Board Certification
A Board Certification is a voluntary designation that demonstrates professional competence and dedication. It validates the qualifications of a professional in a respective field of study.
Why Board Certify with AANWC/ANWCB?
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Advisory Board has over 240 years of combined Natural Wellness experience
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Several Titles offered – INTERNATIONALLY
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Extensive Member-Only Benefits/Resources (discounts, referrals, coupon codes)
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Holistic Health Link Directory (discount)
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Pre-qualified for a GEHA license (USA only)
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Pre-qualified for liability insurance
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Low Cost membership
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Online Application
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“Board Certified By” Emblem for your website/marketing materials
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Beautiful Wall document
*All Education is considered – with or without AANWC/ANWCB School Accreditation.
Accreditation
Accreditation is a process that provides third-party recognition to qualified wellness coaching education, programs and courses; Internationally.
Grads of a course or school that is AANWC accredited are pre-qualified for AANWC Board Certification.
ANWCB accreditation is invitation-only, after AANWC approval.
Our standards include:
1. Relevant – High Quality Subjects/Courses
2. Clearly Defined Objectives
3. Service and Communication are Transparent/Expedient
4. Student Success Rate is Superior
*See Accreditation Program Policies here.
Cost: $450.00
Annual Renewal: $175.00
Numerous Member Benefits
Pricing
AANWC (NON-Exam)
Initial Fee: $245.00
Yearly Subscription: $145.00
ANWCB (Exam)
Initial Fee: $400.00
Yearly Subscription: $145.00
Accreditation
Initial Fee: $450.00
Yearly Subscription: $175.00
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Advisory Board
Nicole Kimmel PhD
Nicole Kimmel is the President of AANWC/ANWCB, the Vice President of AANWP/ANWPB and Admissions Director for GEHA (Guardian Ecclesiastical Holistic Association). She and her husband, Stacy, own and operate a natural health center in Sarasota, Florida called Thriveology. Stacy is a “Traditional Naturopath” and Nicole is the developer/owner of PracTactics.com, a Wellness Business Ecosystem.
Nicole started her coaching career as an employee trainer in a large organization and she quickly learned that people wanted to learn more than the tasks on a job description. As a result, she found her passion for “developing,” people (personally and professionally); developing new positions within organizations; developing new procedures/systems to streamline outdated practices; developing new programs to enhance work/life experiences, etc…but most importantly developing new mindsets! Her Master’s studies in Organizational Behavior at UTD (University of Texas, Dallas), afforded her the education she needed to become a licensed ICF (International Coaching Federation) Executive Business Coach.
Nicole has one daughter, Brooke, who is an attorney and operates a real estate business with her husband, Zain. She is Lolli to her 2 year old grandson, Avery. When Nicole isn’t working (which is seldom), she enjoys time with Stacy; feeling the sun on her body (at the beach), reading, walking and playing with Avery.
Stacy Kimmel ND, PhD, LEHP
Dr. Stacy Kimmel is the Vice President of AANWC/ANWCB and the President of AANWP/ANWPB. He holds a Ph.D. in Natural Medicine, is licensed as a GEHA Ecclesiastical Holistic Practitioner (LEHP) and is board certified as a Natural Medicine Practitioner by the Texas Chiropractic College (CNMP). He and his wife, Nicole, own and operate Thriveology, a Holistic Health Center in Sarasota, FL. He has extensive education and training in functional/sports nutrition, homeopathic and botanical remedies, kinesiology, exercise science, rehabilitative fitness and holistic healing.
Dr. Stacy has lectured for the Missouri State Chiropractic Association (MSCA) renewal program,and the Navel Expo on Long Island, NY, along with many other health conferences. A lifelong learner, he is completing a nutritional coaching certification (PN1) and is an avid student of Facial Diagnosis.
When not teaching others how to remove obstacles to great health, Dr. Stacy enjoys going to the beach, exercising, cooking; all while sharing life with Nicole.
