About the Course
This 2-year, 750-hour program includes 95 clinical encounters, with 25 local client interactions and online supervision. It meets three times weekly for discussions, with options for all time zones, and requires 40 coaching calls and 25 consultation reviews for certification. It’s accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) and licensed by North Carolina, enabling legal client consultations in the US, Canada, and many other countries.
Your Instructor
John Immel
John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.
John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. His wife and family of 7 kids live in Asheville, NC