Natural health is the philosophy and practice of using natural, non-invasive techniques to promote total well-being. These techniques support the body and an individual's multifaceted needs. The most common methods used in the natural health field are nutrition, herbology, iridology, aromatherapy, flower essences, homeopathy, and supplementation.

Natural health does not seek to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, disorder, or syndrome. These actions and terms are reserved for medical professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and dietitians. Although these healthcare fields can work together, natural health should only be practiced in non-emergency situations and always within its scope of practice. For more information, read our blog Natural Health and Conventional Medicine: Working Together.

We offer three program categories: Naturopathic Track, coaching programs, and specialized techniques.

The Naturopathic Track consists of three programs, Certified Natural Health Professional (CNHP), Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (CHHP), and Certified Traditional Naturopath (CTN), which build upon one another to obtain the most advanced education. CNHP is the starting point for the naturopathic track. However, individuals with previous healthcare experience may be able to test directly into a higher program with our placement exam. Our naturopathic programs equip you to become a practitioner with the knowledge and skills to assess and correct the foundations of health, perform muscle response testing, pH balancing, iridology, and other techniques, as well as make holistic recommendations to help clients improve their health.

Our coaching programs, Certified Holistic Health Coach (CHHC) and Certified Biblical Coach (CBC), provide students with strategies to guide clients toward lasting change. These programs focus on coaching and behavior-change models, goal-setting, and building rapport with clients to empower and advocate for them.

Our specialized programs accentuate our Naturopathic Track offerings and provide extensive education about supportive techniques for your practice or personal use. These include Aromatherapy, Business, Endocannabinology, Flower Essences, Herbology, Holistic Fitness, Homeopathy, Iridology, Lyme Specialist, Mind-Body Integration, Nutrition, and ZYTO Bioenergetics.

Our programs are designed to complement one another, but each is also an excellent choice for a standalone certification. Specialized or coaching programs are recommended in addition to the Naturopathic Track for a well-rounded practice foundation.

Our Spanish Division has three programs: Entrenador de Salud Certificado, Naturópata Certificado, and Especialista Certificado en Nutrición Holística. Visit spanish.trinityschool.org to learn more.

With over one-third of adults using complementary or alternative care, the natural health field is continually expanding, and practitioners are needed to meet the demand. Natural health education provides the knowledge and skills to support clients on their journey to wellness. Certification demonstrates proficiency to prospective clients or employers, so you can start your own practice or work with others in a group setting.

Advanced natural health certifications, like the Certified Holistic Health Practitioner or Certified Traditional Naturopath programs, provide you with more extensive knowledge, tools, experience, and credibility. By earning an advanced certification, you can stand out from the crowd and attract attention from potential clients. These high-level programs also allow you to obtain board certification or international registration.

While many students seek natural health education to learn to help themselves or their families, others decide to put their knowledge into practice and work directly with clients. Careers in the natural health field include, but are not limited to, owning a natural health practice, performing virtual consultations with clients, working in a group practice as a supportive counterpart or health and wellness coach, overseeing a supplement, herbal, or health food retail store, becoming an educational speaker, teaching in group settings, writing a book or educational materials, or starting a blog about your natural health experience.

There are two ways to enroll in a program at Trinity: online or by working with an Education Specialist. We recommend that you work with an Education Specialist, especially if you are new to natural health. They are available to answer your questions about our programs, coursework, books, tuition, and the enrollment process. Our Education Specialists are also Trinity graduates and practitioners, so they can provide guidance about Trinity and ways to put your education into practice. To speak with an Education Specialist, call 800-428-0408, option 2. To enroll online, view the program of interest, click "enroll," and follow the prompts until you receive a confirmation message and email.

After you enroll, you will receive an email with important details, including Canvas access information, links to the bookstore and merchandise store, and a recorded orientation. A Canvas Training Course is offered ten days before your program begins so you can learn to navigate our online classroom and prepare for your program.

Once your program's first course starts, you will listen to lectures, participate in interactive discussion and activity forums, and complete assessments. Be sure to read the course syllabus and note each targeted due date. Your instructors are available to answer questions about the coursework, assignments, and the online classroom. Canvas Technical Support is also available 24/7. For billing, enrollment changes, or other support, you can speak with Student Services at 800-428-0408, option 1.