The Pioneer and Leader in Posture Education for over a Decade
Become an NPI-Certified Posture Specialist & Discover new kinds of increased revenue streams
The best way to help someone obtain their health and fitness goals is to focus on posture correction
To All Those Who Care About Their Clients:

By becoming an NPI-Certified Posture Specialist through the National Posture Institute, you are stepping up to be a true positive impact in each of your clients' lives. We believe, when training and educating clients, proper posture and alignment should be considered first.

What's the point of training a client if you have them perform movements in poor alignment?  Furthermore, did you know that most posture related issues stem from a lack of knowledge on how to perform daily movements properly? Tasks like picking up laundry, driving a car, and washing dishes could cause a serious injury if you don’t know how to perform them in proper alignment.

Become the go-to person when your clients need help with their posture.

Be the catalyst in their lives for positive change.  

Become an NPI-Certified Posture Specialist!
Here's What You'll Learn:
How to identify and utilize client learning preferences to your advantage
Everyone learns in different ways. You will understand how to harness each client’s unique learning preferences in a way that will increase client/trainer interaction and client happiness.
How to access the entire body

We leave nothing out. Changing posture involves the whole body. From head to toe, we've got you covered.
Outlines the entire implementation process
All of the documents are created and ready to go. Posture Assessment forms, Initial Client Intake forms, and posture assessment follow up procedures are all included.
Offers a flexible corrective approach
Are you a personal trainer, an athletic trainer, or a chiropractor? Our training principles can be implemented into virtually any fitness/rehab protocol.

"...By far, the best certification program I have done yet..."

This is my eighth certification and none of those programs provided the applicable information that the Certified Posture Specialist (CPS) program has provided. I have been sharing my new-found posture knowledge with my clients and students as I went through the CPS program and they are as excited as I am about me becoming a Certified Posture Specialist. I am convinced that correct posture and body alignment will make the world a happier and healthier place and now I can do my part to make sure it happens!

Desirée Nathanson, CA
Who is National Posture Institute (NPI)?

National Posture Institute (NPI) was founded and has been the pioneer and leader in posture education since 2006. We are changing the industry with posture analysis and correction education. Our Executive Director, Ken Baldwin, our faculty members and the Board of Advisors are truly the leaders and experts in the industry.

We have certified thousands of professionals across the world. We are proud to see our certified professionals thrive in their career and make positive changes in people’s lives. We warmly invite you to be a part of our team and change the world’s posture.

What You Can Do As an NPI-Certified Posture Specialist:
  • Advance your career by overcoming road blocks
  • Discover new kinds of revenue streams and increased earning potential
  • Implement the NPI posture assessment program into your organization's current health and exercise assessment program
  • Evaluate the anatomical structures of the vertebral column and other extremities
  • Educate clients on how poor posture and body alignment develop, and how this can increase the chances of postural dysfunction, back pain, and risk of injury
  • Utilize methods to correct alignment, reverse patterns, improve posture, relieve back pain, and train people through cognitive methods via the NPI’s Four Points of Posture™ Program and exercise movements
NPI-Certified Posture Specialist Program Outline
Module 1:  Introduction to Posture and Body Alignment
  • Learn to develop a complete posture and body alignment assessment program
  • Identify and describe the anatomy and line of gravity to overall standing posture
  • Learn about the injuries that can develop from poor posture and how to educate your clients/staff
Module 2:  Anatomy and Exercise Physiology
  • Review Kinesiology terms and understand the importance of human motion
  • Review the anatomy of the skeletal and muscle systems
  • Review Exercise Physiology principles
  • Review Bioenergetics, Exercise Metabolism and how the body adapts/adjusts to exercise
Module 3:  Posture Analysis, Assessment, and Evaluation
  • Learn how to assess a client/patients posture and how to review, educate and provide feedback to them
  • Understand influence ergonomics and performing ADL’s has on posture
  • Understand how to implement posture analysis and correction into your facility/programs
Module 4:  Exercise Program Design
  • Learn the importance of being a good educator
  • Learn why members and clients/patients stop returning to a facility and/or sessions
  • Learn to create a supportive and educational environment for your clients/patients
  • Overview of NPI ‘s Education Based Training (EBT) Model™ for your clients and patients
Module 5:  Business Concepts, Client Education, and Management
  • Learn how to create a successful business model focused on posture
  • Review the state of the industry and understand the business opportunities
  • Learn how to increase retention and referrals
  • Learn how to successfully market and brand your facility
  • Learn the opportunities available to reach out to companies and community with posture education

"...It is not basic knowledge that all trainers have..."

It taught me details of the anatomy of the spine and the biomechanics of the spine. It also taught me the layers of muscles that are important in keeping correct posture. As a personal trainer/strength coach I work on people's muscles. Now I understand what muscles need to be worked and in what manner they need to be worked to achieve perfect posture. However, the most important reason I'm glad I am a Certified Posture Specialist is that it gives me confidence in improving people's posture.

