Institute for Integrative Nutrition

The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, previously known as Gulliver's, was founded in 1992 by Joshua Rosenthal, a health counselor and former owner of a natural food store.[2] IIN initially offered in-person classes in New York before transitioning to an online learning platform.[3] The school trains counselors in the practice of integrative nutrition, a broad approach to health that does not subscribe to one particular dietary theory.[2][4] IIN is now the world's largest nutrition school and has more than 100,000 graduates worldwide.[5][6]

IIN's curriculum includes courses in nutrition, health and wellness concepts, and coaching and business skills.[5] It centers around the concepts of bioindividuality and primary foods,[4] which explain that health is based on more than just nutrition and includes other factors such as healthy relationships, physical activity, spiritual practice and a fulfilling career.[7] According to IIN, graduates of the health coaching training program become eligible to take additional courses in business and publishing.[8][9]

IIN has hosted several professionals in health and nutrition as guest teachers. Deepak Chopra, Mehmet Oz, Arianna Huffington, Andrew Weil, Mark Hyman, and Geneen Roth have been speakers at IIN.[4][10]

IIN is not recognized by the Department of Education.[11] The Institute for Integrative Nutrition is a member of the National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS) and has been a licensed vocational school by the New York State Education Department since 2009.[5][12]

IIN graduates can earn continuing education units (CEUs) through partner schools that have approved them.[1] IIN's partner universities include Purchase College,[13] Maryland University of Integrative Health,[14] Goddard College,[15] California Institute of Integral Studies,[16] Excelsior College[17] and Saybrook University.[18] IIN graduates with bachelor's degrees can also enroll in the International Health Coach University's master's program.[19]