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Saturday, November 30, 2019

Reiki Program 1/11/20

Touch Therapy/Reiki Classes 
Certifications with CE Credit
Saturday, January 11, 2020
  
Instructor: Anabel Arellano, CRM, NT, NA
Certified Reiki Master, Nursing Technician
Touch Therapy/Acupressure Practitioner


Touch Therapy/USUI Reiki Practitioner Level I 
(No prerequisite)

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. Introduction to Chakras and their properties will be discussed in this class along with ways to surround or shield yourself with energy protection and methods to center and ground. This class includes Direct Touch Therapy. Direct Touch in combination with Acupressure can have added benefits. Level I works on the physical energy level.
 
Event Date/Time             Saturday 01-11-2020             10:00am to 5:00pm
Fee: $225.00
 
Touch Therapy/USUI Reiki Practitioner Level II

(Prerequisite - you must have taken Touch Therapy/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.)
 
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. This level focuses on emotional and mental level healing and it considerably increases the energy that is channeled from level I. This class includes Direct Touch Therapy. Direct Touch in combination with Acupressure can have added benefits.
 
Event Date/Time    Sunday 02-02-2020                      10:00am to 5:00pm
 $225.00
 
Touch Therapy/USUI Reiki Master/Teacher Level III

(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.)
 
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. This class includes Direct Touch Therapy. Direct Touch in combination with Acupressure can have added benefits.

Date/Event Time TBD
Class Date selected with the level 1 and 2 students and the teacher. 
  
Continuing Education Units Provided per contact hour
   
The classes will be held at:
 
Washington Institute of Natural Medicine
within Wilshire Condo building     
3701 Connecticut Ave., N.W. #1
 Washington, D.C. 20008

winmoffice@gmail.com
(202) 237-7681, (202) 686-8202
 
Call for further details and to register.
Washington Institute of Natural Medicine
Nationally approved Continuing Education NCBTMB Provider

Friendship Heights       Cleveland Park       Silver Spring      Olney

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.
  
Approved as a Training Provider by the
American Naturopathic and Holistic Association
  
Approved for Continuing Education by the
American Alternative Medical Association
and the
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
 
Accredited by the
American Association of Drugless Practitioners 

 
(202) 686-8202

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Health Coach Program

Washington Institute of Natural Medicine 
 
Integrative Health Coach/Educator Classes

Pathology and Disease Module
January 12, 2020     $95.00
10:00 am to 12:00 pm

For Beginners or Health Practitioners
  
Time can also be scheduled with instructor to suit your needs

Great for Nurses, Massage Therapists, Personal Trainers, Physical Therapists, Social Workers, Beginners, and More.... 
  
Dear Student/Future Student,
 
The Washington Institute of Natural Medicine (WINM) is proud to offer our Integrative Health Coach Certification Program.
 
This program will prepare you to dynamically engage individuals to help them transform their health behavior, assist them to maximize their health and well-being, and assist all ages of the population to find their optimum health.
 
The course combines live online and on demand online curriculum with instructor led training. When on demand this program accommodates your busy schedule upon where you can determine when to start the program and weekly flexible 2 hour instruction with or without an instructor online.
 
Below please find an outline of the modules of the Integrative Health Coach Certification Program. 
 
For further questions feel free to contact our office.

Best regards,
Jen Martinez, HD
Instructor, Doctor of Integrative Homeopathy
Certified Holistic Health Practitioner



 Integrative Health Coach
Health Educator
Certification Program

Pathology and Disease Module
January 12, 2020

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM 
 
Each Module $95.00
Student must sigh up for a minimum 2 Modules at a time

Sign up by advertised date or take the Classes at any time
and on your own Personal Schedule 
 
Module 1 & 2: 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.

Module 3: Pathology of Disease - Learn the holistic perspective of disease.
  
Module 4: Learn the importance of detoxification and various detoxification protocols.

Module 5: Aromatherapy - learn how to use essential oil safely.
  
Module 6 & 7: Herbal remedies for all the body systems.
  
Module 8 & 9: Principles of Nutrition - Learn the nutritional needs of the human body which includes macro and micro nutrients, enzymes and antioxidants.
  
Module 10: Carbohydrates & Fats - Learn the truth about the different types of fats and sugars and how they affect our body.
  
Module 11: Meal Planning Guidelines - Learn dietary planning for optimal health for both adults and children and healing for chronic ailments.
  
Module 12 & 13: Stress Management- Learn about visualization, meditation, guided imagery, energy work and aromatherapy for stress.
 
Module 14: The need for movement -  Learn the best ways to incorporate movement to tone and strengthen the body at any age. Learn about the most optimum way to incorporate exercise in your daily life.
 
Module 15 & 16: Coaching Defined - Explains the keys to wellness, being centered, explains various coaching models. Individualizing wellness, lifestyle change, prescribe and treat, educate and implore advocate and inspire by using the four cornerstones of coaching.
  
Module 17 & 18: Wellness Coaching - Explains coaching people with health challenges, explains the foundation session, wellness assessment, co-creating a wellness plan, coaching for self-care and strategic lifestyle change.
 
