Is Amino Acid Therapy Missing From Your Practice?
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Become a Certified Recovery Nutrition Coach Level 1 (CRNC 1)
Many health and wellness professionals are doing meaningful work, yet still feel something is missing when it comes to supporting clients with depression, anxiety, cravings, insomnia, addiction, relapse, and emotional instability.
Often, that missing piece is amino acid therapy.
Amino acid therapy offers a direct, nutritional approach to supporting neurotransmitter balance, brain chemistry, and emotional regulation. For practitioners working in mental health, addiction recovery, nutrition, or holistic wellness, this modality can dramatically expand both confidence and results.
That is exactly what the Certified Recovery Nutrition Coach Level 1 (CRNC 1) training is designed to address.
Meet Christina T. Veselak, MS, LMFT, CN
Christina T. Veselak is the founder and director of the Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition. She has been a licensed psychotherapist working in the substance use disorder treatment field since 1985 and a certified nutritionist specializing in mental health and addiction recovery since 1993.
Christina teaches practitioners how to use diet, along with amino acid and nutrient therapy, to prevent cravings and relapse by restoring neurotransmitter function. She provides online Relapse Prevention/Recovery Coaching and Mental Health Nutrition services through her clinic, Garden Gate Counseling and Consultation, and has presented at conferences and trainings nationwide.
Christina has consulted for supplement companies, IV Amino Acid Detox Programs, and Residential Treatment Programs, helping them integrate this life-saving nutritional approach into their offerings. She is also a founding member and former Executive Director of the Alliance for Addiction Solutions, a non-profit organization promoting nutritional and natural modalities to support repair of the addicted brain.
Christina stays at the forefront of orthomolecular psychiatry and functional nutrition science and is passionate about sharing her knowledge with both the public and professionals in the fields of addiction recovery and mental health treatment.
About the Academy for Addiction & Mental Health Nutrition
The Academy for Addiction & Mental Health Nutrition provides cutting-edge, in-depth, online and live education and consultation services for the purpose of thoroughly training mental health and addiction treatment professionals and volunteers in the skills necessary to identify and effectively address the biochemical aspects of client symptoms through nutrient interventions.
What Is the CRNC 1 Level 1 Core Training?
The Level 1 Core Training is a six-month online program that introduces students to the use of amino acids, targeted nutrients, and diet to support mental health and addiction recovery.
This foundational training addresses symptoms associated with neurotransmitter depletion, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Addiction and substance use disorders
- Cravings and relapse
- Emotional dysregulation
The program equips practitioners to address the root causes of mental health and addictive disorders through nutrition and amino acid therapy.
Who Should Take CRNC 1?
Level 1 Core Training is ideal for:
- Mental health coaches
- Family member support providers
- Psychotherapists and licensed therapists
- Health coaches and nutritionists
- Medical and healthcare practitioners
- Staff at nutritionally oriented treatment centers
- Individuals or family members on a personal recovery journey
If you work with clients facing mental health or addiction challenges, this certification provides practical, evidence-based tools you can apply immediately.
Why Amino Acid Therapy Matters
Are you equipped to reduce cravings within 20 minutes, naturally? Can you address anxiety, depression, insomnia, or emotional volatility without medication?
Amino acid therapy can be transformative. When applied correctly, targeted amino acids can:
- Reduce cravings quickly
- Improve mood stability
- Support restful sleep
- Enhance emotional regulation
- Address neurotransmitter imbalances at the biochemical level
For practitioners not currently using amino acid therapy, CRNC 1 provides a powerful addition to your clinical toolbox.
Skills You Will Gain
Graduates of CRNC 1 will be able to:
- Confidently use the Amino Acid Therapy Chart © (Julia Ross)
- Assess potential neurotransmitter and nutrient deficiencies in clients
- Design individualized amino acid and supplement protocols
- Identify dietary patterns that contribute to behavioral and emotional symptoms
- Educate clients on the 5-Star Pro~Recovery Diet ©
- Support blood sugar stability and sustainable dietary changes
- Create practical meal plans aligned with client lifestyles
This training bridges the gap between theory and application, giving practitioners actionable skills to improve client outcomes.
Course Format and Structure
- Duration: 6 months
- Delivery: Online via Zoom, weekly sessions, AM or PM class options
- Level: Beginner friendly and suitable for experienced professionals
- Certification Earned: Certified Recovery Nutrition Coach Level 1 (CRNC 1)
Level 1 Core Training
Certified Recovery Nutrition Coach (CRNC 1)
You'll Learn To:
- Assess the potential need for amino acid and nutrient support of neurotransmitter function in clients recovering from substance use disorders, addictive behaviors, psychotropic drug dependencies, depression, anxiety, insomnia and other behavior disorders
- Understand the relationship between specific nutrient deficiencies and mental health and behavioral symptoms
- Design an individualized and targeted amino acid and supplement protocol
- Identify common dietary insufficiencies that may contribute to symptoms
- Provide information about the 5-Star Pro-Recovery Diet© and support clients in making dietary and lifestyle changes
6-Month Curriculum
Level 2 Advanced Training
Certified Recovery Nutrition Coach (CRNC 2)
You'll Learn To:
- Recognize and assess basic symptoms of physiological disorders which impact mental health, such as hormone imbalance, gut dysbiosis, food intolerances, toxicity and inflammation
- Recommend laboratory tests that clients can access themselves
- Provide information about nutrient support shown to be useful in these conditions
- Refer to appropriate practitioners for diagnosis and treatment as necessary
8-Month Curriculum
Certification and Continuing Education
CRNC 1 provides CEU credits through B.E. Education Group, LLC, an approved provider for multiple professional boards. Approved contact hours are available for:
- RN, APRN, LPN, and LMH re-licensure
- Social Workers, Counselors, Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Addiction Counselors
Internships and advanced training are also approved for CEU credits. Professionals are responsible for confirming acceptance with their credentialing body.
Elevate Your Practice With Recovery Nutrition
The CRNC 1 Level 1 Core Training offers more than knowledge. It provides a framework for understanding mental health and addiction through the lens of nutrition, amino acids, and neurotransmitter support.
If you are ready to deepen your impact, expand your skill set, and address root causes rather than symptoms, this certification is your next step.
Enroll in Level 1 Core Training and become a Certified Recovery Nutrition Coach (CRNC 1).
