Classes May to October 2021

 

Certification Programs May through October, 2021 Master Herbology Aromatherapy Reflexology Acupressure Touch Therapy/Reiki Holistic Health Care Integrative Health Coach Holistic Nutrition/Health Education Orthopedic Massage Meditation and Lightworker

Washington Institute of Natural Medicine Live Online or On Demand Online Classes Continuing education and prep classes for Certification through the   Washington Institute of Natural Medicine (WINM) and the American Naturopathic and Holistic Association (ANHA) Classes can be taken Live Online or on demand.  On demand classes are pre-recorded and taken at your convenience Perfect for Health Food Store Staff, Fitness Instructors, Health Coaches, Massage Therapists, Nurses, Child Care Providers, Geriatric Care Providers, and  New Aspiring Alternative Medicine Practitioners!

Master Herbalist Certification Each level special $195 Regular $225.00, 10 am to 3 pm Live Online through Adobeconnect Classes can be taken in any order. On demand or Live Online MHC1 – Treating Body systems & Detoxification, Jul 11, Sat MHC2 – Treating Body systems: Reproductive, Nervous, Immune and Circulatory, Jul 25, Sat MHC3 – TCM & Ayurvedic Herbs, Aug 8, Sun MHC4 – Phyto chemistry, Aug 22, Sun MHC5 – Plant Identification, Sep 5, Sun MHC6 – Vit / Drug / Herb interactions, Sep 19, Sun MHC7 - Business procedures Clinical, Oct 3, Sun HNC2 – Principles of Nutrition, TBA, Sat HHC3 - Aromatherapy & Herbal Medicine, TBA, Sat HNC5 -Meal Planning Guidelines, TBA, Sat Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD ____________________________

Aromatherapy Certification Basic & Advanced Each level special $195 Regular $225.00 Live Online through Adobeconnect Each Class, Sundays, 10:00 am to 2 pm Classes can be taken in any order. On demand or Live Online Basic Aromatherapy Certification Includes Level 1 and 2 To receive Advanced Aromatherapy Certification all four levels must be completed          Aromatherapy Level IV, Making essential oil products, May 30 Aromatherapy Level I, history, philosophy, benefits, TBA Aromatherapy Level II, Vitaflex and Raindrop Techniques, TBA  Aromatherapy Level III, Acupressure with essential oils, TBA Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD ______________________

Reflexology Certification Basic & Advanced   Special $195.00 per level  Regular Price $225.00  Live Online, Saturdays, 10 am to 3 pm Classes can be taken in any order. On demand or Live Online Basic Reflexology Certification Includes Level 1 and 2 To receive Advanced Reflexology Certification all four levels must be completed   Level III, Reflexology and Acupressure, May 22 Level IV, Reflexology Clinical, June 5 Level I, Introduction to Reflexology,  TBA Level II, Reflexology and Aromatherapy, TBA Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD ___________________________

Acupressure Certification Basic & Advanced Live Online, Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm   Special $195.00 per level  Regular Price $225.00 Classes can be taken in any order. On demand or Live Online Basic Acupressure Certification Includes Level 1 and 2 To receive Advanced Acupressure Certification all four levels must be completed   ACU Level 1,  June 26, principles and theory  ACU Level 2, July 17, TCM, Eight Principles, Acupressure treatment protocol ACU Level 3, July 31, aromatherapy and pressure points,  palpation techniques   ACU Level 4,  August 14, clinical requirement Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD _______________________

Touch Therapy Program  Reiki with Acupressure USUI Reiki Certification Program, Live Online   Touch Therapy Level 1 (Reiki with Acupressure/Acu-Reiki) Includes USUI Reiki Practitioner Level I Certification Saturday May 22, 2021 10:00am to 3:00pm Fee: $225.00, Reduced from $325.00   Touch Therapy Level 2 (Reiki with Acupressure/Acu-Reiki) Includes USUI Reiki Practitioner Level II Certification Saturday June 5, 2021 10:00am to 3:00pm $225.00, Reduced from $325.00   Touch Therapy Level 3 (Reiki with Acupressure/Acu-Reiki) Includes USUI Reiki Master/Teacher Level III Certification Saturday June 19, 2021 10:00am to 3:00pm $225.00, Reduced from $325.00 Instructor: Jen Martinez __________________

Integrative Health Coach Program New and Improved Program Each level special $195 Regular $225.00 Live Online through Adobeconnect Each Class, Sundays, 10:00 am to 2 pm Classes can be taken in any order. On demand or Live Online Level 11: Experiential Learning, Sat May 29 Level 1: Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology, Sat TBA Level 2: Pathology of Disease, Sat TBA Level 3: Aromatherapy, Sat TBA Level 4: Principles of Nutrition, Sat TBA Level 5: Carbohydrates & Fats, Sat TBA Level 6: Stress Management, Sat TBA Level 7: Coaching Defined, Sat TBA Level 8: Wellness Coaching, Sat TBA Level 9: Coaching core competencies, Sat TBA Level 10: Herbal and Supplement interactions, Sat TBA Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD ______________________

