Integrative Health Institute

Integrative health — bringing conventional and complementary approaches to healthcare and wellness together for the whole health of the patient — is too important to leave to chance.

At Salem University, we are committed to helping students and alumni explore educational options, such as integrative health coach certification opportunities, to experience more success for their patients and their careers. Through our Integrative Health Institute, Salem demonstrates this commitment in a uniquely tangible way.

Our Mission

The Integrative Health Institute (IHI) was established in January 2022 to transform the education of health professionals, educators, and other inquisitive adult students through an innovative curriculum in the science, tools and skills of health care and education. In addition, our aim is to create a new generation of health and wellness practitioners and educators who are skilled at dealing with the pressures and extreme challenges in healthcare today, embody health and well-being themselves, and can provide integrative evidence-based approaches to their diverse patients, clients, and students.

Integrative Health Coaching Certificate Program
(non-credit)

Program Length: 16 weeks (2 courses; 8-weeks per course)
Cost: $3,500
Classes Start: For additional information and next class start date, email IHI@SalemU.edu.

Integrative Health Coaching Program Highlights

NBHWC Approved
Our program is an Approved Health and Wellness Coach Training & Education Program by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). Graduates are eligible to apply for the HWC Certifying Examination to become National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC).

Whole-Person Centered Approach
Our Integrative Health Coaching program is designed to teach students how to help clients achieve optimal health and well-being through a comprehensive approach that includes physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual goals.

Interactive Learning Environment

• Live Web-Based Lectures
  Two live sessions per week.
• Personalized Coaching Practice
  Receive instructor feedback on your coaching practice.
• Engaging Assignments
  Asynchronous materials and online discussion boards tailored to various learning styles.

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Program Duration

• 16 Weeks Completion
  Split into two 8-week courses covering foundational coaching theory and practical application.

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Post-Program Support

• Test Prep Sessions
  Assistance with preparing for the NBHWC exam.
• Coaching Session Assistance
  Support in obtaining the 50 coaching sessions required for certification.

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Curriculum Highlights

• Health and Wellness Coaching Fundamentals and Planning
• Self-Awareness and Self-Discovery
• Client-Centered Relationship Building
• Behavior Change and Motivation Theories
• Diversity in Health and Wellness Coaching
• Nutrition & Weight Management, Integrative Fitness, Stress Management, Chronic Disease Management
• Practical Skills Assessments

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Total Cost: $3,500
Includes all materials, eBooks, personalized coaching feedback, live classes, and asynchronous instruction.

The Integrative Health Coaching Certificate is a 16-week program that runs in two consecutive 8-week sessions, with 2 courses each week. This health coaching program is designed to educate professionals interested in coaching others to optimal health and wellness. Students will develop the health coach skills necessary to build the coaching relationship from start to finish, with an emphasis on integrative health practices and principles.

This integrative health coaching certification program is designed for:

Allied health professionals, traditional & alternative medicine practitioners, integrative and holistic health practitioners, nurses, fitness professionals, athletic coaches, whole person-centered wellness enthusiasts or professionals, diabetes prevention professionals, healthcare organizations, self-insured corporations, and schools.