• Gain the tools, knowledge and confidence to be a successful Nutrition Coach
• Learn the science behind blood sugar stabilization and physiology of the human body
• Be trained to coach anyone on how to reach their personal nutrition and fitness goals
• Become skilled at motivating a client from their initial assessment to their last visit.
• Learn how to optimize sleep, supplementation, exercise and water intake for increased results
• Understand how the right nutrition plan can improve health and help prevent disease
• Increase your credibility as a professional in the health industry
• Create your own nutrition consulting business and obtain financial freedom
• Create an additional source of revenue for your existing business for greater financial rewards
• Provide your current clients with the nutrition tools they need for improved results
• A Venice Nutrition education = increased referrals and business!

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• Personal Trainers
• Group Fitness Instructors
• Yoga/Pilates Instructors
• Sports Conditioning Professionals
• Gym/Health/Spa Facility Owners and Staff
• Health/Wellness/Life Coaches and Enthusiasts
• Nutritionists
• Exercise Physiologists
• Physical Therapists
• Health Conscious Personal/Private Chefs
• Anyone who wants to learn how to make a difference in other’s lives or build their own nutrition consulting business

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Venice Nutrition's Medical Board, the IBNFC (International Board of Nutrition and Fitness Coaching), is comprised of:

• Mark MacDonald, Creator and CEO of Venice Nutrition
• Nicole Hilburt, Director of Dietetics, Registered Dietician (RD), MS, LDN, CSDN
• Dr. Steven Lee, Director of Medical Affairs, Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine
• Dr. Bryen Bell, Director of Spinal Wellness and Rehabilitation
• Brad Leggett, Director of Fitness, Pro-Athlete, Certified Personal Trainer and Certified VN Coach

Together these leaders have joined forces to create a revolutionary certification process to guide anyone on correct nutrition and blood sugar stabilization, physiology, and how to coach your clients to reach their unique goals.

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Take advantage of the most innovative and complete certification system designed to provide you with the knowledge, tools and support that you need to succeed as a nutrition coach! Your certification package includes:

• The Venice Nutrition Client Handbook, Intro Manual and Advanced Manual (click below for content)
  Client Handbook Intro Manual Advanced Manual
• The Venice Nutrition Training System Interactive CD Rom and DVD Coaching Package
  (Includes film of one-on-one coaching for interactive training!) (click below for content)
  Interactive CD Rom DVD Coaching Package
• The Coach’s Network and Support System (click below for content)
  Coaches Network
• Complete Certification Course Video (taught by Mark Macdonald, Creator of Venice Nutrition)
• Your One Year Complimentary Membership to the Venice Nutrition System! ($129.00 value) (click below for content)
  Venice Nutrition System
  

Investment: $499.00 enroll now >>

Within 48 hours of enrolling in the Venice Nutrition Coach Certification, you will have access to the Coaches Network. Instructions on how to access your account will be emailed to you. Your copy of the Venice Nutrition Client Handbook, Introduction Manual, Advanced Manual, Interactive CD ROM, & DVD Coaching Package will be shipped in 48-72 hours. A Venice Nutrition Coach will call you to answer any questions you may have regarding the VN Certification process. You may choose to take the exams whenever you are ready. You must pass exam one in order to proceed to exam two. Both exams must have passing scores in order to earn your Nutrition Coach Certification.

The exam will be available online in the Coaches Network "Exam Tab".

Exam One: Venice Nutrition Client Handbook and Introduction Manual

75 questions, true/false and multiple choice.

Time: 90 Minutes

Results: Your exam is graded immediately after you click on the “submit” button or after 90 minutes have passed. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass. In the event that you do not achieve a passing score, you will have the opportunity to re-take the exam 30 days later. The results of your exam will be emailed to you upon completion.

Exam Two: Venice Nutrition Advanced Manual and Interactive CD Roms/DVDs

80 questions, true/false, multiple choice, fill in the blanks, short essay.

Time: 90 Minutes

Results: Your exam will be graded within 7 business days. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass. In the event that you do not achieve a passing score, you will have the opportunity to re-take the exam 30 days later.

