About

Built by Practitioners. Taught by Practitioners.

The Academy of Naturopathy & Alternative Medicine is co-founded by two certified, practicing naturopaths with two decades of frontline clinical work between them.

Accreditation & Recognition

Recognized By Industry-Leading Associations

The Academy of Naturopathy & Alternative Medicine is recognized and accredited by a network of trusted professional associations across naturopathy, complementary medicine, and health & fitness.

ANPQ
ANPQ
L'Association des Naturopathes Professionnels du Québec
Quebec's official professional naturopath association — primary recognition body for Academy of Naturopathy & Alternative Medicine graduates.
IPHM
International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine
Independent accreditation body for holistic practitioners in 60+ countries.
CMA
The Complementary Medical Association
World's leading professional association for complementary medicine.
AADP
American Association of Drugless Practitioners
North America's leading holistic health certifying body since 1990.
IAOTH
International Association of Therapists
Global accreditation body for complementary therapists worldwide.
NASM
National Academy of Sports Medicine
#1 accredited fitness certification body, trusted by 1.9M+ professionals.
AFAA
Athletics and Fitness Association of America
Fitness certification leader, 350,000+ certified professionals in 73 countries.

Core Faculty

Meet the practitioners teaching every module.

Jennifer Bellinfante, ND

Co-Founder & Lead Faculty

Degrees: [Awaiting CONT-11]
Certifications: ANPQ Member[Additional — Awaiting CONT-11]
Experience: 20+ years in clinical naturopathic practice
Specializations: [Awaiting CONT-11]

Jennifer has been a Certified Naturopath and ANPQ member since 2009, helping thousands of clients — from families to professional athletes — through the use of food as medicine.

She oversees the team at all Centre de Solution Santé locations and brings more than two decades of frontline clinical experience into every module of the program.

