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Thursday, December 14, 2017

New Class Dates

 New Class Dates
Continuing Education
Certifications
 
Classes are Independent Modules and Can be Taken out of Sequence Except for Clinical
 
Many Classes can be taken
Live Online or On Demand

All lecture classes taught by Dr. Jen Martinez can be taken online on demand.  On demand classes are pre-recorded and taken at your convenience.  All pre-recorded classes include a live question and answer session with the teacher. Upon completion of each level a special date and time is set up to have a live question and answer session by way of the internet or phone.  
 

Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD 
Natural Health Practitioner

Location - Silver Spring, Maryland
within Potomac Massage Training Institute
8380 Colesville Rd. Suite 600
Silver Spring, MD 20910


Holistic Health Certification
 
All Classes are from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
  Each Level is $225.00 

HHC1 - Anatomy &  Physiology
Upon Request, On Demand, Online

 HHC2 - Pathology & Detox
Sat Jan 20
  
HHC3 - Aromatherapy &  Herbal Medicine
Sat Feb 3

HHC4 - Homeopathy & Energy Medicine
Sat Feb 17

HHC5 - Iridology & Japanese Hara
Sat March 3
   
HHC6 - TCM Principles & Meridian theory
Sat March 17

 HHC7 - Pulse & Tongue
Sat April 7  

 HHC8 - Clinical I
Sat April 21 
    
HHC9 -  Clinical II
Sat May 5
 
HHC10 - Clinical III 
   Sat May 19

  
Lymphatic Drainage CEs
  
Upon Request
10am to 4pm     $250.00

Holistic Nutrition Certification

All Classes are from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
  Each Level is $225.00 
HHC1 - Anatomy & Physiology
By Request
  
HNC2 - Principles of Nutrition
Sunday January 14

    HNC3 - Nutrition and Body Chemistry
Sunday January 21

HNC4 - Fats and Sugars
Sunday February 11
 
HNC5 - Meal Planning Guidelines
Sunday February 25
  
HNC6 - Counseling & Clinical
Sunday March 11
 
      
Master Herbalist Certification
 
HNC2, HHC3 and HNC5 Required

All Classes are from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
  Each Level is $225.00

MHC1 - Treating Body systems & Detoxification
Sun Jan 7

HNC2 - Principles of Nutrition
Sunday January 14

MHC2 - Treating Body systems - Reproductive, Nervous, Immune, and Circulatory systems
Sun Jan 21

HHC3 - Aromatherapy and Herbal Medicine
Sun January 27

MHC3 - TCM & Ayurvedic Herbs
Sun Feb 4
  
MHC4 - Phyto Chemistry
Sun Feb 18
  
 MHC5 - Plant Identification
Sun March 4

HNC5 - Meal Planning Guidelines
Sun March 5
 
MHC6 - Vitamin/Drug/ Herb Interactions
March 18
  MHC7 - Business Procedures and Clinical
Sun April 8
 
  ________  
 
  Instructor: Laura Boyle
Chakra Balancing Practitioner

Location - Olney, MD
3700 Mystic Ct.
Olney, MD 20832
 
 
Chakra Balancing Certification
Each Level  $250.00
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
 
Chakra Balancing Level 1
Chakra Balancing Level 2
TBA or Upon Request

_________

Instructor: Linda Khanzetian, NHD
     Doctor
 
of Natural Health

Location - Cleveland Park, DC
3701 Connecticut Ave., N.W. #1
Washington, D.C. 20008
 
 
Acupressure CEs and Certification

Each Level  $225.00
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
 TBA or Upon Request   
Level 1 - 12 Major Meridians and the Basic Protocol 
Level 2  - Aromatherapy and Pressure Points
Level 3 - Light Tapping (AFT)
 Level 4 - Clinical
 
Reflexology CEs  and Certification

 
 Each Level  $225.00
10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Level 1 - Introduction
TBA or Upon Request

Level 2  - Reflexology and Aromatherapy
1/6/18

Level 3 - Reflexology and Hot Stone
1/13/18

Level 4 - Clinical
1/20/18

Holistic Nutrition Certification

Level 1 -  Anatomy and Physiology
Tuesday January 2
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Level 2 - Principles of Nutrition
Level  3 - Nutrition and Body Chemistry
Level 4 - Fats and Sugars
Level 5 - Meal Planning Guidelines
 Level 6 - Counseling & Clinical
Each Level
10:00am to 4:00pm       $225.00
Dates Determined with Level 1 Students

