MIND-BODY CONNECTION PRACTITIONER
Certification



Internationally Registered,

Recognised & Approved Training.

The original mind-body practitioner
online course created in 2016.

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A Deep Dive Into the Mind-Body Connection, Nervous System Regulation, Neuroplasticity & Positive Psychology

Start Anytime with 6 Months to Complete Your Course – Graduates Enjoy Lifetime Access
“This course was truly amazing on a personal and professional level. The knowledge and content of all modules with its information is outstanding. I found it all fascinating as it is all-engaging, leaving you wanting to learn more. I have full confidence in myself to work with clients as I have learnt such in-depth knowledge. Thank you Viki and team for developing such a course that covers such important learning skills and knowledge that will make myself a successful Mind-Body Practitioner. I’m looking forward to studying more courses of yours xx”
Penny Szakal
AUS

Who is a Mind-Body Connection Practitioner?

A Mind-Body Practitioner offers a deep understanding of what contributes to our emotional, physical and emotional health via neuro-education, a deep awareness of the powerful mind-body connection and how thoughts contribute to physical stress, impacting the health and function of the nervous & immune systems.

Finding inner balance – homeostasis – is about regulating the nervous system with effective stress relief practices and holistic tools to balance the mind, body, emotions and spirit.

This course provides in-depth and evidence-based education on the mind-body connection, the stress response, stress symptoms and triggers, nervous system education, somatic practices to regulate the nervous system, brain training techniques, psychoneuroimmunology (PNI), and positive psychology to integrate your holistic health approach or simply improve and transform your mindset and life!

Learn how to understand the mind-body connection and apply practical neuroscience tools to effectively address the symptoms and effects of stress and increase the wellbeing of your clients in a more holistic and integrative way. 

Support your clients’ thoughts, feelings and physical experiencesby implementing a variety of somatic (bottom-up) practices including: meditation, visualisation, breathing, mind-body relaxation tools. Combine these with the the (top-down) skills of neuroplasticity, positive psychology and science-backed approaches.

Originally written as the next step for our coaches-in-training, these modules deepen your understanding of the mind and nervous system and enhance your knowledge and effectiveness with a huge variety of exercises and tools to draw from.

The ORIGINAL first of it’s kind Certified Mind-Body Practitioner course is perfect for existing coaches, counsellors and holistic wellbeing practitioners to complement your existing client work and approach.

It’s the perfect addition to your practitioner toolkit in any of the following modalities and approaches:

  • Psychology, Psychotherapy or Counselling
  • Alternative and Complementary Medicine
  • Various types of Holistic & Empowerment Coaching
  • NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner
  • Chiropractic Care, Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy
  • Fitness, Health & Transformation Coaching
  • EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
  • Dietician, Nutritionist or Nutrition Coaching
  • Reiki, Energy Healing & Massage Therapy
  • Meditation, Yoga & Pilates Teaching
  • Hypnotherapy & RTT Practitioners

….and many other holistic and allopathic health professions.

Facilitate a Deep Self-Awareness & Embodied Presence

Mind-Body Medicine Matters

Life is getting busier and busier – and more demanding than ever before. As fewer people prioritise self-care and restoration, illness, disease and dissatisfaction become more prevalent in our society.

This is where a trained Mind-Body Practitioner is so unique in understanding the strain that chronic stress and lack of meaning can place on each individual who’s lost connection to their authentic self in favour of external expectations and demands.

We all need time out to soothe our soul and recharge our body. You’ll learn HOW to guide clients into their own ‘felt sense’ to embody physical sensations and explore their inner landscape for emotional regulation. You’ll help them switch focus from external demands to internal calibration.

This enlightening experiential course will teach you how to implement mind-body practices and holistic tools to rewrite your mindset, rebalance your emotional state, regulate your nervous system, and overcome the limiting stories that keep negatively impacting your emotional health, happiness and healing potential.

THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION & MODERN STRESS REGULATION

““I cured myself of auto-immune disorders through diet and positive psychology which resulted in a strong belief of the mind-body connection. Learning more about the placebo/nocebo affect in this course has been valuable for my understanding as to why it worked for me but not for others. I love learning about the body and was hungry for more information on neuroscience prior to enrolling in the course. It was one of the main deciding factors to choose this course above the others I was looking into. I think this information is so valuable that it should be an essential subject taught in schools.”
Bec Wirtz
Cairns, AUS

Prepare To Change Your Life!

You’ll take a deep dive into the fascinating mind-body connection, biology of belief, placebo effect, stress & nervous system health, and how to reframe outdated beliefs systems and rewire brain pathways.

You’ll gain a mindful appreciation of what contributes to emotional, physical, spiritual and mental health via science-based facts, self-enquiry, application of mind-body (somatic) practices, visualisation exercises, breathwork techniques, journalling, and the power of thoughts affecting the physical health of the body.

We’ll finish off with the benefits of positive psychology practices to reinforce new mindset and behaviour patterns, and consider how your behavioural tendency affects ongoing behavioural change.

CREATE THE PERFECT ENVIRONMENT FOR SELF HEALING

This enlightening and in-depth course offers practical and sought-after education on the neuro-psycho-physiological mind-body relationship and how our patterns of thinking and behaving in modern life impact our Ability to Self-Regulate the Nervous System.
You’ll take a fascinating deep dive into the Stress Response and autonomic nervous system, and Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) – how thoughts impact our feelings and nervous system health.
You’ll learn the science-backed tools to restore positive and supportive connection between thoughts, feelings and physical experiences via the use of meditation, visualisation, breathwork and brain training.

Fascinating Education, insightful Approaches

Biology of Belief & the Mind-Body Connection
Cultivating Self-Awareness, Childhood Conditioning, Emotions, Placebo/Nocebo, Mind-Body Balancing Tools
Biology of Stress  & The Nervous System
Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI), Autonomic Nervous System Regulation, Acute & Chronic Stress, Stress Reduction Practices
Applied Neuroscience & Brain Health
Brain & Beliefs, Conscious/Subconscious Patterns, Habit Loops, Rewiring the Brain & Neuroplasticity
Positive Psychology For Practitioners
Growth Mindset & The Art of Flourishing, Identifying Strengths, Gratitude, Conscious Intention, Gratitude

** BONUS **
Get these awesome Done-for-You Practitioner Wellbeing Guidelines, Client Exercises & Somatic Practices!

"Over the last 5-6 weeks undertaking this course, I can’t quite believe the turnaround in the way I now treat myself. I am the woman who would look in the mirror every day and say awful things to what I was seeing, react poorly to small things and lack dedication to pursuing personal goals like daily exercise and mediation. What I have noticed going through this course is the consciousness I approach life with now: the gentleness and appreciation I now have toward my body, the way I approach daily challenges that arise. I breathe and assess rather than react, I can’t wait to meditate daily, and I exercise most days now happily, rather than procrastinating. When I enrolled in this course I wouldn’t have thought that in this amount of time my mind and the way I go through life could shift so dramatically. It’s been incredible. I’m excited for what my life will be going forward and am looking forward to sharing what I have learned with friends, family and eventually my clients. Thank you so much for these gifts."
Kristy Stephenson
MBP Graduate

Incredible Training and Personal Mentoring, plus access to our Highly Supportive & Engaged Facebook Community!

FOUR LIFE-CHANGING MODULES PACKED WITH SCIENCE, COMMON-SENSE & INNER WISDOM

THE MIND-BODY PRACTITIONER MODULES

The Mind-Body Connection

  • The BodyMind
  • Conditioned Beliefs
  • Childhood Programming
  • The Placebo & Nocebo Effects
  • Biology of Belief
  • Influence of Thoughts
  • Power of Emotions
  • Mind-Body Balancing Tools

    • Understanding Modern Stress

  • Psychoneuroimmunology
  • The Stress Response
  • The Relaxation Response
  • Fear Equals Stress
  • Life Balance & Needs Fulfillment
  • The Power of Breathing
  • Stress Reduction Techniques
  • 10 Techniques to Stress Less