Nick Rainey, UT
Continuing Education Credits/Units (CECs/CEUs)
Personal Trainers: 
  • Can Fit Pro (3.0 PTS)
  • NPI (23.0 CEC)
Kinesiotherapists:
  • AKTA (2.3 CEUs)
    Registered Dietitians/Dietetic Technicians, Registered:
    • CDR (23.0 CPEUs)
    Physical Therapists:
    • California Physical Therapy Association (2.0 CEUs)
    • Florida Physical Therapy Association (12.0 CECs)
    • Georgia Physical Therapy Association (2.3 CEUs)
    • Illinois Physical Therapy Association - IPTA (23.0 CEs)
    • Louisiana Board of Physical Therapy  (23.0 Clinical Hours/CCH)
    • Maryland Board of Physical Therapy (2.3 CEUs)
    • Massachusetts-American Physical Therapy Association (20.0 CE Hours)
    • Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy-MSBPT (23.0 Clinical Hours/CCH)
    • Nevada Physical Therapy Board (1.5 CEUs)
    • Texas Physical Therapy Association (23.0 CCUs)
    • Virginia Physical Therapy Association (23.0 CEs)
    Stop Spending Money on Marketing That Does Not Work!
    Becoming an NPI-Certified Posture Specialist leads to the best form of marketing...WORD OF MOUTH

    Why spend money on marketing when your clients can do it for you? Becoming an NPI-Certified Posture Specialist through the National Posture Institute opens the door to increased client satisfaction. When your clients are happy, they will refer their family and friends to you. Then, you become the #1 choice and go-to person when they need help with posture. Word-of-mouth marketing is FREE and EFFECTIVE! 

    Take the first step to ENROLL and BECOME an NPI-Certified Posture Specialist today.

    Enroll Now and Be the Change!
    • You can take the entire program online at your own pace
    • You can access the program from any web browser
    • You are provided with three (3) months of unlimited individual access to complete online module quizzes that are automatically graded for immediate results
    • You will be prepared to take the Final Certificate Exam online
    Prerequisites:

    It is recommended that you have a personal training/fitness certification or are a graduate/current student with a degree in exercise science, fitness, athletic training, physical therapy, or other related allied health/medical field.

    Format of Examination & Certificate:
    • Receive a minimum of 70% to pass the final examination and graduate
    • Graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion via email upon successfully completing the online program and passing the final examination

    "...improved my ability to teach and help people help themselves..."


    The detailed explanations of how to evaluate clients and safely teach posture correction programs is applicable not only to personal and group exercise training, but also to people I contact in other areas of my life.

    Rebecca Engel, GA
    We are so confident in our program, we back it up with a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee!
    If you feel this program wasn't for you, simply contact us within the first 30 days to receive a full refund.

    NPI-Certified Posture Specialist program PLUS all the bonuses $718

    1 Payment of
    $
    499


    • NPI-Certified Posture Specialist program
    • NPI-Certified Posture Specialist exam
    • Private Posture Professional group access
    • 1 complimentary Continuing Education course
    2 Payments of
    $
    259
    Your first payment will be charged on the day you enroll, and your second payment will be charged 30 days after the first payment.
    • NPI-Certified Posture Specialist program
    • NPI-Certified Posture Specialist exam
    • Private Posture Professional group access
    • 1 complimentary Continuing Education course
      You will also get these limited time BONUSES

    Complimentary Access to our private Posture Professionals Facebook group ( $120 )

    We are a warm community, a place to connect and network with like-minded posture professionals. You can share your experiences, ask for advice, build relationships, and interact with devoted NPI staff members.

    Complimentary Access to 1 of 5 online Continuing Education Courses ( $99 )

    Option 1:  Business Development and Entrepreneurship in Fitness
    This course presents the skill-sets and competencies that the fitness manager needs in order to be a successful entrepreneur, owner, or department head. Studies of topics include planning policies and procedures, entrepreneurship, business plan development, budget formulation, and strategic planning. 
    CEC Approvals: NPI-CPS, 5.0. ACSM, 20.0.  ISSA, 10.0.  NCSF, 10.0.  NFPT, 1.0.  NSPA, 2.0.  SFA 2.0

    Option 2:  Women's Exercise Training Programs
    This course teaches students how to establish exercise programs/prescriptions, exercise-related goals and objectives, appropriate training modifications, and program evaluation strategies. 
    CEC Approvals: NPI-CPS, 5.0. ACSM, 20.0.  NSCA-CSCS, NSCA-CPT, 2.0.  ISSA, 10.0.  NCSF, 10.0.  NFPT, 1.0.  NSPA, 2.0. SFA 2.0

    Option 3:  Medically Based Fitness Management and Administration
    This course provides the health/medical and fitness professionals a solid background in understanding key terminology in medicine, health promotion, and fitness.  