Aromatherapy CEs and Certification

 
Level 1 - Essential Oil Basics
Saturday Dec 16
10:00am to 5:00pm       $225.00

Level 3 - Emotional and Spiritual Balance
Date Determined with Level 1 Students
10:00am to 5:00pm       $225.00

Level 5 - Clinical
Date Determined with Level 1 Students
10:00am to 5:00pm       $225.00

Reiki CEs and Certification

Each Level  $225.00
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
    
Level 1 - Basics
Level 2 - Distance Healing
Level 3 - Teacher Level
TBA or Upon Request

 ________


Instructor: Linda Khanzetian, NHD
     Doctor of Natural Health
 
Friendship Heights location:
5239 Western Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20015 (within Nirvana Holistic Spa)
 

Aromatherapy, Reiki, Acupressure,
Nutrition, or Reflexology Classes
 
Upon Request Classes with Dr. Linda
 
_____
 

Rev. Carol Richardson, M.Div., MPH, Intuitive Life Coach, Energy Healer, Hypnotherapist

Silver Spring Location:
Potomac Massage Training Institute 8380 Colesville Road, Suite #600, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Lightworker and Inner Harmony Training

TBA or Upon Request
Level One:  18-hour training:  $300
 
___________

Instructor: Linda Khanzetian, NHD
     Doctor of Natural Health

Location - Olney Maryland
3700 Mystic Ct. Olney, MD 20832
 

Aromatherapy, Reiki, Acupressure,
Nutrition, or Reflexology Classes
 
Dates Upon Request
Each Level $225.00



___________
 
Instructors: Dr. Jen Martinez, HD, Dr. Linda Khanzetian, NHD, or Dr. Robert White, DIM, LMT

Locations - Silver Spring, MD; Olney, MD; Cleveland Park, D.C.; Friendship Heights, D.C.
 
On Demand, Upon Request CEs and Certifications
 
Aromatherapy

Reflexology

Orthopedic Manual Therapy -  Lower extremities
         
Orthopedic Manual Therapy - Head, neck, and shoulder

Orthopedic Manual Therapy - Upper extremities

Reflexology with Aromatherapy
  
Zen Shiatsu/Acupressure

 Reiki and Touch Therapy

Mind Body Medicine/Visualization

Lymphatic Massage
 
Chakra Balancing
 
Aromatherapy
 
Acupressure
____________


Call to register

(202) 686-8202, (301) 538-9540
 
Check out our Blog
that has all of our current programs
 Class Description can be seen here
Offered by:
 
Washington Institute of Natural Medicine
Nationally Approved
NCBTMB Continuing Education Provider
 
Primary Wellness Center in Washington, DC
Cleveland Park
winmoffice@gmail.com 
  
www.NaturalHealthDC.com    
(202) 237-7681

(202) 686-8202
 
Licensed in Washington, D.C. for:
Education Services, Apprenticeship Training, Exam Preparation and Tutoring, Educational Support Services
 
Additional locations in
Silver Spring and Olney, Maryland

 
 The Washington Institute teaches continuing education classes and a certificate program in Holistic Health/Naturopathy in Maryland.
 
The Maryland Higher Education Commission has reviewed the Washington Institute's classes and has determined that the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine can teach in Maryland under the exempt status.
 
Approved as a Training Provider by the
American Naturopathic and Holistic Association
 
Approved for Continuing Education by the
American Alternative Medical Association
 
Accredited by the
American Association of Drugless Practitioners 

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Holistic Nutrition Program Starting in January


Online Availability! 
 
Holistic Nutrition Program
 
Silver Spring, Maryland Location 
   
Continuing education and prep class for Certification through the 
 American Naturopathic and Holistic Association (ANHA)

Holistic Nutrition Professional Certification
 
 
Level 1 - Upon Request, On Demand, Online
 
$225.00
 
Level 2 - Sunday January 14, 2018
 
Become a Certified Nutritional Consultant
  
Classes are from 10am to 4pm on location or "Live-online" using Adobeconnect
Makeup classes are "Live-online" using Adobeconnect, on location in Virginia Beach, or pre-recorded on demand online.
 
