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global certification training
Become a
Holistic Hormone
& Cycle Coach
Do you want to bring cyclical awareness to your community and upskill your practice with in-depth knowledge and wisdom? We got you!! Join our online global Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coach training and receive evidence-based + science backed education and tools to start or support your career in menstrual and cyclical health & wellness.
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In-depth education
This online program is for anyone who desires to dive deep and loves getting their inner cyclical geek out.
What we will be doing:
- Get you ready to become a passionate HHC coach who helps people transform their lives and hormone health
- Boost your confidence and help you become an expert in the hormone health space
- Revolutionize the way you approach your practice and help you build your business
- and much more!
What we offer to get you to HHC coach level:
Certification
After all coursework and exams, you will receive a beautiful certificate of completion, validated by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine accreditation board.
Evidence-based education
We offer scientifically-backed and evidence-based education, as well as an extensive resourcelist and education on how to do proper research as a practitioner.
Ongoing support
Ongoing support from Iris and team Cycle Seeds throughout the entire training period as well as the 2 months after study content as ended and you're doing case studies.
This online program is for anyone who desires to dive deep and loves getting their inner cyclical geek out. The training offers a blend of self-study modules, live interactive classes + discussions, guest lectures and cyclical self-reflection.
Comprehensive & leading-edge themes
We are offering a unique combination of themes in this training to ensure our students have adequate knowledge to enter the field. We approach studying about cyclical health from a physical, practical, personal, socio-cultural and business point of view.
I AM IN! PUT ME ON THE WAITLIST
Do you just know that you are here to help people create more harmony + thrive in their menstrual cycles and lives?
Then you are in the right place.
Now, more than ever, people with menstrual cycles are seeking help outside of the medical system. Becoming a Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coach will teach you how you can best help your clients, assisting them in confidently navigating the medical system and communicating with their care providers as well as taking responsibility for their own health. We believe in teaching our students how to build bridges and ensure their clients get the best of both worlds (the medical system as well as the holistic health space) by creating a team of providers around them.
Become part of the growing cyclical health community
I WANT TO BECOME A HHCC COACH
"Iris's dedication to weaving together evidence-based knowledge, somatic teachings, and practiced health wisdom is truly unparalleled. Her authenticity shines through in every class, every interaction, as she leads with integrity and a deep commitment to social justice and embodied practice.
Throughout my journey, Iris has been a constant source of support and guidance, offering her endless wisdom and generous gifts of intuitive and scientific intelligence. Her ability to blend the realms of academia and holistic healing is remarkable, creating a space where I feel both grounded and inspired to teach others from her invaluable body of knowledge.
I am forever grateful for Iris's presence in my life and the profound impact she has had on my journey towards holistic menstrual health and well-being.
Danielle I. Keiser - menstrual health trailblazer
Introducing
The Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coaching Certification Training
Follow your passion and start the journey of becoming a Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coach
Online content library
This training will take place online. All classes and lectures will be recorded and yours to keep forever. Any updates that will be made in the future will be automatically accessible to you.
Nourishing community
We recognize that working in the field of cyclical health is not for the faint-hearted. Having access to a community of practitioners is essential for our own well-being, mental health and a thriving business.
Continuous support
During the training you will receive continuous support. And after graduating, you will have continuous access to our alumni group where you can always connect and discuss with your colleagues.
Who is this training for?
We welcome anyone who is interested in broadening their scope of knowledge and wants to specialize in hormone and cyclical health.
We also believe that working in cyclical health is a calling. We trust that you know when this is for you.
We had people who are health coaches, fertility awareness educators, midwives, doulas, massage therapists, nurses, ayurvedic practitioners, acupuncturists, TCM practitioners, hypnotherapists, psychologists, somatic practitioners, Integral Pelvic Therapy practitioners, holistic pelvic care practitioners, etc. interested in our training - but we do not specifically require any prior education to be able to join.
What will you learn?
Module 1
Essential Foundations
We take a deep and critical dive into the socio-cultural (racist) history of modern gynecology and how the system serves and doesn't serve people with menstrual cycles. Learn about the medicalization and research of cycles. And get clear on what it means to include inclusive values, body literacy, consent as well as social justice, inclusive language and anti-racism in reproductive health care.
Module 2
General Human Anatomy
Learn whole-body general human anatomy before diving into the menstrual cycle. Here, it is important for you to understand our body is a living, breathing ecosystem.
Module 3
The Pelvis & Cyclical Anatomy
Dive deep into all you ever wanted to know about pelvic bone structure, perineal musculature, organs of the lesser pelvis and the anatomy of the vulva & clitoris.
