Join a vibrant community of nutrition professionals working in the field of Holistic & Integrative Health
The Canadian Association for Integrative Nutrition (CAIN) is dedicated to providing you with the all of the support and tools you need to create a successful, heart-centered business. Our amazing members are a diverse mix of Holistic Nutritionists who are veterans in the industry, new entrepreneurs, graduates, and students.
Program ApprovalGet recognized in Canada as a Holistic Nutrition or Health & Wellness Coaching School that meets or exceeds CAIN's minimum standards.
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CEC ApprovalEducate and empower our member community by registering your courses, products & services, events, videos and books etc.
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Why Become a Member? |
Why do we need organizations such as CAIN committed to providing support, accreditation, and valuable business resources to Canada's booming industry of Holistic Nutritionists?
The integrative health and nutrition industry is largely unregulated by the government. This means without any schooling, the are no government provisions set forth or legal repercussions if someone completely lacking qualifications decides to say they are a Holistic Nutritionist and start seeing clients. This is not only unacceptable, it is downright dangerous!
The public must be protected, your reputation as a qualified professional must be recognized, and the industry must be audited. This is where CAIN comes in.
Accreditation of education programs is focused on quality of instruction, overall curriculum, program delivery, and determining whether students completing the program have successfully learned the materials by way of effective knowledge testing methods. Holding a designation with The Canadian Association for Integrative Nutrition confirms to the public and potential employers that you have the proper experience, education and tools to call yourself an expert in your field.
Tons of Member Perks
Credibility
In an unregulated industry it is more important than ever to have a specified standard of education, and accreditation to ensure industry growth. You will be provided with the CAIN-RHNP™ or CAIN-RHNC™ title, a certificate, registration number and member seal to confirm to potential clients and employers that you are a confirmed elite professional in your field. View Membership Requirements |
Liability Insurance
As a professional in an advisory role it is important to protect yourself and your business from potential mistakes that could cause harm to your customers, employees or other people involved with your business. We offer several levels of CGL and E&O to protect you against potential risk. **All plans are customizable to suit your specific business needs and available in all provinces. Click here for Details |
Member Registry Listing
This is of utmost importance in an industry unregulated on a government level. It instills confidence in the general public while allowing clients, employers, medical professionals to verify you are a registered professional in good standing with CAIN. You worked hard for your credentials and you deserve the professional recognition you get from being a registered member who is held to a high educational standard, scope of practice, and code of ethics. |
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Continuing Education
The world of nutrition and wellbeing is continually changing and it's imperative that as a professional you stay informed of those changes. CAIN requires its members to maintain a minimum of 20 CE Credits per year. We provide free and paid courses top industry professionals to ensure you are always up to date on the latest news, research, products and services. Continuing Education Providers 
Article Resource Library
Arming your clients with credible knowledge is a great and safe way to reinforce the information you may be discussing with your clients. We are continually growing our library with science backed research and articles so that you can have a powerful collection of supporting materials for your own files. |
Accreditation to Care About
The demand for global health and wellness practitioners is at an all time high, as we struggle to address the growing instances of preventable illness, and the obesity epidemic.
We are committed to public safety and providing support, accreditation, and valuable business resources to North America's booming industry of Health Coaches. Accreditation of educational programs is focused on quality of instruction, overall curriculum, program delivery, and determining whether students completing the program have successfully learned the materials by way of effective knowledge testing methods
The table below outlines our two designations.
We are committed to public safety and providing support, accreditation, and valuable business resources to North America's booming industry of Health Coaches. Accreditation of educational programs is focused on quality of instruction, overall curriculum, program delivery, and determining whether students completing the program have successfully learned the materials by way of effective knowledge testing methods
The table below outlines our two designations.