All lecture classes can be taken online on demand.  On demand classes are pre-recorded and taken at your convenience.  All pre-recorded classes include a live question and answer session with the teacher. Upon completion of each level a special date and time is set up to have a live question and answer session by way of the internet or phone.  
 
 
Holistic Nutrition (HNC)
Total cost $1,350
Each level $225
2018            
Adobeconnect
HHC1- Anatomy & Physiology
By request
HNC2- Principles of Nutrition
Jan 14     Sun
HNC3- Nutrition and Body Chemistry
Jan 21     Sun
HNC4 -Fats and Sugars
Feb 11     Sun
HNC5 -Meal Planning Guidelines
Feb 25     Sun
HNC6- Counseling & Clinical
Mar 11     Sun

 
To register and pay call 202-237-7681  


On Location or Live On-line!

Washington Institute of Natural Medicine
Within Potomac Massage Training Institute
8380 Colesville Rd. Suite 600
Silver Spring, MD 20910
 

The classes are taught as independent modules and can taken out of sequence.

 
 
Holistic Nutrition Certification (HNC)
 
HHC Level 1: Anatomy and Physiology, and Medical Terminology.

 This level familiarizes the student with each system of the human physiology and introduces the world of medical terminology. This level will help the student understand the client's description of symptoms and understand physician's diagnosis.

 
HNC Level 2: Principles of Nutrition
Learn the nutritional needs of the human body which includes macro and micro nutrients, enzymes and antioxidants.
 

HNC Level 3: Nutrition & Body Chemistry
The student will learn the effect of the twenty-one chemical elements on colon health, how soft tissue is built, the importance of electrolytes and the importance of bone builders and blood builders.

HNC Level 4: Carbohydrates & Fats
The student will learn the truth about the different types of fats and sugars and how they affect our body.

HNC Level 5: Meal Planning Guidelines
The student will learn dietary planning for optimal health for both adults and children and healing for chronic ailments.

 HNC Level 6: Counseling & Clinical
The student will be supervised by a Naturopath while working with clients. Hand out recipes for clients to try.

 
Each level includes Contact Hours: 6 (6 CEs per Level)   Homework Hours: 4

$225.00 per level

 
The student must complete six levels. Each level is an independent module; therefore, the student may take them out of sequence except for Level VI (clinical). After the completion of the program a student can sit for an exam with the American Naturopathic and Holistic Association.

 
The Washington Institute teaches continuing education classes and a certificate program in Holistic Health/Naturopathy 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 in Maryland. 
 
 
Approved for continuing education through the
American Alternative Medical Association
 
Accredited by the
American Association of Drugless Practitioners



Instructor's Credentials
Jen Martinez-Bentley has 18 years of teaching experience.
Doctor of Naturopathy                       September 1999          Nova International
Doctor of Integrative Homeopathy      December 2007           National University of Therapeutics
 
Currently teaching at:
Centura College in Chesapeake,VA             
Washington Institute of Natural Medicine    
 
Qualified to teach the following courses:
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Aromatherapy
  • Business and Ethics for Body workers
  • Chair Massage
  • Deep Tissue Massage
  • Feng Shui
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Holistic Medicine
  • Holistic Nutrition
  • Kinesiology
  • Lymphatic Massage
  • Meditation / Visualization
  • Myofascial Therapy (Trigger Point)
  • Myology
  • Pregnancy Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Reiki and Chakra Balancing
  • Shiatsu/Acupressure
  • Spa Modalities including hydrotherapy
  • Sports Massage
  • Swedish Massage
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine
 
 
***
 
The Washington Institute's Holistic Nutrition Program
is approved by the
American Association of Nutritional Consultants
 
*** 
Gain continung education credit
CEU Credit for each Level: 6
 
***
  
 Upon completion certification is provided by the
Washington Institute of Natural Medicine
and the
American Naturopathic and Holistic Association
 
Continuing Education approval by the
American Alternative Medical Association
 
Call to Reserve Your Space!
  
To participate in the class you must call to register and make the necessary payments.
 
Upon payment you will either report to our host site in Silver Spring, Maryland or you can participate through
Live On-line attendance with Adobe Connect.

