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Thursday, August 29, 2019

Nutrition Program 9/14

Washington Institute of Natural Medicine

             Become a Health Educator/Nutritional Consultant      

  
 
Health Educator/Holistic Nutrition Program
 
Levels 1 - 5 Lectures Live Online/Adobeconnect
Level 6 Clinical:
Olney, Maryland Location 
3700 Mystic Ct., Olney, MD 20832
 (301) 538-9540
   
Continuing education and prep class for Certification through the 
 American Naturopathic and Holistic Association (ANHA)

Holistic Nutrition Professional Certification

Level 1 - Saturday September 14, 2019
 
Become a Certified Nutritional Consultant
  
Lecture Classes are from 10am to 4pm  "Live-online" using Adobeconnect
Makeup classes are 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
2019        
Adobeconnect
HHC1- Anatomy & PhysiologySept 14    Sat
HNC2- Principles of NutritionSept  15   Sun
HNC3- Nutrition and Body ChemistrySept 29    Sun
HNC4 -Fats and SugarsOct 20     Sun
HNC5 -Meal Planning GuidelinesNov 3       Sun
HNC6- Counseling & ClinicalTBA
 
To register and pay call 202-237-7681.

TBA Classes to be determined with current students and teacher
 
To register and pay call 202-237-7681  

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
 

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The Washington Institute's Holistic Nutrition Program
is approved by the
American Association of Nutritional Consultants

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Gain continung education credit
CEU Credit for each Level: 6

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 Upon completion certification is provided by the
Washington Institute of Natural Medicine
and the
American Naturopathic and Holistic Association

Become Registered as a Health Educator

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.
  
 
Call to Register:
(301) 538-9650, (202) 686-8202

Instructor
 
Jen Martinez, HD
Integrative Homeopath
Certified Nutritional Consultant
NCBTMB Certified
  
  



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                                                 Washington, D.C.
  
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Chair Massage Class VA 9/7

Rock that Chair CMOT Workshop
Chair Massage
with Orthopedic Techniques
Saturday September 7, 2019
 with the
Washington Institute of Natural Medicine
Fairfax, Va 
Continuing Education Credit Provided

Instructor
Robert White, LMT, DIM
Licensed Massage Therapist

Integrative Massotherapy
Doctor

Obtain Results, Get Return Clients and Referrals

Treat Joint pain, Muscle pain, Athletic conditions, and more... 

Continuing Education with Certification Program
for Licensed Practitioners.

Take your career to a completely new level!
massage
Chair Massage with
Orthopedic 
Techniques


This one of a kind workshop will guide you to performing techniques beyond the basic level of chair massage.  This class combines seated massage techniques with orthopedic massage techniques. You will get better results, return clients, and referrals.

Orthopedic Manual Therapy Massage is a non-impact, low force approach to the treatment of soft-tissue injuries. Working towards mastering these advanced therapy techniques will prepare you to work with clients who are experiencing chronic pain. This workshop will support you in achieving new goals in your practice and career.

6 CE Credits 
Saturday September 7, 2019
9:30 am to 5:00 pm
$159
  
Sponsored by
Washington Institute of Natural Medicine
      
Facilitator: Robert White, DIM, LMT
(Doctor of Integrative Massotherapy)
 
The Washington Institute of Natural Medicine is an NCBTMB approved provider for continuing education.

Location of Class:
Washington Institute of Natural Medicine
in Fairfax
10560 Main Street, #204
Fairfax, VA 22030
2nd Floor Conference Room
(202) 237-7681, (202) 686-8202 
 

 
Washington Institute of Natural Medicine
 
Call to register:

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

Sunday, August 25, 2019

Iridology Program 9/14

Become an Iridologist

New Certification Program !
 
Live On-line Lectures with Hands-on Clinical
Starting Saturday, Sept 14, 2019   
  
Lead Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD
Holistic Health Practitioner
Doctor of Integrative Homeopathy

Levels 1 - 3, Lectures Live Online through Adobe Connect 
Level 4 Clinical with Steven Galloway
3700 Mystic Ct., Olney, MD 20832

All classes are 10 am to 3 pm
Each level is $225.00 
   
Level 1   Anatomy & Physiology - Saturday, Sept 14 , 2019 
              Describes the structure and function of all body systems.
 
