ION - Institute for Optimum Nutrition

Founded in 1984 by Patrick Holford, the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) is a leading educational establishment in the United Kingdom for training and supporting nutritional therapists, and one of the most respected and accredited bodies of its kind in Europe.  Our mission is to educate and enthuse, instilling personalised nutrition as the foundation of health for all.   We specialise in professional courses for adult learners seeking to change professions or add nutrition to their current practice.  ION offers flexible routes to professional qualifications in personalised nutrition. All courses are delivered online giving a stimulating, challenging, and rewarding learning experience.  We provide a unique fusion of education, professional practice and research. Our staff bring their professional practice experience, varied backgrounds and talents to build our creative global learning community.  Optional in-person enhancement days are available for case study workshops and meeting industry partners. Our aim is to nourish, empower and transform people through our education and equip them to be able to make informed choices around nutrition and lifestyle decisions.   Organisation accreditation: British Accreditation Council (BAC) Course accreditation: Nutritional Therapy Education Council (NTEC) Course validation: University of Portsmouth (UoP)