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Wednesday, May 22, 2024

 

Washington Institute of Natural Medicine

Certification Programs



Live Online, On Demand Online, and Hybrid Classes

with In Person Clinicals


Upon Request In Person Lecture Classes/Clinicals



Live Online Lectures



Glymphatic Drainage

Glymphatic Drainage Level 1

Saturday, July 27, 2024,10am - 1pm

Saturday, Aug 10, 2024, 10am - 1pm 

   Saturday, Sept 14, 2024, 10am - 1pm

Further Dates for level 2 classes seen below


Aromatherapy

Saturday, July 27, 2024, Vitaflex Therapy and Raindrop Technique

(Aroma Level II, Vitaflex and Raindrop Techniques)

This is an independent and can be taken out of sequence

2pm - 5pm


Saturday, Aug 17, 2024, Vitaflex Therapy and Raindrop Technique

(Aroma Level II, Vitaflex and Raindrop Techniques)

This is an independent and can be taken out of sequence

10am - 1pm


Guided Stretch Therapy

Guided Stretch Therapy, Level 1

Sunday, July 28, 2024, 10am - 1pm

Sunday, Aug 11, 2024, 10am - 1pm

Sunday, Sept 15, 2024, 10am - 1pm

Further Dates for level 2 classes seen below



Master Herbology

Saturday, Sept 28, 2024

Master Herbalist Level 1 – System Affinity/Terminology

Further Date for all levels seen below



On Demand Online Courses


Holistic Nutrition


Reflexology


Feng Shui Design


Integrative Holistic Health Care


Flower Essence Therapy


Ear Candling, Foot Bath, Slimming Wrap


Orthopedic Massage


Chair Massage


Integrative Health Coach


See Below for Further Details


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Select form, Live Online, On Demand Online, or Hybrid Classes

with in Person Clinicals

On demand classes are pre-recorded and taken at your convenience

Hybrid is combined Live online, or on demand classes, with in person clinical

Continuing Education and Certification Programs


Perfect for Health Food Store Staff, Fitness Instructors, Health Coaches,

Massage Therapists, Nurses, Child Care Providers, Geriatric Care Providers, and 

New Aspiring Complementary Medicine Practitioners!



Classes are taught as independent modules and can be taken in any order except for clinical


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Glymphatic Drainage

A Bodywork Techniques that drains the head, face, and brain

Each level special $195

Regular $225.00


Level 1 and 2 Required for Certification


Saturday, July 27, 2024, Glymphatic Drainage Level 1, Lecture

 10am - 1pm, 3 CE  Credits


Saturday, Aug 3, 2024, Glymphatic Drainage Level 2, Clinical

10am - 1pm, 3 CE  Credits


Saturday, Aug 10, 2024 Glymphatic Drainage Level 1, Lecture

10am - 1pm, 3 CE  Credits  


Sunday, Aug 18, 2024, Glymphatic Drainage Level 2, Clinical

10am - 1pm, 3 CE  Credits 


   Saturday, Sept 14, 2024, Glymphatic Drainage Level 1, Lecture

10am - 1pm, 3 CE Credits


Saturday, Sep 28, 2024, Glymphatic Drainage Level 2, Clinical

10am - 1pm, 3 CE Credits


Glymphatic Drainage Level 1, On Demand

Glymphatic Drainage Level 2, Scheduled upon Request



Must be a licensed health care practitioner in order to attend.


Lecture Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD

Clinical Instructors: Robert White, LMT or Victoria Goldsten, LMT, LPN


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Aromatherapy Certification

Basic & Advanced

Each level is a one day class

Special $195.00 per level

 Regular Price $225.00

Live and On Demand Online    

 

Saturday, July 27, 2024, Vitaflex Therapy and Raindrop Technique

Live Online, 2pm - 5pm, 3 CE Credits

(Aroma Level II, Vitaflex and Raindrop Techniques)


Saturday, Aug 17, 2024 Vitaflex Therapy

Live Online, 10am - 1pm, 3 CE Credits

(Aroma Level II, Vitaflex and Raindrop Techniques)


On Demand and TBA

 Aroma Level I, History, philosophy, benefits

Aroma Level III, Acupressure with essential oils

Aroma Level IV, Making essential oil products


Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD



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Guided Stretch Therapy

A specialized stretching bodywork technique that assists with improving tightness, decreased range of motion, and pain.