 
If you participate through live on-line attendance our office will send you a link to Adobe Connect approximately 24 hours before the class.

 

 
Upon registering for the class let our representative know that you wish to attend On-line. At that time we will give your information to the instructor. The instructor will prepare for your attendance and will send you hand-outs by email. On site students will receive hand-outs at the time of their arrival to the class.
  
Class Location:
  
Washington Institute of Natural Medicine
Within Potomac Massage Training Institute
8380 Colesville Rd. Suite 600
Silver Spring, MD 20910
 
Call to Register:
(301) 538-9650, (202) 686-8202

Friday, November 10, 2017

New Class Dates

 New Class Dates
Continuing Education
Certifications
 
Classes are Independent Modules and Can be Taken out of Sequence Except for Clinical
 
Many Classes can be taken
Live Online or On Demand

All lecture classes taught by Dr. Jen Martinez can be taken online on demand.  On demand classes are pre-recorded and taken at your convenience.  All pre-recorded classes include a live question and answer session with the teacher. Upon completion of each level a special date and time is set up to have a live question and answer session by way of the internet or phone.  
 

Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD 
Natural Health Practitioner

Location - Silver Spring, Maryland
within Potomac Massage Training Institute
8380 Colesville Rd. Suite 600
Silver Spring, MD 20910


Holistic Health Certification
 
All Classes are from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
  Each Level is $225.00 

HHC1 - Anatomy &  Physiology
Upon Request, On Demand, Online
 
HHC5 - Iridology & Japanese Hara
November 11  
 
HHC6 - TCM Principles & Meridian theory
December  2
 
 HHC7 - Pulse & Tongue
Dec 16  

 HHC8 - Clinical IJanuary 6      
HHC9 -  Clinical II
January 20 
 
HHC10 - Clinical III 
   February 3

HHC2 - Pathology & Detox
HHC3 - Aromatherapy &  Herbal Medicine
 HHC4 - Homeopathy & Energy Medicine
TBA or Upon Request 
 
Lymphatic Drainage CEs
  
Upon Request
10am to 4pm     $250.00

Holistic Nutrition Certification

All Classes are from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
  Each Level is $225.00 
HHC1 - Anatomy & Physiology
By Request
  
HNC6 - Counseling & Clinical
November 18

HNC2 - Principles of Nutrition
Sunday January 14

    HNC3 - Nutrition and Body Chemistry
Sunday January 21

HNC4 - Fats and Sugars
Sunday February 11
 
HNC5 - Meal Planning Guidelines
Sunday February 25
  
HNC6 - Counseling & Clinical
Sunday March 11

HNC4 - Fats and Sugars
HNC5 - Meal Planning Guidelines
TBA or Upon Request 

Master Herbalist Certification
 
HNC2, HHC3 and HNC5 Required

All Classes are from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
  Each Level is $225.00

  MHC7 - Business Procedures and Clinical
Sunday Nov 12

MHC1 - Treating Body systems & Detoxification
HHC3 - Aromatherapy and Herbal Medicine
 MHC5 - Plant Identification
MHC6 - Vitamin/Drug/ Herb Interactions
  MHC7 - Business Procedures and Clinical
MHC2 - Treating Body systems - Reproductive, Nervous, Immune, and Circulatory systems
MHC3 - TCM & Ayurvedic Herbs
MHC4 - Phyto Chemistry
HNC5 - Meal Planning Guidelines
 TBA or Upon Request

 
________ 

Instructor: Laura Boyle
Chakra Balancing Practitioner

Location - Olney, MD
3700 Mystic Ct.
Olney, MD 20832
 
 
Chakra Balancing Certification
Each Level  $250.00
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
 
Chakra Balancing Level 1
Chakra Balancing Level 2
TBA or Upon Request

_________

Instructor: Linda Khanzetian, NHD
     Doctor
 
of Natural Health

Location - Cleveland Park, DC
3701 Connecticut Ave., N.W. #1
Washington, D.C. 20008
 
 
Acupressure CEs and Certification

Each Level  $225.00
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
 TBA or Upon Request   
Level 1 - 12 Major Meridians and the Basic Protocol 
Level 2  - Aromatherapy and Pressure Points
Level 3 - Light Tapping (AFT)
 