Holistic Health Care Certification Program Each Level $225.00, 10 am to 2 pm Live Online through Adobeconnect Classes can be taken in any order. On demand or Live Online HHC9 - Clinical II, Sun May 23 HHC10 - Clinical III, Sun June 6 HHC1 - Anatomy & Physiology, Sun TBA HHC2 - Pathology & Detox, Sun TBA HHC3 - Aromatherapy & Herbal medicine, Sun TBA HHC4 - Homeopathy & Energy Medicine, Sun TBA HHC5 - Iridology & Japanese Hara, Sun TBA HHC6 - TCM Principles & Meridian theory, Sun TBA  HHC7 - Pulse & Tongue, Sun TBA HHC8 - Clinical I, Sun TBA Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD _____________________________

Orthopedic Manual Therapy (Massage) Head, Neck, and Shoulders Class For Licensed and Registered Massage Therapists NCBTMB CE Provider Other licensed health care practitioner may qualify to take this class. Call for details. Live Online with Zoom The workshop Will be Held Virtually Upon Request 10 AM to Approximately 6:30 PM Special Fee:$195.00. Regular $325.00 Instructor: Robert White, LMT, DIM  Gain Continuing Education Credit, Total 8 CEs _________________________

Meditation and Light Worker Certification 18-Hour Virtual Training through conference Call Video Cost: $300 Dates: Upon Request 11:00 AM Eastern/8:00 AM Pacific To 6 PM/2 PM Instructor: Rev. Carol "Anandi" Richardson, M. Div., M.P.H. ________________

Holistic Nutrition Certification (HNC) Program Health Educator Registration Each level special $195 Regular $225.00, 10 am to 3 pm Live Online through Adobeconnect Classes can be taken in any order. On demand or Live Online Classes are Upon Request HHC1 - Anatomy & Physiology, Sat TBA HNC2 - Principles of Nutrition, Sat TBA HNC3 - Nutrition and Body Chemistry, Sat TBA HNC4 - Fats and Sugars, Sat TBA HNC5 - Meal Planning Guidelines, Sat TBA HNC6 - Counseling & Clinical, Sat TBA Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD  _____________________________

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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Victoria Goldsten, HD, PhD, LMT, LPN, BSN Certified Complementary and Alternative Medicine Nurse Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapist Doctor of Homeopathy (Contemporary Method) Doctor of Philosophy in Holistic Health

Energy Work Program, May 22

 

Washington Institute of Natural Medicine NCBTMB Continuing Education Provider   Touch Therapy Class Reiki with Acupressure Level 1 Live Online Saturday, May 22, 2021 10:00am to 3:00pm Fee: $225.00 Reduced from $325.00 Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD NCBTMB Approved Provider    Reiki consists of 3 levels that teach the student how to use Reiki healing energy for the physical, mental/emotional, spiritual level healing. It is a technique to channel universal energy for the purpose of balancing and harmonizing the body, mind and spirit so healing can take place. Upon receipt of written documentation of 5 Reiki treatments, certificate of completion is awarded at each level.   Certification Program and Continuing Education  Perfect for Massage Therapists, Nurses, Child Care Providers, Geriatric Care, and  New Aspiring Touch Therapy, Reiki/Acupressure Practitioners!