    • Applied Neuroscience

  • Neuroplasticity or How to Rewire the Brain
  • Your Brain in Three Parts
  • Metacognition
  • Challenging Belief Systems
  • Changing the Meaning
  • Rewriting the Story
  • Rewiring the Brain
  • The Power of Visualisation

    • Positive Psychology for Coaches

  • Positive Psychology
  • Human Happiness
  • Fixed & Growth Mindsets
  • Humanistic Psychology
  • Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
  • The Science & Power of Gratitude
  • The Four Human Tendencies

    • WHOLE PERSON

    Approach change holistically – mind, body, spirit and emotions to mindfully address all aspects of a person’s life.

    CHANGE BELIEFS

    Tools and exercises to identify and confront unconscious thinking patterns and change outdated beliefs.

    EVIDENCE-BASED

    Get the Training and Skills You Need So You Can Do What You Do Best… Help Your Clients Achieve Their Goals!

    Video Testimonials

    What our Graduates Say From All Around the World…

    Celine - France

    Onc Nurse /Living With Cancer Coach

    Miriam - Malta

    TMS Coach Practitioner

    Natalie - UK

    Just Calm Coaching

    Niamh - UK

    Mindful Nutrition Coach

    Silke - Nederlands

    Social Worker/Holistic Life Coach

    Nicole - Australia

    Transformational Coach

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Find the Answer to our Most Frequently Asked questions below…

    Tuition & Duration

    The Mind-Body Practitioner (level two) course is comprised of 4 weekly modules and is designed to be completed within 5 weeks (including all theory, assessment workbook & competency quiz), however it is a self-paced structured program that we provide a generous 6 months to complete.

    We focus on one module per week (PDF workbook and teaching webinar) to provide time to absorb the learning, integrate the practices, self-reflect and solidify the knowledge through application.

    We’ve left out unnecessary fluff and jargon so you are focused on learning the latest evidence-based tools, methods and strategies to become a fully trained, highly effective and competent mind-body (connection) practitioner.

    Each module includes in-depth teaching webinars that you can watch or listen to on the go, which are then available as replays inside our stylish online learning platform. While there is no final exam you will complete one carefully designed competency quiz to test your knowledge of terminology and client scenarios. 

    We host optional live group sessions to suit all timezones, and educational masterclasses with guest presenters in various professional fields, alongside personal support from the Institute coaches and teachers.

    Upon graduation you’ll receive a professional certificate with your official Certification, which will verify your professional qualification to relevant industry associations and accreditation boards internationally to become insured.

    You can enrol at ANY time and join students from over 30+ different countries around the world! There are always students starting each week so you’ll always have people moving through at a similar pace to you.

    You’ll immediately receive your student login details upon confirmed enrolment, access to our private Facebook group, and all the previous coaching calls, masterclasses and webinars!

    ⇒ Training modules in PDF format to make studying easy and accessible anywhere, anytime.

    ⇒ In-depth module webinars for audio-visual learning to complement your written module PDFs and help you dive into the practicalities and strategies of integrating this work into your daily life and client work.

    ⇒ Additional resources, industry interviews, training masterclasses and holistic resources to deepen your awareness and further inspire change.

    ⇒ An AMAZING private Facebook community provides additional connection, resources and incredible support from around the world!

    If you don’t have any previous experience in a change-work environment working with clients 1:1, the minimum requirement is to complete the Certificate in Holistic Life Coaching course, which is stage one of the Holistic Life Coach & Mind-Body Practitioner full certification.

    The Certificate in Holistic Life Coaching is an important four-module preparation course containing all of the important preparation work that lays the foundation of your coach-practitioner client relationship with scope of practice, code of conduct, belief conditioning, effective communication skills and approaches, questioning skills, and the confidence to run professional sessions through practical experience. Take a look at the page HERE for all the module details. You can enrol at any time.

    We assess your competency based on demonstrated comprehension and application of practical tasks that show self-insight and professional growth through written description.

    There are NO practical sessions required for the Mind-Body Practitioner course. 

    After processing your payment, you will receive an automated email with your course registration link so you can create your student account and begin the course straight away!