Level 1, Live On Line and On Demand Online

Level 2, in person Clinical or by Personal Appointment

   

Special - $195.00 per level 

 Regular Price - $225.00 per level


Sunday July 28, 2024, Guided Stretch Level 1

 Live On Line, 10am - 1pm, 3 CE Credits


Monday July 29,2024, Guided Stretch Level 2

In Person, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 3 CE Credits


Sunday Aug 11, 2024 Guided Stretch Level 1

 Live On Line, 0am - 1pm, 3 CE Credits


Monday August 12, 2024, Guided Stretch Level 2

In Person, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 3 CE Credits


Sunday Sept 15, 2024 Guided Stretch Level 1

 Live On Line, 0am - 1pm 3 CE Credits


Monday September 16, 2024, Guided Stretch Level 2

In Person,12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 3 CE Credits


Also Available:

Guided Stretch Therapy Level 1, On Demand

Guided Stretch Therapy Level 2, Upon Request, In Person or Live Online


In Person Clinical (Level 2) is located at:

3701 Connecticut Ave., N.W. #1, Washington, D.C. 20008


The Clinical Teacher can also come to your location, ask for details


Lecture Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD Clinical Instructor: Robert White, LMT


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Master Herbalist Certification

Each level special $195

Regular $225.00



Live Online or

Hybrid Program: Live Online with in Person Clinical

10 Levels, Each level is a one day class


MHC1 – System Affinity/Terminology, Sept 28, 2024

MHC2 – Treating Body Systems and Detoxification, Oct 5, 2024

MHC3 – Eastern & Ayurvedic Herbs, Oct 12, 2024

MHC4 – Phyto chemistry and Research, Nov 2, 2024     

MHC5 – Plant Identification/Harvesting, Nov 16, 2024 

MHC6 – Vit / Drug / Herb interactions, Nov 30, 2024

MHC7 - Business procedures, Jurisprudence, Tongue Study, Dec 14, 2024

HNC2 – Principles of Nutrition, Jan 18, 2025

MHC8 - 5 Client Cases/Clinical, Jan 4, 2025      

(Select from Online Clinical or upon request in Person Option)

HNC3 - Nutrition and Body Chemistry, Feb 1, 2025



Lecture Instructor and Online Clinical: Jen Martinez, HD

In Person Clinical: Jamall McKay, CMH

Clinical Location: 3701 Connecticut Ave., N.W. WDC 20008


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Holistic Nutrition Certification (HNC)

Health Educator Registration


Each level special $195

Regular $225.00

Each level is a one day class

On Demand online through Adobeconnect


HHC1 - Anatomy & Physiology

HNC2 - Principles of Nutrition

HNC3 - Nutrition and Body Chemistry

HNC4 - Fats and Sugars

HNC5 - Meal Planning Guidelines

HNC6 - Counseling & Clinical


Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD



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Reflexology Program

Live Online

Each level special $195

Regular $225.00

On Demand or Hybrid with in Person Clinical


Level I, Introduction to Reflexology


Level II,  Reflexology and Aromatherapy


Level III,  Reflexology and Acupressure

 

Level IV Reflexology Clinical

On Demand Online or in person, by appointment with teacher

In Person clinical held in Washington, D.C.


Basic Certification requires Levels 1 and 4. Advanced Certification requires all levels.


Online Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD

In Person Clinical Teacher: Ranjana Pandey, CRP


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Integrative Health Coach Certification

Each level is a one day class

Special $195.00 per level

 Regular Price $225.00

On Demand


Level 1: Anatomy and Physiology, and Medical Terminology.

