Education and Training Awards 2021

Education and Training Awards 2021 5 Best Global Holistic Therapy Training Provider 2021 The need for good mental wellbeing has been highlighted recently due to the Covid-19 pandemic, meaning training providers such as Mind Body Education have seen a surge in custom. We speak to Isabelle Cunningham about the industry and how it has not only survived, but thrived. Mind Body Education is a global education network that provides industry approved, evidence-based training in holistic wellbeing therapies. Offering internationally recognised courses and programmes, the company is aimed at people wishing to become certified holistic therapists or teachers in one or more of the modalities, as well as for existing holistic wellbeing professionals who are ready to take the next step and become training providers. Courses offered provide qualifications from certificate to master’s level for those wanting to pursue careers as: Meditation Teachers and Therapists; Holistic Counsellors; Empowerment Coaches; and Holistic Integrative Creative Arts Therapists. “We at Mind Body Education, and the independent training providers who work with us, are working towards training many more therapists and making self-empowering, holistic therapies more accessible to all people who wish to live their best lives,” explains Managing Director Isabelle Cunningham. The company’s mission is to further the role of consciousness, ethics and values in every area of life, including in business, and to create business policies that respect all people as individuals. It strives to integrate this mission in everything it does, from the courses delivered to the training providers taken on, to the comprehensive training given to those training providers. The comprehensive courses in holistic therapies are all internationally recognised in 27 countries, where students can obtain insurance to practice upon completion. Mind Body Education also provides high support and flexible study times to ensure the courses can work around their schedule. “Students are never alone, we are always there with them, supporting them along the way to ensure they can get the most out of their course,” Isabelle continues. “Our independent training providers deliver these courses both online and on campus to provide a delivery mode that works for each and every student.” Differentiating itself from others in such a competitive market isn’t always easy, however Isabelle and the team always ensures that they stay ahead of market trends and are continuously identifying ways to leverage technology to better deliver the courses. “The most important aspect of our work is that we genuinely connect with our students, training providers and community on a regular basis, to find out what their needs are and how we can better support them.” With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic there has been a huge rise in cases of physical, emotional and mental unease, including anxiety and depression. Isabelle and seen the a huge increase in demand for more meditation teachers and holistic therapists which is ever-growing as more people seek evidence-based, holistic ways to realign their health and maintain their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. “The industry has shifted with Covid-19, and we are seeing a blend of both online and on campus courses still being offered,” she states. “Covid has certainly been a catalyst in an increased demand for online Apr21486 courses overall, and holistic wellbeing is no different. These skills and tools are needed more than ever in communities around the world, as we navigate through these uncertain times.” In Australia, many educational facilities like Mind Body Education had to adapt and move any on-campus courses online to be delivered via Zoom during the pandemic. However, now things are beginning to settle, these training providers are able to go back to delivering courses face-to-face. “There seems to be a real need and desire for in-person meetings too as people seek social connection and community.” The fully remote team, with staff members in several countries, means culture is incredibly important to Mind Body Education. While everyone works remotely, there are still regular team meetings to ensure that all staff stay connected and are thriving. “We are all deeply passionate about the holistic wellbeing space and it is not strange to find ourselves having conversations around happiness, meditation, purpose, creativity and passion in our day-to- day meetings.” Regarding the future, Isabelle and the team at Mind Body Education have many exciting plans coming up, including onboarding several new training providers across the world, in places like the United Kingdom, South Africa, Germany, Netherlands, Canada, United States, Australia and many more. This will allow the organisation to respond to the demand where people are seeking evidence-based, holistic ways to realign their health and maintain their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Contact: Isabelle Cunningham Company: Mind Body Education Web Address: mindbodyeducation.com.au