    Delivery is virtual inside a beautifully designed online course platform, with the addition of our Student Newsletter and invitations to live community calls.

    1)  Go to your chosen course page.
    2)  Scroll down towards the bottom of the page to see the payment options.
    3)  Click on the payment button you wish to process.
    4)  Follow the steps and choose if you are wanting to pay by secure Card (Stripe) or PayPal.
    5)  After processing your payment, you will receive an automated email with your course registration link so you can create your student account and begin the course straight away!

    You can enrol at ANY time that best suits you.

    Support & Assessment

    Absolutely! Our awesome team of passionate mentors are here to help you succeed. However big or small the question, we’re here to give you the information and guidance you need, when you need it. We are all qualified industry professionals who genuinely love our work.

    You bet there is – we love questions and we’re here to help you learn! As online study can often feel overwhelming or isolating, we are consciously active and involved with our students so they know there’s help available whenever they need it. 

    As long as you reach out when you need to, we will be here to support you as much as you need. There is oodles of support in our active private Facebook group too!

    No! Modules are made available in the platform every 7 days beginning the date you enrolled, thereby honouring our weekly schedule and ensuring students take their time to absorb, apply and integrate their insights and learning without rush. You are not expected to keep up with the weekly schedule as some modules are an invitation to stay awhile and allow for healing.

    We don’t want to overwhelm anyone so the module tasks are designed to help you feel like you’re also growing and stretching while you’re doing the work that you’ll expect your clients to do. We always focus on small steps, consistently.

    Your module tasks are much more practical than research based, so don’t worry about having to spend hours and hours reading and referencing! We’re more about the ‘doing and being’ so you can apply what you’re learning into ‘real life’.

    Competency-based certification courses with practical elements require demonstration of understanding and self-application within a specified learning window. If learning is not consistent, knowledge and skills will be diminished or lost and the student may struggle to effectively demonstrate skills to meet competency.

    It’s similar to how certain professions require continuing education every 1-2 years to stay relevant and knowledgeable within their field of practice. As coaching does not require CPD, the learning and application window must be contained for the best opportunity to retain information, utilise practical skills, and grow in confidence consistently.

    Practitioners have the knowledge on how to move the client forward in their modality of specialization and generally have existing protocols and methods (exercises, assessments) that specifically take their clients through a process to a resolution, constantly adjusting and personalizing along the way.
     
    A Coach works on the premise that the client already has the answers (client-centred), so they help awaken that information through effective communication skills, direct questioning, cultivating self-insight and the use of various exercises to address core beliefs and habitual behaviours. Coaches co-create action steps and assist the client to move beyond their current experience into an empowered and conscious life (solution-focused).
     
    There are many different types of Coaches, each with their own focused niche, who act as a sounding board, objective guide and facilitator of new thoughts, beliefs and behaviours for clients wanting to make change in their lives.
     
    So, although these ‘titles’ are similar, it depends on the setting, approach, method and objective.

    Yes! You will gain instant access to these invaluable resources:

    • THE VIDEO TRAINING VAULT
    • THE MASTERCLASS & INTERVIEWS
    • THE COLLABORATIVE GROUP PRACTICE REPLAYS
    • THE BUSINESS BUILDING PAGE FOR GRADUATES
    • THE INFORMAL ZOOM CIRCLE REPLAYS

    We are delighted to offer our graduates the following as part of successfully completing our courses:

    1. lifetime access to the course you have completed with all future content updates free of charge
    2. an open invitation for all future live training calls and webinars (offered via Student Newsletter only)
    3. ongoing access to our private Facebook Group with a community of like-minded people to bounce ideas and stay connected
    4. the opportunity to advertise your business on the Graduate Listing page on the MBFI website with our compliments
    5. an invitation to publish a blog on a special topic on the MBFI website acknowledging your expertise and your business with links

    Video replays of live group coaching calls, group discussions, interviews, coaching demonstrations and masterclasses are uploaded inside the Video Training Vault where you can watch them at any time.