Reed Davis CNT, HHP, FDNP
Reed Davis, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), is an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. He is the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and the FDN Certification Course with over 3000 graduates in 50 countries. Reed served as the Health Director at a Wellness Center in Southern California for over 10 years and with over 10,000 clients is known as one of the most experienced clinicians in the world. He lives in the US and when not teaching the FDN Certification Course and helping his graduates build their private practices, he is usually found gardening or riding motorcycles.
Keesha Ewers PhD, ARNP, FNCP
Dr. Keesha Ewers is board certified in functional medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, a Doctor of Sexology, a trauma informed psychotherapist, family practice advanced registered nurse practitioner with a specialty in integrative medicine, a MAPS certified MDMA assisted psychotherapy therapist, a conscious dying doula, and the founder and medical director of the Academy for Integrative Medicine Health Coach Certification Program.
Keesha has been in the medical field for over 30 years. After conducting the HURT Study in 2013 (Healing Un-Resolved Trauma), she developed the HURT Model for understanding how past childhood trauma impacts adult health. This led to the creation of the Freedom Framework that she used to reverse her own autoimmune disease and now has used to help hundreds of her patients do the same. She created the Healing Trauma Through the Chakra System online program and the You Unbroken online program for patients to heal their own trauma and the Mystic Medicine deep immersion healing retreats she leads at her home outside of Seattle, WA.
Dr. Ewers is a popular speaker, including at Harvard and from the TEDx stage, and the best-selling author of Solving the Autoimmune Puzzle: The Woman’s Guide to Reclaiming Emotional Freedom and Vibrant Health, The Quick and Easy Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook: Anti-Inflammatory Recipes with 7 Ingredients or Less for Busy People, and Your Libido Story: A workbook for women who want to find, fix, and free their sexual desire. You can listen to her Mother-daughter duo podcast, Liberating Generations-How to Break Free From Intergenerational Trauma; and find her books and programs at www.DrKeesha.com.
Mark Occhipinti
Mark Occhipinti has been an Author, Lecturer, Exercise Physiologist, and Nutritional consultant with over 40 years of experience in the Sports Nutrition, Strength Training, Sports Medicine, and Personal Fitness Training fields.
His educational background includes a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition and Exercise Science, a Master’s of Science in Exercise Physiology specializing in Cardiac Rehabilitation, a doctorate in applied Human Nutrition, and a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. He is a trained and accomplished Strength Coach, Emergency Medical Technician, Hospital Corpsman-Fleet Marines, Certified Massage Therapist & Certified Biofeedback Specialist, competitive Powerlifter, and Bodybuilder.
Mark is the President and co-founder of the American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA), a health, fitness, and nutrition continuing education and certifying organization founded in 1994.
During the past 40 years, he has conducted over 800 seminars in 46 states and abroad, presenting to over 120,000 health and fitness professionals. Mark traveled and lectured in health and fitness in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Germany, Canada, Japan, Singapore, the Caribbean, Hong Kong, Mexico, New Zealand, and Australia. Mark has served on the medical advisory board of several health websites and called upon several news services as a fitness expert, including the New York Times and Chicago Sun.
In 1999 Mark revised Dale Alexander’s: “The New Arthritis and Common Sense,” a book discussing the application of cod liver oils in treating arthritis, which sold over 2,000,000 copies in six languages. Mark toured the UK and Ireland during February of 1999 and the UK, Scotland, and Wales in October with his latest book “Eating for Healthy Joints.” Mark spoke to over 40 million people via radio, television, newspaper, and magazine on the positive changes found in treating arthritis and other anti-inflammatory disorders through diet and the use of cod liver oil.
In 2011 Mark was recognized as the International Presenter of the Year by CanFitPro [Canadian Fitness Professionals].
Omar Cumberbatch
Omar Cumberbatch is a Health Coach and Podcast Coach of two internationally recognized podcasts The Health Coach Academy and This Podcast Burns Fat! Omar received his training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), where he was trained in more than one hundred dietary theories and studied a variety of practical lifestyle coaching methods. Omar experienced firsthand how challenging it was to devise his own dietary plan. Omar was able to confront this struggle by changing his approach to incorporate a holistic lifestyle approach. He then decided to become a health counselor to fulfill his passion for working with individuals who struggle with similar obstacles and are motivated to change.
