Integrative Health Practitioner Institute offers a comprehensive certification program that blends ancient wisdom with modern science. Our 12-week certification equips you with the knowledge and skills to become a Certified IHP Health Coach, empowering you to help others achieve their health and wellness goals.
Dr. Cabral’s DESTRESS Protocol
Essential at-home functional lab tests
Ayurvedic Medicine and other integrative disciplines
Customized care and preventative strategies
Business and marketing skills to build a successful practice
Meet Our Founder,
Dr. Stephen Cabral
Dr. Stephen Cabral is a board-certified Naturopath, Ayurvedic, Functional Medicine, Integrative Health Practitioner and High Performance Health Coach. He is the founder, creator and teacher of the Integrative Health Practitioner Institute. Dr. Cabral is extremely passionate about sharing his wisdom and knowledge with the world so he can help people to heal at a root cause level.
Level 1 of the IHP Certification goes in depth on Dr. Cabral’s DESTRESS Protocol, as first revealed in his book, the Rain Barrel Effect.
Level 2 goes in-depth on 7 of the most essential at-home functional lab tests Dr. Cabral uses in his own private practice.
Ayurvedic Medicine is one of the world's oldest holistic healing systems, developed more than 3,000 years ago in India, based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit. It utilizes diet, herbal treatments, and yogic breathing techniques to maintain or restore health according to individual constitutional types.
Bioregulatory Medicine is an integrative approach to health that focuses on restoring the body's self-regulating capacity by reducing toxicity and inflammation. It blends therapies from various medical traditions to enhance the body’s natural healing mechanisms and maintain homeostasis.
Herbalism is an ancient system of healthcare integrating physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of wellness, using tools such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, and dietary therapy to balance the body's energies. It is based on the philosophy of Qi (energy flow) and the theory of Yin and Yang, seeking to correct disharmonies within the body.
Traditional Naturopathy is a holistic approach to wellness promoting healing through natural therapies and lifestyle interventions, aiming to support the body's own healing abilities. It emphasizes prevention and the use of non-invasive treatments and natural remedies such as herbs, nutrition, and physical therapy.
Eastern Philosophy encompasses a vast range of philosophical traditions originating in Asia, including Chinese, Japanese, and Indian philosophy, which often emphasize the interconnectedness of all life and the importance of harmony and balance. It includes various schools like Confucianism, Taoism, and Zen, focusing on morality, meditation, and the path to enlightenment.
Bioregulatory Medicine is an integrative approach to health that focuses on restoring the body's self-regulating capacity by reducing toxicity and inflammation. It blends therapies from various medical traditions to enhance the body’s natural healing mechanisms and maintain homeostasis.
Functional Medicine is an individualized, client-centered approach focusing on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease. It uses a systems-oriented model engaging both client and practitioner in a therapeutic partnership.
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There are no pre-requisites required! All you is need a passion for health, wellness and a desire to serve others. We will take care of the rest!
Of course if you do have experience in one of the fields below, this certification will help you take your career to the next level:
People Looking to Heal Themselves
Stay At Home Parent
Nutritionist
Registered Dietitian
Naturopathic Doctor
Nurse Practitioner
Medical Doctor
Chiropractor
Esthetician
Currently 50% of our members inside of the Integrative Health Practitioner Institute have no previous health field experience. This means that if you are interested in learning how to get an in demand Health Coaching Certification, you will be amongst many of your peers looking to achieve the same ability to learn how to heal yourself and heal others.
Becoming a Certified Integrative Health Practitioner (IHP) Health Coach offers a wealth of benefits for both personal and professional growth.
First and foremost, this certification empowers health coaches to embrace a holistic approach that blends ancient wisdom with modern science. By mastering foundational health principles and protocols, such as the DESTRESS Method developed by Dr. Stephen Cabral, IHPs gain the tools needed to address clients' needs in a comprehensive, individualized manner. This approach emphasizes addressing root causes rather than merely treating symptoms, ultimately helping clients achieve optimal wellness.
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