Once you’ve passed both exams, your certification will be shipped within 2-4 weeks.

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Simply put, no. We have designed our certification process to be beneficial to anyone, including beginners to the industry and seasoned professionals such as nutritionists, personal trainers and gym/spa owners.

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The certification may take anywhere from 2 weeks to several months.

The speed at which you progress will be determined by:

• Amount of time dedicated to studying and preparing
• Current level of knowledge on health, nutrition, physiology, and fitness

You may progress at your own pace. The exams can be taken online when you are ready >>.

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A Continuing Education Curriculum (CEC) is very important to stay in touch with the progress of the Health Industry and will help develop your skill set in multiple arenas. Your certification will be valid for 2 years from the date you receive it. 2.0 CECs will be required to maintain a Valid Certification beyond your first two years, and for every two year period thereafter. We recommend CEC’s on a variety of topics: Health, Nutrition, Fitness, Communication, Coaching, Sales and Speaker Training. We are committed to assisting you with building your business and our courses are designed to take your knowledge to the next level.

Here are the three CEC options Venice Nutrition offers:

• Advanced Coaching Series – Each series is worth - 1.0 CEC read more about Advanced Coaching >>
• Speaker Training – 1.0 CEC read more about Speaker Training >>

If you're an existing Nutrition Coach, login to your Coaches Network account and click on Nutrition Coach Services for details on how to order.

Yes it is. It has been Nationally Recognized since 2000. Venice Nutrition's Medical board, the IBNFC, possesses all of the Correct Legal Qualifications for the Nutrition Coach Certification to be Nationally Recognized.

There is a difference between Personal Training Certifications and Nutrition Certifications. Unlike Personal Training Certifications there is not a National Board that oversees Nutrition Certifications. Nutrition is viewed by each state as a higher skill level than personal training, so in essence there are tougher laws and requirements. The governing body is the Dietetic Association for each State and they enforce the Dietetics Practice Act.

In essence every Nutrition Certification can be called “Nationally Recognized”, the big question is whether can you Legally Teach Nutrition in a state with that Nutrition Certification. With a Nutrition Coach Certification offered by the IBNFC & Venice Nutrition alongside an implementation of the VN Software System, you CAN Legally Teach Nutrition in any state located in the Continental US.

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Yes it does. 99% of all other Nutrition Certifications do not provide the ability to actually Legally Teach nutrition in many of the states in the nation. A Dietitcian licensed by The Dietetic Practice Act can legally teach nutrition, however, the education a Dietitian receives is primarily designed to work with clients who are in a Diseased state. Higher Education in Universities still follows government protocols which provide zero answers to actually teaching health professionals on how To Educate Individuals on working Nutrition, Fitness and Overall Health Permanently into their Lifestyle.

So It was time to create another solution, when Mark Macdonald created Venice Nutrition, he knew that if you were not a Licensed Dietitian, there were three necessary tools that needed to be developed. They would provide Health Professionals the Opportunity to Legally teach Nutrition throughout Continental US.

The three tools needed were:

• A Nutrition Company that has a Medical Board with the proper credentials to oversee and administer nutrition programs. In 2000 Mark Macdonald founded Venice Nutrition’s Medical Board, the IBNFC (International Board of Nutrition and Fitness Coaching)
• A Nutrition Company with an Advanced Curriculum for its Nutrition Certification Course and an Scalable System for administering the exams. In 2000 Venice Nutrition Launched the most Dynamic Nutrition Certification in the Industry and Created an Online Environment for Testing.
• A Nutrition Company with a Software System overseen by its Medical Board with the purpose of administering nutrition programs. In 2000 Venice Nutrition launched its first software system that provided customized nutrition programs. Mark understood the importance of continual software development and for this reason, launched the Technology Division of Venice Nutrition in 2000. The VN Software is a powerful application for both Nutrition Coaches and their Clientele.

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Because each state views nutrition like a Licensed service, the Dietetic Association of each state created a Law to confirm that all nutritional advice was being given by qualified health professionals. Below is additional information that explains the Dietetic Laws of each state. You will also find the Exception to the Law that a Nutrition Coach Certification by the IBNFC and Venice Nutrition falls under.

