ICONIC Board formally recognizes somatic therapy education credentials across multiple established training traditions as meeting prerequisite education requirements for the corresponding IBC credential tiers.
ICONIC Board of Holistic Health recognizes education credentials from established somatic therapy training programs as meeting the prerequisite education requirements for the corresponding IBC holistic health credential tiers. Graduates of the programs listed below may be eligible to apply for the relevant IBC credential — subject to meeting all remaining requirements.
This recognition reflects ICONIC Board's independent assessment that the curriculum standards, supervised clinical training hours, and documented practitioner outcomes of recognized somatic programs are consistent with the Board's prerequisite education benchmarks at each tier. ICONIC Board recognizes that somatic practitioners frequently integrate multiple methods; the IBC credential serves as the unified professional practice standard across the somatic field. Recognition is reviewed on a rolling basis and subject to revision.
The following somatic therapy programs are recognized as meeting the education prerequisites for the corresponding ICONIC Board credential tiers. Multiple programs may qualify at each tier.
Students actively enrolled in a recognized education program who have not yet completed their training may apply for IBC-HHC™ Candidate status — the official pre-credential entry point for practitioners in training. Candidate status provides access to the ICONIC Board professional community, directory listing, and a clear pathway to full credentialing upon program completion. Learn more about IBC-HHC™ Candidate →
Beyond the six sequential credential tiers, ICONIC Board awards parallel designations that recognize specialized expertise, supervisory roles, and research contributions. Parallel designations are earned alongside your sequential IBC tier — not instead of it. Stacked notation example: IBC-HHP™ · Specialist.
Using a recognized somatic therapy education pathway simplifies your application — your program credentials satisfy the education prerequisite for your tier.
Find your program in the credential mapping above and click "Apply" for the corresponding IBC tier. Your tier will be pre-selected in the application form. If you hold credentials from multiple programs, apply at the highest qualifying tier.
Upload your somatic training certificates, completion letters, or official program documentation. ICONIC Board accepts credential documentation directly — you do not need to provide separate education transcripts for recognized programs.
Ensure you also satisfy the practice hours, ethics attestation, and any continuing education requirements specific to your tier. If your practice requires state licensure, confirm licensure is current before applying. The Board will advise on any gaps.
ICONIC Board recognizes education pathways across multiple holistic health training traditions. Practitioners from other modalities may apply through the standard pathway pending equivalency review.