The Naturopathic Institute is excited to offer the Advanced Naturopathic Sciences Department as one of the nine departments in our Emphasis Certification Program. The Emphasis Certification Program is launching in January 2026 in collaboration with the Embassy of Life Mastery.
Department Overview
For those seeking understanding at the cellular and subcellular levels, we are delighted to provide training in various holistic and well-researched scientific disciplines. This program offers a deeper dive into health sciences and naturopathic theory.
Courses Required · Course Breakdown · 2026 Course Schedule
Courses Required
To earn an Emphasis Certification in Advanced Energy Work, students are required to take nine core classes and six emphasis classes. The Naturopathic Institute’s Emphasis Certification program is registered with the state of Michigan and meets the educational requirements.
Program Core Courses
These classes need to be taken in order by year:
- NHE: Body Systems/Anatomy/Physiology
- NHE: Biology
- NHE: Iridology
- NHT: Anatomy II
- NHT: Vaccines and Environmental Poisons
- NHP: Anatomy III
- NHP: Evaluation and Assessment
- CN: Environmental Poisons II
- CN: Sclerology
Advanced Naturopathic Studies Emphasis Courses
Not all courses are offered each year. Review the class schedule guide to learn what is available in any given year.
There are 10 Emphasis Courses offered in the Advanced Naturopathic Studies Department. You only need to take six of the following 10 Emphasis Courses (in combination with the nine core classes above) to earn an Emphasis Certification in the Advanced Naturopathic Studies Department:
- Esoteric Anatomy of Man
- Genetics 101 for Natural Health Practitioners
- Introduction to Alchemy
- Heavy Metals in Modern Disease
- Light as a Healer
- Making Chem Busters
- The Flower of Life
- The Lost Arts and Health Modalities of Naturopathy
- Understanding Methylation in Human Health
- Understanding Pharmaceutical Actions and Ingredients
In order to study the body at the deepest level, the core courses of Anatomy I, II, and III, Biology, Iridology, Vaccines and Environmental Poisons, Environmental Poisons II, Sclerology, and Evaluation and Assessment are required before taking the Emphasis classes, if you are taking the classes to earn the certification.
If you are taking the Advanced Naturopathy Studies Emphasis Courses for personal development, the prerequisites are not required.
Course Breakdown
Diploma Students
If you are enrolled in the Natural Health Program, you have already completed some of the core classes required to earn the Advanced Naturopathic Studies Emphasis Certification. Below are the additional classes you are required to take, based on the number of years in the program you completed, to earn an Emphasis Certification in the Advanced Naturopathic Studies Department.
| Program | Core Years Completed | Additional Core Classes Needed | Advanced Naturopathic Studies Emphasis Classes |
| Natural Health Educator | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Natural Health Therapist | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Natural Health Practitioner / Certified Naturopath | 4 | — | 6 |
Emphasis Certification Only (Non-Diploma Students)
You must complete nine Core Program Classes and six of the 10 Advanced Naturopathic Studies Emphasis Classes to earn an emphasis certificate.
Personal Development
If you are taking an Emphasis Course for personal development, you will not be responsible for the homework or taking the test.
If you choose to take classes in the Emphasis Program for personal growth, then you are not held to the same academic requirements as Certification Students. Please go to the Emphasis Personal Development Page to fill out and submit the Alumni/Guest Individual Class Registration Form. Look for this icon when searching for a class from this department.
2026 Advanced Naturopathic Studies Emphasis Course Schedule
1-Day Emphasis Courses are held from 9 am – 6 pm at 503 E. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858, unless otherwise noted.
Not every Emphasis 1-Day Course will be offered every year. Here are the courses in the Advanced Naturopathic Studies Department that are being offered in 2026:
Instructor: Tarin Hyder, CN, ND
Course Description: In this class, piece by piece, we will be building a puzzle vs. being focused solely on current exposure. Most modern diseases are not the result of current exposure only, but the buildup of toxicity over time. Together, we will explore transgenerational heavy metal toxicity, toxicity in utero, cellular health, ionic mimicry, and current exposure. Join me in finding and connecting all of the pieces that create the puzzle of your health. This is where healing lies.
Instructor: Nicole Paquin, CN, ND
Course Description: Come take a closer look at ingredients in commonly prescribed drugs, what they are made to do in the body and prevent the body from doing. Learn important remediation actions that can assist detoxification from Naturopathic Doctor Nicole Paquin. This class focuses on:
- Understanding the effects of pharmaceutical drugs
- Real solutions that have powerful impacts.
This class introduces concepts beyond the conventional medical model, exploring alternative approaches from natural health practice.
Instructor: Helen Kociba, ND, CHBD
Course Description: This is an introductory course designed to bridge the gap between modern genetic science and holistic health practices. This course offers a foundational understanding of human genetics. We will explore how genetic insights can inform personalized, natural approaches to wellness, prevention, and healing.
With a focus on practical application, students will learn how genetic variations influence:
- Individual health outcomes
- Nutritional needs
- Detoxification capacity
- Predispositions to certain conditions.
The course also covers how natural health practitioners can responsibly integrate genetic awareness into their assessments and care strategies.
Instructor: Nicole Paquin, CN, ND
Course Description: Discover numerous healing modalities that have been altered, covered up, or destroyed to keep people from knowing the truth and healing in powerful ways. This class will look back at ancient techniques through “modern cures” and new discoveries to empower those seeking a greater understanding of the many ways humanity could be healing.
