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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.

Currently enrolling for our Summer 2026 semester.

our partners

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Heathorn

Alexa Heathorn

Spring 2023 Cohort View LinkedIn

Sierra Winner

Sierra Winner

Fall 2023 Cohort View LinkedIn

Katarzyna Lopez-Gosa

Katarzyna Lopez-Gosa

Summer 2025 Cohorot View LinkedIn

Nour Elolabi

Nour Elolabi

Fall 2025 Cohort View LinkedIn

Elisa Quezada

Elisa Quezada

Fall 2025 Cohort View LinkedIn

Telisha Cannon

Telisha Cannon

Fall 2025 Cohort View LinkedIn

Cierra Moranti

Cierra Moranti

Spring 2026 Cohort View LinkedIn

Julia Kenny

Julia Kenny

Spring 2026 Cohort View LinkedIn

Jasmine Springer

Jasmine Springer

Spring 2026 Cohort View LinkedIn

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Semester Dates

  • Summer 2026:  May 20 – September 1, 2026 (Currently Enrolling)

  • Fall 2026: September 16 – December 29, 2026 

 

Ideal Candidate

  •  Passionate about holistic nutrition

  •  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

  • Enrolled in or completed coursework in nutrition, dietetics, public health, wellness, communications, or related field

Application Process

  • Step 1: Submit Your Application and include your resume or CV

    • Choose your term length (10, 12, or 15 weeks)

    • Decide how many hours per week you can commit to. We require a minimum of at least 10 hours working per week.

  • Step 2: Attend a 30-minute Interview

  • Step 3: Await your decision letter

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