This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the British Columbia Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
Our program is an approved school under the Global Association for Integrative Nutrition (GAIN), HCA Health Coach Alliance, the Canadian Association of Natural Nutritional Practitioners (CANNP), and the Canadian Association of Holistic Nutrition Professionals (CAHN-Pro), ensuring the highest standards of professional nutrition education and holistic health training. This program includes the Life Skills Coach Certificate program, which is an ACSTH designated program with ICF. Students are eligible to pursue their Associate Certified Coach (ACC) designation with ICF after completion of the Life Skills Coach component of their Diploma program.
Professional Integrative Nutrition Diploma Scholarship We are excited to offer scholarships ranging from $1,000 – $5,000 for students who are passionate about coaching and counselling in the areas of nutrition, personal growth and holistic health. This scholarship is a unique opportunity for students to enhance their education and pursue their dreams of making a difference in the world. Click here to apply for the nutrition, coaching and counselling scholarship.
The Professional Integrative Nutrition Diploma Program includes nutritional studies, life coaching, and counselling. This program provides you with the practical experience and skills for a rewarding career as a Professional Nutrition Coaching Counsellor with added coaching and counselling skills.
Rhodes Wellness College is excited to introduce the first college-based diploma program in B.C. that helps students learn both professional nutritionist skills and professional coaching counselling skills in a comprehensive and integrated way.
This integrative program allows graduates to work in a wide array of industries: from the food, wellness, and health industries to private practice in the nutrition coaching and counselling industry. Graduates will be able to work as Nutrition Educators, Nutrition Consultants, Wellness Managers, Wellness Counsellors, and Life Coaches. They will be able to work in various customer consulting positions at Nutrition stores, in outreach centres and recovery centres, as holistic nutritionists, and will also have the option to work in private and semi-private practice, either on their own or with a group of other wellness-related counsellors.
Nutritionists Who Are Also Coaches and Counsellors Can Make a Huge Difference in the Lives of Others
Graduates that complete nutrition-only programs report difficulty when trying to help clients overcome issues that branch into non-nutrition areas. Depression, addiction, past physical trauma, and other challenges that are commonplace in today’s world make it difficult to motivate others to make nutritional changes that will benefit their health. Similarly, nutrition has a profound effect on an individual’s sense of emotional, mental, physical and spiritual well-being. Counsellors that ignore this area are not utilizing every potential tool to help their clients.
Graduates from Rhodes Wellness College’s Professional Integrative Nutrition Program will have the advantage of being in a position to apply for jobs from two sectors – both the front lines of mental health, emotional health, and addiction recovery as well as in all areas of nutritional wellness, coaching and counselling thereby increasing their career prospects upon graduation.
Graduates will also be able to register with both the International Coach Federation and the Health Coach Alliance to receive potentially both their Associate Certified Coach certification designation and their Registered Health and Nutrition Counsellor designation. The designation of Registered Health and Nutrition Counsellor (RHNC) is a designation granted by the Health Coach Alliance (HCA). Rhodes Wellness College students can become RHNC’s.
Graduate Outcomes
After successfully finishing the program, our alumni consistently demonstrate a track record of success, transitioning into roles as nutrition specialist or life coaches. Many move on to further study or set up their own coaching or counselling businesses.
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Are you interested in becoming a student at Rhodes Wellness College? Click on the Apply Online link below to get started! Here you’ll find all the admission requirements and all the important links for starting your application.
| Total Program Length | 78 weeks (1,740 hrs) |
| Number of Semesters | 6 |
| Tuition per Semester | $4,150.00 |
| Total Tuition | $24,900.00 |
| Application Fee (Domestic) | $100 (non-refundable) |
| Application Fee (International) | $500 (non-refundable) |
| Digital Textbooks & Course Material Fee* | $837 |
| Student Activity Fee* | $300 |
| Archive Fee* | $100 |
| Other Fees* | $145 |
| Delivery Method | In-person, online, blended |
| Language | English |
| Next Intake | September 28, 2026 – May 5, 2028 |
| Schedule | Monday – Friday 9am – 1:30pm PST |
*For a complete breakdown of each cost category, please see the dropdown menu below.
