IfHI
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does
IfHI get the money it gives away?
IfHI is funded from personal donations, corporate and family
foundation grants, and proceeds from IfHI conferences. IfHI receives
in-kind support (such as staffing and services) through its
relationship with Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
When was IfHI
founded?
IfHI was founded in 2001, as the result of conversations between
the D'Adamo family and Dr. Paul Mittman, president of Southwest
College of Naturopathic Medicine. The D'Adamo's felt a need to 'give
back' in appreciation of the great success of Dr. D'Adamo's
writings, and wanted to sponsor research in nutrigenomics, which
they feel is a direct descendant of his work. Dr. Mittman has always
felt that the individualized approach to healing is a cornerstone of
naturopathic philosophy that was gradually slipping away as naturopathic
medicine becomes increasingly scientific and clinical.
Who runs IfHI?
IfHI is administered by a Board of Trustees, composed of
representatives of the college, faculty and member community.
Are donations to
IfHI tax-deductible?
Yes. IfHI has
501c3 non-profit status under the auspices of Southwest College of
Naturopathic Medicine.
Can anyone attend
an IfHI conference?
Yes, IfHI conferences
are open to the general public. There are usually two separate
tracks of study available: A clinical track which is more technical
and leads to certification, and a lifestyle track which educates in
a more practical, implementation-focused manner. Attendees of either
track attend the same master classes
How can I become
IfHI certified?
Candidates for IfHI
certification (Fellows) must complete and pass an IfHI administered
certification examination. Certification examinations are
administered at the bi-annual IfHI conferences. Candidates for
certification must have their application pre-approved by the
faculty in order to sit for the examination. Although most
candidates will have had a background in research or healthcare, the
examination is open to all.
naturopathic
medicine.
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