3. Identify patterns and client issues in the TRUTH through Food & Spirit Tool Kit
  4. Employ therapeutic plans for the TRUTH

Week 10: The INSIGHT

Learn how to identify issues of the INSIGHT and apply Food & Spirit-designed tools, techniques, and therapeutic essentials

  1. Understand the INSIGHT System of Health, including the Subgroups
  2. The INSIGHT Case Study
  3. Identify patterns and client issues in the INSIGHT through Food & Spirit Tool Kit
  4. Employ therapeutic plans for the INSIGHT

Week 11: The SPIRIT

Learn how to identify issues of the SPIRIT and apply Food & Spirit-designed tools, techniques, and therapeutic essentials

  1. Understand the SPIRIT System of Health, including the Subgroups
  2. The SPIRIT Case Study
  3. Identify patterns and client issues in the SPIRIT through Food & Spirit Tool Kit
  4. Employ therapeutic plans for the SPIRIT

Week 12: The Progress

Learn how to track progress in your client and how to build your Food & Spirit practice

  1. How to continue to track progress and continue to catalyze change in your client
  2. Practice management: Building your Food & Spirit practice
  3. Develop ways to build your Food & Spirit clinical practice
  4. Final Exam. Successful completion of this section requires a 70% grade or higher. Participants will have seven days to complete the exam. Successful completion is required to move into the 8-week practicum portion of the program. 

8-Week Online Practicum

You’ll put the “Food & Spirit” methodology in motion with one or more clients/patients under the mentorship of Dr. Minich

Through an 8-week online mentorship practicum, you’ll be guided on how to apply the knowledge you’ve gained in the first 12-weeks of the program. You will be able to select your client/patient for inclusion into the practicum session and will have weekly online calls with Dr. Minich to ask questions. At the conclusion of the 8 week practicum, you will write up a case study and submit it as the final requirement for the certificate of completion.

Who can become a
Certified Food & Spirit Practitioner?

Practitioners who enroll come from all over the world, ready to change the world with integrated healing arts in the 21st century.

Only licensed or certified health practitioners can apply for the Certified Food & Spirit Practitioner Program. This includes, but is not limited to: Dentists, Health Coaches, Licensed Acupuncturists, Licensed Herbalists, Licensed Mental Health Therapists, Nutritionists/Dietitians, and Primary Care Practitioners (MD, ND, NP, PA, DO, DC).

Participants must have a general foundation and knowledge of human physiology and nutrition. To be eligible for entry, one’s scope of practice must include providing health education to clients or patients. Please note that whether and how you will be able to use the information from this certificate program is to be determined by your state or country laws. You must have professional liability insurance to take part in the program as it will involve a practicum with client visits. We do not accept participants who are not health practitioners. This program does not expand your existing scope of practice. 

 

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