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Passionate about education, nutrition and wellbeing?

The Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) has been successfully training Nutritional Therapists for more than 30 years and is one of the leading nutritional training organisations in the Europe.

We aim to:

“educate and enthuse, instilling optimum nutrition as the foundation of health for all”

We look for passionate, committed professionals to join our dedicated staff team to support us in delivering nutritional therapy training at the highest level.

Why work for ION?

Friendly, supportive environment that values people and fosters excellent staff and student results
Diverse team who are passionate about nutrition and wellbeing
Flexible working that support a healthy work life balance
Paid the living wage
Extensive professional development opportunities
Based in beautiful Richmond upon Thames with additional lecturing facilities in Central London’s Bloomsbury, we’re well connected

Current vacancies

You can email [email protected] for speculative enquiries.

Assessment Markers

A great opportunity has arisen for experienced Nutritional Therapists to join the Institute for Optimum Nutrition as Assessment Markers.Read more

Latest

Online webinar

This interactive webinar event has been designed for those thinking about studying nutritional therapy. It's a great alternative to the open events if you're not based in London or live overseas. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions.
Wild rice and sweet potato salad

This is such a delicious alternative to potato salad, and is great for packing into summery picnics or tossing into lunchboxes for a nutrient boost at lunchtime
Five Minutes with | Belinda Blake

We talk to Belinda Blake, registered nutritional therapist, workshop leader, foodie and forager
Strawberries could help alleviate IBD symptoms

Eating strawberries could help alleviate the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – at least in mice; that’s according to researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA.

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How to apply

If you are looking to apply for the Nutritional Therapy Diploma or Science Access Courses it’s a simple step by step approach.
Clinic packages

Our friendly and professional therapists can support you with a range of health concerns and help you get your health back on track, whist our treatment packages offer you value for money.
Cancer nutrition support

Safe, practical and evidence-informed nutritional support for people affected by cancer. Nutrition can impact on outcomes and for some cancers affect the risk of progression and recurrence
Thyroid and adrenal food education and demo day

Learn what foods can support thyroid and adrenal health and sample some wonderful dishes
Course structure

The Nutritional Therapy Diploma Course (NTDC) is a level six, modular course. Each module is a distinct learning unit and is assessed individually.
Prospectus
Fabulous Foods for fertility and preconceptual care

This lively food education and tasting day gives a general overview of the properties of certain foods and how these can be used to support fertility and preconceptual care for both men and women
Children’s food allergies and atopic conditions

This lively food education and tasting day will provide you with a wealth of knowledge and guidance regarding children’s allergies and atopic conditions including a look at the immune system, why allergies develop, how to prevent them, taking a functional approach in tackling allergies, meal planning, substitutions when cooking and nutritional support
Entry requirements

The NTDC is delivered at Levels 4, 5 and 6 (undergraduate equivalence), to the same level as required for an undergraduate degree