Holistic Health Practitioner Training Program

Basic Counselling Skills and Holistic Coaching

The mark of a good holistic practitioner is their ability to support the client in setting and reaching goals for physical well-being; to discern when clients need a sympathetic ear, emotional support to deal with their ailments; and to offer a safe and comfortable environment for clients which allows for honest exploration of the emotional connections to ailments.

Course Information: (Hours counted in Holistic Studies)

Who is the program for?

• For those wanting to pursue a full-time or part-time career in holistic health.
• For traditional health professionals who want to pursue a holistic orientation in their work to complement conventional medicine.
• For those who want to take the program for personal reasons only so they can take more responsibility for their own health or family’s health.
• Exemptions will be given for participants who already have certification in the listed courses, upon receipt of their transcripts or diplomas.

Pre or Co-Requisites and Requirements

• Enrollment in the College’s Discovering the Total Self Program—Courses 1, 4, 5and 6. Courses 1 and 5 are pre-requisites for most Energetic Studies courses.
• 25 hours of psychotherapy to graduate from the program. To be an effective healer we need to do our own emotional healing or inner work. Inquire on how you can complete your counselling hours at the College’s Psychotherapy Clinic at a reduced fee.

Faculty

Facilitators for this program were selected based on their level of expertise and experience in their field. Many of them are well known as leaders in their field within the holistic community. See the Faculty section for teachers’ profiles. On occasion, scheduling for teachers may change.

Case Studies

122 Case Studies in the various modalities need to be completed in order to receive a Diploma from the College. Additional Case Studies are required for Aromatherapy and Reflexology legal designations.

Case Studies are optional for those completing the program for personal reasons only.

Holistic Health Practitioner Training

Registration and Information

For an information package, application form and to hold your space, please contact Holistic Coordinators: 

Maria Gallé at 416.484.0454 ext. 25 or via email at mariag@transformationalarts.com 
Pat Rigby at 416.484.0454 ext. 30 or email prigby@transformationalarts.com

Class Attendance

Students must attend 100% of 1 or 2-day, 90% of 30 hours or more classes to receive certificates and/or diploma. 75% attendance is required for Total Self courses.

Credit Hours

The following courses can be applied towards further professional training at these schools:

• Homeopathy—Canadian College of Homeopathic Medicine
• Herbal Studies—Living Earth School
• Iridology—The Canadian Institute of Iridology
• Nutrition—Canadian School of Natural Nutrition

College of Massage Therapists (CEU’s) The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario has qualified the following courses as Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Pathology
• Aromatherapy
• Swedish Basics
• Reflexology
• Counselling Skills
• Reiki I
• Ethics and Managing a Business

Diplomas and Certificates

Upon completion of the courses, exams, case studies, and all other requirements, the graduate will receive a Holistic Health Practitioner Diploma from Transformational Arts. 

Individual Certificates will also be given for:

• Fundamental Herbology
• Fundamental Iridology
• Homeopathy
• Nutritional Symptomatology
• Reiki I and Reiki II

Exams, Designations, and Fees

• The Canadian Examining Board of Health Care Practitioners has granted Transformational Arts the designation C.N.H.P. (Certified Natural Health Practitioner) for the Holistic Health Practitioner Training Program. This designation may be used anywhere in Canada as a legal suffix after the practitioner’s name.
• At present time the field of holistic health is an unregulated profession. Should regulations be imposed in the future, people registered with the Board having this designation will be given priority.
• The C.N.H.P. designation is optional to students. The fee is $500.
• The fee for the designation to become a Certified Aromatherapist (C.A.H.T.) or Certified Reflexologist (C.R.H.P.) is $500. Cost to write the exams is $100 each.
• Designation and exam fees qualify for tuition tax credits.
• If the student applies for more than 1 designation, the fee for further designations is only $125.
• Designations must be renewed annually for a fee of $125.
• 15 hours of Continuing Education Credits must be done annually to keep the designation valid.

Tuition: $10,915

• Fees for the 4 required Total Self courses are additional ($1,080).
• Program savings of 25% including HST in comparison to individual courses.
• Administrative and Materials Fee of $765 applies.
• Cost for massage tables, bodywork supplies, teacher manuals, textbooks and some materials fees are additional.
• Financial plans are available.
• Tuition tax credits are given for this program which is HST exempt.
• Exemptions for prior certifications are possible. Tuition fees will be adjusted.
• A $500 (full-time) or $300 (part-time) non-refundable deposit is required at the time of application.
• Students must be 18 years of age or older and completed high school. Mature students with differing educational backgrounds are invited to apply.

Fee Comparison

Note: As enrollment is limited, you are encouraged to register now. All applicants for programs will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on space availability. Once the program reaches maximum capacity applicants are placed on a waiting list. Acceptance into the program is conditional and may require an interview