Applied Quantum Biology Certification
A professional certification for practitioners to add the lens of quantum biology to their work.
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NEXT LIVE COHORTS: JANUARY 2026 / APRIL 2026
Quantum Biology
Understanding how subcellular and biophysical processes influence healing, adaptation, and cellular communication
Circadian Rhythms & Sunlight
Exploring how light, timing, and daily environmental cycles set the foundation for hormone balance, metabolism, and recovery.
Metabolic & Mitochondrial Health
Recognizing the central role of mitochondrial signalling, energy production, and environmental stressors in chronic disease.
2022
Year founded
200+
Certified practitioners
70%
AQB Certification Completion Rate
501(c)(3)
Independent nonprofit institute
Who This Is For
This certification is built for practitioners who already work with clients or patients and want a structured, scientifically grounded way to integrate applied quantum biology into their approach.
Typical participants include
Integrative & Functional Medicine Physicians
Clinicians seeking deeper tools beyond biochemistry to address chronic disease and optimize patient outcomes.
Optometrists & Vision Specialists
Providing trusted eye care expertise, advanced vision solutions, and personalized support for lifelong clarity.
Chiropractors, Physical Therapists & Bodyworkers
Hands-on practitioners expanding beyond structure to address energy, recovery, and mitochondrial health.
Nurses & Allied Health Professionals
Advancing the skills and impact of nurses and allied health professionals through education, innovation, care.
Health Coaches & Nutritionists
Guiding clients with environment-first strategies that strengthen metabolism, energy, and daily wellbeing.
Wellness & Performance Practitioners
Empowering wellness and performance practitioners with evidence-based training, holistic tools, and real impact.
This certification is built for practitioners who already work with clients or patients and want a structured, scientifically grounded way to integrate applied quantum biology into their approach.
What You’ll Learn
This programme gives you a coherent, usable framework for understanding applied quantum biology in practice. You’ll learn to:
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Explain how light and frequency environments influence mitochondrial function and cellular signalling
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Connect quantum and biophysical concepts with patterns in clients or patients
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Assess environment and behaviour through an applied quantum biology lens
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Prioritise practical changes that support circadian rhythm, cellular function, and recovery
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Integrate these principles into your existing tools and modalities
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Communicate these concepts clearly without overclaiming or adding complexity for clients
The program lays the foundation of this emerging science with the goal of effective practical and clinical application. This is not an academic program, it is continuing education for working clinicians with the goal of integrating the material immediately in practice.
How the Program Works
Start with on-demand lessons that build your foundation, engage in live Q&As to clarify concepts and ask questions, and then put the science into practice with expert guidance.
The certification includes
Core teaching modules
pre-recorded lessons you can complete on your own schedule​
Applied integration exercises
practical steps to bring the material into your work
Live sessions​
Q&A, case discussions, and support from the teaching faculty​
Cohort community
practitioners across disciplines learning the same framework ​
What Makes This Certification Different
Most information on quantum biology available to practitioners is either too theoretical, speculative, or scattered across informal sources.
This certification provides a focused, structured, and scientifically grounded path.
You’re not just taking a course - you’re contributing to the development of a new field with shared frameworks, language and standards.
Taught inside a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institute
Built to be modality-neutral
Focused on practical integration, not academic abstraction
Supported by a global practitioner community
linked to the Institute’s broader infrastructure: directory, community platform, & the upcoming Practice-Based Research Network launching in 2026
What You Receive as a Graduate
Discover the exclusive benefits and resources you gain as a graduate, designed to enhance your professional growth, expand your network, and support ongoing learning in applied quantum biology.
Graduates receive
Certification in Applied Quantum Biology
Receive your official certification from the Institute, validating your expertise and commitment to this emerging field of study.
Certificate
Access to the IAQB community platform
Join the exclusive IAQB community platform for collaboration, peer referrals, ongoing discussions, and professional networking.
Community
A listing in the public practitioner directory
Get listed in our public practitioner directory, helping potential clients and collaborators discover your services and expertise.
