IHN Graduates Making A Difference In Our Community!
Laura Gutierrez is the founder of The Health Sprout, where she reduces her clients' stress and anxiety, while optimizing their mood and cognition, through holistic nutrition, lifestyle practices, and her background as a mindfulness facilitator. Laura has a 12 week one-on-one Ease Your Anxiety program, an 8 Week Mindfulness Stress Reduction Program, and runs wellness workshops for companies.
Bernadette Celemnts is an Account Manager for AquaOmega, a company that makes high quality Omega-3 supplements for the whole family. Bernadette trains staff members of AquaOmega retailers, in-person and through webinars, on the benefits of fish oil, and on the advantages of choosing AquaOmega products. She is also responsible for sales and marketing for the AquaOmega product line.
Jordana Levine empowers busy, burnt-out professionals get excited about food through her company, Rooted by Jordana. Expressed through private consulting programs, corporate workshops and seminars, and energy healing sessions, Jordana uses nutrition protocols, recipes, cooking sessions, and remote reiki to bring her clients to a place where they can feel confident in the decisions they make for their health.
See the inspiring work of our graduates in the field of holistic nutrition!
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During his 1 hour webinar on Tuesday, June 14, Paul Demeda presented on how the idea that what you eat affects how you feel, is accepted by many people – and also well supported with research. However, food and nutrients are rarely considered as a key strategy for supporting mental health. Mental health issues are predictably an ever-increasing problem in today’s world. The mainstream medical approach has issues with ineffectiveness and unpleasant side effects – which leaves many sufferers turning to the holistic approach for better solutions.
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Check us out on YouTube for Webinar Replays you may have missed!
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David Price Francis shared his expertise in a detailed lesson on increasing the power of your energy field for better health and wellbeing, through your energy field's interactions with the planet, your physical spaces, and energetic blockages.
Key Topics:
• Displacing toxic energies with higher energetic vibrations
• Connecting to the healing energies of the planet
• Clearing other people's energies from your energy field, and your work and personal space
• Dealing with the energies of overwhelm and burnout
• Boosting your personal energy field through various techniques
• Connecting to the highest quality of energy possible
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Advanced Workshop Includes Protocols & Therapeutic Strategies
Sofia Pistrila developed this workshop designed to help clinical practitioners understand the crucial importance of a healthy Extra Cellular Matrix (ECM) and Lymphatic System; to recognize red flags and symptoms of dysregulation, how pathology develops in the ECM and its causative factors.
Now Included!
• A comprehensive Q&A session has been added, to review questions practitioners have, in the week following the workshop. Date to be determined during the workshop with registrants.
• Recordings for both the workshop and the Q&A sessions
• Sofia's complete PowerPoint Deck for all registrants
• Complete protocols and strategies for use in practice, along with reference material
Key Topics:
• Foundational understanding of healing: Pleomorphism or Terrain Theory
• What is the Extracellular Matrix and its structure
• Major functions of the ECM
• What is the link between ECM and Lymphatic System
• Overview of the functions of the Lymphatic System
• Symptoms of a dysregulated ECM
• How to recognize symptoms of ECM dysregulation and Lymphatic System stagnation
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View The Full Continuing Education Course List For 2022
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Paul Demeda brings deep passion and industry expertise to this course, teaching the impact of optimal nutrition in supporting your wellbeing. He works with, and is trusted by luminaries in the mental health field to bring credible and cutting edge resources to practitioners and public. Mental health issues that will be explored include anxiety, depression and cognitive decline. Participants will leave this course with comprehensive and usable course notes, evaluation tools, protocols, and resources for professional practitioner collaboration to offer profound client outcomes.
Watch Paul's Webinar Replay Sharing Content From His Course:
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We Are Looking For More New Student Clinic Advisors!
Due to the popularity of this Co-op/Practicum, we are seeking more talented CNPs to join the clinic as Student Clinic Advisors (SCAs). Please send your resume (showing years in practice) with a short note of interest to IHN's Student Clinic Coordinator, Inder Gharial at [email protected]
Inder will share with you the qualifications needed to participate along with the process and partnership with IHN. In 2018, when we revamped how IHN’s Student Clinic ran, we sought out six tremendous CNPs who served as IHN’s first SCAs. They offer support for students, through their first experiences with clients. All of our SCAs are recognized as respected, deeply knowledgeable and committed to the profession. These mentors are there as a resource for participating students, to review all protocols before they are delivered to the clients. Although most of our SCAs have been doing clinical work for over 10 years, we always encourage graduates who have been practicing clinically for a minimum of 2 years to reach out if they are interested in becoming a student mentor. A huge thank you to all of our past and current SCAs!