Because of the Credential’s of the Venice Nutrition Medical Board, the Advanced Certification Course Curriculum & the Robust VN Software System, any individual that becomes Certified as an IBNFC Nutrition Coach & utilizes the VN Software System CAN Legally Teach Nutrition throughout in the Continental US.

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What sets Venice Nutrition apart from other nutrition certifications is that we have created a complete Turn Key System for opening your own nutrition consulting business or improving your current consulting business. We developed a 6 Step System that will provide you with all the necessary tools to build your business quickly, easily, and efficiently.

Step 1: Get Certified:

The IBNFC Nutrition Coach Certification is the most Advanced Nutrition Certification In the industry. This certification will teach you the necessary physiology, communication, coaching and sales skills that are crucial in becoming a great nutrition coach.

Step 2: Get A Complete Interactive Nutrition Website and Custom Marketing Material

Starting a new business takes time, energy and can be very expensive. Our goal was to make it affordable and Easy for You. With a licensing package your business can have a Complete Nutrition Website, Marketing Material, Online Assessment, Online Software, Online Store, Newsletters and more. This step also allows your business to become National overnight. learn about our business packages >>

Step 3: Purchase Advanced Coaching

The 3 Disc coaching DVD package that is included with your nutrition coach certification will teach you how to work with the majority of your clientele. As your client list grows and becomes more diverse, we are here to help. Our Master Coaches (a nutrition coach that has worked with over 500 clients) will assist you in increasing your skill set in working with clients that fall out of the norm, for example: those with medical challenges (diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure), digestive challenges, high performance athletes, children & teenagers, etc. more information >>

Step 4: Utilize the Member Promotion Program:

Now that you have a nutrition business, this program creates:

• The Ability to Provide Unlimited Complimentary 30 Day Membership to Venice Nutrition Online as a tool to promote your business. learn more >>

Step 5: The Wellness Partner Program

Reaching out to the community is a big part of building your Nutrition Consulting Business. A fantastic way to maximize your time and build your clientele is through Wellness Programs. There is a huge demand by Corporate America for Wellness Programs and to fill that demand and assist you in diversifying your business we have created the Partner Presentation Program. more about the partner program >>

Step 6: Master your Speaker Skill Set for Group Presentations

Learn the tools that will enable you to fully engage an audience and develop your skill set of showing each attendee the possibility of making their Health a Priority. Mastering your presentations will provide you with the confidence, reputation and foundation to lead an audience to success and maximize the growth of your business. learn more >>

There you have it, the 6 step system to opening a nutrition consulting business. Feel free to go one step at a time and be comfortable knowing that our goal is to make the entire process easy for you!

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30 Day Advanced Coaching (Optional):

Work one on one with Creator of Venice Nutrition, Mark Macdonald, or a Venice Nutrition Master Coach. With these coaching sessions you will increase your skill set and answer any questions you may have regarding nutrition, physiology and coaching. In addition, we will guide you on how to operate your own successful nutrition consulting business.

Includes:

• A series of four (45 minute) phone coaching sessions (1 per week) chosen from the list below. Weekly assignments will be given at the conclusion of each call.
• Advanced training on how to maximize the Coach’s Network support system
• Advanced training on how to maximize the Venice Nutrition Client Management System (a database used to track your nutrition clientele)

Available Coaching Series:

