About ICNS
Built on Experience. Backed by 20+ Years of Accredited Curriculum.
ICNS exists because one practitioner took the time to listen — and turned that into a mission to train safe, skilled, and clinically competent Integrative Health Practitioners.
Mission & Vision
What We Stand For
Our Mission
To provide exceptional, accessible, and cost-effective education in natural medicine that empowers students to achieve academic and professional success while advancing the future of natural medicine.
Our Vision
To be recognised as the most progressive and trusted enterprise in natural medicine education, expanding the accessibility and impact of natural medicine education across geographical areas and market segments.
Our Core Values
Honesty – We communicate openly and truthfully with our students, partners, and the public.
Integrity – We uphold strong ethical and professional standards in everything we do.
Excellence – We pursue unequivocal excellence in our education programmes, services, and student outcomes.
Consistency – We deliver reliable, high-quality experiences and maintain the standards expected of Iconic Health Academy.
Academic Achievement – We promote continuous learning, academic development, and ongoing professional growth.
Accessibility – We work to make natural medicine education more accessible to people across different communities, locations, and markets.
Student Success – We are committed to helping our students achieve meaningful academic, professional, and personal outcomes.
Progressive Thinking – We continuously innovate and evolve natural medicine education to meet the needs of the future.
Where ICNS Came From
A Story That Started With One Appointment
In the late 1980s, our founder Gillian visited a naturopath in desperation, while waiting for specialist appointments, and suffering from some serious health concerns. The experience of being properly listened to — and properly helped — changed the direction of her life.
That single appointment eventually grew into more than 20 years of government-accredited curriculum development across five degree programmes, built specifically to close the credibility gap in natural health education. Gillian’s conviction was simple: if practitioners are going to be trusted with people’s health, their training has to be as rigorous as the trust they’re asking for.
ICNS was built on that conviction — not as a shortcut into natural health, but as a disciplined, clinically-grounded pathway into it.
IICT Accredited
Recognised professional accreditation for Integrative Health Practitioners.
Accreditation
What IICT Accreditation Actually Means
ICNS’s Study Programmes are recognised by the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT) in 38 countries, including the UK, Europe, Australia, Canada, and the USA.
IICT accreditation confirms that a programme meets recognised professional standards for training practice-ready practitioners — covering clinical safety, scope of practice, and consultation methodology.
For graduates, that means the qualification travels with our Integrative Health Practitioners. It’s recognised by professional insurers in 38 countries, which matters whether you plan to practise locally, remotely or eventually relocate.
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USA
Canada
Ireland
South Africa
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Meet Your Dean
Stephen Eddey, Dean of Studies
MSc Naturopathic Medicine · 15+ Years Clinical Practice
Our Dean of Studies oversees every programme’s clinical standards, from curriculum design through to practicum supervision — ensuring every graduate leaves with the same disciplined consultation framework, regardless of which pathway they choose.
✓ MSc in Naturopathic Medicine
✓ 15+ years in private clinical practice
✓ Specialist in clinical assessment methodology & safe referral pathways
✓ Regular guest lecturer on integrative health standards
ICNS vs Traditional Colleges
How ICNS Is Different
100% Online
Study from anywhere, with no requirement to relocate or commute to campus.
No Commute
Fit your studies around work and family life, on your own schedule.
Modern Curriculum
Continuously refreshed content, built around real clinical practice.
Government-Accredited Foundations
Built on 20+ years of accredited curriculum development.
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