International Association of Natural Health Practitioners

An Association of Natural Health & Fitness Professionals

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Registered Nutritional Wellness Counselor (R.N.W.C)

A Registered Nutritional Wellness Counselor (R.N.W.C)  is a nutrition professional who educates and guides individuals or groups in natural health and nutrition wellness. 


A Registered Nutritional Wellness Counselor (R.N.W.C) has membership and registration with  a national and international registry of natural health professionals governed by the IANHP

The Registered Nutritional Wellness Counselor (R.N.W.C) can operate in many states. See  www.nutritionadvocacy.org for more information.

The prestigious R.N.W.C designation is held to high standards and ethics. 

Approved applicants receive a certificate of registration via email and are listed in our Practitioner's Directory.

The R.N.W.C registration includes membership with the IANHP which entitles the practitioner the privilege of receiving professional assistance with business or practice matters.


The requirements for becoming a Registered Nutritional Wellness Counselor (R.N.W.C)


 The R.N.W.C designation and registration is offered to all nutritional consultants, nutritionists and counselors that have completed course work in the following subjects:

  • Anatomy and Physiology                          
  • Natural or Holistic Nutrition 
  • Nutrition and Detoxification 
  • Chemistry                                              
  • Natural Health and Nutritional Assessment
  • Natural Health and Nutritional Approaches
  • Professional Guidelines and Ethics

See our directory page for approved schools.
Note: The IANHP does not limit acceptable training to the schools listed in our directory.

Continuing Education

The R.N.W.C is required to submit yearly continuing education units of 2.5 actual hours.
This can be completed online or in-class.

Note: R.N.W.C cannot diagnose or treat unless they are licensed medical doctors.
The R.N.W.C designation is a registration of recognition with the IANHP

Click here for a download of the Registration Application.

R.N.W.C Initial Registration Fee: 150.00 USD

R.N.W.C Annual Renewal Fee: 95.00 USD