• Series 1: Laying down the Foundation of your Consulting Businessmore >>
  • Session 1: Business Goal Setting, Creating your Action Plan, Learning the Flow from Start to Finish of a Consulting Package
  • Session 2: How to perform Health Assessments, Program Presentations, and Coaching Follow Up Sessions
  • Session 3: Marketing Strategies & How to Build Relationships in your Community
  • Session 4: Five Main Coaching tips to maximize referrals
• Series 2: Science and Physiology: Improving your Skill Set to work with All Types of Clients more >>
  • Session 1: Overview and Detailed Explanation of the body's 5 main systems and how they relate to Venice Nutrition's Health Structure
  • Session 2: The most common Endocrine System Challenges and How to Work with Clients that have these challenges
  • Session 3: The most common Digestive System Challenges and How to Work with Clients that have these challenges
  • Session 4: Exercise Biomechanics and How to maximize your Clients' Cardiovascular training
• Series 3: Sales Training: Learning the Art of Enrollment more >>
  • Session 1: The Top 5 strategies in Building Relationships
  • Session 2: Client Profiling
  • Session 3: Understanding, Implementating and Maximizing the Sales Cycle
  • Session 4: Enrolling Clients and Referrals
• Series 4: Coaching Training: Leading your Clients to Success more >>
  • Session 1: The Power of Communication
  • Session 2: Goal Setting
  • Session 3: Accountability
  • Session 4: Intangibles

Optional Investment: $499.00 enroll now >>

Access to the Nutrition Consulting Software (VN Client Management System):

With access to the Management Software, you will have the ability to customize individual nutrition and health plans according to each client’s unique goals, needs and lifestyle. A VN customized health structure provides your clients with meal plans based on their individual nutritional parameters, exercise, sleep, supplementation and water intake.

Includes:

• The Ability to create and alter customized nutrition and health plans for your clientele. (this function allows you to override the software)
• The Ability to register all of your members and have the Venice Nutrition Software create an automated customized program. This will allow maximum time efficiency.

Details

** For each month of access to Venice Nutrition Online you provide your client, you will be billed $7.48 until they take on a subscription. **

• This ability is included with a consulting practice licensing package >> or a business package >>

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Member Promotion Program:

Now that you have a nutrition business, how can you create better exposure in your community? The Member Promotion Program can aide in attracting new members to your business. The real power of this program is that you can introduce unlimited new clients to the system which will also provide you the ability to follow up with them through the management software.

Includes:

• The Ability for your business to provide Unlimited Complimentary 30 Day Memberships to Venice Nutrition Online.
• An excellent service for promotional events which will help provide your business with greater exposure and access to a larger audience.

** Program only available if you are purchasing or have purchased a licensing package >> or a business package>> **

Additional $99.00/month enroll now >>
(After 12 month agreement, billing becomes month to month with a 30 day cancellation policy)

A great way to maximize your time, reach out to the community and build your clientele is through Wellness Programs. As a health professional there are only so many hours in the day to work with clients, wellness programs create the opportunity to work with many individuals at once. When presenting at an event it is always more powerful to provide all attendees with a game plan that will reinforce the message you are delivering. For this reason Venice Nutrition has created the Workplace Wellness Partner Program. With this program you will be able to enroll all attendees on the Online Program and receive custom designed materials for your events.

Wellness Partner Program Includes:

• Custom Material for your events: Examples >>
• PowerPoint Presentations
• Ability to enroll 30 day memberships (up to 75 enrollments per event / extra enrollments at additional cost)
• Monthly call with VN Marketing Executive to implement success strategies and brainstorm

Additional $99.00/month enroll in the partner program >>
(After 12 month agreement, billing becomes month to month with a 30 day cancellation policy)

Yes, we offer a fantastic speaker training program that will teach the tools that will enable you to fully engage an audience and develop your skill set of showing each attendee the possibility of making their Health a Priority. The training program will provide you with the confidence, reputation and foundation to lead an audience to success and maximize the growth of your business.

Speaker Training Includes:

• 3 DVDs of Mark Macdonald presenting wellness programs to an audience
• 4 - 30 minutes phone coaching sessions with Mark Macdonald on how to maximize your skill set as a speaker The 4 Session package will cover:
  • Session 1: How to market and enroll wellness programs
  • Session 2: How to engage an audience
  • Session 3: How to present with a beginning, middle and end and make your presentation your own
  • Session 4: How to adjust during a presentation: overcoming obstacles, answering questions, regaining momentum, and bringing your audience back
• Custom Educational Packet
• PowerPoint Presentations
• Discount on Advanced Speaker Training Certifications
• Opportunity (upon completion and approval) to become part of VN Speaker Circle. Written test along with oral exam will be required to obtain certification

Additional $499.00 sign up for speaker training now >>