The Holistic Performance Institute

Cutting-edge education online education courses in Nutrition, Health, and Performance

The Holistic Performance Institute provides university-level, accredited education in sports nutrition, clinical nutrition and nutrition and health coaching.

The institute was founded by Dr Cliff Harvey, a researcher, author, and clinician, to provide credible online nutrition courses and health courses from a holistic worldview backed by scientific evidence.

The vision of the Institute is to provide evidence-based nutrition and health practitioner training, backed by evidence and leading to accreditation and registration opportunities.

We help existing and aspiring practitioners, athletes, coaches, and those passionate about health and performance to learn the most up-to-date and practical information available.

Study to become a Registered Clinical Nutritionist, Accredited Sports Nutritionist, or fully-qualified health & nutrition coach, or extend your knowledge with one of our leading-edge webinars or short-courses.

The Holistic Performance Institute is based in Auckland, New Zealand and provides holistic & performance nutrition courses to our members around the world.
Our courses

Why study with us?

Our courses are taught and backed by proven leaders in the field. They combine science with holism and cutting-edge delivery to help you, and your clients, achieve their optimal health, performance, passion and purpose.

  • One of the only institutes to teach holistic, evidence-based health topics and low-carbohydrate nutrition concepts

  • Study at your own pace, on any device, from anywhere in the world

  • Learn cutting-edge topics, backed by evidence, taught by experts

  • Flexible payment plans available

  • Graduates of our courses can register with accrediting bodies like the Clinical Nutrition Association of New Zealand and the Sports Nutrition Association (global)

  • Additional learning pathways and opportunities available!

Accreditation and endorsements

Accreditation, registration, and continuing education opportunities

University level education

Courses at the Holistic Performance Institute have been assessed as equivalent to tertiary-level study by the New Zealand Government agency responsible for education standards. 

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority ensures that New Zealand qualifications are valued as credible and robust, both nationally and internationally.

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) has evaluated the Certified Holistic and Performance Nutrition Coach (Micro-credential) delivered by Holistic Performance Limited and has assessed it to be equivalent to 35 credits (350 notional learning hours) at Level 6 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF). 

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) has evaluated the Certified Holistic and Performance Nutritionist (Micro-credential) delivered by Holistic Performance Limited and has assessed it to be equivalent to 35 credits (350 notional learning hours) at Level 6 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF).

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What our students say

I would highly recommend HPN

Ling Chan (Clinical Nutritionist)

I can use the HPN concepts for my general clients with health conditions, or those looking to lose weight. I would highly recommend this course to others because you will learn the science behind nutrition in relation to both health and performance.

I now have a more in depth knowledge of nutrition

Stephanie Fong (Clinical Nutritionist & Personal Trainer)

I now have a more in-depth knowledge of performance nutrition, but best of all, have peer-support to share ideas and knowledge. I would recommend the course to others because of the solid course content, the ability to do it part-time and incorporating what you’re learning into your own lifestyle.

I now feel confident that I am giving my clients plans based on the latest research

Simone Johnson (Nutrition Coach)

I have gained a sound knowledge of nutrition for optimum health and performance. I now feel confident that I am giving my clients plans based on the latest research findings. I’d recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn more about nutrition or further their nutrition studies.