    CEC Approvals: NPI-CPS, 5.0. ACSM, 20.0.  NSCA-CSCS, NSCA-CPT, 2.0.  ISSA, 10.0.  NCSF, 10.0.  NFPT, 1.0.  NSPA, 2.0, SFA 2.0

    Option 4:  Nutrition and You:  Functional Foods
    In this course you will learn what to eat and how to decrease the incidence of many common diseases such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. 
    CEC Approvals: NPI-CPS, 5.0. ACSM, 20.0.  NSCA-CSCS, NSCA-CPT, 2.0.  ISSA, 10.0.  NCSF, 10.0.  NFPT, 1.0.  NSPA, 2.0.  SFA 2.0.  ADA/CDR, 10.0

    Option 5:  Socio-Physiological Aspects of Aging
    This course will provide the student with a solid foundation in the social and physiological aspects of aging. Topics covered include: theories of aging; physiological changes within cells, organs, and bodily systems; social implications of growing older; and common conditions and diseases associated with aging. 
    CEC Approvals: NPI-CPS, 5.0. ACSM, 20.0.   NSCA-CSCS, NSCA-CPT, 2.0.  ISSA, 10.0.  NCSF, 10.0.  NFPT, 1.0.  NSPA, 2.0. SFA 2.0.  ADA/CDR, 10.0

    FAQs
    "Why is the National Posture Institute and the NPI-Certified Posture Specialist™ program the best choice for me to succeed right now in my career?"
    First, this is a great question! I want to start answering this question by sharing some information about our background. Our organization has been working to change the industry with posture analysis and correction education since 2006. The National Posture Institute has been hosting posture workshops throughout the country and internationally at national conferences and at colleges/universities. We have been presenting at numerous conferences and offering our programs through organizations such as ASCM, IDEA, SCW, DCAC, ICAA, NIRSA, Club Industry, and Can-Fit-Pro to name a few. 

    We have also presented and partnered with over 10+ colleges throughout the United States to offer our programs. The National Posture Institute has partnered with the following academic institutions to offer our classes and programs: University of Maryland, San Diego State University, Chicago State University, Norfolk State University, and the State College of Florida.

    Ken Baldwin, our Executive Director, has been in the fitness/health industry for over 20 years. He has been involved in online course and academic program development for 15 years. He is currently an Associate Professor/Coordinator for an Online Masters’ degree in Fitness and Wellness Leadership.

    NPI is the leading posture organization for health and fitness professionals that teaches posture and body alignment analysis and education. In addition, we set the industry standard in educating members of the public about daily posture assessments and exercises to correct posture. We also have program coordinators, instructors, and committee members on our Board of Advisors, who are leaders in the industry, that continue providing valuable information to our students, followers, and members of the public.

    As you can see, we have a solid background in education and we have also been approved as a CEC and CEU provider for national personal training organizations. We’re also approved by State Physical Therapy organizations such as Florida, Georgia, Texas, and California.  

    The depth and understanding behind analyzing and correcting posture that NPI provides is unique. In our program, we provide detailed information on how to assess/correct posture from head to toe (we leave nothing out). Also, we are one of the only organizations to focus on daily, repetitive activities that lead to postural issues. Our program teaches you how to perform exercises and other daily movements in proper alignment to improve posture and general wellbeing. It is one of a kind and our graduates agree that it’s effective. 

    So, that’s my answer to your question. I believe the NPI-Certified Posture Specialist™ program can lead you to advance your career and generate more profit.
    "I’m really busy, how can I fit the program into my schedule?"
    We provide students with 3 months of unlimited access to complete the program. Are you going on vacation at some point during the program and need a few weeks off? No problem! Simply contact us, we can place the program on hold for you until you are back and can better focus on the curriculum. 
    "What if I got caught up with work/life and couldn’t finish the program within 3 months?"
    As long as you are a student in good standing we provide the opportunity for complimentary extensions. If you feel our program is right for you, enroll now to take advantage of all the special offers and bonuses. Simply contact us after your registration is completed we can put the program on hold until you are ready to start.
    "The program is entirely online, is there anyone to ask if I ran into problems or questions?"
    You will have direct access to the email and phone number of our Director of Academic Relations, Dimitri Onyskow, once you're in the program. Our dedicated team members will try their best to solve your problems and answer your questions. You will never be left out if you need assistance.
    "I’m a fitness professional, can I still do posture assessments and correction?"
    Yes. Posture analysis and correction is not limited to just a privileged few with doctorates or masters. Our program includes a detailed Anatomy and Exercise Physiology section to explain how the human body functions. We also show you how to assess and identify incorrect alignment, then the biomechanics of proper movement and posture correction of each section of the body. After all the fundamental educational content, we will include the business side of managing a successful posture business to show you how to profit from this unique service.
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