Transformational Arts College of Spiritual and Holistic Training

PROFESSIONAL TITLE:  HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER

Student in Herbal Studies Class

Designations: C.N.H.P. — Certified Natural Health Practitioner

C.A.H.T. — Certified Aromatherapy Health Therapist

C.R.H.P. — Certified Reflexologist Healthcare Practitioner

Note: This program can also be taken for personal reasons only – for those who wish to gain holistic health knowledge and skills for themselves and their families.

The Holistic Health Practitioner Training Program is an 863-hour professional training program in holistic healthcare and energetic studies. Created in 1994, it was the first complementary and alternative healthcare program developed in Canada and continues to be the most comprehensive and inclusive program in the country. With the designation of C.N.H.P. (Certified Natural Health Practitioner), and the possibility to obtain separate certifications in Aromatherapy and Reflexology, graduates of this program have the best opportunities to find exciting work in a constantly growing marketplace.

Complementary and holistic healthcare is preventative, treating the cause and the whole person rather than just the symptom. With large numbers of people partaking in a wide array of holistic treatments, it is indeed an opportune time to study and become gainfully employed in this field.

OBJECTIVES

• To train students with professional skills and provide them with practical and professional experiences in a variety of bodywork/energy work and holistic health care modalities.
• To guide students to combine different modalities into integrated holistic session work.
• To complement and work synergistically with conventional medicine – not to act as a substitute for it.
• To support students in the exploration of the intimate connection between body, mind and spirit in respect to physical health or illness, while examining the psychospiritual influences behind illness.
• To introduce students to the basic requirements in business management, ethics and communication to allow for the development of a successful practice.
• To assist students on their personal and spiritual journey in becoming a professional Holistic Health Practitioner.

WHAT MAKES THIS PROGRAM UNIQUE?

• Unique integration of physical, holistic and energetic modalities and vibrational arts using a spiritual approach
• Opportunity for students to do their own inner healing and embark upon a spiritual journey while studying.
• A practical, hands-on approach of learning
• All instructors are professionals actively involved in their practices and communities
• Limited class sizes = more individual student support
• More dedicated classroom hours
• Large diversity of modalities, exceeding requirements of the Canadian Examining Board of Health Care Practitioners
• Many options to choose from: take the entire program; focused certificates or Individual Studies
• Transformational Arts College of Spiritual and Holistic Training is a federally certified Private Education Institute and has been in business in Toronto for 23 years
• Incorporation of business ethics and counselling classes as well as personal therapy.
• A solid foundation for business developmentis provided

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• A plethora of career opportunities exist for graduates of this program:
• As a Holistic Practitioner in Clinics, Retreat and Wellness Centres, Beauty Salons, Cruise Ships and Holiday Resorts
• As support staff for: Chiropractors, Naturopathic and Homeopathic Doctors
• Entrepreneurial opportunities in setting up your own private practice or clinic with other practitioners or corporate on-site contracts

AREAS OF STUDY

The Holistic Health Practitioner Training Program is split into two areas of study: 

Holistic Studies 

Energetic Studies.

WHO IS THE PROGRAM FOR?

• For those wanting to pursue a full-time or part-time career in holistic health
• For traditional caregivers 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

FACULTY

See individual courses to see the teacher for that course.  On occasion, scheduling for teachers may change. 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 and some have founded their own educational institutes. Most of them continue to run an active private practice.

PROGRAM START DATES

This program has flexible start dates throughout the year. Schedules are subject to change; for current program schedules, email Susan Trottier or call her at 416-484-0454 ext. 25.

Full-time 1-year Program:  Starting Mon. Sept. 12, 2011.  Following year program starts 2nd week of Sept. 2012.  The required courses from the Total Self Program (#1, #4, #5 and #6) are included in your full-time schedule.

Part-time 2-year Program:  Sat. Feb. 4, 2012 or Tues. Feb. 7, 2012. You may schedule the required courses from the Total Self Program (#1, #4, #5 and #6) at your convenience and get started at any time.

Individual Holistic Studies: Tailored to meet your needs and allow you to study at your own speed. Flexible start dates throughout the year for full-time or part-time studies. Options for daytime and/or evening classes available. Take up to 4 years to complete the program.

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