Module 19 & 20: Coaching core competencies - Explains setting the foundation, establishing the coaching agreement, co-creating the relationship, communicating effectively, & facilitating learning and results.
 
Module 21: Herbal and Supplement interactions - Learn the safety of using supplements, herbs and essential oils with other medications.
 
Module 22: Business & Ethics - Learn the scope of your practice based on your profession and other certifications.
   
Module 23 & 24: Experiential Learning - Work with the instructor on how to work with a client. Submit 10 client cases.
  
Each module can be completed in 2 hours, not including the homework. There is homework for each module which serves as a review for the module.
 
The final exam is given upon completion of all modules. A study guide is provided to prepare the student for the final exam.

Integrative Health Coach Certification ( online only except for modules 23 & 24)
Each module is $95.

ModuleDescriptionDate available
1Anatomy and Physiology, and Medical TerminologyJan 12, 2020
2Anatomy and Physiology, and Medical TerminologyJan 19, 2020
3Pathology of DiseaseJan 26, 2020
4Detoxification protocolsFeb 2, 2020
5AromatherapyFeb 9, 2020
6Herbal remediesFeb 16, 2020
7Herbal remediesFeb 23, 2020
8Principles of NutritionMar 1, 2020
9Principles of NutritionMar 8, 2020
10Carbohydrates & FatsMar 15, 2020
11Meal Planning GuidelinesMar 22, 2020
12Stress ManagementMar 29, 2020
13Stress ManagementApr 5, 2020
14The need for movementApr 12, 2020
15Coaching DefinedApr 19, 2020
16Coaching DefinedApr 26, 2020
17Wellness CoachingMay 3, 2020
18Wellness CoachingMay 10, 2020
19Coaching core competenciesMay 17, 2020
20Coaching core competenciesMay 24, 2020
21Herbal and Supplement interactionsMay 31, 2020
22Business & EthicsJun 7, 2020
23Experiential LearningJun 14, 2020
24Experiential LearningJun 21, 2020
   
 
 
List of Textbooks (All Paperbacks)
How the Body Works - by Editor - Dr. Peter Abrahams
Prescription for Nutritional Healing - Fifth Edition - by Phyllis Balch
Guide to Body Chemistry and Nutrition - by Bernard Jensen
Diet and Nutrition - by Rudolph Ballentine
The Naturopathic Way by Christopher Vasey, N.D.
Essential Oils Desk Reference, compiled by Essential Science Publishing
Prescription for Herbal Healing by Phyllis Balch
Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine by E. Maciocia
 
Suggested books:
Merck Manual
The Art of Aromatherapy by Robert B. Tisserand
Linda Page's Healthy Healing
Planetary Herbology by Michael Tierra
Herbal Medicine: Trends & traditions by Charles Kane
Essential Reiki by Diane Stein
Hands of Light by Barbara Brennan
  
Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD
Certified in Acupressure, Reflexology, Aromatherapy,
Wellness Coaching, and Feng Shui

Frequently asked Questions
 
What are the minimum hardware/software requirements to complete this course?
Desktop or laptop computer with reliable internet access and a computer headset in order to join the live webinar sessions.  Please note, mobile devices are not compatible with the webinar platform. (Adobeconnect)

The minimum system requirements to access and complete the online training modules are as follows:

Internet Connection
  • 0.5 Mbps (recommended 1+ Mbps), wired connection or Wi-Fi connection
General Software
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader/ Adobeconnect
Windows Operating Systems
  • 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel® AtomTM 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbooks
  • Microsoft® Windows® XP (32 bit), Windows Server 2008 (32 bit), Windows Vista® (32 bit), Windows 7 (32 bit and 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 bit and 64 bit), or Windows Server 2012 (64 bit)
  • Internet Explorer 8.0 or later, Mozilla Firefox 17 or later, Google Chrome, or Opera 11
  • 512MB of RAM (1GB of RAM recommended for netbooks); 128MB of graphics memory
Mac OS
  • Intel CoreTM Duo 1.83GHz or faster processor
  • Mac OS X v10.6, v10.7, v10.8, or v10.9
  • Safari 5.0 or later, Mozilla Firefox 17, Google Chrome, or Opera 11
  • 512MB of RAM; 128MB of graphics memory
Chrome OS
  • If you are using a Google device such as a Chromebook the device will display the course PDF documents with its internal software. Adobe Acrobat need not be installed on the system.
Before beginning, please make sure you have done the following.
  • Enabled JavaScript
  • Disabled Pop-up Blocker
  • Depending on your organization's security settings you may need to make the learning center URL a Trusted Site
Tablets and Smartphones
  • Using iOS or Android operating systems are supported
Is there homework?
Homework is assigned for each module. These assignments are designed to enhance the instruction and include readings in your books as well as reflective writing exercises. You can expect to spend approximately 1 hour to 2 hours per module on the homework assignments.

Is there an examination?
Yes, there is a proctored exam thru Adobeconnect. In order to complete the course, receive a certificate of completion and earn continuing education credits you must pass the examination with 80% of the answers correct. You may take the examination as many times as needed during the examination period in order to pass.

