Practicals

A practical is an educational session held at the school location to gain more experience in specific topics and to learn practical experience as a Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant™ professional.

In Alberta, practical sessions are taught at the classroom location under the instruction of a Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant™ professional or Naturopathic Doctor. Some of the topics taught in the practical sessions are:

• Consulting and client skills
• Menu Planning,
• Food Quality & Food Preparation
• Mental Health Issues and Nutrition
• Hormonal Health
• Weight Management
• Detoxification
• Nutrition that Supports Cardiovascular Health
• Blood Glucose Issues
• Supporting Immunity
• Skin Health
• Bone Health
• Thyroid Health and much more.

CSNN offers some off-site practicums at clinic settings. This includes job shadowing as a Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant™ professional.

Two graduates of the Calgary location – Barb Sheldon, C.H.N. & Christina Acevedo, C.H.N. – offer holistic cooking class both at the CSNN Calgary location as demo classes and hands on at a professional culinary kitchen throughout the school year. These classes offer a different and unique experience in a culinary aspect with natural nutrition to be able to help clients with their needs in this area.