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Nourish Academy is a fully remote, 10-week immersive professional development experience and internship designed to help nutrition and health professionals build real confidence in metabolic health and whole-person nutrition care. The program blends self-paced lessons, structured assessments, hands-on application, peer collaboration, and personal reflection so learners move beyond passive study and into real-world practice.
Nourish Academy draws on evidence-based public health, clinical, and educational guidance from organizations such as NCCIH, NIDDK, CDC, AHRQ, NHLBI, IPEC, and the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
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Our framework
Absorb. Assess. Apply.
Absorb. Learners take in evidence-based content on metabolic health and whole-person nutrition care through approachable, practical weekly lessons.
Assess. Learners check their understanding through structured assessments, reflection, and feedback after each lesson.
Apply. Learners create real materials in NourishLab, deliver real workshops and content, support real clients, and live the same concepts in their own daily routines so the work becomes lived, not just learned.
Our mission is to help nutrition and health professionals grow into confident, thoughtful, and effective educators and practitioners through evidence-based, whole-person learning that bridges science, communication, and real-world care.
who this is for
📝 Weekly lessons - Explore metabolic health and whole-person nutrition care through a structured curriculum that builds knowledge, confidence, and professional depth.
🎥 Real-world application projects - Work through practical assignments that help bridge the gap between learning concepts and actually using them in meaningful ways.
👩💻 Live classes - Participate in interactive sessions designed for learning, reflection, conversation, and collaborative growth in real time.
🤝 Collaborative peer learning - Learn through shared discussion, diverse perspectives, thoughtful feedback, and meaningful exchanges with fellow participants.
💬 Student lounge - Be part of a supportive environment where students can connect, ask questions, share experiences, and grow alongside one another.
☕ Smaller community circles and private chats - Form smaller circles, group chats, and one-on-one connections with peers to share ideas, ask questions, celebrate progress, and grow alongside people who truly get it.
📚 Curated resources, templates, and tools. - Access thoughtfully selected materials that support organization, learning, implementation, and ongoing professional development.
🧠 Professional growth and skill development - Strengthen your ability to communicate clearly, think critically, educate effectively, and navigate modern nutrition practice with greater confidence.
📜 Certificate of completion - Receive a certificate recognizing your successful completion of the Academy experience.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Nourish Center is proud to have trained passionate professionals who are making an impact in health and wellness. Our alumni have gone on to work in clinical practice, community health, private practice, and beyond. Explore our alumni below and click their profiles to view their LinkedIn or personal website.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Nourish Academy is designed for people who want a practical, applied, and supportive learning experience in metabolic health and whole-person nutrition care, including:
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Students and interns seeking academic, internship, or externship credit
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Registered dietitian nutritionists growing or refining their practice
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Nutrition professionals expanding into education and content
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Physicians and allied health professionals who want a whole-person nutrition lens
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Wellness practitioners seeking structured professional development
The ideal learner is someone who is:
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Passionate about nutrition, integrative health, or whole-person care
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Self-directed and proactive, able to manage flexible deadlines and take initiative with minimal supervision
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A strong communicator who can collaborate effectively in a remote environment
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Detail-oriented and committed to producing high-quality work
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Eager to learn and receptive to feedback
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Currently enrolled in or has completed coursework in nutrition, dietetics, public health, wellness, marketing, communications, or a related field (preferred but not required)
Whether someone is a college student looking for an internship, a dietitian expanding their private practice, or a health professional bringing a whole-person lens into their work, the Academy offers a supportive space to grow.
apply today
Our academy is designed to offer flexibility in how students structure their weekly schedules while still maintaining meaningful engagement. The academy runs for 10 weeks, and students are expected to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week and attend two live virtual classes per month, held between 10 AM and 6 PM EST, Monday through Friday. Additional one-on-one office hours can be arranged as needed to provide further support.
SEMESTER DATES
Fall 2026
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September 16 – December 29, 2026
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Application Deadline: July 15, 2026
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Decision Notifications Begin: August 17, 2026
Spring 2027
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January 13 – April 28, 2027
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Application Deadline: November 15, 2026
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Decision Notifications Begin: December 18, 2026
APPLICATION PROCESS
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Stage 1: Apply
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Submit your application, including your resume or CV and a short introduction video sharing a bit about yourself and what holistic nutrition care means to you.
Stage 2: Wait For A Decision
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You will receive an admissions decision during the scheduled release dates via email.
Stage 3: Enroll
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If accepted, you will confirm your enrollment and submit tuition to secure your spot in the program. Tuition is $300.
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Each semester, we admit a small, carefully selected cohort of five students. We believe that meaningful growth is best fostered in an intimate learning environment. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.