Jennifer's Certifications & Continuing EducationExpand

Nutrition, Natural Health Care and Iridology – Dr. Bernard Jensen International, San Diego – 2008
First Line Therapy (Certified Lifestyle Educator) – Dr. Jeffrey Bland, Montreal – 2008
CNHS (Certified Naturopath) – 2006–2009
IIPA Certified Iridologist (International Iridology Practitioner Association) – 2009
Advanced Firstline Therapy – Lucie Blouin, ND – 2010
Intensive Herbology Program – Rosemary Gladstar – 2011
Biosignature Level 1 – Charles Poliquin, Toronto – 2011
Certified Clinical Nutrition – Dr. Robert Rakowski, Montreal – 2012
Personal Training Certification – Can Fit Pro, Montreal – 2012
Biosignature Level 1 Re-certification – Charles Poliquin, Arizona – 2012
Poliquin International Strength and Wellness Conference – Boston – 2013
Nutrition and Lifestyle – Dr. Lucie Blouin, Montreal – 2013
Sports Nutrition and Supplementation – Dr. Robert Rakowski, Boucherville – 2013
Biosignature Level 2 – Dr. James Lavalle / Poliquin Group, Toronto – 2014
Nutrition Coaching – Axellite Institut – 2014
Anti-Aging Nutrition – Dr. Robert Silverman – 2014
Precision Nutrition Certification – Dr. John Berardi – 2015
Personal Training (2nd Certification) – Poliquin Group – 2015
Muscle Testing Level 1 – Dr. Ken Kinakin, Mississauga – 2015
High Performance Training: Progressing Backs from Pain to Performance – Dr. Stuart McGill, Montreal – 2015
SWIS Symposium (Society of Weight-Training Injury Specialists) – Mississauga – 2015
PICP (Poliquin International Certification Program) – Poliquin Group, Toronto – 2016
Advanced FirstLine Therapy and Sports Nutrition – Lucie Blouin – 2016
Detoxification through Nutrition and Lifestyle – Dr. Deanna Munich, Montreal – 2016
Athletes Sports Nutrition (Women's) – Dr. Robert Silverman, Montreal – 2016
SWIS Symposium – Mississauga – 2016
Advances in Clinical Nutrition: Plant Based Therapy for Menopause – Metagenics – 2017
Integration of Functional Nutrition – Dr. Robert Silverman, Montreal – 2017
Metabolic Analytics – Charles Poliquin, Phoenix, AZ – 2017
MNI Level 1 – Luke Leaman, Montreal – 2017
Nutritional Protocols for Stress – Dr. Robert Rakowski, Montreal – 2017
Neuroscience in Iridology CIC Canada – Dr. Daniele Lo Rito, Montreal – 2017
A Functional Medicine Approach to Autoimmune and GI Disorders – Dr. Michael Jurgelewicz, Montreal – 2018
University of Functional Medicine – Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner – 2016–2019
Detoxification / Biotransformation Hépatique – Lucie Blouin, ND – 2020
ISSA Sports Nutrition – 2020
Lockhart & Leith Nutrition – Weight Cut Specialist – 2021
Fertility Symposium – Health Care CE – 2021
Dutch Testing: Androgens & Hormone Therapy – Precision Analytical – 2021
Certified Health Coach – Institute of Integrative Nutrition – 2021–2022
Gut Health Certificate – Institute of Integrative Nutrition – 2022
Mitochondria and Toxins: Advanced Strategies and Protocols – GPL Academy – 2022
Integrative Health Practitioner Level 1 – Dr. Stephen Cabral – 2022
Hormone Health Certificate – Institute of Integrative Nutrition – 2023
Special Topics in Women's Health – Institute of Women's Health & Integrative Medicine – 2023
Metabolites & Mitochondria Workshop – Dr. Kurt Woeller / GPL Academy – 2023
Integrative Health Practitioner Level 2 – Dr. Stephen Cabral – 2023
Advances in Women's Health Symposium – Nutritional Fundamentals for Health – 2023
Discovering the Power of the Organic Acids Test – Dr. Kurt Woeller / Mosaic Edge – 2024
Thyroid Rebalancing Health Results Accelerator – Dr. Stephen Cabral – 2024
Female Hormone Rebalancing – Dr. Stephen Cabral – 2024
Gut & Digestion Rebalancing – Dr. Stephen Cabral – 2024
Dave Asprey's 10th Annual Biohacking Conference – Dallas, TX – 2024
Vibrant Longevity Summit – San Francisco, CA – 2024
ITT Conference – Dr. Charlie Fagenholz – Nashville, TN – 2024
Reimagining Health Summit – Integrative Health Practitioner Institute, Orlando, FL – 2024
Advances in Women's Health Symposium – 2024
Perimenopause & Menopause Bootcamp – Rupa University, Dr. Carrie Jones – 2024
Fourth Trimester Postpartum Master Class – Dr. Jolene Brighton – 2024
Functional Medicine Foundations for MS Management – Dr. Terry Wahls – 2025
Beautiful Hormones (Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause) – Dr. Sara Gottfried – 2025
Basic & Advanced Blood Labs: A Functional Approach – Dr. Eric Lundquist & Dr. Chris Magryta – 2025
Health Optimisation Summit – Austin, TX – 2025
Dave Asprey's Biohacking Conference – Austin, TX – 2025
Peptide Therapy Certification Course – SSRP Institute, Dr. William Seeds, Orlando, FL – 2025
Vibrant Longevity Summit – Austin, TX – 2025
Path to Health and Healing – Barbara O'Neill – 2025
High Performance Health (Longevity) – Dr. Stephen Cabral – 2025
Integrative Health Practitioner Level 3 – Dr. Stephen Cabral – 2025
Reimagining Health Summit – Fort Lauderdale, FL – 2025
Eudemonia Summit – West Palm Beach, FL – 2025
Peptides Demystified – Jay Campbell – 2025
MBCE (Blood Chemistry) – Emily Morrow – In Progress
Herbal Medicine Certificate Program – Ecoversity – In Progress
Brain Health Licensed Trainer – Amen University – In Progress
Peptides 101 – Dr. Elizabeth Yurth / Human Optimization Academy – In Progress

Christina Abrol, ND

Co-Founder & Faculty Lead

Degrees: [Awaiting CONT-11]
Certifications: ANPQ MemberHormone Health Certified (IIN)[Additional — Awaiting CONT-11]
Experience: 10+ years across naturopathy, clinical practice, and pharma
Specializations: Gut HealthHormonal HealthFertilityPediatric SupportHomeopathyFunctional Medicine

Christina combines 5+ years of naturopathic studies, 4 years of clinical experience, and 10+ years in the pharmaceutical industry. She is data-driven and well-versed in functional testing and individualized protocols.

Her practice blends homeopathy, naturopathy, and functional medicine — with a focus on longevity, women's health, and pediatric care.

"I bring a different approach than conventional practices by combining homeopathy, naturopathy and functional medicine — all while helping you shape your health autonomously. I look forward to working together to instill a positive mindset around health and helping you reach true lifestyle changes."
— Christina Abrol, ND

Areas of Clinical Focus

Eczema & Skin Health
Gut Health & Digestive Disorders
Stress & Anxiety
Hormonal Health
Fertility Cases
Pregnancy & Post-Partum Health
Men's Health
Pediatric Support (Sleep, Immunity, ADHD)
Homeopathy
Functional Medicine & Lab Interpretation

Guest Faculty

A rotating roster of specialist practitioners.

Throughout the program, students learn directly from invited practitioners across functional medicine, clinical nutrition, herbalism, hormonal health, and more. Full guest faculty bios coming soon.

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Pediatric Naturopathy