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Local, Wild Plants Teach Us
Pictured above, Corrie Rabbe was captured teaching a Herbal Medicine lecture to students mid-class. She is incredible at taking complex information and delivering it in a way that is clear and simple to understand, regardless of the context or their learning style. She is a self proclaimed "food-junkie, travel addict, nature-loving, science nerd with a passion for helping people transform their lives and bodies." Corrie blends her knowledge of hard science, natural systems, and real life experience to create programs that empower her clients. Her own health journey led her to IHN where she earned her CNP.
Corrie joined IHN's faculty in 2016—originally at IHN's Ottawa campus, and has now transitioned to teaching virtually. In addition to Herbal Medicine, Corrie teaches Nutrition & The Environment, Biological Chemistry, and Body Metabolism. She runs her own private fermentation workshops and herb walks. She sits on the board of directors for the Ottawa Herb Society.
We asked Corrie what the IHN Family might not know about her:
"My dad was a diplomat so I grew up going to international school where people spoke a lot of different languages and you often had to figure out how to explain things to people simply and clearly, so I've gotten the feedback from people, both from teaching and in my personal life, that I have a very clear way of explaining things while providing lots of detail. I also strangely enjoy public speaking. That was a long journey for me, I was very shy and quiet. It was a bit of a process to get there, but now I really enjoy it.
I'm a radio DJ on a community radio on CKCU 93.1 FM here in Ottawa, and I play music. My brain also retains a lot of information about music, so I have a biweekly show. I play punk rock, psychedelic rock, pretty heavy music actually. Most people are very surprised because it maybe doesn't quite fit with their image of me."
Join Corrie for a Herbal Medicine refresher which provides plenty of opportunity to deepen your connection with nature. It's always 50% off the regular course fee for all graduates.
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Faculty Feature | Dr. Alex Dragan
"I want my students to understand that in order to prevent or reverse disease processes you must first understand the foundations of health as well as the pathophysiology of dis-ease. We sometimes skip over the basics because we love learning about the newest supplement or superfood. Oftentimes, going back to the basics of a healthy lifestyle is all that is necessary for true wellbeing."
We asked Alex what she loves about IHN and teaching her course:
"I love teaching Preventive Health Care because the teachings are the foundations of optimal health and wellness. Preventative health was the medicine of the past and I believe it is the medicine of the future. People are now searching for the root cause of their ailments and empowering the students with this knowledge to help their future clients is an incredible thing."
"I love that IHN is leading people to a career in helping others thrive through lifestyle and nutrition shifts. "Let food be thy medicine" is the famous quote Hippocrates once said and I believe this holds true to today. IHN is giving so many students the knowledge in order to allow food to be thy medicine."
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Opportunities For Students & Graduates—Listed By Province and/or Region
Employment Opportunities will be moving to another platform that will be part of the Alumni/Student Membership. For today though, please see the opportunities sent directly to us below.
ONTARIO
Essence Of Life Organics is one of the most popular and busy supplement stores in the city. Located in Kensington Market, it's reputation precedes itself. IHN received a short and succinct part-time job opportunity in their supplement, health and beauty department. The selected individual must be able to multitask, able to communicate with customers, and be able to provide helpful and engaging customer service. To apply for this position, drop off your resume at their store, or email your resume and a short note of interest to [email protected]
Employment Email Supplement, Health and Beauty Specialist, Part-time, Permanent–Toronto, ON
Atrium Innovations is a seeking a new team member fluent in French and English to handle inbound calls, process orders, handle trouble shooting inquiries, and increase education and awareness of their products and educational services.
Employment link Bilingual Customer Service Representative, Full-time, Permanent–Richmond Hill, ON
AquaOmega is seeking a passionate and dedicated new team member to help spread the word of AquaOmega Fish Oil Supplements by engaging with customers and providing knowledgeable tidbits on the benefits of their products, and setting up and dismantling events.
(Central Ontario, Greater Toronto Area)
(Ontario East, Scarborough, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa)
(Ontario West, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, Guelph, Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo)
Nature's Signature is a searching for a new team member to provide a high level of client and customer service, implement all checkout related policies and procedures, and participate in operational functions.
