Who We Are

A globally renowned nutrition school, with students and graduates on every continent. Formerly known as 'The Culinary Medicine College', we were founded in 2016 by Dale Pinnock - AKA 'The Medicinal Chef'. Dale is a double degree and post grad trained nutritionist with 30 years in the industry, and has become one of it's most trusted voices. 

Joined by a teaching team of doctors, clinicians, researchers, lecturers and academics, Dale set out to create a school that would provide degree standard training in nutritional medicine, without the time commitment and oppressive financial commitment of a degree programme. 

Fully Accredited In 36 Countries

The International School of Nutritional Medicine & our flagship 'Diploma in Nutrition & Culinary Medicine' has accreditation in 36 countries.

This means that upon graduation you receive a qualification recognised in all of these territories and are able to join professional bodies, get insurance and start to work when you receive your qualification. We have the following Accreditation:

The Federation of Holistic Therapists - This accredits the programme in the Uk & Ireland and has its own associated insurance option should you chose it. 

The Complementary Medical Association - This offers accreditation in the UK and most of the Western World. Again, the CMA have their own insurance options.

International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine - offering accreditation and recognition in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

International Institute of Complementary Therapists - offering accreditation and recognition in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

100% Online. Study On YOUR Own Terms With NO Time Limits Or Deadlines

Our school was built around the real World for real working people. As such we have absolutely no time limits or deadlines. Take 12 months or 12 years to complete your studies. Some schools will start charging you extension fees if you do not complete in a certain time frame. We never ever treat our valued students like that. 

Also you do not need to travel to attend classes or workshops or meetings. We are 100% online so everything can be done from the comfort of your own home - or anywhere you want to login from.

Study in your own time, at a pace that suits you, knowing that we are always just on the other end of the phone or a zoom chat if ever you need us to support you along the way. 

Open To All - No Science Background Needed

Our course material is developed in a way that anyone from any educational background can jump straight into it. This reflects in the vast array of different students we have had. We have trained NHS Doctors and Nurses, through to high school students, stay at home parents and everything in between. Nobody has said the material is too basic or is too complex. We break everything down and deliver it in ways that suit all learning types and backgrounds.

Plus, we have a complete open door policy for student support. If you need any help or advice or a push in the right direction, we are there as often as you need us. 

Everything You Need To Succeed & Build A Career

Many schools will teach you the subject of nutrition. Absolutely. But we take things a step far far beyond that. Everything we teach is designed around putting the knowledge into practice. How to develop key coaching skills to help your future clients truly implement what you tell them. We teach you how to actually build a career from this qualification, and how to succeed in the industry - we have been there and done it ourselves. 

We give you the deepest dive into the science imaginable, and then show you how to convert that into the practical skills needed to work successfully with clients to help them change and heal, and to help your career flourish and grow.