Listing
Opportunities to participate in research initiatives
Contribute to groundbreaking research, including early access to the 2026 Practice-Based Research Network launch.
Research
Time Commitment
The programme is designed for busy professionals. A typical pace includes
Weekly Learning
Core modules delivered on your schedule learn at your own pace throughout the week
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Live calls
Held across time zones with recordings available never miss important discussions
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Practical Steps
Integration exercises you apply directly in your day-to-day work
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No need to pause your practice you learn and apply simultaneously.
Your Investment: $3997USD
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​Inclusion in the Global IAQB Directory, which includes:
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Listing in the IAQB Directory highlighting your specific expertise and offer.
supported by a link to your professional website.
This helps increase your professional visibility and reach.
This directory is promoted on every episode of the Quantum Biology Collective Podcast.
It is accessible to the QBCFree community of more than 800 people.
The directory is fully searchable by members of the public.
Investment is: $3997 USD (3 month payment plan available)
Lifetime Access To The Certification Portal. which includes:
All recorded lectures for each module
All notes, transcripts, references & bibliography
All archived Q&A Calls, SEARCHABLE by keyword
Bonus Content
​Practitioner resource handouts (Intake Questions, Sunlight Chart etc)
Updated Q&A recording with each new cohort
Access to all future additions and upgrades to the program
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Access to 6 Months of Ongoing Support with QBCPro, which includes:
Regular live “Research Rounds” w/ IAQB Director of Research
Regular live practitioners events on member selected topics (peer group discussions & presentations)
Regular live business Q&A Call w/ an experienced small business consultant
Quarterly Study Sessions to review the AQB Certification material and prepare for the Board Exam (optional)
Access to recorded business trainings on topics such as social media, SEO and business strategy
Access to recorded presentations on applied quantum biology in practice
Networking & referral platform with 100+ other quantum informed practitioners
Access To Your Choice of One Live Cohort, which includes:
Standard Certification Program (Jan, April, Oct)
2 Week Summer Intensive (July)
Live Q&A calls with multidisciplinary practitioners experienced in clinical application of the material
Live coaching calls to integrate communication, messaging and business strategy
Participant driven discourse, calls structured around your questions and areas of interest
Private cohort messaging
Private connection platform
The IAQB Faculty
The Applied Quantum Biology Certification
is structured as a hybrid of pre-recorded lectures and live Q&A calls.
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The faculty listed here are the teachers on the live Q&A sessions that are a required part of the program.
The faculty represent diverse backgrounds in health and wellness, offering varied perspectives across different approaches, with the common thread that they all view human health through a quantum biologic lens.
The IAQB Faculty
Faculty Member
Dr. Stillman has been recognized as one of the United States' leading Integrative physicians. He practices natural & functional medicine with a systematic approach that addresses all aspects of lifestyle, mindset, and environment, with a strong emphasis on light.
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Dr. Stephen Hussey
Faculty Member
Dr. Stephen Hussey MS, DC is a Chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner.​
He attained both his Doctorate of Chiropractic and Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States in Portland, OR. r. Hussey guides clients from around the world back to health by using the latest research and health attaining strategies. In his down time, he likes to be outdoors, play sports, read, write, and travel
Sarah Kleiner
Faculty Member
Sarah specializes in teaching individuals and practitioners how to retrain the hormonal energy management system of their bodies - using the master signaling hormones leptin, melatonin, and cortisol - and incorporate proper nutrition to live a happy and healthy life.
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Sara Pugh, PhD
Faculty Member
Sara Pugh has a degree in Biochemistry Genetics, a PhD in Molecular Mechanisms, certification from the IAQB as well as training in functional neurology, pilates and hypnosis. She has been researching and applying quantum biology since 2020 and is a sought-after speaker on the subject.
