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Turn Your Passion for Health Into a Career That Changes Lives
IHPI offers accredited health coach certification programs designed to teach integrative health, at-home functional labs, and root-cause wellness.
A Message From Our Founder
Discover what becoming an IHP Coach™ is really all about as Dr. Stephen Cabral reveals the inside knowledge behind the curriculum & Health Coaching Certification.
A Different Kind of Health Education
Practical, Science-Backed, Root-Cause Focused.
Learn the same integrative protocols and systems used in real clinical practice.
Build a step-by-step framework to confidently guide clients to lasting wellness.
Gain hands-on tools to address real health challenges and see results.
Apply what you learn immediately, whether for personal growth or professional practice.
Join a community of like-minded health coaches and access ongoing support.
Step into a role where you can empower, inspire, and make a meaningful impact every day.
Education That Meets You Where You Are
Who These Certifications Are For
People come to IHPI from many backgrounds and for many reasons. Whether you’re deepening your current work or stepping into something new, the certifications are built to support your path while helping you develop real, usable knowledge.
The Story Behind IHPI
From Personal Struggle to Global Impact
Twenty years ago, it took all of my energy just to get out of bed each day.
Every joint in my body hurt. Every lymph node was swollen.
My entire immune system was shutting down, and I was suffering from what doctors and specialists referred to as an incurable illness. They gave me no hope of recovery.
I was told that, at best, I would need to take a fistful of medications for the rest of my life and do my best to manage my disease. That bleak diagnosis led me down a very dark path of anger, despair, and self-pity. I began to question whether this was even a life worth living.
I could no longer play sports, focus in school, or stay out late with friends. I felt like I had nothing left.
Until one day, by sheer chance, my mom heard about a local Integrative Health Practitioner just one town over from us. In the late 1990s, this was incredibly rare. Sitting in his office and hearing him explain that there was likely an underlying root cause to my illness was life-changing.
He spoke to me about food sensitivities, adrenal imbalances, and natural health concepts that were completely foreign to me and my family. He also explained how stress, sleep, diet, exercise, and other lifestyle factors contributed to my condition.
I could hardly believe what I was hearing, but instinctively, I knew he was telling the truth.
That single encounter set me on a new path. One grounded in science, yet rooted in natural healing and the body’s innate ability to restore balance and vitality. Over the next several years, I read every book I could find on diet, health, and fitness while running countless lab tests on myself. I was slowly gathering the knowledge I needed to heal, but it still felt disconnected.
Then my mentor appeared.
“When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.”
I was ready.
I listened to her every word as she bridged cutting-edge Functional Medicine with traditional healing systems such as Ayurveda. For the first time, everything connected. Not only did I fully heal my body, but I also felt called to study this knowledge at its deepest level, directly at the source.
I went on to study and intern at clinics and hospitals around the world, learning from diverse medical and healing traditions in India, Sri Lanka, China, Europe, and the United States. What I discovered was that each system had the power to help people heal, lose weight, and live longer, stronger lives. Yet on their own, each approach was incomplete.
True healing only happens when all forms of medicine are integrated without judgment, hierarchy, or ego.
Now, more than 250,000 client appointments later, and with one of the largest Functional Medicine practices in the world, I can say with absolute certainty that this approach works in the real world.
I invite you to discover what truly works so you can help yourself, your family, your community, or build a meaningful career as an Integrative Health Practitioner.
The future of medicine is here. And the time to get started is now.
Learn at Your Pace
Online, Self-Paced, Lifetime Access
100% online and self-paced
Learn on your schedule without deadlines.
Structured modules
Clear lessons that build knowledge step by step.
Lifetime
access
Return to content and updates whenever you need.
Private practitioner community
Connect, ask questions, and share wins with peers.
What's Included
Every module is taken directly from Dr. Cabral’s private practice, which includes the exact handouts and protocols he recommends! All modules and curriculum materials are delivered right online with your private member log-in. You can begin whenever you are ready and move at your own pace. New modules are released automatically each week.
Diet Protocols • healthy shopping lists • Exercise Routines • Stress Reduction Techniques • Toxin Removal • Functional Medicine Detox Protocols • Resetting Sleep Patterns • Shutting Off Fight/Flight • Healing Emotions • Supplement Regimens • Foundational Support • Developing a Success Mindset • Creating Your Own Practice
…And so much more!
"...that is when I discovered IHPI and the rest, as they say, is history. The knowledge I have gained from IHPI is invaluable."
Maria Furnkranz, IHP
Your Journey to Becoming a Health Coach
Our Accredited Certifications
The IHPI Health Coaching Certifications are designed as a step-by-step program across three levels, each building on the one before. You’ll begin with the foundational principles of health coaching, progress to working with integrative at-home labs, and then advance into higher-level clinical skills. Completing all three levels positions you among the top 1% of health coaches, giving you the knowledge, practical experience, and confidence to support clients at the highest level.
