IAWP Wellness Coach Accreditation
Your Holistic Wellness Coach Certification is Internationally Recognized and Accredited
The International Association of Wellness Professionals is recognized world wide and we have students participating in over 80 countries. IAWP coach curriculum is CCE accredited through the International Coach Federation. Plus our certification has additional accreditations from the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP), the Canadian Health Coach Alliance and the Canadian Association for Integrative Nutrition.
It’s important to make sure that the program you choose is fully accredited like ours is because that means the curriculum has met a high standard in terms of the education and support you will receive.
Today, we are accredited through the two most reputable and longest standing organizations in both health and wellness and coaching.
The IAWP Holistic Wellness Coach & Holistic Life Coach Dual Certification integrates three pillars of learning – holistic wellness, coaching and holistic business. Our coaching curriculum is CCE accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF), the top accrediting body in the coaching field today. ICF does an in-depth review of our coaching curriculum every year to ensure we meet their highest standards. For our international students, this is the highest level of international recognition in this field. (Current coaches who are ICF accredited and complete either our dual certification or our coaching pillar certification are eligible for ICF CCE units upon graduation.)
In the holistic health and wellness field we are accredited by the AADP, which stands for the American Association of Drugless Professionals. The AADP have been around for almost 20 years. They are the highest standard in holistic health and wellness accreditation and that’s why we’ve chosen to be aligned with them. They do a rigorous review of our curriculum every year, which helps us stay up to date on the latest in the field of Holistic Health. Because we are accredited through the AADP you can receive additional board certification as a health and wellness coach.
We have also met the strict guidelines set by the Canadian Health Coach Alliance. Our curriculum gives us elite status with the Canadian Health Coach Alliance and meets the strict standards of both the Canadian Association for Integrative Nutrition and CHCA. Completing our Certification program allows our graduates to receive the Registered Health Coach designation.
For each of these accreditations, it’s important to note that the IAWP typically exceeds the amount and level of education required to become an approved school. We’re proud to be aligned with these organizations and we’re also proud that we have set such a high bar when it comes to standards of wellness education and coach training.
For example, our students and graduates can access up to 25 live coaching labs and support calls every month in small group settings. This means they have unlimited access to coaching and practicum support, during their studies and even after graduation. You simply won’t find this level of live support and experiential learning in any other program.
Accreditations & Partners
Our Holistic Wellness Coach & Holistic Life Coach Dual Certification integrates three pillars of learning – holistic wellness, coaching and holistic business. Our coaching curriculum is CCE Accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF). ICF has the highest standards for its approved coaching programs and we are proud to provide an advanced coaching education that meets their standards.
Current coaches who are ICF accredited and complete our coaching pillar, are eligible for continuing coach education CCE credits with the ICF.
The AADP does a rigorous review of our curriculum every year to ensure we are up to date with the latest in health and wellness education. The AADP is the longest-standing holistic health and wellness accrediting body and the IAWP Holistic Wellness Coach Training exceeds their requirements for certification.
Upon completion of your IAWP Holistic Wellness Coach Certification, you are qualified to become Board Certified as a Health & Wellness Coach through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners.
We have met the strict guidelines set by the Health Coach Alliance and exceed the amount and level of education required to become an approved school. Our curriculum gives us elite status with Health Coach Alliance and meets the strict standards of both the Canadian Association for Integrative Nutrition and CHCA.
Completing our Certification program allows our graduates to receive the Registered Health Coach designation.
The IAWP is an approved provider of continuing education for the Canadian Association for Integrative Nutrition. The Canadian Association for Integrative Nutrition is a professional Association based in North Vancouver BC, founded on the principle that the Nutrition and Wellness Industry needs a unified voice. They believe in helping our industry create a specified standard of education and continual learning opportunities to ensure credibility and industry growth.
CAIN provides members with support and advice, continuing education, professional liability, medical and dental insurance, forms and business services to help them create meaningful careers and successful businesses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Holistic Wellness Coaches are professionals who take an integrative approach to help people learn to make healthy lifestyle changes. They take into account more than just nutrition, fitness or simple habit changes, but all aspects of a person’s health and life in true holistic fashion.
IAWP Holistic Wellness Coaches are highly trained coaches, providing support and accountability for their clients so they can make lasting lifestyle changes.
Today there are many people calling themselves “Health Coaches”. They have varying educations and backgrounds, some with extensive training, others with no training at all. “Health Coaching” is a general term that does not tell people what area of health you help with or your specific approach. Many Health Coaches focus solely on nutrition, exercise and habit changes.
“Wellness Coach” is a more specific term. It denotes that more than just general health is being considered in the approach. Wellness signfies well-being and lifestyle aspects beyond food and exercise.
When evaluating various health and wellness coaching programs, it is important to understand the difference between becoming a generalist and a specialist. Whether a training program calls their graduates a “health coach” or a “wellness coach,” they often have a particular angle that they work from.
Holistic Wellness Coaching is a specialty term in which professionals will take a holistic approach to wellness, considering all aspects of a person’s well-being as well as the support provided involves holistic remedies, therapies, and a more natural approach to wellness.