Level 2  History  & Principles of Iridology - Saturday, September 28, 2019   
              History of Iridology
              Principles of Iridology
              What Iridology can show and cannot show
              Iridology Chart                 
  
Level 3   Iridology Analysis - Saturday, Oct 19, 2019
               Iris Color
               Iris Zones
               Constitution
               Open and Closed Lesions
               Autonomic nerve wreath
               Radii Solaris
               Nerve Rings
               Scurf rim
               Lymphatic Rosary
               Sodium ring
               Arcus senilis
               White inflamed fibers
               Pupil configurations
 
Level 4   Iridology Clinical 
              Date To Be Determined with Clinical Teacher, Steve Galloway, and                      Students of Levels 1 - 3. Students to submit five documented analysis                  with pictures.    
  
Fees: $225.00 per level
  
All four levels required to complete certification
  
 
Call to Register
(202) 686-8202 - (202) 237-7681


Upon completion of the Iridology Program graduates will receive Practitioner Certifications through the:

Washington Institute of Natural Medicine
and the
American Naturopathic and Holistic Association

Upon payment of each level our office will send you a link to Adobe Connect in order to take the class.
   
For information on additional classes:

 


Washington Institute of Natural Medicine
  www.NaturalHealthDC.com
winmoffice@gmail.com
(202) 686-8202

CE Provider
American Alternative Medical Association

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

New Class Dates, VA, DC, MD

Classes 
Expand you Knowledge
   
  Get CE Credits

 
For Professional or Personal Use
  
 Aromatherapy         Iridology - New!!       Herbology       

Holistic Health       Health Educator/Holistic Nutrition      

Integrative Health Coaching 

Ear Candling           Foot Bath          Massage

Seated Massage        Lymphatic Drainage 
    
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Cleveland Park, DC         Fairfax, VA         Olney, MD              Online

 
 Classes 
Washington, D.C., Maryland, 
Virginia, and Online
 
Classes are Independent Modules and Can be Taken out of Sequence, Except for Clinical

All lecture classes taught by Jen Martinez can be taken online on demand.
  

Iridology Program - New!

Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD
Holistic Health Practitioner
Doctor of Integrative Homeopathy
Levels 1 - 3 Lectures Live Online/Adobeconnect 
with Jen Martinez
Level 4 Clinical with Steven Galloway:
Olney, Maryland Location 
3700 Mystic Ct., Olney, MD 20832
 (301) 538-9540

All classes are 10 am to 3 pm
Each level is $225.00 

Level 1 - Anatomy and Physiology 
Saturday, Sept 14 , 2019  

Level II - History  & Principles of Iridology  
Saturday, September 28, 2019   

Level III -  Iridoogy Analysis
Saturday, Oct 19, 2019

Level IV   Iridology Clinical 
To Be Determined with Clinical Teacher, Steve Galloway, and Students of Levels 1 - 3

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Aromatherapy Program

Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD
Holistic Health Practitioner
Doctor of Integrative Homeopathy
Olney, Maryland Location 
3700 Mystic Ct., Olney, MD 20832
 (301) 538-9540

Level I  - Introduction
Upon Request
    10:00 am to 4:00 pm   $300

Level II - Raindrop Technique      
Upon Request 
10:00 am to 4:00 pm   $300

                          Aromatherapy Level III                                Acupressure with essential oils
Saturday, Aug 31, 2019
10:00 am to 4:00 pm   $300
 
                           Aromatherapy Level IV                             Making essential oil products
Saturday, September 14, 2019
10:00 am to 4:00 pm   $300
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Ear Candling and Foot Bath

Instructor: Robert White, DIM, LMT
     Licensed Massage Therapist
Doctor of Massotherapy
Cleveland Park location
3701 Connecticut Ave., N.W. #1
Washington, D.C. 20008

Ear Candling Class
10:00 am to 11:30 am  $55.00
and
Aqua Chi Foot Detox Class
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm   $65.00

Sunday, August 25, 2019
10:00 am to 1:30 pm for both classes for $100.00

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Instructor: Laura Lopez, LMT
     Licensed Massage Therapist
Cleveland Park location
3701 Connecticut Ave., N.W. #1
Washington, D.C. 20008

2:30 pm to 5:30 pm  $75.00
 
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Seated Massage Class

Instructor: Robert White, DIM, LMT
  Licensed Massage Therapist
 Doctor of Massotherapy
10560 Main Street, #204
Fairfax, VA 22030
2nd Floor Conference Room

Saturday, September 7, 2019
9:30 am to 5:00 pm
$159

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Holistic Health Program

Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD
  
Holistic Health Practitioner
Doctor of Integrative Homeopathy
Burke, VA Location 
9269 Old Keene Mill Rd, Burke, VA
Office of Tina Sharma