Module 4
The Endocrine System & Menstrual Cycle
Start your learning journey throughout the endocrine system, the HPG Axis and how endocrine disruptors can affect cycles, fertility and offspring. We will also dive into endocrine conditions like intersex varieties.
Module 5
The Nervous System
Get a real-life understanding of the nervous system, learn about polyvagal theory, the connection between the nervous system, trauma & the menstrual cycle. You will also learn about somatic work to support the menstrual cycle.
Module 6
Digestion, Metabolism & Detoxification
Learn orthomolecular principles and the difference between digestion and metabolism, dive deep into various ways of looking at both of these bodily processes. Study macronutrients, micronutrients, energy needs and deficiencies in the body. Learn about glucose and detoxification pathways and their connection to hormones and learn to identify common digestive issues.
Module 7
The Gut-Brain Axis
Get an in-depth understanding about the gut-hormone connection, neurotransmitters, the microbiome and learn to recognize common gut imbalances people with menstrual cycles can encounter.
Module 8
The HPA Axis
Learn about HPA Axis, how the adrenals work, natural stress response in the body, as well as how to address stress in a cyclical body to improve overall optimal body function and peace.
Module 9
The HPT Axis
Get an in-depth understanding of thyroid physiology and its connection to cyclical health. And dive into common thyroid issues and how they weave into menstrual health.
Module 10
Menarche & Puberty
Understand teen cyclical health and what happens when puberty hits our kids’/childrens’ cyclical bodies. We will address how to support teens and how to encourage inclusive sex education as well as how to talk to teens about their bodies.
Module 11
Fertility & Preconception
Learn the benefits and risks of all types of birth control and get an introduction to the fertility awareness method. Study the foundations of fertility and learn how to support your clients to prepare for pregnancy. Also learn about how fertility is so much more than making babies.
Module 12
Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum
Get an introduction to the physiology of conception, pregnancy and birth. Learn what happens and what the body needs postpartum. And learn how you can support your clients through pregnancy, birth & postpartum as a cycle coach. Also learn about abortion and miscarriage. We will weave in doula-based knowledge as well.
Module 13
Perimenopause & Menopause
Understand what the transition of perimenopause and menopause entails and what the body needs. And learn how to support your client in their journey to menopause. We have an expert OBGYN coming in who is specialized in (peri)menopause as well.
Module 14
Common Cyclical Imbalances & How to Support your Client
Get a deeper insight into common cyclical imbalances and how you can help your client to address them. We will dive into things like PMS, endometriosis, PCOS, fibroids, low progesterone, estrogen dominance, and more.
Module 15
Functional Nutrition & Optimal Cyclical Health
Learn all about functional + ancestral nutrition that supports your clients throughout their entire cyclical continuum. We will approach this from a functional, ancestral as well as orthomolecular perspective.
Module 16
Lab Testing, Hormone Tests & Communication with Care Providers
Get an in-depth introduction to basic lab testing, understand the difference between standardized and functional lab ranges, dive into advanced testing for cyclical issues and get an introduction to the DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) test, Braverman test, GI map, hair mineral testing, nutritional assessment testing and more. We will also discuss how we can best support our clients in communicating with their primary care provider.
Module 17
Client Assessment & Support
Learn about various cyclical health assessments you can use and how to write client support guidelines.
Module 18
Orthomolecular Views on Supplementation
Learn orthomolecular principles on how to determine which supplements or herbal support to use for your client
Module 19
Cyclical Living, Planning & The Energetics of the Menstrual Cycle
Understand how our cycles are so much more than just a physiologic process. Teach your clients to live & plan cyclically, and tune in to the energetics of their cycles.
Module 20
Alternative Healing Modalities for Menstrual Cycle Support
Learn about alternative and ancient healing modalities for menstrual health and where to send your clients (or further educate yourself) for broad-spectrum cyclical support.
Does this sound like you?
This training is for you if...
- You are fascinated by the menstrual cycle, hormones, fertility and everything that has to do with the cycles we move through in our lives.
- You know how important it is to know your stuff when it comes to your work, but you also feel you miss an in-depth knowledge base when it comes to hormones and menstrual cycles and you know that has to change to optimally serve your clients.
- You are looking for a place where you have access to evidence-based education but also the more somatic, psychospiritual and socio-cultural aspects of what it means to have a cyclical body.
- You are low-key annoyed by white & heteronormative focused menstrual cycle coaching trainings and understand deeply that if we want to truly serve the world, we need to talk about anti-racist practices, reproductive justice, and gender diversity and get real with our own biases.
- You are ready to take the leap to start and/or nourish your career in the cyclical health & wellness field.
- You are excited to also get to know and understand your own body on a whole new level.
