The Embodiment of A Passion For Holistic Health
"Yes, she is always like that!" A common remark shared by everyone who knows Elizabeth when her vibrant presence is felt by someone new. Pictured above, Elizabeth (left) stands by the IHN logo at the first campus on Merton Street in Toronto, Ontario in 1996 and (right) by the IHN logo at the current Toronto location at Wynford Drive, 25 years later. The logo represents the four elements of nature necessary to grow food—earth, water, fire (sun) and air—sitting within the triangle of health. The triangle represents manifestation, enlightenment and a higher perspective. Its three points represent the mental, physical, emotional/spiritual features of holistic health—the mind, body and spirit.
Elizabeth refers to IHN's logo at the end of every convocation, "Always go with the path without any guard rails, since guardrails rarely lead you towards your truth. Always take the path that feels most authentic and radiant, the one where the sun shines strong, and accept that you are all now healers of the truest kind, and come what may, you will all succeed."
n July 1996, the doors of IHN’s two classroom campus opened in Toronto (Ontario) with six instructors, Elizabeth being one of them. The goal was to shape professionals. Healers who would develop protocols using remedies and modalities from the wisdom of traditional medicine as well as applications aligned with nature’s inherent strength and intelligence from leading scientific research and clinical expertise.
Before opening IHN, Elizabeth obtained a degree in dietetics and holistic nutrition. It was during that time she saw a fundamental and wide gap between the two platforms. She chose the direction of restoring and optimizing levels of health throughout one's life. It was clear that Holistic Nutrition was going to be her path. Elizabeth developed IHN’s program based on what was missing in the field (also referred to as the industry or profession) and created a curriculum that she herself was passionate about learning.
Over the next 24 years IHN opened campuses, for the exclusively in-class program, in Mississauga (Ontario), Vancouver (British Columbia) and Ottawa (Ontario), respectively. In September 2020, after an unexpected impetus for the world to move into the virtual realm, IHN's full diploma program took shape online. The global reach to students has expanded the talented and uncompromising community of Certified Nutritional Practitioners.
We asked Elizabeth what she was most proud of over the past 25 years. “Some of the finest people in the world walk through IHN’s doors, and now log into Zoom! We have a diverse community of students from a wide variety of academic, cultural and social backgrounds, all inspired and passionate to study together. Each and every one is ultimately driven to want to make a difference on this planet. The work that our graduates do in the field is so fulfilling for me. On a day to day basis, witnessing the transformation of when a student begins IHN’s program through to completion is the greatest gift that I receive. I watch students become empowered with life-changing knowledge that gives them the competency, confidence, and resolve to fulfill a lifelong dream. The miraculous awakening within holistic nutrition is demonstrated by the students, faculty, administration, and graduates of IHN."
Elizabeth’s wants students and graduates to remain on purpose, uphold what they know and follow their calling. A quote she often shares exemplifies this, “Life is a promise, fulfill it!”—Mother Teresa
Elizabeth’s favourite wellness practices include juicing (we are going to guess carrots!); intermittent fasting; eating biodynamic, organic, whole foods (mostly paleo with a focus on healing plants, herbs and spices); integrative mindfulness, laughter, meditation and prayer; daily movement (yoga, calisthenics, resistance training and if there is water nearby, she's in the canoe!) and above all being ever present with an open heart to see the incredible love and beauty in everyone and everything in life.
|
|
Herbal Therapies, Methods Of Application, Treatments For Specific Ailments
In this course, students learn the healing and rejuvenating effects of medicinal herbs. Special emphasis is placed on herbal terminology, levels of application, chronic condition applications, remedies for stress, detoxification and antiviral, antibiotic, and immune-stimulating herbs. We captured, Fiona Smulders, pictured above, proctoring her students in one of their final evaluations in Herbal Medicine. Shortly after the test, the discussion was on disease states of the digestive system and the herbal actions and herbs relevant to healing various digestive disorders. Students complete the course with an understanding of the holistic approach to promoting wellness with plant-based medicines and are able to use medicinal herbs safely and effectively in professional practice. As a part of this course, students learn how to source and identity common herbs in a fun and informative local herb walk field trip or experiential assignment.