Level 4 - Clinical
11/14/17 or 11/15/17
  12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
 
Reflexology CEs  and Certification

 
 Each Level  $225.00
10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Level 1 - Introduction
12/9/17

Level 2  - Reflexology and Aromatherapy
1/6/18

Level 3 - Reflexology and Hot Stone
1/13/18

Level 4 - Clinical
1/20/18

Holistic Nutrition Certification

Level 1 -  Anatomy and Physiology
Mon Nov 13 and Tues 14
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Level 2 - Principles of Nutrition
Level  3 - Nutrition and Body Chemistry
Level 4 - Fats and Sugars
Level 5 - Meal Planning Guidelines
 Level 6 - Counseling & Clinical
Each Level
10:00am to 4:00pm       $225.00
Dates Determined with Level 1 Students

Aromatherapy CEs and Certification

 
Level 1 - Essential Oil Basics
Saturday Nov 11
10:00am to 5:00pm       $225.00

Level 3 - Emotional and Spiritual Balance
Date Determined with Level 1 Students
10:00am to 5:00pm       $225.00

Level 5 - Clinical
Date Determined with Level 1 Students
10:00am to 5:00pm       $225.00

Reiki CEs and Certification

Each Level  $225.00
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
    
Level 1 - Basics
Level 2 - Distance Healing
Level 3 - Teacher Level
TBA or Upon Request

 ________


Instructor: Linda Khanzetian, NHD
     Doctor of Natural Health
 
Friendship Heights location:
5239 Western Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20015 (within Nirvana Holistic Spa)
 

Aromatherapy, Reiki, Acupressure,
Nutrition, or Reflexology Classes
 
Upon Request Classes with Dr. Linda
 
_____
 

Rev. Carol Richardson, M.Div., MPH, Intuitive Life Coach, Energy Healer, Hypnotherapist

Silver Spring Location:
Potomac Massage Training Institute 8380 Colesville Road, Suite #600, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Lightworker and Inner Harmony Training

TBA or Upon Request
Level One:  18-hour training:  $300
 
___________

Instructor: Linda Khanzetian, NHD
     Doctor of Natural Health

Location - Olney Maryland
3700 Mystic Ct. Olney, MD 20832
 

Aromatherapy, Reiki, Acupressure,
Nutrition, or Reflexology Classes
 
Dates Upon Request
Each Level $225.00



___________
 
Instructors: Dr. Jen Martinez, HD, Dr. Linda Khanzetian, NHD, or Dr. Robert White, DIM, LMT

Locations - Silver Spring, MD; Olney, MD; Cleveland Park, D.C.; Friendship Heights, D.C.
 
On Demand, Upon Request CEs and Certifications
 
Aromatherapy

Reflexology

Orthopedic Manual Therapy -  Lower extremities
         
Orthopedic Manual Therapy - Head, neck, and shoulder

Orthopedic Manual Therapy - Upper extremities

Reflexology with Aromatherapy
  
Zen Shiatsu/Acupressure

 Reiki and Touch Therapy

Mind Body Medicine/Visualization

Lymphatic Massage
 
Chakra Balancing
 
Aromatherapy
 
Acupressure
____________


Call to register

(202) 686-8202, (301) 538-9540
 
Check out our Blog
that has all of our current programs
 Class Description can be seen here
Offered by:
 
Washington Institute of Natural Medicine
Nationally Approved
NCBTMB Continuing Education Provider
 
Primary Wellness Center in Washington, DC
Cleveland Park
winmoffice@gmail.com 
  
www.NaturalHealthDC.com    
(202) 237-7681

(202) 686-8202
 
Licensed in Washington, D.C. for:
Education Services, Apprenticeship Training, Exam Preparation and Tutoring, Educational Support Services
 
Additional locations in
Silver Spring and Olney, Maryland

 
 The Washington Institute teaches continuing education classes and a certificate program in Holistic Health/Naturopathy in Maryland.
 
The Maryland Higher Education Commission has reviewed the Washington Institute's classes and has determined that the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine can teach in Maryland under the exempt status.
 
Approved as a Training Provider by the
American Naturopathic and Holistic Association
 
Approved for Continuing Education by the
American Alternative Medical Association
 
Accredited by the
American Association of Drugless Practitioners