Herbology Program

Washington Institute of Natural Medicine Silver Spring, MD Master Herbology Program Each MHC class level is $225 Each level can be paid separately Classes can be taken in any order Class time 10am - 4pm   Classes will be held at the Silver Spring location and thru Adobeconnect online. Classes are simultaneously done on location and "live on-line" using Adobe-Connect.     2016 Master Herbalist Certification Total cost $2,250 Classes can be taken in any order. 10am - 4pm Class dates Location Instructor MHC1 - Treating Body  systems & Detoxification Aug 29 Sat PMTI JMB MHC2 - Treating Body systems - Reproductive, Nervous, Immune and Circulatory systems Sep 19 Sat PMTI JMB HNC2 - Principles of Nutrition Sep 26 Sat PMTI JMB MHC3 - TCM & Ayurvedic Herbs Oct 17 Sat PMTI JMB HHC3-   Aromatherapy & Herbal Medicine Oct 25 Sun Olney JMB MHC4 - Phyto chemistry                Oct 31 Sat PMTI JMB HNC5 -Meal Planning Guidelines Nov 7 Sat PMTI JMB MHC5 - Plant Identification                  Nov 14 Sat PMTI JMB MHC6 - Vit / Drug / Herb interactions   Dec 12 Sat PMTI JMB MHC7 - Business procedures and clinical Jan 9 Sat PMTI JMB            If you would like to do the online course please let the administrator know.   To register and pay for the class please call 202-237-7681  Give the class description, date and location.   Classes start at 10am and end at 4pm. Make-up classes can be arranged with instructor.   Herbology Certification (HC) Introductory course into Herbal Medicine.      HHC Level 3:  Aromatherapy & Herbal Medicine History and philosophy of Western Herbal medicine, medical, herbal and botanical terminology. Herbal sources and formulations How to use herbal medicine safely Benefits of compounding herbs Holistic approach and Constitutional herbalism Treating body systems-Respiratory system, Urinary system, Musculo-skeletal system, Skin, hair and nails, Eyes and ears health   MHC Level 1: Treating Body Systems and Detoxification Treating body systems - Digestive system, Circulatory system, Treating body systems - Nervous system, Respiratory system Food protocol to use when on a cleanse  In-depth study of detoxification to rid the body of pollutants. Detoxification protocol for candida albicans and other parasites   MHC Level 2: Introduction to Eastern and Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Tongue analysis and Hara analysis Principles of Ayurvedic Medicine, the traditional medical system of India.   MHC Level 3: Phytochemistry/Research: Herbal phyto-chemistry of several most popular specific herbs Herbal phyto-chemistry of tonic nervines. Herbal treatments for diabetes, and arthritis Herbal treatments for cancer, nervous disorders and digestive disorders.          Instructor: Jen Martinez-Bentley, HD Dr.jen.holistichealth@gmail.com The student must complete four levels. Each level is an independent module; therefore, the student may take them out of sequence. After the completion of the program a student can take the exam with the American Naturopathic and Holistic Association. This course is a pre-requisite for the Master Herbalist Certification program.

Location: Washington Institute of Natural Medicine within Potomac Massage Training Institute 8380 Colesville Rd. Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD 20910                                   Call to Register (202) 686-8202, (202) 2377681, (301) 538-9540