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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Numerous classes starting in July

 

Washington Institute of Natural Medicine

 


 

Certification Programs

 Live Online or In Person Lecture Classes

 Integrative Health Coach, July 8

 Master Herbology, July 9

 Reflexology, July 29

 Orthopedic Massage, July 29

 Aromatherapy, July 30

Chair Massage, July 30

 Holistic Nutrition, Aug 26


On Demand Online Classes

 Flower Essence Therapy, On Demand

Ear Candling, Foot Bath, Slimming Wrap, Upon Request

Feng Shui Design, On Demand

 Integrative Holistic Health Care, On Demand

Spa Bodyworker Program, On Demand


 

Select form Live Online, In Person, Hybrid,

or On Demand Online Classes

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

Hybrid is combined online 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

 

 Master Herbalist Certification

Each level special $195

Regular $225.00

On Demand Online or 

New Hybrid Program: Live Online, each level 10 am to 2 pm

10 Levels, Each level is a one day class

In Person Clinical Option Available

 

MHC3 – Eastern & Ayurvedic Herbs, July 9

MHC4 – Phyto chemistry and Research, July 23

MHC5 – Plant Identification/Harvesting, Aug 6

MHC6 – Vit / Drug / Herb interactions, Aug 20

MHC7 - Business procedures, Jurisprudence, Tongue Study, Sept 10

HNC2 – Principles of Nutrition, Sept 16

MHC8 - Client Cases/Clinical, Sept 24

(Select from Online Clinical on Sept 24, or upon request in Person Option)

HNC3 - Nutrition and Body Chemistry, Sept 30

MHC1 – System Affinity/Terminology, On Demand

MHC2 – Treating Body Systems and Detoxification, On Demand

 

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, Aug 26

HNC2 - Principles of Nutrition, Sept 16

 HNC3 - Nutrition and Body Chemistry, Sept 30

 HNC4 - Fats and Sugars, Oct 14

 HNC5 - Meal Planning Guidelines, Oct 28

 HNC6 - Counseling & Clinical, Nov 18

 Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD

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Reflexology Program

Live Online

Each level special $195

Regular $225.00

 July 29, 2023 Saturday 10am to 2pm 

Level I, Introduction to Reflexology


Aug 12, 2023  Saturday 10am to 2pm 

Level II,  Reflexology and Aromatherapy

 

Aug 27, 2023 Saturday 10am to 2pm 

Level III,  Reflexology and Acupressure

 

Online or in person, by appointment with teacher

Level IV Reflexology Clinical

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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Aromatherapy Certification

Basic & Advanced

Each level is a one day class

Special $195.00 per level

 Regular Price $225.00

On Demand Online    

    

  Aroma Level I, History, philosophy, benefits, July 30

 Aroma Level II, Vitaflex and Raindrop Techniques, Aug 13

 Aroma Level III, Acupressure with essential oils, Sept 9

 Aroma Level IV, Making essential oil products, Sept 23

 Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD

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Orthopedic Manual Therapy Massage

Head, Neck, and Shoulders Class

July 29, 2023

10:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Special $275.00, Regular Price $325.00

 

Rock that Chair CMOT Workshop

Chair Massage with Orthopedic Techniques

July 30, 2023

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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Integrative Health Coach Certification

Each Class 10 am to 2 pm

Each level is a one day class

Special $195.00 per level

 Regular Price $225.00

 


July 8, 2023

Level 3: Aromatherapy

 July 22, 2023

Level 4: Principles of Nutrition


Aug 5, 2023

Level 5: Carbohydrates & Fats

 

Aug 19, 2023

Level 6: Stress Management

              

Sep 9, 2023

Level 7: Coaching Defined

 

Sep 23, 2023

Level 8: Wellness Coaching

 

Oct 7, 2023

Level 9: Coaching core competencies

Oct 21, 2023

Level 10: Herbal and Supplement interactions

 

 Nov 4, 2023

Level 11: Experiential Learning

 

On Demand

Level 1: Anatomy and Physiology, and Medical Terminology.