All classes for 10 am to 4 pm
Each Level $225.00 

HHC1 - Anatomy &  Physiology
 Saturday September 14, 2019
Live Online

HHC2 - Pathology & Detox
Upon Request

HHC3 - Aromatherapy &  Herbal medicine
Upon Request 

HHC4 - Homeopathy & Energy Medicine
Upon Request 

HHC5 - Iridology & Japanese Hara 
Saturday, September 7, 2019
 
HHC6 - TCM Principles & Meridian theory
Saturday, Sept 21, 2019
        
HHC7 - Pulse & Tongue
Saturday, Oct 12, 2019  
      
Sat HHC8 - Clinical I
Saturday, October 26, 2019
      
HHC9 -Clinical II
   TBA    

HHC10 -Clinical III
TBA

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Health Educator/Holistic Nutrition Program
 
Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD
Holistic Health Practitioner
Doctor of Integrative Homeopathy
Levels 1 - 5 Lectures Live Online/Adobeconnect
Level 6 Clinical:
Olney, Maryland Location 
3700 Mystic Ct., Olney, MD 20832
 (301) 538-9540

All classes are 10 am to 4 pm
Each level is $225.00

Level 1 - Anatomy and Physiology 
Saturday, Sept 14, 2019
  Live Online

 HNC2 - Principles of Nutrition
Sunday, September 15, 2019

HNC3- Nutrition and Body Chemistry
Sunday, September 29 2019 

HNC4 -Fats and Sugars
Sunday October 20, 2019

HNC5 -Meal Planning Guidelines
Sunday, Nov  3, 2019

HNC6- Consulting & Clinical
TBA


Herbology Program
Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD
Holistic Health Practitioner
Doctor of Integrative Homeopathy
Levels  1 - 6 Lectures Live Online/Adobeconnect
Level 7 Herbal Project:
Olney, Maryland Location 
3700 Mystic Ct., Olney, MD 20832
 (301) 538-9540

All Classes from 10 am to 4 pm 
$225.00 per level

 Holistic Nutrition Level 2
Sunday, September 15, 2019 

HNC5 - Meal Planning Guidelines
Sunday, Nov 3, 2019

MHC1 - Treating Body systems & Detoxification
Saturday, August 3, 2019

MHC2 - Treating Body systems - Reproductive,
               Nervous, Immune and Circulatory system
Saturday, Oct 26, 2019

MHC3 - TCM & Ayurvedic Herbs
Saturday,  November 3, 2019

MHC4 - Phyto chemistry
Saturday, November 24, 2019

MHC5 - Plant Identification
TBA

MHC6 -   Vit / Drug / Herb interactions
TBA

MHC7  -  Herbal Project
TBA
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Online Program
Integrative Health Coach
Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD
Holistic Health Practitioner
Doctor of Integrative Homeopathy
10:00 am to 12:00 pm   Each Module $95.00

Module 1 & 2
Anatomy and Physiology, and Medical Terminology
On Demand Online

Module 3 
Pathology of Disease - Learn the holistic or naturopathic perspective of disease
On Demand Online 
 
Module 4
Learn the importance of detoxification and various detoxification protocols
On Demand Online

Module 5: Aromatherapy 
On Demand Online

Module 6 & 7: Herbal remedies
On Demand Online

Module 8 & 9: Principles of Nutrition 
On Demand Onlne

Module 10: Carbohydrates & Fats 
8/232019

Module 11: Meal Planning Guidelines
8/30/2019

Module 12 & 13: Stress Management 
9/6/2019

Module 14: The need for movement 
9/13/2019

Module 15 & 16: Coaching Defined
9/20 & 9/27/2019
 
Module 17 & 18: Wellness Coaching 
10/4 &10/11/219
Additional levels required - see full program on previous bog posts or class descriptions page of our web site 

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Lymphatic Drainage Manual Therapy

Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD
Holistic Health Practitioner
Doctor of Integrative Homeopathy
Olney, Maryland Location 
3700 Mystic Ct., Olney, MD 20832
 (301) 538-9540

October 26, 2019
10 am to 4 pm  $225.00  
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Instructors: Jen Martinez, HD 
 Robert White, DIM, LMT
Laura Lopez, LMT
Locations 
Olney, MD; Cleveland Park, D.C.; Fairfax VA

Host a Class and the Teacher will come to you
Call for Details
 
 
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
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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 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