Digital Textbooks & Course Material Fee*
Additionally, each student receives the following texts:
Digital Textbook Fee ($633)
- Staying Healthy with Nutrition - The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine Berkeley, CA: Celestial Arts: $22
- Nutrition Through the Life Cycle 7th edition Cengage Learning: $98
- The Power of Habit Charles Duhigg 2012: $26
- The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition. Bean A. 2017 9th edition New York, NY Bloomsbury Publishing: $43
- Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology 13th edition Pearson Education: $94
- New Optimum Nutrition for the Mind, London, England: Little Brown Book Group: $16
- Healthy at 100 John Robbins 2007: $24
- Prescription for Natural Cures (Third Edition): A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies: $51
- The Skilled Helper, Egan 11th edition: $91
- Changing for Good James O. Prochaska, John C. Norcroos, Carlo C. DiClemente: $16
- The Legal Guide for Canadian Holistic Nutritionists Revised Edition. Toronto, ONT Rumbell, G. (2022): $35
- Principles of Trauma Therapy, 3rd ed.: $117
Student Activity Fee*
This program includes a $50 per semester student activity fee which includes career planning events, tutoring, all student drop-in sessions, student services info sessions, all student assembles, coaching & counselling labs, virtual cafes, speaker series and all workshops.
Archive Fee*
Other Fees*
Other Fees ($145)
This program includes a Technology fee of $90 which provides access to all zoom classrooms, CampusLogin access and unlimited Moodle access up to one year after graduation. There is also a Graduation and Transcript fee of $55 which includes one official copy of the student's transcripts and one official copy of the diploma or certificate earned. Additionally, each student receives a graduation gown, cap, and tassel for a graduation ceremony.
Admissions Requirements for the Professional Integrative Nutrition Diploma
- Grade 12 graduate or equivalent or mature student status – 19 years or older with an established work history or relevant experience.
- Submit a Personal Statement on why you would like to pursue an education with Rhodes Wellness College and what you hope you to achieve upon graduation.
- Submit two references.
- Successfully complete an Admissions Interview.
- Demonstrate spoken and written proficiency in the English language consistent with the proficiency of a high school graduate, as evidenced by a written personal statement and a one-on-one screening interview (see also the Language Proficiency Assessment Policy listed below).
- Provide an International study permit/student visa, if applicable.
- A minimum of 12 months prior sobriety** is required to be verified during the interview. The College’s representative may require the applicant to provide a letter to the College confirming the applicant’s sobriety from a counselor.
**Please see our Sobriety Policy for more details.
Rhodes Wellness College reserves the right to deny any candidate admission into this program if Admissions does not believe the applicant will be a potential fit or adequately benefit from taking the program.
For a comprehensive and detailed explanation of our policies, please visit the following pages:
- Refund Policy
- General Admissions Policy
- Language Proficiency Assessment Policy
- Attendance Policy
- Student Statement of Rights
- Dismissal and Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Dispute Resolution Policy
- Sexual Misconduct Policy
- Work Experience Policy (“Practicum”)
- Other Policies
*The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the world’s largest coaching certifying organization and is dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification and building a worldwide network of trained coaching professionals. Rhodes Wellness College is a Level 1 approved education partner of ICF and both our Part-Time Life Coaching Certificate or Full-Time Life Skills Certificate meet the educational requirements for both Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designations with ICF.
Graduates of the Professional Integrative Nutrition Diploma Program are recognized and can register with the Health Coach Alliance (HCA). By gaining a HCA designation, Rhodes Wellness College graduates will have you have the support of an industry association that has your best interest at heart – whether it is being supported through continuing education, strategic alliance, networking and more, being a part of HCA supports the nutrition industry in maintaining a high standard of ethical practice ensuring the health and safety of the public. For more information, please visit healthcoachalliance.ca
Frequently Asked Questions about the PIND Program
Integrative nutrition is a holistic approach to health that considers not only what a person eats, but also how lifestyle, mental health, emotional wellbeing, and environmental factors influence overall wellness. While conventional nutrition often focuses on calories, nutrients, and treating specific physical conditions through diet, integrative nutrition emphasizes the connection between mind, body, and spirit. It includes tools like coaching, counselling, stress management, and behaviour change strategies to support long-term health. At Rhodes Wellness College, our Professional Integrative Nutrition Diploma teaches students to view nutrition through a whole-person lens, helping clients make meaningful, sustainable changes across all areas of their lives.
No prior science or healthcare background is required to apply. Our program is designed to teach you the foundational knowledge you need in anatomy, physiology, and nutritional science. We support students from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds and provide a structured, supportive environment to help you succeed, regardless of your previous experience.
Upon graduation from our Professional Integrative Nutrition Diploma Program, you’ll be eligible to apply for accreditation through respected national associations such as the Canadian Association for Integrative Nutrition (CAIN) and the Health Coach Alliance (HCA). These professional affiliations validate that your education meets industry standards, enhance your credibility as a certified nutritionist or health coach, and support your access to liability insurance, continuing education opportunities, and greater career advancement.