      

On Demand

Level 2: Pathology of Disease

 

 Instructor: Jen Martinez

 

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

Live Online, Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm

10 Levels, Each level is a one day class

  Special $195.00 per level

 Regular Price $225.00

 

HHC1 - Anatomy & Physiology, On Demand

HHC2 -Pathology & Detox, On Demand

HHC3 - Aromatherapy & Herbal Medicine, On Demand

HHC4 - Homeopathy & Energy Medicine, On Demand

HHC5 - Iridology & Japanese Hara, On Demand

HHC6 - TCM Principles & Meridian Theory, On Demand

HHC7 - Pulse & Tongue, On Demand

HHC8 - Clinical I, On Demand

HHC9 - Clinical II, On Demand

HHC10 - Clinical III, On Demand

 

Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD

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Feng Shui Design

Practitioner Certification Program

10 am to 2 pm when Live Online

 

Special - $195.00 per level 

 Regular Price - $225.00 per level

 

On Demand Online 

through Adobeconnect

   

Feng Shui Level 1

On Demand

 

 Feng Shui Level 2

On Demand

 

Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD

Certified Feng Shui Practitioner

 

Flower Essence Certification

All classes On Demand Online from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Each Level is $225.00, Special $195.00

 

 

FLOWER ESSENCE THERAPY, LEVEL I

History and Emotions

On Demand

 

FLOWER ESSENCE THERAPY, LEVEL II

Dr. Bach's 38 Flower System

On Demand

 

FLOWER ESSENCE THERAPY, LEVEL III

Case Studies

On Demand

 

FLOWER ESSENCE THERAPY, LEVEL IV

Building of Flower Therapy Blends

On Demand

 

FLOWER ESSENCE THERAPY, LEVEL I

History and Emotions

On Demand

 

 

Instructor: Carolyn Jones, Holistic Health Practitioner

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Spa Bodyworker Program Required Classes

   On Demand or Listed by Date     

Each Class Section is from 10 am to 2pm

Unless otherwise noted

On Demand Online or Live Online

 

On Demand, $195.00

Level I, Section A

Spa Bodyworker I, Acupressure 1 Lecture

ACU1 Class: Introduction to Acupressure, 4 CEs

 

On Demand, $195.00

Level I, Section B

Spa Bpdyworker I, Acupressure 1 Clinical

ACU1 Clinic: Hands on Client Cases, 4 CEs

 

TBA or on Demand, $195.00

Level V, Section A

Spa Bodyworker V, Aromatherapy 1 Lecture

Arom1 Class: Introduction and History, 4 CEs

 

On Demand, $195.00

Level IV, Section A

Spa Bodyworker IV, Reflexology 1

Ref1 Class: History and Technique, 4CEs

 

On Demand, $195.00

Spa Bodyworker II, Acupressure 2 Lecture

ACU2 Class: Treatment Protocol, 4 CEs

 

TBA or on Demand, $195.00

Level V, Section B

Spa Bodyworker V, Aromatherapy 2 Techniques

Arom2 Tech: Raindrop Techniques, 4 CEs

 

On Demand, $195.00

Level IV, Section B

Spa Bodyworker IV, Reflexology 2

Ref2 Class: Reflexology and Aromatherapy, 4 CEs

 

On Demand, $195.00

Level II, Section B

Spa Bodyworker II, Acupressure 2 Clinical

ACU2 Clinic: Hands on Client Cases, 4 CEs

 

On Demand, $195.00

Level III, Part A

Spa Bodyworker III, Lymphatic Massage Lecture

Lymp Class: History and Technique, 4 CEs

(Lymphatic Drainage Course being Redesigned,

not available at this time)

 

On Demand, $195.00

Level III, Section B

Spa Bpdyworker III, Lymphatic Massage Clinical

Lymp Clinic: Hands on Client Cases, 4 CEs

(Lymphatic Drainage Course being Redesigned,

not available at this time)

 

On Demand, $195.00

Level VI, Section A

Spa Bodyworker VI, Reiki and Touch Therapy 1

Rei1 Class: Acu-Reiki History and Technique, 4 CEs

 

On Demand, $195.00

Level VI, Section B

Spa Bodyworker VI, Reiki and Touch Therapy 2

Rei2 Class: Acu-Reiki points for specific conditions, 4 CEs

 

Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD

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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