NAIO Practitioner Certification Training Program
Enrollment Process for NAIO
Practitioner Training
ADMISSION STANDARDS
The NAIO™ Practitioner Certification Training Program may be undertaken either as a stand-alone somatic education pathway or as an advanced complement to an existing professional practice. It supports and enhances the skills of Bodyworkers, Massage Therapists, Craniosacral Therapists, Feldenkrais Practitioners, Yoga Therapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, Expressive Arts Therapists, Medical Professionals, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Midwives, Acupuncturists, and Naturopathic Doctors.
Training participants are responsible for operating within their own professional scope of practice and for complying with all state, federal, and ethical regulations relevant to their discipline. All applicants and enrolled students also agree to uphold the NAIO™ Scope and Standards of Practice, the Training Expectations & Conduct Policy, and the ISMETA Pillars of the Profession, which together define the ethical, educational, and professional frameworks guiding NAIO™ training and practice. These commitments ensure that all aspects of participation are carried out with clarity, integrity, and accountability, maintaining alignment with both the internal standards of NAIO™ International and the broader field of somatic movement education.
NAIO™ International reserves the right to approve or deny any application, and to accept or decline participation at its sole discretion, in accordance with its established policies and applicable law. See “How to Apply” to start the process.
How to apply
Prerequisites fulfilled
To start the process of acceptance into the NAIO Practitioner Certification Training Program there are a a few prerequisites to be met. See Prerequisites here.
Interview
After meeting all the prerequisites and before applying an interview with training director and educator Prue Jeffries, MSME/T will be scheduled to discuss training participation, questions and goals before applying.
Application Form & Fees
After the interview please fill out the Training Application Form, and submit requested documentation along with the $300.00 non-refundable application fee.
Payment of Training Program Fees
Prior to full acceptance into the NAIO Practitioner Certification Training Program arrangements for a payment plan and payment of fees as per agreement/or module fees must be received.
Acceptance & Training Agreement
Once all above requirements are met, NAIO Practitioner Certification Training Program applicants will receive a Training Program Agreement that covers expectations for the program ahead. Once signed and returned to NAIO International you will be accepted into the program.
Prospective training participants can read a simple summary of the training pathway via the Practitioner Training Pathway Overview document by clicking the button to the right.
Below is also two booklets that offer more details about
the program and NAIO Holistic Awareness Process.
NAIO International Training Program Overview
Interested training program participants can read or download the overview booklet for further information.
Click on the cover image to the left.
NAIO International Practitioner Training Program
Curriculum Outline
Prospective training program participants can read or download the curriculum outline for in-depth information.
Click on the cover image to the right.
