Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (“NTP”).
This Website is for Educational Purposes Only and the information I provide is of my own perspective and understanding. Certification as an NTP through "The Nutritional Therapy Association, Inc.®, self-education from many hours of research and continual education .
- The fundamental goal of Nutritional Therapy is to encourage people to become knowledgeable about—and responsible for—their own health.
- A NTP helps individuals reach their optimal level of overall health by supporting and bringing balance to the five foundations listed below. All five are built upon a single, solid base:
Foundational or Functional Nutrition, starts with learning how to eat properly prepared foods from a nutrient dense diet. And, Assessing and Evaluating your client documentation (i.e. NAQ, FMJ, Intake Form) for the "Root Cause" thru the the five foundational/functional approach
The Five Foundations:
- Digestion
- Blood Sugar Regulation
- Fatty Acids
- Mineral Balance
- Hydration
By supporting each of these foundations and helping clients adopt a more nutrient-dense diet, the body's chemistry can be brought back into natural balance, setting the stage for optimal health.
- However, Nutritional Therapy is not designed, to treat any specific disease or medical condition.
- A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner is trained to evaluate your nutritional needs and make recommendations of dietary change and nutritional supplements, not medical diagnoses or prescriptions.
- No comment or recommendations in person or website based; from your NTP should be construed as a medical diagnosis or prescription.
- Reaching optimal health requires sincere commitment, possible lifestyle changes, and a positive attitude. If you are not willing to change how you eat and live, Nutritional Therapy is not the right approach for you.
- Since every human being is unique on a biochemical level, I cannot guarantee any specific results from the programs or information provided on this website.
- HEALTH CONCERNS If you suffer from a medical or pathological condition, you need to consult with an appropriate healthcare provider before starting a nutritional therapy program.
- An NTP is not a substitute for your family physician or other appropriate healthcare providers.
- A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner is not trained nor licensed to diagnose or treat pathological conditions, illnesses, injuries, or diseases or prescribe medications.
- If you are under the care of another healthcare provider, it is important that you contact your other healthcare providers and alert them to your use of nutritional supplements.
- Nutritional Therapy may be a beneficial adjunct to more traditional care, and it may also alter your need for medication, so it is important you always keep your physician informed of changes in your nutritional program.
- If your other healthcare providers have any questions regarding Nutritional Therapy, they are free to contact your NTP.
- LICENSURE NTPs are not licensed or certified by any state. The Nutritional Therapy Association, Inc.® provides a certificate of completion to students who have successfully met all course requirements, including a written and practical exam.