Internship Academy
An immersive professional development experience crafted for professionals ready to expand their practice beyond conventional approaches. This transformative program integrates expert mentorship with hands-on, project-based learning, empowering you to apply evidence-based holistic nutrition strategies in real-world clinical and community settings. Whether you're looking to gain mentorship, enhance patient outcomes, or bridge the gap between traditional and holistic nutrition care, this experience equips you with the tools and confidence to elevate your impact.
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INTERN TRACKS
Choose from five specialized tracks, each offering distinct learning outcomes and hands-on experience in applying holistic nutrition principles to real-world practice. Students can also do a cross-functional comprehensive practice track that blends different tracks into one comprehensive experience.
Content Creation
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 multi-platform content including videos, blogs, social media, newsletters, and patient resources.
Ideal for: Students interested in nutrition communications, holistic health education, public health content.
Program Development
Design structured wellness programs rooted in functional nutrition and integrative health principles. Learn to create transformation programs, challenges, and daily protocols that address root causes and guide participants through sustainable lifestyle change across all five pillars of well-being.
Ideal for: Students interested in health and nutrition coaching programs, building one-on-one or group-based programs
Community Engagement
Bring holistic nutrition education into communities through live and virtual wellness experiences. Learn to plan workshops, cooking demonstrations, and wellness events that introduce participants to integrative nutrition approaches. Build partnerships that expand access to holistic nutrition education. Learn event planning, nd more.
Ideal for: Students interested in community nutrition, corporate wellness, or nutrition advocacy
Client Care
Gain exposure to the clinical aspects of holistic, functional nutrition practice. Observe and conduct client consultations using root-cause and whole-person approaches, learn documentation systems for integrative care, develop functional nutrition protocols, and contribute to evidence-based patient care that addresses our five pillars of well-being.
Ideal for: Students interested in community nutrition, corporate wellness, or nutrition advocacy
Gain
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
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College credit or supervised practice hours that fulfill academic requirements for nutrition, dietetics, culinary wellness, or healthcare programs (eligibility varies by institution)
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Certificate of Completion documenting your track, tier, and hours completed
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Professional recommendation letter upon request to support future job or graduate school applications
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, content creation, and beyond. Meet some of the talented individuals who have contributed to our mission of nourishing what keeps us well.
 Sierra WinnerNow A Registered Dietitian |  Katarzyna Lopez-GosaNow a Registered Dietitian |  Alexa HeathornNow a Private Practice Owner |
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Details
Now accepting applications for Spring 2026 Cohort!
Spring 2026 Term: January 12 - April 27, 2026
Location: Fully Remote
Position Type: Unpaid (Undergraduate or graduate credit eligible)
How It Works:
Step 1: Choose your commitment level
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Bronze: 10 weeks
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Silver: 12 weeks
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Gold: 15 weeks
Step 2: Tell us how many hours per week you're available
Step 3: We create a custom project plan just for you based on your schedule, interests, and chosen tier. The longer your commitment, the deeper your project experience!
Requirements:
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Attend at least 2 mentorship meetings per month (scheduled Mon-Fri, 10 AM–6 PM EST)
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Minimum of 100 total hours across your internship term
Ideal Candidate:
✓ Students (Nutrition, dietetics, wellness, communications or related field) OR healthcare professionals (dietitians, nutritionists, nurses, trainers, health coaches) looking to expand their knowledge and application of holistic health and nutrition
✓Passionate about holistic nutrition and wellness
✓ Self-directed and able to manage flexible deadlines
✓Strong communicators who can work effectively in a remote environment
✓ Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality work
✓ Eager to learn and open to feedback
Ready to apply? Complete our brief application form below! Please be ready to share your resume, area(s) of interest, availability, and whether you're seeking college credit.