- You are ready to stop dimming your own light and want to start taking up space and serve your community.
You will have access to:
Recorded study materials
Go through content on your own pace and bring your questions to class.
Lectures to listen on the go
No time to sit down? We got you! Listen to lectures like it's a podcast.
Printable PDFs
Love hardcopy? We got you! Oldschool printable PDFs are available.
Live Q&As, guest lectures, somatic practices and discussion groups
Come to life classes or watch the class recordings if you can't make it.
Protected community forum + support group off of social media
Share, connect with students + get updates on our community platform.
An app so you can easily access study content from anywhere
Connect with the community + have access to all materials from your phone.
Private chat function to speak to Iris & team Cycle Seeds directly
Need to speak to Iris or team Cycle Seeds? We got you via the private chat.
Assignments to test your knowledge after each module
Quizzes after each module are available so you can check your knowledge.
Exam & case studies
Join our case study classes and complete you final exam to receive your certificate.
And there is more!
When you enroll, you'll also get these awesome bonuses:
Bonus #1
Guest expert classes
We've gathered team of experts ranging from OBGYNs, to doctors, midwives, fertility awareness educators and hands-on practitioners to come and share their expertise with you.
Bonus #2
Support + community
There's power in togetherness! During the training you'll have access to an online space where you receive support, can connect with your fellow students and share your wins.
Bonus #3
Alumni group
The support continues after you graduate. You will then be added to our alumni group where you can stay in touch with your colleagues, share case studies and keep each other updated.
Meet your teacher
Hi, I'm Iris
My name is Iris Josephina, and I am the founder of Cycle Seeds. My journey started when I was doing research as a cultural anthropologist in India and was fascinated by the field of medical anthropology. By attending births as a researcher, I understood on a visceral level that I wanted to work in the field of cyclical health. After graduating as an anthropologist (BSc), I continued my education and became a birth worker/doula and started my own company. I attended births and realized a lot of people have no idea how their bodies work and that my support had to start way earlier, before people get pregnant. I studied Yoga for Fertility, Well Women Yoga and Yoga for Pelvic Health and started supporting people with hands-on practice and classes.
When I was working for a while, I missed studying so I completed a Master's Degree in Gender Studies (MA) where I specialized in gender diversity and reproductive justice, and graduated with a thesis about data distribution and safety of menstrual cycle apps. After spending time in the academic world, I desired to get back into the practical field of actually helping people and continued my studies.
I am ready to pass on my knowledge
After 10 years in the field, I am a certified, trained and trauma-responsive Functional Hormone Specialist, Hormonal Health Coach, and Orthomolecular Advisor.
Apart from mastering essential hormonal expertise through extensive training "the Western way" over the past 10 years, I also have apprenticed with indigenous midwives from Colombia and Mexico to learn traditional midwifery skills and knowledge on cyclical health. On top of that, I did an internship with Robbie Davis-Floyd, one of the pioneers in the field of Medical and Reproductive Anthropology. I am also blessed to call incredible doctors, OBGYNs and practitioners my friends and team.
I am also a member of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research.
After supporting clients for so long, I am now 100% dedicated to pass on my knowledge to the next generation of people who want to work in the field of hormone & cycle health.
your journey as a certified holistic hormone & cycle coach starts here
What makes us different:
01
In-depth, science-backed education
We believe it's important to educate our students from an evidence-based perspective. We value science and research, but we also invite to value people's bio-individual experiences. Students will be challenged to always keep asking questions and reflect on self and the material.
02
Inclusive values
We recognize that people born in a body that experiences menstrual cycles may not always identify as 'woman'. We are open to the full spectrum of menstruators. We invite students to have an open mind about this and will have experts come in to talk about these topics.
03
Integrative & holistic
When we speak of cyclical health and wellness, we need a foundation in in-depth endocrine and physiologic education. But we must also look at the cultural, somatic, "the unseen", psychospiritual and emotional aspects of someone's life and experience of their cyclical body in order to provide them with full-spectrum support.
This is for you if:
- You want to be on the frontlines of a new paradigm of cyclical health.
- You understand this training will change you forever. You get that this is not just your regular 'course' and that you will meet deeper layers of yourself.
- You are ready to take a bold stance and serve your community in the way they deserve: humble, compassionate, knowledgeable and with unwavering clarity.
This is not for you if:
- You're seeking a shallow quick course to get certified.
- You're expecting dry and general protocols.
- You're not committed to a full transformation - both of your own cyclical experience as well as your practice + business.
- You don't like studying and have difficulty moving through big chunks of content.