Coupling his knowledge and studies at IIN, Omar utilized the podcasting platform in order to provide a real outlet to the latest trends and information on health and wellness. These programs serve as a primary hub of trustworthy solutions to everyday health challenges and guidance on how to create your best life now.
Omar holds a Bachelor’s degree from Purchase University.
Bethany Perry CAN, IAHC, ERYT
As a gifted and intuitive Transformation Coach and Motivational Speaker, Bethany has more than 30 years of experience in various healing modalities. Her signature 4 Pillars of Whole Life Healing method incorporates Neuroscience, Emotional Health, Nutrition, and Yoga to inspire clients to safely explore and overcome weight concerns, PTSD, ADD, addiction, and various emotional and physical traumas. Combining these pillars with the practice of meditation, Bethany’s compassionate approach gently and lovingly promotes healing, especially for clients who may not have had success with other methods.
An emerging thought leader in neuroscience, Bethany focuses on balancing the four powerful, fundamental, and often overlooked aspects of health. This creates a judgment-free space for people to explore freedom from their past life experiences. Drawing on personal knowledge, she compassionately supports people while developing personalized roadmaps that suit each person’s body, history, lifestyle, and goals.
She is a proud certified Neuroscience Life & Health Coach; Certified Daniel Amen Affiliated Education Center; Certified Brainspotting Practitioner; Certified in Transformational Coaching based on NLP methodology; Certified Yoga Instructor; works with TBI clients; studies with Father Joe Pereira from Goa, India to teach yoga for Addiction and PTSD.
Bethany is the owner and founder of Whole Life Healing Collective; Whole Life Healing Coaching, and Whole Life Healing Centers, a nonprofit that provides comprehensive healing modalities for individuals and families impacted by emotional and physical trauma through sustainable Whole Life Healing Principles. She is a frequent public speaker who appears at corporate functions, retreats, workshops, television, podcasts, and radio. Bethany is also the creator of the AANWC Prep Course for the Life Coaching Certification Exam.
In Bethany’s free time, you can find her enjoying 2 furs-babies, 4 children, 4 grandchildren, gardening and kayaking.
Jason Julian CHS
Jason Julian serves as the head of the DNA Company University, an online course platform dedicated to certifying health professionals as Functional Genomics Practitioners/Coaches. His unwavering passion lies in enabling individuals to unlock the secrets of their unique genetic makeup, providing valuable insights to optimize their overall health.
In recent years, DNA testing has witnessed a surge in popularity, and The DNA Company stands at the forefront of this technological advancement. They specialize in translating these insights into actionable instructions that empower individuals to proactively address health concerns, slow down the aging process, and maximize their performance potential.
Jason firmly believes that a solid foundation is essential for any effective health strategy, and he considers the DNA test as the cornerstone of this foundation.
Aside from his role in Genetics education, Jason holds a diploma in Holistic Nutritionist and is a certified Brain Health Professional and Health Specialist consulting many employer groups on Health Insurance. His extensive experience spans over three decades, during which he has been instrumental in educating employer groups on the merits of adopting a Prevention First approach to health.
His personal journey towards optimal health is chronicled in his bestselling book, “The sLick Sales Agent.” Within its pages, Jason not only shares his own transformation but also provides invaluable solutions tailored to the busy, on-the-go sales agent looking to achieve their best possible state of health.
Jiggyasa Gupta
Jiggyasa Gupta is a certified Health Coach, Personal trainer and a Yoga instructor. Her journey to become a health coach started during her early 30’s, when she was diagnosed with a chronic back injury, IBS and Thyroid issues. Initially she was not sure how to manage these symptoms and maintain her health until she discovered holistic health and wellness practices that began to show the real improvements in her health. She started with different approaches, like yoga, meditation, functional training, cycling, running and a whole foods diet, and slowly but surely, life began to feel better. She learned it was about taking care of oneself on all levels – mind, body, and spirit.
