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PHD Academy

The Proper Human Diet Health Coaching Certification Program

Transform lives with science-based, personalized nutrition coaching.

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Discover a powerful approach to health coaching grounded in evolutionary nutrition principles. Our certification is uniquely designed around the Proper Human Diet (PHD) — a real, whole-food, animal-nutrition-focused approach integrating low-carb, keto, ketovore, and carnivore strategies. Empower your clients to thrive by helping them achieve vibrant health through personalized nutrition.

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The world is facing a health crisis. We need compassionate, skilled, and dedicated coaches who can guide clients toward sustainable health goals. By grounding coaches in the Proper Human Diet, we aim to create meaningful, lasting change in global health. Additionally, we want our graduates not just knowledgeable but capable of building rewarding, profitable coaching careers.

Meet your Expert Instructors

Neisha Salas-Berry, Kim Howerton and Alyssa Rogersbring extensive expertise in health coaching, nutrition, business strategy, and ancestral health practices. You’ll benefit from their deep knowledge, practical insights, and hands-on guidance throughout your certification journey.

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Dr. Ken Berry

PHD Founder

Healthcare Advocacy

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Neisha Salas-Berry

PHD Certified Expert

Marketing and Social Media

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Kim Howerton

PHD Certified Expert

Business and Operations

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Alyssa Rogers

PHD Certified Expert

Coaching and Behavioral

From our graduates

What coaches say about the program

Reflections from the first cohorts of PHD Certified Health Coaches — in their own words.

You really taught not just PHD but how to market, how to protect our business practices, effective coaching methodologies, and how to grow sustainable coaching practices. Our coaches are actively coaching and upholding extremely high standards for themselves and setting the tone that we can then emulate in our own practices.

BGBecky Gosky

This program is top-notch, with cutting edge information and experienced leaders that will guide you to confidence in starting your own business. The group participation in live sessions and community engagement within the cohort was supportive, encouraging and helpful. You won’t regret making this commitment.

LALynn Albin

I found the PHD Health Coach Academy to be worth every penny — and then some. The instruction is thorough and complete, and extremely well arranged by very experienced professionals already in this industry.

BTBradford Tozier

This course goes beyond coaching techniques. You’ll learn the principles of the Proper Human Diet, how to translate them into meaningful client change, and how to build the systems and structures that support a thriving, sustainable coaching business.

AAngela

This program offers a comprehensive foundation in all necessary aspects of health coaching — from proper human dietary theory, practical coaching skills, client intake and management, business structure, and approaches to package pricing and marketing. I graduated confident and fully prepared to hit the ground running.

FCFrances Claire Ruiz

I highly recommend PHD Academy. The lessons were thorough and the coaches were phenomenal in their specific field of experience. They made it easy to be ready to coach once I was certified.

KSKaren Spencer

PHD Health Coach Academy equipped me to effectively coach clients who want to improve their health. The information and examples given during our classes, and the peer mock coaching sessions, gave me confidence that I can help others become a better version of themselves.

KBKaren Burton

The educational structure was thoughtfully designed and provided clear training in PHD, coaching techniques, and the practical aspects of working as a coach. As a participant from Norway, I found that attending the course remotely worked seamlessly.

HNHeidemarie Nordahl

No fluff, no overcomplication — just clear, honest coaching rooted in real physiology. You didn’t just teach what to say, you taught how to think as a coach. Because of this program, I now feel confident helping people cut through years of confusion and take real steps toward better health.

RHRussell Harbaugh

This was Proper Human Coaching, no doubt. I came in with missing pieces in my journey to becoming a health coach, and I left 100% more confident, with the blanks filled in. If you are looking to help people go on a health journey based on PHD, you are in the right place.

DBDarin Berntson

The PHD Academy has taught me the ‘A’ and ‘B’ of the art of health coaching. I’m extremely grateful for the profound knowledge and the professional approach this program delivers. I felt appropriately challenged, well-supported, and continuously encouraged to grow my competence and coaching skills.

NHNadia Hristova

The PHD Health Coaching Academy was the best investment in myself and my health that I have ever made.

SSShaun Steffani

The Four Pillars of Certification

This comprehensive certification integrates four essential pillars, providing a solid foundation to launch and sustain a thriving career as a health coach and beyond.

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Your PHD Academy Curriculum

A guided progression from nutrition foundations through coaching practice to launching your business — six modules built to take you from student to certified coach.

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  1. 1

    Nutrition Foundations

    Proper Human Diet Foundations and Metabolic Sciences Part 1 — the food science behind what we eat and why it works.

  2. 2

    Metabolism & Lifestyle

    Metabolic Sciences Part 2 (Digestion & Metabolism), PHD Lifestyle Factors beyond the plate, and PHD Practical Applications.

  3. 3

    Coaching Fundamentals

    Understanding the role of a Health Coach, Foundational Coaching Skills, and supporting client progress through coaching.

  4. 4

    Client Engagement

    Client Assessment & Goal Setting, the Discovery Call, and Documentation for coaches and clients.

  5. 5

    Advocacy & Applied Coaching

    Understanding Advocacy and putting it all together through a full Coaching Case Study.

  6. 6

    Launching Your Practice

    Business Ownership from budgets to legalities, Niching Down, Content 101 (Social Media Basics), and the Final Exam.

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