TNC
Academy
The Nourish Center (TNC) Academy is a professional development program designed for students and health professionals seeking meaningful, hands-on experience in the integrative and functional nutrition field. Our virtual academy offers immersive training across four specialized areas: client care, educational content, program development, and community engagement. All training is grounded in evidence-based practice and our signature holistic nutrition framework covering five pillars of well-being: how you eat, rest, live, think, and move. Interns work alongside experienced practitioners to create impactful educational resources, develop their professional voice, and contribute to our mission of helping individuals improve their health and well-being through holistic nutrition.
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program focus areas
We offer distinct learning outcomes and hands-on experience in applying holistic nutrition principles to real-world practice through four focus areas:
educational content
Develop evidence-based educational content that translates holistic nutrition science into clear, actionable guidance for diverse audiences. Learn to communicate The Nourish Center's five pillars of well-being through videos, blogs, newsletters, and patient resources.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Design structured wellness programs rooted in integrative and functional nutrition principles. Learn to create transformation programs, challenges, and protocols that guide participants through sustainable lifestyle change.
Community Engagement
Bring holistic nutrition education into communities through live and virtual wellness experiences. Learn how to plan and execute workshops, cooking demonstrations, and wellness events.
Client Care
Gain exposure to the clinical aspects of holistic nutrition practice. Observe and conduct client consultations using root-cause and whole-person approaches, learn documentation systems for integrative care, and contribute to evidence-based patient care.
what sets us apart
✅ Gain college, academic, dietetic internship, or culinary nutrition externship credit or hours (subject to your institution's internship credit policies)
✅ Build in-demand professional skills including health communication, program design, community engagement, clinical documentation, and behavior change psychology,
✅ Master practical outcomes like creating multi-platform content, designing wellness programs, facilitating events, and translating nutrition science for diverse audiences
✅ Receive personalized mentorship that supports your growth in research, communication, and career development
✅ Earn a professional recommendation letter upon request to support future job applications and academic programs
✅ Build a professional portfolio showcasing your completed projects, skills, and measurable impact (ready to present in interviews or share with potential employers)
✅ Be featured on our alumni page where your profile and achievements can be showcased for future interns and the broader community to see
✅ Become part of The Nourish Center's mission to help individuals improve their health and well-being through holistic nutrition
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
The 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. Meet some of the talented individuals who have contributed to our mission.
 Alexa HeathornSpring 2023 Cohort View LinkedIn |  Sierra WinnerFall 2023 Cohort View LinkedIn |  Katarzyna Lopez-GosaSummer 2025 Cohorot View LinkedIn |
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 Nour ElolabiFall 2025 Cohort View LinkedIn |  Elisa QuezadaFall 2025 Cohort View LinkedIn |  Telisha CannonFall 2025 Cohort View LinkedIn |
 Cierra MorantiSpring 2026 Cohort View LinkedIn |  Julia KennySpring 2026 Cohort View LinkedIn |  Jasmine SpringerSpring 2026 Cohort View LinkedIn |
APPLY TODAY
TNC Academy operates on a rolling admissions basis. Applications are accepted year-round, with priority consideration given to those submitted by the listed deadlines for each term.
Summer
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May 20 – September 1, 2026
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Priority Application Deadline: March 15, 2026
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Decision Notifications Begin: April 17, 2026
Fall
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September 16 – December 29, 2026
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Priority Application Deadline: July 15, 2026
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Decision Notifications Begin: August 17, 2026
Ideal Candidate
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Passionate about nutrition, integrative health, or functional medicine
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Self-directed and proactive, able to manage flexible deadlines, prioritize tasks, and take initiative with minimal supervision
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Strong communicator who can collaborate effectively in a remote, fast-paced environment
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Detail-oriented, with a commitment 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 is a plus!
Application Process
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Step 1: Submit Your Application and include your resume or CV
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Choose your term length (10, 12, or 15 weeks)
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Decide how many hours per week you can commit to. We require a minimum of at least 10 hours working per week.
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Step 2: Attend a 30-Minute Interview
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Step 3: Complete Your Candidate Assignment
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Candidates who advance will be invited to complete a short hands-on assignment. The format and instructions will be provided
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Decision letters are sent to all applicants following the completion of the process. Each semester, we welcome a small, carefully selected cohort of 4 interns. We believe that meaningful mentorship thrives in an intimate setting, and we are deeply intentional about who joins our community.