"We are delighted to be working with Whole Health Educators. We have used your services ranging in areas from weight loss issues to cardiovascular disease, arthritis and renal failure. In each case the positive feedback has been tremendous. One member called me to tell me she felt ‘empowered,’ another to say that prior to this service she was ‘overwhelmed,’ now she was informed. Please keep up the excellent work. We cannot have an efficient, cost-effective health care system without Whole Health Education."

The NIWH Whole Health programs are acknowledged by national education and medical experts as the most comprehensive and well credentialed integrative, whole health programs available.

Aspects of the NIWH training that distinguish it from other programs include the many professional benefits afforded our learners. Among these benefits are:

• All NIWH Professionals – In 2006, John Reed, MD, then Chief Medical Officer of the Health Support division of Healthways, Inc., one of the country's largest health insurance networks, worked with NIWH to establish criteria for acceptance of Health and Wellness Coaches into their national networks. As a result, all qualified NIWH learners who complete the Whole Health program may be enrolled in the Healthway's national networks as Whole Health Advocates and Health and Wellness Coaches.
• Accredited and Approved Continuing Education Credits — at no additional charge, NIWH students receive continuing education for their course work with NIWH. The following professions are included:
  • licensed nurses — all levels
  • licensed nurse practitioners
  • registered dietitians
  • certified health educators
  • licensed respiratory therapists
  • licensed social workers
  • certified personal trainers
  • certified fitness professionals
  • licensed nutritionists
  • licensed therapeutic massage therapists
  • certified yoga professionals
  • licensed acupuncturists
  • certified aerobic instructors
  • certified Reiki practitioners
  • certified energy and body workers
  • certified coaches professionals
  • certified Pilates instructors
  • licensed chiropractors
  • licensed medical physicians
  • licensed osteopathic physicians
• Professional Malpractice Insurance for whole health counseling through the world's largest organization representing qualified and credentialed professionals.
• Acceptance by Clinical Labs and Nutrition Companies — Learners completing an NIWH Whole Health program are recognized as Whole Health professionals by national clinical laboratories and nutrition companies. A qualified learner who completes the NIWH program may choose to apply to select whole food supplement producers for an account as a provider/distributor, providing blood analysis education and whole food supplementation to patients and clients.
• Patient Education Billing & Coding Tutorials — provided without charge to physicians, nurse practitioners, chiropractors, acupuncturists, medical practices and clinics which employ or utilize NIWH professionals. This comprehensive billing manual allows appropriate physician, nurse practitioner, mental health, dietetics, chiropractic and other qualified practices to bill and be reimbursed for the patient education services provided by an NIWH professional.
• Holistic Nurse Certification — nurse professionals may utilize their NIWH continuing education courses as a pre-requisite to sit for the national Holistic Nurses Certification exam thru the AHNA corporation.
• Health Dialog Health Coaching Jobs — Health Dialog Inc., the country's fasting growing on-line health coaching company, welcomes NIWH professionals. Nurses, social workers, respiratory therapists and other clinically trained NIWH professionals may apply for coaching position open throughout various parts of the country.
• Job Boards — upon completion NIWH learners are provided the names of the best national job boards for qualified Whole Health and Health Coaching professionals.
• Course Advisers — NIWH learners work with assigned Course Advisers who are medical, health and education professionals. Our outstanding Course Advisers, and select support services personnel provide guidance, CE certificates and feedback throughout the learning experience. All NIWH Course Advisers have completed the NIWH Whole Health program and as such bring additional expertise and knowledge to serve our learning learning process and support needs.
• Practice Building and Business Development — personalized practice and business development counseling, with an NIWH affiliate and licensed attorney is available without charge to all who complete the Whole Health program. This includes personalized legal guidance and comprehensive business forms to create a success practice or business.
• Learning Management System — NIWH provides an outstanding on-line classroom environment.This allows learners from all over the country, as well as internationally, to view and download assignments, Course Adviser responses, Study Guides, Externship manuals, Final Project handbooks, news and event updates through the on-line classroom.
• Whole Health Re-Certification — Continuing Education Programs and CE certificates available at special savings for NIWH graduates to maintain their status as patient education professional who can be billed for by their licensed health care employer.
• Discounts with NIWH Collaborators— NIWH has an extensive list of collaborators and alliances which provide discounts and free courses for NIWH professionals. Trainings in  Yoga, coaching, wellness and whole foods nutrition and more are available. See our Collaborators section for details.
• Dual and Multi Certificate programs available. After completing a Whole Health program, an NIWH qualified learner may complete a dual or multi certificate in the following areas: Nutrition Educator, Health Educator or Health Coach by taking required courses, with special savings.
• Outstanding Support Services Department — NIWH provides all aspects of learning  support, guidance and assistance. A toll free number with a 24/7 answering service forwarding  call-in messages, as well as e-mail messages is available seven (7) days throughout the week.