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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Design Your Own Educational Program or Continuing Education Credits

 

Washington Institute of Natural Medicine

Certification Programs

and Continuing Education



Live Online, On Demand Online, In Person, and Hybrid Classes with In Person Clinicals


Upon Request In Person Lecture Classes/Clinicals



Massage Therapists,

Design your own Certification or Continuing Education Classes


Schedule your Own Personal Dates with the Teachers

Washington, D.C.; Baltimore, MD; Your Location,

Live Online or On Demand


Reflexology, 8 CEs


Acupressure, 8 - 16 CEs


Aromatherapy, 6 CEs


Glymphatic Drainage, 3 - 6 CEs


Guided Stretch Therapy, 3 - 6 CEs


Orthopedic Massage, 8 - 40 CEs


Chair Massage, 6 CEs


Ethics, 6 CEs


Raindrop Technique, 8 CEs


Reflexology with Aromatherapy, 7 CEs


Spa Bodyworker, 8 - 64 CEs


Touch Therapy, 8 CEs


Shiatsu, 12 CEs


Vitaflex Therapy, 3 CEs


Neural Pressure Therapy, 8 CEs



Students, Design and Build Your Own Certification Program

Schedule your Own Personal Dates with the Teachers

Washington, D.C.; Baltimore, MD; Your Location,

Live Online or On Demand


Mix and match content of courses

to create what works for your profession


Holistic Nutrition


Reflexology


Acupressure


Aromatherapy


Glymphatic Drainage


Feng Shui Design


Holistic Health Care


Guided Stretch Therapy


Integrative Holistic Health Care


Flower Essence Therapy


Ear Candling, Foot Bath, Slimming Wrap


Integrative Health Coach


Shiatsu


Vitaflex Therapy


Neural Pressure Therapy


Raindrop Technique



Live Online Lecture


Master Herbology

November 2, 2024 

MHC4 – Phyto chemistry and Research (MHC4)

Further Date for all levels seen below


Testing for Certification

Credit for Life Experience

or Training outside of the US


Acupressure


Reflexology


Guided Stretch


Aromatherapy


See Below for Further Details


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Select form, Live Online, On Demand Online, In Person, 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


  Glymphatic Drainage Level 1, On Demand Online


Glymphatic Drainage Level 2, Upon Request, In Person or Live Online


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


3 CEs Per Level


Lecture and Clinical Online Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD

In Person Clinical Instructors, upon Request:

Robert White, LMT, DIM in Washington, D.C.

or Victoria Goldsten, LMT, LPN, HD in Maryland


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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


Guided Stretch Therapy Level 1, On Demand


Guided Stretch Therapy Level 2, Upon Request

In Person Clinical (Level 2) is located at:

1110 North Charles St #125, Baltimore, MD 21202


Upon Request Clinical Location


3 CEs Per Level



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


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

MHC1 – System Affinity/Terminology, On Demand

MHC2 – Treating Body Systems and Detoxification, On Demand

MHC3 – Eastern & Ayurvedic Herbs, 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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Rock that Chair CMOT Workshop

Chair Massage with Orthopedic Techniques

Upon Request

10AM - approx 4:30 PM


$159 Special, Regular $225.00


Gain 6 CE Credits


Orthopedic Manual Therapy Massage

Head, Neck, and Shoulders Class

Upon Request

9:30 AM - approx. 6:20 PM


Special $250.00, Regular Price $325.00


 Gain Continuing Education Credit, Total 8 CEs


Location:

3701 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Suite 1

Washington, D.C. 20008


Instructor: Robert White, LMT, DIM

Licensed Massage Therapist

Integrative Massotherapy Doctor


Ask about a special rate when you take both of Robert's classes


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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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Aromatherapy Certification

Basic & Advanced

Each level is a one day class

Special $195.00 per level

 Regular Price $225.00



On Demand Online and TBA

 Aroma Level I, History, philosophy, benefits

Aroma Level II, Vitaflex and Raindrop Techniques

Aroma Level III, Acupressure with essential oils

Aroma Level IV, Making essential oil products


3 - 19 CEs


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


8 - 15 CEs



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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Acupressure Program

Live Online

Each level special $195

Regular $225.00

On Demand or Hybrid with in Person Clinica


ACU Level 1

principles and theory

ACU Level 2

Traditional Chinese Medicine Eight Principles


ACU Level 3

aromatherapy and pressure points


ACU Level 4

clinical requirement


Basic Certification requires levels 1 and 4.

Advanced Certification requires all four levels.


Required text: The Essential Step-by-Step Guide to Acupressure with Aromatherapy, Relief for 64 Common Health


Instructor: Jen Martinez


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Reiki Touch Therapy

Live Online

Each level special $195

Regular $225.00

On Demand or Hybrid with in Person Clinical


Level 1: History and a full Treatment


Level 2: A variety of styles of energy healing


Level 3: Additional healing techniques and instructor training


Instructor: Jen Martinez


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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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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


Upon Request

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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Testing for Certification

Call to Register


You must have experience in the methods below to test out.


Acupressure $175.00


Reflexology $175.00


Guided Stretch ( 2 Levels) $175.00 per level


Aromatherapy $175.00 per level


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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