Active Health Group was founded by Richard Johnson, who also founded the Sports Therapy Organisation back in the 1990s. Richard is Principal, supported by Co-Founder, Christian Platts. Richard and Christian run the Health Coaching, Nutrition and Integrative Health courses, supported by Dawn, Dr Rosemary, and Charlie. Kirsty, is Head of Training & Quality Assurance, and is supported by Nik, Nikki, Beth, Gill, and Tanya. Whilst training with us at AHG you may also meet examiners from STO, TQUK, RSPH, ActiveIQ, VTCT, and ITEC, whose job it is to ensure good quality assurance on all of our courses.

Most of our certification is through Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisations. We are approved to run qualifications for: Active IQ VTCT ITEC Royal Society for Public Health TQUK We also work with professional and industry related bodies for accreditation and insurance purposes. Sports Therapy - STO, IICT, IMPH, CNHC Sports Massage - STO, CNHC, FHT, SMA, IICT, IPMH Health Coaching - UKHCA, IICT, CMA, IMPH Nutritional Therapy - FNTP, IICT, CMA, IMPH STO - Sports Therapy Organisation - UK IICT - International Institute of Complementary Therapists - UK and overseas CMA- Complementary Medicine Association - UK and overseas UKIHCA - UK & International Health Coaches Association - UK and overseas SMA - Sports Massage Association - UK FHT - Federation of Holistic Therapists - UK IPHM - International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine - UK and overseas FNTP - Federation of Nutritional Therapy Practitioners - UK CNHC - Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council - UK

Our training portfolio covers Integrative Health, Nutritional Therapy, Health Coaching, and Myofascial Release. We also run a number of advanced CPD workshops for practicing therapists.

These vary with each course and as well as our own highly respected AHG Certifications, we also offer qualifications from: RSPH, VTCT, ITEC, AIQ and TQUK, which are are all UK Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisations

Our courses can be paid for by Cash, Credit/Debit Cards and Bank Transfer. Where instalments are available, these must be paid for by equal monthly credit/debit card subscriptions, which are interest-free. Due to the huge costs involved (which would have to be passed on to our learners), we do not offer Adult Learner Loans (19+/24+).

We are proud to be part of the largest network of sports therapists, anywhere! Our Alumni benefit from many free online courses and workshops to help with their practice, we also have private mentoring groups where we can offer continuing support. Most of our students have come to us through word of mouth, so it is absolutely in our best interest to ensure that we go above and beyond anyone else in terms of providing ongoing support for our graduates. We are extremely proud that some of our Alumni from the start of our history, still keep in touch with us, from all over the globe! Without sounding cliché, we do feel strongly that AHG keeps its family feel, as our students and graduates help stop our job feeling like work!

On each of our course pages, you will booking links, which you follow. Click on your chosen course and then complete the registration form on our booking site. Our standard terms and conditions need to be agreed to before an application is processed to an enrolment.

We believe we have the best accreditations in the industry, and our commitment to the highest standards is demonstrated by this. All of our courses are TQUK endorsed. TQUK is a leading Ofqual Awarding Organisation. Upon successful completion of the Level 5 and 6 programmes graduates can join the UK & International Health Coaches Association (UKHCA). International Institute of Complementary Therapists (IICT), the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPMH), and the Complementary Medical Association (CMA). The IICT and the IPMH represents overseas students and practitioners. Level 6 graduates can join the Federation of Nutritional Therapy Practitioners (FNTP). Additionally completion of our RSPH Level 3 Health Coach course will enable you to join the Royal Society for Public Health. We also recommend Level 5 and 6 graduates join The Nutrition Society, as they are a leading body in the advancement of nutritional science.

Our Health Coaching and Nutrition courses are delivered 100% online so they are accessible by anyone with computer and internet access. The courses are self-paced, so there is no set timetable for lessons or assignments, you work purely to your own schedule, which makes the course ideal for those with busy lifestyles! The course format consists of online ebooks, pdf's, audio and video, as we try to accommodate all learning styles. As well as the learning materials, at Level 5 and 6 we also have some live zoom sessions. The lessons are fully interactive (as you would find in a classroom), as is the Q&A session. The course is delivered in the English language.