As a health coach, she is passionate about helping others with their own health journey. She brings a unique perspective to coaching, having experienced the challenges and psychological impacts of chronic illness firsthand. She believes that everyone has the potential to heal and thrive. She is committed to helping her clients achieve their health and wellness goals using a holistic lifestyle approach with improved mental well-being.
Jiggyasa holds a Bachelors degree in Engineering and Masters in Business Administration and is the Head of INFS Certification Assessment Division.
Shannon Spears LEHP, CFHC
Shannon Spears is a Licensed Ecclesiastical Holistic Practitioner, Certified Functional Health Coach, Nutritional Therapist & Whole Health Educator with a passion for helping others put together the pieces of their health & life empowering them to take back control of their own health and their families health. She is also the Student Specialist at The Institute for Functional Health Coaching, where she graduated. She is married & runs her business from home so that she has the flexibility of helping clients while also homeschooling her two teenagers.
She is well versed in years of research and personal experience in Essential Oils & Homeopathy, Food Allergies/Intolerances & Gut Health. She is currently working on her Masters in Herbal Medicine. She runs a private Facebook group “The Modern Family Wellness Hub” to help educate others further and you can also find her online via her website or her Facebook business page.
“A Functional Approach to Re-defining your Health through Education & Support to Empower you to take back Control of your Health & Lifestyle”
Dr. Anthony Sears DC
Dr. Sears is a chiropractor of 17 years and the author of Your 21st Century Doctor. His passion is Functional/Integrative Medicine and Functional Neurology. His practice concentrates on supporting chronic conditions such as: Type 2 Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, Peripherial Neuropathy or Diabetic Neuropathy, ADHD-ADD, and all spinal conditions (knee, shoulder, neck, back). Dr. Sears has post-graduate – Diplomate in Interpretive Medicine, Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Advanced Training Competency – Spine Research Institute of San Diego Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology and Annual SRISD Scientific Conference, Graduate of the American Institute of Functional Neurology, Training with Dr. Datis Kharrazian (author of Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms? When My Lab Tests Are Normal: A Revolutionary Breakthrough In Understanding Hashimoto’s Disease and Hypothyroidism), Graduate of Mastering the Thyroid & Mastering Blood Chemistry (Apex Energetics), Graduate of Trigenics Functional Neurology as a certified Trigenist, Graduate in Neurofeedback training by American Functional Neurology Institute (Levels 1, 2, 3), Graduate in Treatment of Childhood Disorders using Neurofeedback, Advanced training in Kennedy Decompression Technique as a Decompression Practitioner, Certified in Neuro Cranial Integration, Class IV Deep Tissue Laser Training and Board Eligible Diplomate in Chiropractic Neurology (DACNB
Dr. Sears is married to Ashley and they have 3 adorable children (Austin, Chase, and Aubrey). He and his family attend Southeast Christian Church in Louisville. He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in February 2006, which is located in Davenport, IA. Prior to studying at Chiropractic School, he attended Western Kentucky University from 1998-2002. He practiced in his home town of Somerset, KY for 18 months before moving to Louisville. Since he began practicing, Dr. Sears has kept up to date on many continuing educational classes, ensuring that his patients receive the most comprehensive and advanced support.
Carmen Hunter CFHC
Carmen Hunter is the founder of The Institute for Functional Health Coaching and the creator of the proven functional method of coaching Education, Preparation & Action ©. She has over 8 years of health coaching experience to include hundreds of one-on-one clients, group training, live and online talks and teaching with clients. She has been educating and mentoring coaches for over 5 years and has collaborated her teachings on low risk health coaching with top wellness professionals from around the world. She loves to collaborate and bring experts to her audience so they have reliable resources and can stay safe in their health coach lane.
She believes that diagnoses are symptoms from a larger health condition and approaching a client from a whole mind-body perspective is the only way to reach optimal health. She does this teaching a seven foundations for humans model that can be used with any client no matter their symptoms or conditions. Her number one focus in the health coaching profession is to educate and inspire coaches to build a successful business with integrity and service that surpasses all others. “No question goes unanswered” is her motto. She is known as the tough love mentor who loves to help people overcome obstacles and barriers to success in her Podcast The Successful Health Coach.