Touch Therapy Program  Reiki with Acupressure USUI Reiki Certification Program Touch Therapy Level 1 (Reiki with Acupressure/Acu-Reiki) Includes USUI Reiki Practitioner Level I Certification (No prerequisite) Learn the fundamentals of Acupressure methodology and principles. Learn the 12 major channels and major points to use with Reiki Level 1. Learn about Reiki hands-on healing and caring for those with a variety of disorders through touch. Become acquainted with the history of USUI Reiki healing and how to use this knowledge to care for others. This class will instruct students in the full treatment process to use for self and others giving a detailed treatment guide. Chakra balancing will be discussed in this class along with ways to surround or shield yourself with energy protection, a method to center and ground, a method to clear and close the aura, and more. Level I works on the physical energy level.    Saturday May 22, 2021 10:00am to 3:00pm Fee: $225.00, Reduced from $325.00   Touch Therapy Level 2 (Reiki with Acupressure/Acu-Reiki) Includes USUI Reiki Practitioner Level II Certification (Prerequisite - you must have taken USUI Reiki level I in order to take this class. If you did not take it with WINM, you must bring a copy of your level I certificate with you.)   Learn the Acupressure points for specific conditions and how to do daily balancing using acupressure and Reiki. The level II activates the ability to send distance energy. Several methods of channeling the healing energy across the room, across the city, or across the world will be discussed including instructions on how to create a crystal healing grid and a Reiki "stack". This level focuses on emotional and mental level healing and it considerably increases the energy that is channeled from level I.   Saturday June 5, 2021 10:00am to 3:00pm  $225.00, Reduced from $325.00   Touch Therapy Level 3 (Reiki with Acupressure/Acu-Reiki) Includes USUI Reiki Master/Teacher Level III Certification (Prerequisite - you must have taken USUI Reiki levels I and II in order to take this class. If you did not take them with WINM, you must bring a copy of your level I and level II certificates with you) Learn the acupressure points for conditions related to each major organ and meridian. Learn how to create a customized acupressure/Reiki protocol for a client. This class gives the instruction necessary to become a Reiki Master and attune/teach others how to use this amazing healing energy; it increases the amount of energy being channeled from the two previous classes. This level deals with spiritual level energy and gives instruction on how to teach/attune others.    Saturday June 19, 2021 10:00am to 3:00pm $225.00, Reduced from $325.00  NCBTMB continuing education certificates are only provided to licensed massage therapists. Certification is offered for each level when student has finished all of the assignments and tests the teacher requires. Required text: The Essential Step-by-Step Guide to Acupressure with Aromatherapy, Relief for 64 Common Health Conditions  See our video on acupressure and acupuncture: Acupressure and Acupuncture Video CE credits for NCBTMB Board Certification Renewal offered for: Acupressure I (Touch Therapy Level 1 with 3 additional cases, 8 CEs) Acupressure II (Touch Therapy Level 2 with 3 additional cases, 8 CEs) Spa Bodyworker VI Reiki and Touch Therapy (Touch Therapy Level 3 with 3 additional Cases, 8 CEs)   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    Accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners  Student review - "Dr. Jen did a fantastic job she is a wise, intuitive healer with a vast knowledge of aromatherapy. What a wonderful experience!" Melisa M. Miner Call to register: (202) 686-8202, (202) 237-7681, (301) 538-9540

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Acupressure Program, June 26

 

Washington Institute of Natural Medicine NCBTMB Continuing Education Provider   Acupressure Program Live Online Starting Saturday, June 26, 2021   Certification Program and Continuing Education  Perfect for Massage Therapists, Nurses, Child Care Providers, Geriatric Care, and  New Aspiring Acupressure Practitioners!

Introduction to Acupressure Live Online Level 1 Saturday, June 26, 2021 10am to 2 pm   Special $195.00  Regular Price $225.00 Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD NCBTMB Approved Provider Special Reduced Fee: $195 for each level Regular $225.00 ( 4 CE units/each level)   Acupressure Program       Each class level will take about 4 hours. Total of 16 CEUs 10 am to 2pm per level ACU Level 1  June 26, 2021, Saturday Learn the principles and theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the 12 major meridians, theory and palpation techniques.  Learn how to use the hara analysis to determine imbalances of energy.   ACU Level 2 July 17, 2021, Saturday Learn the Traditional Chinese Medicine Eight Principles and how to use them to create an Acupressure treatment protocol for a client.   ACU Level 3 July 31, 2021 Saturday  Learn how to use aromatherapy and pressure points for specific ailments and more palpation techniques.    ACU Level 4  August 14, 2021, Saturday    This class is designed for the practitioner to complete the clinical requirement for certification. Students will perform techniques under instructor’s supervision thru an online classroom setting.   ANHA Certification requires: Level I, II, III, & IV, written exam and 5 documented practical sessions 4 CEs for each level, total of 16 CEs with certification NCBTMB continuing education certificates are only provided to licensed massage therapists. Basic Certification requires levels 1 and 4. Advanced Certification requires all four levels. This is a prep course for the Acupressure Certification exam through the American Naturopathic and Holistic Association (ANHA) Required text: The Essential Step-by-Step Guide to Acupressure with Aromatherapy, Relief for 64 Common Health Conditions  See our video on acupressure and acupuncture: Acupressure and Acupuncture Video CE credits for NCBTMB Board Certification Renewal offered for: Acupressure Level 1 (Acupressure Level 1 with 4 additional cases, 8 CEs) Acupressure Level 2 (Acupressure Level 2 with 4 additional cases, 8 CEs) Acupressure Level 3 and 4 (Zen/Shiatsu Acupressure with 4 additional Cases, 12 CEs)   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    Accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners  Student review - "Dr. Jen did a fantastic job she is a wise, intuitive healer with a vast knowledge of aromatherapy. What a wonderful experience!" Melisa M. Miner Call to register: (202) 686-8202, (202) 237-7681, (301) 538-9540

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