For each course there will be a maximum duration, within which you study at your own pace. We recommend around 7 hours of study per week. If you can complete quicker if you have paid in full for your course. If you pay in instalments, the course modules are unlocked each month, in relation to your instalments. Our online courses have a maximum duration as follows: Level 3 Health Coaching, and Nutrition - 6 months. (Can be extended by 3 months) Level 4 Nutrition - 9 months. (Can be extended by 3 months) Level 5 Nutrition - 12 months. (Can be extended by 6 months) Level 5 Health Coaching - 18 months. (Can be extended by 6 months) Level 6 Nutritional Therapy - 18 months. (Can be extended by 6 months) Level 6 Health Coaching & Nutritional Therapy - 24 months. (Can be extended by 6 months) Extensions beyond the above are granted on an individual basis.

Our courses are industry recognised, and are certified by Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisation, ensuring they are of the best standard. We are independent of any membership association, and combined with external certification, you are ensured the highest quality of training. At Level 5 and 6 we can guarantee that our courses are unique, the most comprehensive available, and will ensure you qualify with the best vocational scope of practice that there is.

There are no academic entry requirements, however you will need the following: a) Basic IT skills b) Equipment (computer/laptop) and software required to undertake the course (e.g. Windows or equivalent, Microsoft office, Zoom access) c)English Proficiency – students for whom English is not their native language must achieve a score of 7 (or higher) in the four components of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (or its equivalent). For our Level 5 and 6 courses there will be an element of research involved, where you will have to find information for some assessments. If you are not used to studying at higher levels, we recommend you speak to us before applying.

We have an experienced team, who are very happy to help our students (and graduates), and as they all have different specialisms, they work with our Student Support team, who ensures that you get help from the right person.

All of our certificated courses have assignments in one form or another. Please see the individual course page for details.

Once you graduate, you can join our alumni, with access to the course materials for the lifetime of the course that you have booked. Many of our graduates become student mentors, and as a thank-you gesture, they will get access to all course upgrades for the duration.

We provide you with a wide range of client forms, covering both coaching and nutrition. Whilst you are free to use these, we always encourage you to create your own when you know how you best work. We do provide some generic programmes for you, and again, we provide these to use, but more importantly to show you how to create your own that are unique to you, and what you offer. Working generically is not the best way when it comes to working with clients!

Scope of practice describes the procedures, actions, and processes that a healthcare practitioner is permitted to undertake in keeping with the terms of their accrediting body. The scope of practice may also be limited to that which the law allows for specific education and experience, and specific demonstrated competency. The Health and Care Professionals Council for the UK Scope of Practice states: “Your scope of practice is the limit of your knowledge, skills and experience. It is made up of the activities you carry out within your professional role, provided that you have the knowledge, skills and experience to do them lawfully, safely and effectively.” The UK Health Coaches Association has their own Scope of Practice, which covers the Health Coaching element only - if you are trained in Nutritional Therapy or Advice, then you will have an additional SoP. Insurance is extremely important to obtain, as this covers you if there are any claims made against you whilst undertaking work for which you have trained and qualified. With our Level 5 course, you are trained to give nutritional advice, for example, showing a client how to increase their Vitamin C intake, using diet. You can also work with clients macros/micros - for example if someone needs support with weight loss or training for a sporting event etc. At Level 6, you are trained how to assess a clients nutritional needs, and work with them to achieve their needs, whether that be recommending certain nutritional supplements, or diets. You are not allowed to diagnose, however, at all levels, we teach how to work alongside your clients medical practitioner. For more details on what each level covers, see the course pages - as they will give additional information.

At Level 5: TQUK Diploma in Integrative Health and Nutrition Coaching At Level 6: TQUK Diploma in Health Coaching and Nutritional Therapy plus TQUK Diploma in Health Care and Nutitional Therapy Certification states the relevant level. With the Level 5 certification you can call yourself: Health Coach Nutrition Coach Health and Nutrition Coach Nutrition Advisor Integrative Health and Nutrition Coach Integrative Health Coach Additionally at Level 6 you can call yourself a Nutritional Therapist. Your insurance covers you for what you are taught on your course - not your working title.

