Accreditations and Recognitions

AFPA nutrition and coaching certification programs are accredited by the American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board (ANMAB). ANMAB Accreditation procedures have become the standard recognized by the majority of practitioners and institutions in the Naturopathic profession. Graduates from these AFPA programs are eligible for additional Board Certification from the ANMCB.

AFPA is an accredited school by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP). The AADP is recognized by both, traditional and non-traditional holistic schools and colleges worldwide as an independent accrediting board for alternative health educational institutions and programs. Graduates of AFPA nutrition and coaching programs are eligible for additional Board Certification from the AADP.

AFPA is recognized by the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) for continuing education and training.  National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaches (NBC-HWC). CE - 000082-3.

AFPA is an accredited training provider by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM).

AFPA is an approved Platinum Training Provider for the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT) for the modality of Holistic Health Coach in Australia, NZ, South Africa and the UK/EU.

AFPA is an approved continuing education provider by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP). The AFPA Holistic Nutritionist certification program is approved by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals for 30 NANP Category 1 CEUs. The AFPA Health & Wellness Coaching certification program is approved by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals for 30 NANP Category 1 CEUs.

As an approved school, AFPA graduates may join the Health Coach Alliance (HCA) and with proof of graduation will be awarded the "Registered Health Coach" (RHC) title. The AFPA curriculum meets the strict standards of the Health Coach Alliance. 

As an approved school, AFPA graduates may join the Canadian Association for Integrative Nutrition and with proof of graduation will be awarded the "Registered Health and Nutrition Counselor" (R.H.N.C.) title. The AFPA curriculum meets the strict standards of the Canadian Association for Integrative Nutrition.

AFPA is a recognized coaching organizational member of the Association of Coach Training Organizations (ACTO).

AFPA American Fitness Professionals and Associates is recognized by the state of Florida as an Associate Member in the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC).

AFPA is a partner in wellness and organizational member of the American Holistic Health Association (AHHA).

AFPA is recognized as an organizational member of the American Nutrition Association (ANA).

AFPA is a member of the Council of Holistic Health Educators (CHHE). The Council of Holistic Health Educators is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit collective of holistic health schools, educators, practitioners, and stakeholders, united to protect and grow the rights of holistic health educators, their students, and practitioners.

AFPA Holistic Health Coach, Holistic Nutritionist, and Health and Wellness Coach programs have received international accreditation by the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT), the UK's leading professional association for therapists.

AFPA is recognized by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider.

AFPA is recognized by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider.

AFPA is a proud member of the Institue for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) in a show of our support of the credentialing community and our commitment to strive for excellence in all our certification programs.

Graduates of AFPA nutrition and coaching programs are eligible to apply for the American Natural Wellness Coach (ANWCB) or the American Association of Natural Wellness Practitioners (AANWP) board certification.