      Level 2: Pathology of Disease

Level 3: Aromatherapy

Level 4: Principles of Nutrition

Level 5: Carbohydrates & Fats

Level 6: Stress Management

Level 7: Coaching Defined

Level 8: Wellness Coaching

Level 9: Coaching core competencies

Level 10: Herbal and Supplement interactions

Level 11: Experiential Learning



Instructor: Jen Martinez


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Orthopedic Manual Therapy Massage

Head, Neck, and Shoulders Class

Upon Request

10:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Special $275.00, Regular Price $325.00


Rock that Chair CMOT Workshop

Chair Massage with Orthopedic Techniques

Upon Request

10:00 am to 4:45 pm

$159 Special, Regular $225.00


Location:

1110 North Charles St. #120

Baltimore, MD 21201


Instructor: Robert White, LMT, DIM

Licensed Massage Therapist

Integrative Massotherapy Doctor


Special $399.99 when you take both of Robert's classes


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Ear Candling, Aqua Chi Foot Detox

and, Slimming Detox Therapy Class

11:00 am to 4:00 pm when in person

Each level special $175

Regular $225.00


Location when In Person

3701 Connecticut Ave., N.W. #1

Washington, D.C. 20008


Upon Request


Instructor: Robert White, LMT, DIM

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Integrative Holistic Health Care Certification

On Demand Online

10 Levels, Each level is a one day class

  Special $195.00 per level

 Regular Price $225.00

On Demand or Hybrid with in person clinical


HHC1 - Anatomy & Physiology

HHC2 -Pathology & Detox

HHC3 - Aromatherapy & Herbal Medicine

HHC4 - Homeopathy & Energy Medicine

HHC5 - Iridology & Japanese Hara

HHC6 - TCM Principles & Meridian Theory

HHC7 - Pulse & Tongue

HHC8 - Clinical I

HHC9 - Clinical II

HHC10 - Clinical III


Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD

Clinical Instructors: Victoria Goldsten, Olney, MD Ranjana Pandey, Washington, D.C.

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Feng Shui Design

On Demand Online

through Adobeconnect

   

Special - $195.00 per level 

 Regular Price - $225.00 per level


Feng Shui Level 1

 Feng Shui Level 2


 Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD

Certified Feng Shui Practitioner

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Flower Essence Certification

On Demand Online

Each Level is $225.00, Special $195.00



FLOWER ESSENCE THERAPY, LEVEL I

History and Emotions


FLOWER ESSENCE THERAPY, LEVEL II

Dr. Bach's 38 Flower System


FLOWER ESSENCE THERAPY, LEVEL III

Case Studies


FLOWER ESSENCE THERAPY, LEVEL IV

Building of Flower Therapy Blends


FLOWER ESSENCE THERAPY, LEVEL I

History and Emotions



Instructor: Carolyn Jones, Holistic Health Practitioner

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To register call 202-237-7681, (202) 686-8202, (301) 538-9540

  

    The Washington Institute teaches continuing education classes and a certificate program in Holistic Health in Maryland.


The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) has reviewed the Washington Institute's classes and has determined that the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine can teach classes in Maryland. 


District of Columbia General Business Licensed with the following endorsements: Education Services, Apprenticeship Training,

Exam Preparation and Tutoring, Educational Support Services


Approved for continuing education through the

American Alternative Medical Association


Massage and Bodywork classes approved for continuing education

 for massage therapists through NCBTMB

  

Accredited by the

American Association of Drugless Practitioners 


Approved by the American Naturopathic and Holistic Association (ANHA) which is a peer review organization for professional natural health care training institutions.


Student review - "Dr. Jen did a fantastic job, she is a wise, intuitive healer with a vast knowledge and experience!" Melisa M. Miner


Call to register: (202) 686-8202, (202) 237-7681, (301) 538-9540 


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