Health Coaching is a relatively new profession in the UK, whereas Nutritional Therapy is long established. Since the coronavirus pandemic we have seen the NHS advertising for Health Coaches, and as a company, we actively seek to promote our graduates and work to getting greater recognition. Most Health Coaches and Nutritional Therapists are self-employed and run their own practices. Health & Nutrition Coaches charge anywhere between £50 and £100 per session, depending on where they are based. Some of our own tutors charge £125 per session for their service.

The short answer is no. Both our Level 5 and 6 courses require a lot of study commitment, written work, and also research. For this you need to be motivated and be able to demonstrate your ability to both study, and produce assignments at a higher level. Whilst we are happy to answer all questions, we do expect potential students to do their own research - and so basic questions, such as "What is the level of your course", or "How much is your course?", do not display the ability to read information that is very clearly laid out, so there may not be much hope of reading and understanding complex information or written assignments. We want the learning experience to be a good one, and we also want the best practitioners out working, so we do a short initial written assessment, which may be followed up by a phone or zoom call. If you have not contacted us prior to booking, to ask questions, or just to chat with us to get a feel for what we are about, then we would always contact you before accepting your application to make sure you are the right person for us, and we are the right school for you.

All of our coaching courses are online programmes, and compared to our other (Active Health Group) courses which require practical attendance they are cheaper. We work out the fees based on a number of factors, and indeed running online courses are cheaper than those requiring a practical base. We do not exaggerate the costs of our courses, and we do not hire expensive sales teams or pay affiliates to sell our courses.

We run our courses from The Monastery Manchester, 89 Gorton Lane, Manchester, M12 5WF

Integrative health is a holistic approach to healthcare that combines complementary and alternative therapies. The goal is to treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—rather than just addressing specific symptoms or illnesses. This approach emphasises the patient-practitioner relationship, personalised care, and the use of all appropriate therapeutic modalities to achieve optimal health and well-being. Key elements of integrative health include: Patient-Centered Care: The patient is seen as a whole person, and their unique needs, preferences, and circumstances are taken into account. This involves active patient participation in their own health care. Holistic Approach: It considers all factors that influence health, wellness, and disease, including the physical, emotional, social, and environmental aspects. Evidence-Based Practice: Integrative health practitioners use the best available evidence to guide their decisions and treatment recommendations. This includes scientifically validated therapies from both conventional and alternative medicine. Collaborative Care: There is often a team of healthcare providers from different disciplines working together to provide comprehensive care. This can include physicians, nutritionists, health coaches, massage therapists, and other specialists. Focus on Prevention and Wellness: Integrative health places a strong emphasis on preventive care and lifestyle modification to promote long-term health and prevent disease. Use of Complementary Therapies: Integrative health incorporates a variety of complementary therapies, such as nutritional therapy, acupuncture, yoga, meditation, and massage, alongside conventional medical treatments. By combining these elements, integrative health aims to achieve optimal health outcomes, enhance the quality of life, and empower individuals to take charge of their own health. This approach emphasises a comprehensive, individualised, and collaborative approach to health and wellness.

When you train with us, you can be assured of the highest standard of training, backed by a national awarding bodies and working very closely with the governing bodies and regulators. When looking for a course, you should check who awards their certifications and who accredits their courses. For example, as well as our own fully accredited Active Health Group certifications, we ensure that we also offer external certification awarded by TQUK; VTCT, ITEC, ActiveIQ; and Royal Society for Public Health. This means that not only are our students assessed by industry bodies, to ensure they meet the standards to go into practice, they are also assessed by the Ofqual Regulated Awarding Bodies, to ensure they meet their own exacting standards. We are audited annually by each of our Awarding Organisations and accrediting bodies (much like Ofsted visits), to ensure that our standards remain the highest they can be. Not all training providers offer this!