Jasmine Alicia Carter endorses this training:
“Iris is the kind of mentor everyone should have in their life. Her knowledge, wisdom, passion, depth, sweetness and bad-assness are truly a gift birthed into this world. This is an absolute must-have!”
Ocean is currently enrolled:
“I'm obsessed with this training, best decision of my life! Thank you!”
Dakota Chanel endorses this training:
"Iris is a wealth of wisdom regarding the hormonal cycle. Her advocacy for cyclical health is a true, clear, and compassionate approach. I’ve learned so much from her. Her work is vitally important in this time."
Hormone & Cycle Coaching is the future of cyclical health
For a very long time, gynecology and obstetrics were the only support that was available for people with menstrual cycles. More and more people are waking up to the fact that gynecology is great for acute cyclical pathology and support, but that it may not be the best option when we are talking about sustaining and supporting optimal, holistic, whole-body vitality. This is where Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coaching comes in. As a HHC Coach, you help your clients understand the support they can receive from the medical system, and how they can support their own cyclical body with a wide variety of practices, habits, nutrition, etc. as well as how to create a team of people around them for support and cyclical success. .
GET ON THE WAITLIST →
worldwide accreditation
Official IPHM Training Provider
We are proud to be accepted as an official training provider with the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine Board. Upon graduation, you will receive a certificate endorsed by IPHM.
still thinking about it?
Here are some things you need to now
It’s really easy to tell ourselves, “Now is not the right time,” or “I’m not ready yet”
We get it! It’s never easy to make a life-changing decision … and deep down, most of us have a little voice telling us that it’s “safer” to keep doing what you’re doing … you can always make a change when you’re “ready”, right?
But here’s the thing: The longer you wait the harder it is to ignore that “little voice”!
NOW is the time to “shush” that little voice! NOW is the time to take the leap, transform your career and become the respected hormone health specialist you deep down desire to be.
We’re here to exquisitely support you in building confidence and a state of ‘readiness’ as a holistic hormone & cycle coach.
Or maybe you’re thinking, “I myself am not fully healed, so how can I become an ‘authority’?”
Well, one of the amazing aspects of the HHCC Certification Program is that, no matter where you are in your own healing journey, we’ll support you in assessing your own health, then creating a personalized healing program that will allow YOU to feel and be at your best.
There’s never been a better time to take control of your life, your healing, and your career – and we’re here every step of the way to guide you (and cheer you on!) as you become a sought-after expert in this rewarding field.
Here's what's waiting for you on the other side:
- A vibrant community of fellow students who are as passionate about cyclical health as you are.
- Sooo much more clarity around the direction you want to take in your life and business.
- Top-notch and high quality knowledge and wisdom that will transform the way you relate to your own body and the bodies of clients.
- ...and much more!
one more thing
We get it.
€4997 is a big investment!
Investing €4997 may initially seem like a substantial expense, especially for folks on a budget.
However, let's consider the bigger picture:
A traditional medical school degree typically costs anywhere from €50,000 to €200,000, not to mention the years of commitment.
Moreover, many mainstream professionals often struggle to effectively address menstrual health issues, resorting to treatments that fail to target the root cause.
We understand your desire to provide meaningful solutions for cyclical folks, offering holistic support beyond and/or on top of conventional medicine's focus.
This requires a comprehensive approach that considers the whole person and her entire body. And to achieve this, you need a diverse education across multiple disciplines.
If you were to pursue these disciplines separately, you could easily spend:
- €7200 on a nutrition certificate
- Another €6000 on health coaching certification
- An additional €2200 on hormone specialization
- Yet another €6000-€10.000 to develop skills in trauma-informed coaching
In contrast, our program offers a comprehensive education that covers all these aspects, providing exceptional value for your investment and a proper foundation. On top of that, if you will work with comprehensive 1:1 packages, you'd only need to 2-3 clients to make a return of your investment.
You have two choices
Choice #1
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You have the power to be a part of the solution, offering folks profound and lasting transformation for their cycle issues.
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You can provide expert support to people, educate them, help them understand their body and support them to navigate the medical system when they need it ensuring the best results
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By mastering your skills and gaining confidence, you can take control of your time, schedule, and finances, allowing you to significantly create more freedom in your own life.
Choice #2
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You have the option to continue witnessing the despair cyclical folks experience when confronted with seemingly insurmountable period pain, reproductive challenges, and menopausal symptoms, but not really knowing what to do...
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You can continue feeling disheartened by conventional medicine's approach to women's & cyclical health, often resorting to synthetic hormones and invasive surgeries that may not be what people who seek for holistic approaches need...
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You may find yourself struggling in your current life while you actually deep down want to do meaningful work and help people...