CAIN Registered Nutrition Counselor™ (CAIN-RHNC™) |
CAIN Registered Holistic Nutrition Practitioner™ (CAIN-RHNP™) |
Baseline Designation |
Advanced Standing Designation |
Minimum 1000 Hours of Study |
Minimum 2000 Hours of Study |
Functional Nutrition Fundamentals & Health Coaching Skills |
Advanced Functional Nutrition |
The basics of health and nutrition fundamentals including but not limited to to macro and micronutrients, healthy diets, weight loss, healthy lifestyle modifications, environmental health, functional health, nutrition sciences, life cycle nutrition, detoxification, microbiome, support of the body systems. |
The basics as listed in the RHNC Designation in addition but not limited to Pathophysiology, Illness & Nutrition, Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology of the Human Body, Introduction to basic Chemistry & Biochemistry, Introductory Herbology, LIfe Cycle, Comparitive Dietary Systems, Supplementation, and Nutrition Assessments |
Frequently Asked Questions
HOw much does membership cost?
Membership is $298 per year for professionals and $250 CAD per year for student members.
As a special congratulations for doing the hard work and finishing your courses, we offer graduates a 25% discount within the first 30 days of course completion. We also offer an Early Bird 10% discount for annual renewals if you apply before your deadline.
As a special congratulations for doing the hard work and finishing your courses, we offer graduates a 25% discount within the first 30 days of course completion. We also offer an Early Bird 10% discount for annual renewals if you apply before your deadline.
The industry is not regulated, why do I need to join cAIN?
This is exactly why you need to join CAIN! You worked hard for this. You deserve the recognition that our designations provide.
Because is an unregulated industry, there are many people claiming titles they don't deserve. They haven't gone to school, or they have taken a quick course to get familiarized and away they go!
So how does a client or employer differentiate between you, who has put in the hours; and someone who decided last week they are going to work as a holistic nutritionist? They can't unless they do a whole lot of research prior to working with you. Unless of course, you've already done the work for them by joining an organization that confirms the following:
Because is an unregulated industry, there are many people claiming titles they don't deserve. They haven't gone to school, or they have taken a quick course to get familiarized and away they go!
So how does a client or employer differentiate between you, who has put in the hours; and someone who decided last week they are going to work as a holistic nutritionist? They can't unless they do a whole lot of research prior to working with you. Unless of course, you've already done the work for them by joining an organization that confirms the following:
- You have completed an approved program.
- Your program has been thoroughly reviewed and has met or exceeded our strict requirements.
- You have liability that properly covers your profession.
- You are continually learning and have access to the latest updates in the industry.
I have an extensive educational background in the health & Nutrition field, but I have not completed a Holistic Nutrition course. May I join?
Nothing would make us happier than to let you join our amazing group, unfortunately, unless you are attending, or have completed an approved program, we cannot allow this.
By carrying our designations and displaying our "Approved Member" seal, you are confirming with your future clients and employers, that you have done the work, you're fully covered with the appropriate liability and you are continually learning.
By carrying our designations and displaying our "Approved Member" seal, you are confirming with your future clients and employers, that you have done the work, you're fully covered with the appropriate liability and you are continually learning.
I AM NOT FROM CANADA, BUT I WOULD LIKE TO JOIN. IS THIS ALLOWED?
Absolutely! We would love welcome you as a member. You will enjoy full benefits of being a member however, we are not able to offer out of country group health and dental at this time. But we are working on it!
How many continuing education credits am i required to have each year?
As a member of CAIN you must complete 20 CE Credits each year.
If you competed your designation course in the year you signed up with us, you have already fulfilled your first year's requirements. Going forward you can obtain credits by taking additional courses that approved for CE status, attend our free sessions offered throughout the year, read books from our booklist, attend meetings and tradeshows with a learning component or take free courses through the Natural Medicines Database learning Centre. It's easy!
If you competed your designation course in the year you signed up with us, you have already fulfilled your first year's requirements. Going forward you can obtain credits by taking additional courses that approved for CE status, attend our free sessions offered throughout the year, read books from our booklist, attend meetings and tradeshows with a learning component or take free courses through the Natural Medicines Database learning Centre. It's easy!
What School doES CAIN recommend?
As an association, we remain unbiased and will not recommend one school over another. We can however, confirm that all programs approved through CAIN have been thoroughly reviewed and meet or exceed our credentialing standards.
We highly recommend giving each school a call to have a discussion. Ask questions to get a good feel on which one will most suit your future goals.
We highly recommend giving each school a call to have a discussion. Ask questions to get a good feel on which one will most suit your future goals.
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