Updated March 18, 2025
The fundamental goal of Nutritional Therapy is to empower individuals to take an active role in their health. A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) helps clients work toward optimal health by supporting and balancing the following five foundations:
These foundations are built upon a single, solid base: a properly prepared, nutrient-dense diet.
While Nutritional Therapy can help restore balance and support overall well-being, it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. NTPs are trained to assess nutritional needs and recommend dietary changes and supplements, but they do not provide medical diagnoses or prescriptions. Any comments or recommendations from your NTP should not be construed as medical advice.
Achieving optimal health requires commitment, potential lifestyle changes, and a positive mindset. If you are unwilling to make adjustments to your diet and lifestyle, Nutritional Therapy may not be the right approach for you. Because every individual is biochemically unique, specific results cannot be guaranteed.
If you have a medical condition, you should consult with an appropriate healthcare provider. A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner is not a substitute for a physician or other licensed healthcare professional and is neither trained nor authorized to diagnose, treat, or manage diseases, injuries, or other medical conditions, nor to prescribe medications.
If you are under the care of a healthcare provider or taking medication, it is your responsibility to inform them of any dietary or supplement changes recommended through Nutritional Therapy. Some nutritional protocols may influence medication needs, making it essential to communicate any changes with your prescribing physician.
If you experience any physical or emotional reactions to Nutritional Therapy, discontinue use and consult your NTP to determine whether the reaction is adverse or a natural part of the body’s adjustment process.
Each client is biochemically unique, and responses to dietary changes and supplements may vary. Your success with Nutritional Therapy depends on your commitment to:
If your healthcare provider has questions regarding Nutritional Therapy, they are welcome to contact your NTP.
Nutritional Therapy Practitioners (NTPs) are not licensed healthcare providers. The Nutritional Therapy Association, Inc.® issues a certificate of completion to students who meet all course requirements, including written and practical exams. Certification and licensure laws vary by state and are subject to change. NTPs and clients should be aware of and comply with the regulations in their respective states.
During the course of Nutritional Therapy, your NTP may collect relevant personal and health-related information (hereafter referred to as “Information”), including but not limited to:
This information may be collected through intake forms, questionnaires, evaluations, interviews, phone calls, emails, or video conferences and is used to:
To ensure the best results, it is essential that your Information remains accurate and up to date. If your health status or medications change, please notify your NTP as soon as possible. You have the right to access, update, or request deletion of your records at any time by submitting a written request. Your NTP will retain your Information while you are an active client and will take reasonable steps to securely dispose of your data after your engagement ends.
Although NTPs are not HIPAA-regulated entities, the Nutritional Therapy Association is committed to client privacy. Your NTP will take reasonable precautions to safeguard your Information through secure passwords, up-to-date software, and locked storage for physical records. However, no security system is infallible, and data breaches remain a possibility.
By providing your Information, you consent to its collection, use, and storage for the purposes outlined above.
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