While generalist coaches can be useful, you’re guaranteed greater success when you choose a specialist track like Holistic Wellness. You probably know that in the field of medicine a doctor who is a generalist is paid much less than a specialist. Generalists do not have the same level of training and the market allows for specialists to charge higher fees. This is also true for a Holistic Wellness Coaches.
The International Association of Wellness Professionals is recognized world wide and we have students participating from countries all over the world.
The IAWP offers accredited coach training and is aligned with several accrediting bodies.
Upon completion of our Holistic Wellness & Holistic Life Coach Dual Certification coaches can become a board certified Health and Wellness Coach with through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP).
Our Holistic Wellness Coach & Holistic Life Coach Dual Certification integrates three pillars of learning – holistic wellness, coaching and holistic business. Our coaching curriculum is CCE Accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF). ICF has the highest standards for its approved coaching programs and we are proud to provide an advanced coaching education that meets their standards. Current coaches who are ICF accredited and complete our coaching pillar, are eligible for continuing coach education CCE credits with the ICF.
Our Certification program is also approved by the Canadian Health Coach Alliance.
With approval and accreditation from leading organizations across the globe, you can feel confident that our curriculum has met a high standard in terms of the education and support you will receive.
The IAWP is committed to supporting you during your training and for the life of your new career. Our curriculum is built on support and systems which set the foundation for launching a thriving coaching practice. Our certification is unique because it’s built on an experiential learning method where coaches-in-training receive a full immersion in their learning with unlimited support.
For example… You will have have unlimited opportunities to receive personal coaching from our IAWP Master Coaches during our weekly Live Coaching Labs. You can learn from multiple mentors and experience different coaching styles during these group coaching labs. We offer a wide variety of days and times so you will receive personal support in these highly transformational training sessions.
You will also have unlimited access to our live training calls and workshops each month, where you will receive personal support from a Master Coach, a guest teacher or our Founder, Suzanne Monroe.
These events are live, interactive workshops held over video conference and are a great way to connect with our faculty and fellow students, with a laser focus on subject matters related to wellness, coaching, business and mindset.
Our mission at the IAWP is to provide the most supportive online education experience in the industry and we take our mission seriously. The way we deliver our training and support is what makes our program unique from any other training in the online education field today.
Our unique training method is called The Immersive Transformation Training Method™ (ITTM), where you will personally experience and practice everything you learn in your program. This process allows you to master your own wellness, become a highly effective coach, and launch a profitable practice…all during your training.
Unlike most online education, where you “read, watch and learn”, here at the IAWP you will “read, watch, learn and DO” through our hands-on learning experience. ITTM includes interactive training, hands-on application, application modules, real-world experience, small group coaching labs and ongoing support.
This full immersion means you always have a place to get direct and personalized support and you not only end up with superior knowledge of coaching, but more importantly, you have the ability to coach.
We also give you all the tools and systems you will need to be confident as new Wellness Coaches, without having to reinvent the wheel or start everything from scratch. You’ll get to build on a foundation that’s guaranteed to help you create success in your new business or career path.
With a large international student population, you will form lasting friendships and peer support relationships with students from around the globe and in your local communities.
We don’t stop offering support after graduation, though.
One of the most impactful parts of an education with the IAWP is that we offer lifetime support for all of our students. Our community is always there to provide advice, feedback, and inspiration, no matter where you are in your Holistic Wellness Coach career journey.
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The short answer is Yes! In fact, we are so confident you will get your first client by the time you graduate, that we guarantee your success. If you follow the steps in our program and fail to attract your first client by graduation, we will refund your tuition and you can keep your certification.
At the IAWP, our program is based on our Immersive Transformation Training Method™. This method ensures you are applying your knowledge during every stage of your training and this includes taking the right steps to attract your ideal clients.
Through our business training, you will follow our Coach Launch system, which is designed to take you step by step through a process that will guide you as you attract and sign up your first 10 clients, or your next 10 clients, again and again.
When you enroll in our Holistic Wellness Coach Certification program, you will receive Lifetime Access to our training, plus continued education and support for the life of your career. This is very unique in the online education industry and we are unaware of any other organization that provides this level of access and ongoing support.
This also means that you will be part of a community that is committed to supporting one another. Unlike other training programs where access to other students might be limited to your current class, at the IAWP you will have the opportunity to connect with former students and grads who are always excited to share their experiences and pay it forward. It’s truly a unique community like no other.
While you do not need continuing education credits to maintain your IAWP Holistic Wellness Coach Certification, our training is recognized and accredited by several organizations, like the International Coach Federation where our program allows you to earn Continuing Education Credits.
Our primary focus is on giving you the systems and support you need to build a thriving practice, helping others.
Our business training can be applied to building a practice in your local community or creating an online coaching business. Some students prefer to work locally, others go straight to online. The choice is yours and will largely depend on your preference.
Through our Coach Launch Fast Track system, you will learn how to set up your business and determine which career track best fits for you. You will also learn the ins and out of online marketing, social media, video conferencing and other virtual business tools. You’ll also personally experience virtual coaching and online workshops through your training.
Because launching an online practice requires some additional technical skills, we encourage our students to apply our systems in their local community first and then expand to online as they build proof of concept with their niche, their signature coaching program and our client attraction strategies.