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Nikko Kennedy
Research Director & Faculty Member
Nikko Kennedy, CLD, BS is a leading perinatal quantum biology practitioner. She is a graduate of the University of Oregon (UO), and has completed trainings from the Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA), The Doula Training Center (DTC), The Institute of Applied Quantum Biology (IAQB) and is a 2024 scholarship recipient to Pacific Birth Institute (PBI)
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Dr. Valerie Giangrande
Faculty Member
Dr. Valerie Giangrande is an optometrist, in private practice for over 20 years, in New York. In 2016, she became certified as an Integrative Holistic Nutrition Health Coach. She recently became certified as an Applied Quantum Biology Practitioner and has started working with people who want help with Quantum or Circadian Rhythm strategies, as it relates to ocular health and overall wellness.
Kelli Ritter, PhD
Faculty Member
Dr. Kelli Ritter specializes in quantum health strategies, gut healing and nutritional therapy for improved mood, natural stress relief & anxiety recovery. She is re-defining mental health while helping us all realize a deeper experience of inner peace and restored vitality. Dr. Kelli provides a fresh perspective on health and healing through global education, virtual consultation and practitioner mentorship.​​​
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How to Know if This Is a Good Fit
You're likely a strong match if:
You have an active or developing practitioner path
You want education that is organised, scientifically grounded, and practical
You value community, shared language, and a nonprofit stewardship model
You want to integrate environmental and biophysical principles into existing modalities
If you’re brand new to client work, the certification works well taken alongside your main practitioner training.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Graduate Success Stories
Examples of Practitioner Outcomes
How graduates integrate Applied Quantum Biology into their clinical, coaching, and performance work.
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Examples of Practitioner Outcomes
Strengthens the scientific rationale behind energy-based modalities
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Adds light, circadian rhythm, and environmental factors into patient intake
Recognises patterns of circadian dysregulation, electrosensitivity, and nervous system imbalance earlier and more clearly
Adjusts treatment order: stabilises biology with light + frequency-based interventions before supplement protocols
Uses mitochondrial and biophysical explanations to help patients understand root causes
Supports faster gains by improving baseline metabolic flexibility and cellular recovery
Physical Trainer / Performance Specialist
Strengthens the scientific rationale behind energy-based modalities
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Evaluates clients' environment as part of their intake (light, sleep-wake timing, artificial EMF load)
Identifies hidden links between environment and performance: energy drop-offs, recovery patterns, pain, posture, or chronic tightness
Integrates circadian rhythm and light exposure into training plans
Supports faster gains by improving baseline metabolic flexibility and cellular recovery
Offers a deeper explanation for plateaus that were previously unexplainable with biomechanics alone
Dentist / Biological Dentist
Applies mitochondrial principles to oral health and recovery
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Integrates red and near-infrared light therapy into post-procedure recovery to support healing
Connects mitochondrial function, inflammation, and oral microbiome patterns in patient education
Adjusts clinical protocols to support circadian alignment (e.g., morning vs evening procedures, anesthesia tolerance, recovery timing)
Lectures or teaches on the relationship between mitochondria, oral health, and systemic function
Positions their dental practice at the forefront of biologically aligned care
Chiropractor → Health Coach Transition
Expands from hands-on care to remote mitochondrial lifestyle coaching
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Builds on chiropractic structural knowledge with biophysical explanations for pain, fatigue, and autonomic imbalance
Guides clients through circadian alignment, light hygiene, and key environmental adjustments
Applies AQB principles to transition from in-person care to a hybrid or fully remote coaching model
Creates personalised, mitochondria-focused protocols instead of relying only on musculoskeletal work
Expands clinical perspective by integrating environment, light, and mitochondrial health into care decisions
Naturopath / Naturopathic Doctor
Strengthens the scientific rationale behind energy-based modalities
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Gains a clear mechanism of action for light, frequency, grounding, breath, and environmental therapies
Communicates these concepts to clients and colleagues using accurate, non-speculative language
Uses AQB as the organising model when designing protocols
Creates educational workshops or peer training to help others understand light + mitochondria frameworks
Builds stronger patient trust through clarity and coherence
Graduate Success Stories
Examples of Practitioner Outcomes
How graduates integrate Applied Quantum Biology into their clinical, coaching, and performance work.