Employment link Natural Health Supplements Sales Associate, Part-time, Permanent–Toronto, ON
Enerex Botanicals is currently expanding in Ontario and looking to bring on a few brand ambassadors/demo personnel in the coming months to introduce and educate consumers about various products for immunity, energy, pain reduction, and more. This role requires in-store demo activations and occasional trade show support. There would be anywhere from 2-12 events per month, with each demo lasting around 3 hours. Hours are flexible with weekends being required. This opportunity is open to all students that have good social skills, are willing to learn, and able to travel in their specific region. To apply for this position, email your resume, short note of interest, and phone number to [email protected] Pay is hourly at fair compensation, and the deadline to apply is July 18, 2022.
(Ajax to Newmarket to Mississauga)
(Mississauga to Hamilton)
(Guelph to Kitchener to Cambridge)
The Nutrition Centre is looking for a nutritionist to became an integral part of their team through selling products, merchandise, and services in a retail setting. The selected candidate will be responsible for educating customers, monitoring inventory, investigating customer inquiries, and ensuring the store is organized. Additional knowledge of homeopathic and naturopathic concepts and products would be a great asset, and ability work flexible schedules, evenings, and weekends are a must. To apply for this position, email your resume, short note of interest, and phone number to [email protected]
Healthy Planet is searching for a new product specialist to assist with sales and store operations. The new team member would engage with customers, provide information, replenish stock, process transactions, and maintain a safe environment.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Biomed is seeking a new team member to engage with customers by phone, email, and social media. The selected individual would responsible for answering incoming inquiries, entering orders, processing invoices, selling products, building and maintaining relationships, and collaborating with their Education and Medical Support Specialists.
Employment link Natural Health Product Customer & Sales Support, Full-time, Permanent– Burnaby, BC
Beyond Nourished is searching for a culinary nutritionist that has a passion for healthy food, cooking and creating, and a strong customer service background, to make whole-food recipes and are comfortable cooking for a variety of different diets.
Employment link Personal Chef, Part-time/Full-time, Permanent– Vancouver, BC
Body Energy Club is looking for a customer-focused individual to join their team and provide exceptional customer service while supporting clients to reach their nutritional goals and maintaining an organized food safe environment.
Employment link Retail Floor Consultant Gastown, Part-time, Permanent–Vancouver, BC
Nester's Market is looking for a nutritionist to provide customers with nutrition information and details on current health trends, while completing the full customer sale process.
Employment link Nutritionist/Wellness Advisor, Part-time, Permanent–Whistler, BC
Naked Nutrition Whole Foods is hiring a team member whose role will include providing courteous, friendly, and efficient customer service, as well as to ensure smooth operation of the department and maintain a positive work environment.
Employment link Nutrition Consultant, Part-time, Permanent–Qualicum Beach, BC
Finlandia Pharmacy and Natural Health Centre is seeking a supplement specialist and an individual well-versed in supplements to help in-store customers meet their natural health product needs and educate customers on health and lifestyle choices, and recommend basic protocols.
Employment link Natural Wellness Specialist, Full-time, Permanent–Vancouver, BC
CANADA (NATIONWIDE)
CanPrev is looking to hire a qualified individual to create brand-relevant content, conduct keyword research, assist with managing blog platforms, and monitoring and growing social media platforms.
Employment link Content Creator/Visual Storyteller, Full-time, Permanent–Remote
UNITED STATES
Early Medical is hiring an individual to support the medical practice and their podcast and e-newsletter by performing research synthesis, analysis, and presentation of information to answer time-sensitive clinical questions, prepare interviews, and give thoughts and opinions on the literature.
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The 5 people closest to you are as essential as food and water. A February 14, 2022 article (3 minute read), reveals the research of Psychologist and Professor Robin Dunbar, on human inner circles. He learned that, because families are smaller in size today, it’s important to cultivate deeper friendships. Loneliness kills, according to Dunbar, so he suggests focusing on your “inner 5”, of kin and friends, with whom we can maintain stable social relationships. Dunbar, believes that “friendship is the best predictor of your chances of surviving from this moment into the future.” Holistic Nutritionists might add that, survival essentials also include dark chocolate and avocado toast.
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The sweet potato is a starchy root vegetable belonging to the Morning Glory variety of plants. Despite it’s name, it is a distant relative of the potato, and is often mistaken for the yam. This plant matures in two to nine months, depending on the climate, and prefers warmer temperatures. Starchy, sweet potatoes are extremely high in vitamins A and C, fibre, and water, making them a great alternative to potatoes and bread, as seen in this Sweet Potato Turkey Slider recipe by IHN graduate Alaina Yvon-Moreau.
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