    These sessions are highly educational and an opportunity to observe how coaching conversations and sessions are conducted, as well as valuable group discussions, live collaborations and resources on building your business and marketing.

    International Recognition

    Approved, Registered, Accredited & Internationally Recognised Training Provider with:

    • ACCPH – Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists & Hypnotherapists
    • IICT – International Institute of Complementary Therapists
    • CMA – The Complementary Medical Association
    • IPHM – International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine Accreditation Board
    • AADP – American Association of Drugless Practitioners

    THIS LIFE-CHANGING COURSE INCLUDES...

    • 140 hours of structured, self-paced study (released weekly)

    • 4 x downloadable PDF theory modules,

    • 4 x visual/audio teaching webinars,

    • 1 x competency workbook,

    • 1 competency quiz,

    • bonus video content and resources,

    • Evidence-based Exercises & Tools

    • Invitations to live Community calls via Zoom,

    • Personal Guidance When Needed,

    • an AMAZING community of like-minded people in our private Facebook group.

    • 6 months to complete all theory and competency tasks for certification

    On Successful Completion You Will Receive a Beautifully Designed Professional Certificate To Verify Your Modality Training For Professional Practitioner Insurance.

    The Certified Mind-Body Practitioner Course will finally fill in the blanks and give you the knowledge and know-how to effectively de-stress, rewire and empower yourself and your clients! Learn a proven framework based on the latest science of the mind-body connection, effective stress reduction, practical neuroscience and positive psychology.

    Course Details & Duration

    Professionally, this certification is: Perfect for existing Life Coaches & Counsellors and other qualified mental health professionals & wellness practitioners who lacked these important brain & nervous system based subjects in their professional modality training. This is a highly practical and experiential course!

    Personally, this course is for: Anyone with a love of science, the brain, mindset, where beliefs come from, releasing core limiting beliefs, stress and the nervous system, the mind-body connection, the power of thought and effective behaviour change wanting to deepen their own personal growth, awareness and self-healing.

    NOTE: This course is NOT a coaching certification. It is a modality based training only. If you intend to gain professional insurance to work with clients, it is advisable to possess existing training or experience in facilitating 1:1 client work (our Holistic Life Coach Practitioner certification is the perfect foundation).

    Assessment: This course necessitates the completion and submission of written answers to ALL assessment questions in a real-world integrative competency workbook, and successful completion of a competency quiz. Personal growth is inevitable, as this is a highly practical course.

    Teacher: Viki Thondley – FOUNDER & DIRECTOR of the MindBodyFood Institute: Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Somatic Practitioner (Trauma-Informed), Certified Life Coach, Meditation Therapist, Nutrition Coach, EFT & Mind-Body Practitioner.

    Mode of delivery: Online/Virtual access from anywhere with our stylish online course platform for both audio and visual learning.

    Duration: 140 hours, 4 PDF modules + 4 x recorded teaching webinars, 1 competency workbook and practical tasks delivered over 4 weeks with 1:1 mentoring. You have 6 months to complete your certificate.

    Includes:

    • All learning tools & Resources
    • Virtual Guidance & Support
    • Four downloadable PDF modules + Training Videos
    • Access into our Private Practitioner Facebook Community
    • Submission Assessment & Feedback
    • International Certification

    Benefits:

    • Complete Certification Course
    • Online study, Accessible From Any Device
    • Professional Education for Personal and/or Career Growth
    • Professional Support & Connection with fellow Coaches & Practitioners
    • International Accreditation, Recognition & Insurance Coverage IICT, IPHM, CMA & ACCPH

    Certificate: Students who meet the prerequisite requirement will received a certificate as a Certified Mind-Body Practitioner (MBP)

    Prerequisite: A professional background in facilitating client work is HIGHLY recommended. (See below)

    ENROLMENT CRITERIA

    In order to successfully complete an online certification course students must have sound knowledge of and access to the following: Basic computer skills such as sending an email and attaching files; a computer with reliable internet access; use of Microsoft Word, Mac Pages or Google Docs; and the ability to record audio for any practical submissions. Students must also possess a confident level of english skills in reading, writing and speaking.

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