FOUNDATIONS
what you'll learn:
Foundations of integrative health and lifestyle protocols
Dr. Cabral’s DESTRESS Protocol™ for client wellness
Bio-individualized diet and lifestyle strategies for digestion, stress, movement, and emotional balance
Foundational supplement and wellness protocols to personalize care plans
10 modules
105+ hours
85+ handouts
10+ protocols
CORE LABS
what you'll learn:
Understanding At-Home Functional Lab Tests and root cause analysis
Integrative strategies for metabolic, hormonal, and immune balance
Clinical application of personalized nutrition, stress, and sleep protocols
Intermediate supplement protocols and targeted lifestyle interventions
9 modules
115+ hours
120+ handouts
20+ protocols
ADVANCED LABS
what you'll learn:
Mastery of At-Home Functional Lab Tests and system imbalances
Development of customized coaching programs for chronic conditions
Master comprehensive strategies for complex toxicities, hormonal, digestive, cardiovascular, and neurological support
High-level individualized supplement and lifestyle protocol optimization
8 modules
185+ hours
65+ handouts
25+ protocols
"IHPI gave me the tools that I needed to heal myself and then work with those around me..."
Amelia Mcpeek, IHP
The Definitive Root-cause health coaching certification
Why IHPI Leads the Industry
Included With Level 1
FREE IHP Business Course
Completing Level 1 is not just about learning integrative health principles. It is about knowing how to apply them in the real world. That is why every Level 1 graduate receives full access to the IHP Business Course at no additional cost.
This course provides a practical blueprint for starting or growing a wellness business, offering clarity and confidence as you turn your education into meaningful work.
what you'll learn:
The IHP success mindset and professional foundations
How to confidently charge for your services
Systems and operations for sustainable growth
Business development and client acquisition
Marketing and social media fundamentals
become a health coach
As Easy as 1-2-3
1
Enroll
Choose your certification path and secure your spot. Our team will guide you through the simple enrollment process and help you get started with confidence.
2
Learn
Access world-class training, proven protocols, and step-by-step guidance designed to help you master integrative health coaching at your own pace.
3
Practice
Apply what you’ve learned with real clients, build your confidence, and create a thriving health coaching practice that makes a meaningful impact.
our approach
Built to Scale Knowledge, Not Costs
Traditional certification programs often limit access through high tuition, rigid schedules, and unnecessary overhead. IHPI was designed differently.
By distilling years of clinical practice into a structured, self-paced curriculum, IHPI makes high-level integrative health education more attainable. This model keeps costs lower while maintaining the integrity and depth required to create real understanding and application.
When education is accessible, its impact extends further.
Experience the IHPI Difference
This Month's Enrollment Bonus
For a limited time, students who enroll in Levels 1 and 2 together will receive the Complete Stress, Mood, and Metabolism at-home lab test, included as a bonus.
This comprehensive lab assessment includes a 30-minute health coaching session to help you understand your results and apply the insights to your own health. It offers a practical introduction to functional medicine lab testing through personal, real-world data.
Availability is limited and offered while supplies last.
*Lab Kits will be mailed to you upon graduating Level 1 (Limited-time offer – must complete labs within 6 months of receipt)
*U.S. law prohibits shipment of lab products to New York and Washington State.
*International – Please visit this page to see if we can ship to you: https://equilibriumnutrition.com/pages/international-shipping.
Flexible Paths,
Clear Value
Enrollment Options That Fit Your Goals
Level 1
Learn the DESTRESS™ Protocol
Study the 7 Integrative Disciplines
Build a strong foundation in functional health
Admittance to the private IHP Facebook Group
Monthly live Q&A + Office Hours support
Complimentary IHP Business Course ($3,997 value)
Placement on the IHP Practitioner Directory upon graduation
Lifetime access to all Level 1 materials
$3,990
Level 1 and 2
Bundle
The proven IHPI root-cause assessment framework
Step-by-step gut, sleep, stress & hormone protocols
Admittance to the private IHP Level 2 Facebook Group
Exclusive access to the private IHP Community
Learn to read at-home functional medicine labs
Create personalized wellness protocols based on data-driven results
Bonus At-Home Functional Lab included
$8,980
$6,980
Levels 1, 2, and 3 Bundle
Includes everything in Levels 1 & 2
Work confidently with complex cases
Advanced functional lab review skills
Environmental toxicity, mold & sleep testing
Menopause, fertility & neurotransmitter protocols
Free Mold Toxicity Test included ($499 value)
Elite practitioner-level training
Real-world case studies to apply what you learn
$13,970
$10,970
don't take our word for it
Hear From Our Graduates
"With the right data, you can see what’s really going on and build a clear, step-by-step plan for your clients."
Dawn Plotts, ihp
"Using functional labs to guide protocols has been amazing. My clients have seen a real increase in results."
Gina Schade, ihp
Support Beyond the Classroom
A Community Built for Practitioners
Your education is just the beginning. At IHPI, connection is built into every step of the journey. You’ll join a supportive network of practitioners who share insights, exchange experiences, and grow together. This community creates space for meaningful relationships, collaboration, and continued growth long after certification.
Facebook Groups
Ask questions, share experiences, and get real-time support from fellow practitioners.
Weekly Workshops
Connect with our IHPI instructors, exchange ideas, and receive guidance from trusted peers.
Lifetime Support
Access lifetime tools, mentorship, and support to grow with the IHPI community.
Live Event
Build real-world connections at the Reimagining Health Summit with fellow practitioners.
In-Person Graduations
Celebrate Your Achievement in Person
Becoming a Certified Integrative Health Practitioner is no small feat - and you deserve to mark the moment in a meaningful way.
Our in-person graduation ceremony brings you together with your peers celebrate the hard work, growth, and dedication that got you here. Share the milestone with fellow coaches who've walked the journey alongside you, and step into your next chapter feeling proud, inspired, and ready to make an impact.
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Whether you are beginning your healing journey or advancing your expertise, IHPI is designed to support real transformation. Request details and see how our certifications can fit into your path.
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