Are continuing education credits available?
Yes. Awarded credits will vary based on your current professional status.

What kind of official documentation will I receive at the completion of the training?
After completing the course you will receive several downloadable electronic certificates from the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine.

What is the cost of the course?
The total cost without books is $2,280.  Each Module is $95.00 with a minimum purchase of 2 modules. Books are readily available from Amazon.com. Approximate cost is $250 to $350.
 
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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, and Educational Support Services
 
Approved for continuing education through the American Alternative Medical Association
 
Accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners
 
Approved prep class provider for the American Naturopathic and Holistic Association

Upon Completion - become Registered with the Holistic Services Agency.
  
Call for further details or to register (202) 237-7681, (202) 686-8202
  
  

Call to Register

Washington Institute of Natural Medicine

www.NaturalHealthDC.com
(202) 686-8202, (202) 237-7681, (301) 538-9540

Sunday, November 10, 2019

New Class Dates for Many Programs

Classes 
Expand you Knowledge
   
  Get CE Credits

 
For Professional or Personal Use
  
 Aromatherapy         Iridology          Herbology      Holistic Laboratory
  
Holistic Health       Health Educator/Holistic Nutrition      Lymphatic Drainage

Integrative Health Coaching      Energy Field Protection

Ear Candling          Foot Bath         Massage      Feng Shui      Reiki (Energy Healing)

Seated Massage        Lymphatic Drainage        Reflexology
    
    ***

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.

Registration for all classes is by phone
(202) 686-8202, (202) 237-7681, (301) 538-9540
  

Iridology Program

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:
3700 Mystic Ct., Olney, MD 20832
 
All classes are 10 am to 3 pm
Each level is $225.00 

Level 1 - Anatomy and Physiology 
Sunday, April 5, 2020

Level II - History  & Principles of Iridology  
Sunday,  April 19, 2020

Level III -  Iridology Analysis
Sunday, May 3, 2020

Level IV   Iridology Clinical 
Sunday, May 24, 2020

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Reflexology Program

Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD
Holistic Health Practitioner
Doctor of Integrative Homeopathy
3700 Mystic Ct., Olney, MD 20832

Each Level $225
10 am to 3 pm 
 
Level 1 Introduction
Upon Request

Level 2 With Aromatherapy
December 7, 2019

Level 3 With Acupressure
Jan 11, 2020

Level 4 Clinical
TBA

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Reiki (Energy Work/Touch Therapy) Classes

Instructor: Anabel Arellano, CHHP, CRm

10 AM - 4 PM
 $225

10 AM - 4 PM
 $225

TBA
10 AM - 4 PM
 $225
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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

Level I  - Introduction
July 18, 2020
    10:00 am to 4:00 pm   $325

Level II - Raindrop Technique      
July 25, 2020
10:00 am to 4:00 pm   $325

                          Aromatherapy Level III                                Acupressure with essential oils
 Aug 1, 2020
10:00 am to 4:00 pm   $325
 
                           Aromatherapy Level IV                             Making essential oil products
August 8, 2020
10:00 am to 4:00 pm   $325

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Feng Shui Program

Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD
Holistic Health Practitioner
Doctor of Integrative Homeopathy
All Classes Live Online
10 am to 2 pm

Level 1 
January 18, 2020  $125

Level 2
January 25, 2020  $125

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Holistic Laboratory Program

Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD
Holistic Health Practitioner
Doctor of Integrative Homeopathy
3700 Mystic Ct., Olney, MD 20832

Each Level $225
10 am to 4 pm
All Classes Live Online 

Holistic Lab 1
February 22, 2020

Holistic Lab 2
March 7, 2020
Levels 3 and 4 TBA

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Ear Candling and Detox Foot Bath

Instructor: Robert White, DIM, LMT
     Licensed Massage Therapist
Doctor of Massotherapy
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, December 1 , 2019
10:00 am to 1:30 pm for both classes for $100.00

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Herbal Body Wraps
Instructor: Laura Lopez, LMT
     Licensed Massage Therapist
3701 Connecticut Ave., N.W. #1
Washington, D.C. 20008

Coming in 2020
 
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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

Coming in 2020
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
Clinical Levels at:
3700 Mystic Ct., Olney, MD 20832
 
All classes for 10 am to 4 pm
Levels 1 - 7  Lectures Live Online/Adobeconnect 
Each Level $225.00 

HHC1 - Anatomy &  Physiology
 Upon Request
Live Online or On Demand

HHC2 - Pathology & Detox
Saturday, February 29, 2020

HHC3 - Aromatherapy &  Herbal medicine
Saturday, March 14, 2020

HHC4 - Homeopathy & Energy Medicine
Saturday, March 28, 2020

HHC5 - Iridology & Japanese Hara 
Saturday, April 5, 2020
 
HHC6 - TCM Principles & Meridian theory
Saturday, May 9, 2020
        
HHC7 - Pulse & Tongue
Saturday, May 23, 2020  
      
Sat HHC8 - Clinical I
Saturday, