Clinical Residency Training

Don't just
learn nutrition.
Practice it.

The Holistic Consulting Institute provides structured, supervised residency training for nutrition professionals, herbalists, and integrative health practitioners — so you graduate ready to practice, not just certified.

300+
Practitioners Trained
3
Career Pathways
BCHN
Credential Ready
"
School teaches you what to know. A residency teaches you how to practice.
— The Holistic Consulting Institute
HCI Est. 2020
Functional Nutrition Clinical Herbalism BCHN Credential Prep Practitioner Residency Systems-Based Reasoning Launch · Grow · Master Evidence-Informed Practice Functional Testing Functional Nutrition Clinical Herbalism BCHN Credential Prep Practitioner Residency Systems-Based Reasoning Launch · Grow · Master Evidence-Informed Practice Functional Testing

Wherever you are in your journey, there's a path for you.

The Institute serves practitioners at three distinct stages. We meet you exactly where you are — and guide you to where you want to go.

01 Stage 1 — Launch

The New Graduate

You've just finished your nutrition or health coaching program — and now you don't know how to actually start. Imposter syndrome is real, your scope of practice feels blurry, and you've never seen a real client. We solve all of that.

Explore LAUNCH
02 Stage 2 — Grow

The Practicing Clinician

You're working with clients but struggling to stay consistent — with your caseload, your confidence, or your credentials. You want to earn your BCHN, expand your network, and build a practice you're proud of.

Explore GROW
03 Stage 3 — Master

The Advanced Specialist

You're confident in your practice and ready to specialize. Clinical herbalism, functional testing, field expert positioning — the MASTER residency is where exceptional practitioners go next.

Explore MASTER

Why a residency,
not another course?

A residency is a structured, supervised clinical training program completed after formal education — where you apply real knowledge in real-world settings, under expert mentorship.

Most programs teach you theory. The HCI residency model is designed to bridge the gap between what you know and what it takes to build a successful, confident holistic health practice.

A Typical Course

Teaches you what to know. Content, theory, and concepts — but no supervised application.

HCI Residency

Teaches you how to practice. Supervised case work, live mentoring, and real-world systems.

"School teaches you what to know. A residency teaches you how to practice."

Launch. Grow. Master.

A clear progression from new graduate to recognized specialist. Each stage builds on the last — so you're always moving forward with intention.

Stage 01
LAUNCH
Your Career
For new graduates & coaches

Build the foundation for a confident, client-ready practice — from business setup to client intake systems to finding your first paying clients.

  • Business structure & setup
  • Scope of practice clarity
  • Client intake systems
  • Finding first paying clients
  • Overcoming imposter syndrome
Stage 02
GROW
Your Impact
For established practitioners

Deepen your clinical skills with functional nutrition training, systems-based case work, and live mentoring three times a week.

  • Functional Nutrition Training Program
  • Systems-based clinical case work
  • Live mentoring (3×/week)
  • Resume, LinkedIn & outreach tools
  • BCHN credential preparation
  • Optional: Foundations of Herbalism
Stage 03
MASTER
Your Craft
For advanced specialists

Specialize in clinical herbalism and functional testing. Earn expert positioning, publish case studies, and differentiate your practice.

  • Clinical Herbalism program
  • Functional testing training
  • Live herbal expert sessions
  • Field expert positioning
  • Case study publication

Not sure which stage is right for you?

Book a Free Discovery Call → We'll Guide You

Real practitioners. Real transformations.

Every word is real — straight from our community. Read more on the Results page.

Featured Story "
"I honestly don't think I would be where I am today without this program. A month before graduating, I was questioning everything — my degree, my confidence, and whether I could actually make a career out of this field. I felt stuck and discouraged. Through this program, I found my footing, my first job, and my belief that I actually belonged here."
From Our Community "
"Joining Holistic Consulting has changed my life. Graduating with a degree does not mean you feel prepared to do the work, have a business, or effectively counsel a client. David and Sean teach real work skills and help you every step of the way."
From Our Community "
"David and Sean's program has truly been a game changer for me. I thrive with structure and support, and this program delivered exactly that. I finally feel like I'm not doing this alone — having a network and community is everything."
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Ready to build a practice
you're proud of?

Book a free, no-pressure discovery call. We'll learn about where you are, where you want to be, and guide you to the right residency stage — no hard sell.

No commitment required. Discovery calls are free and confidential.