Learn more about the 19 courses in IHN’s diploma program in Applied Holistic Nutrition!
|
|
Information About The Diploma Program In Applied Holistic Nutrition
The Institute of Holistic Nutrition is the leading private Nutrition College in Canada, training the most innovative, knowledgeable, practical, and successful Holistic Nutrition Specialists. Graduates of IHN are recognized as leading nutrition specialists, capable of educating, recommending, and assessing specific nutritional imbalances and weaknesses in order to help clients support their unique nutritional requirements and achieve optimal health. Our program is available for those who wish to study in-class at one of our four campuses or online in Eastern and Pacific time zones.
Check out our Program and Admissions brochure for more information about:
• Program overview
• Admissions
• Certified Nutritional Practitioner designation
• Opportunities for IHN graduates
• Rules and regulations
• Curriculum
• Tuition and fees
• Nutrition history
|
|
View The Full Continuing Education Course List For 2021
|
|
Faculty Feature | Anita Sauvé
“The biggest takeaway I want students to understand is the importance of blood sugar control for absolutely everyone. So many of today’s greatest health concerns can be linked back to poor blood sugar management. Not just hypoglycemia and diabetes but heart disease, Alzheimer's, and cancer.”
We asked Anita what she loves about IHN and teaching her course:
“I love teaching Preventative Healthcare because it is very gratifying to see students understand how much control we have over our health through food, supplements, and lifestyle choices. Despite any genetic issues or past history of illness, we can make a huge impact on people and greatly increase their quality of life. That’s what it’s all about!
The thing I love most about IHN is that we are teaching people the foundations for good health that are not taught in our public school systems. We are spreading life-changing knowledge. This will ripple out and create an epidemic of healthy people.”
Teaching at IHN since 2014
Toronto & Mississauga Campus
Currently Teaching: Preventative Healthcare
|
|
Improving The Relationship Between Hormones, Inflammation & The Gut
The secret to longevity might lie in our rhythmic patterns, according to author and doctor, Amy Shah, in a June 2021 Blue Zones article (3 minute read), “Circadian Fasting: Boost Your Energy, Mood, And Life”. Shah shares the 3 most powerful tools of centenarians living over the age of 100 in Blue Zone regions who practice rhythm daily. She explains, "pretty much everything is controlled through circadian rhythms–how much we sleep, eat and digest, when we secrete hormones, our stress levels, and much more. It basically controls different processes in our body that occur at different times during our days and nights.”
|
|
The origin of the lemon has yet to be determined, however, research suggests that the first lemon may be from northwestern India. Historically, lemons were used as an ornamental plant before being cultivated as food. This sunny citrus fruit has many culinary uses as well as a robust nutritional profile full of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and antioxidants. Lemons are particularly rich in vitamin C, which stimulates the production of white blood cells, playing a role in immunity, which makes them a staple in many diets. Boost your immune system with these Lemon Coconut Collagen Drops from IHN graduate Melissa Jones.
|
|
IHN Graduates Making A Difference In Our Community!
Chelsea Burt is the founder of Healthy with Chelsea, an online nutrition consulting practice. She offers private and group coaching sessions, functional testing including food sensitivity testing, hair tissue mineral analysis, and the GI map test. Chelsea also practices and a Metabolic Balance coach, working with her clients’ biochemistry to promote hormone balance through proper insulin regulation.
Katie Pajooman is the founder of Katie Pajooman Wellness, where she runs a clinical nutrition practice in Kitchener, Ontario, and online. She specializes in weight loss, autoimmunity, digestive imbalances, inflammation, adrenal fatigue, and stress management. Katie creates delicious, healthy recipes and can be scheduled for a customized meal plan to maximize your health in the kitchen.
Samantha Van De Wal is the founder of Samantha Van De Wal Holistic Wellness for Healthy Hormones. She utilizes whole food, individualized approach while incorporating herbs, supplementation, and lifestyle strategies to help women reach their goals and achieve hormonal balance. Samantha also teaches Nutrition through the Lifespan at IHN's North York and Mississauga campuses.
See the inspiring work of our graduates in the field of holistic nutrition!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
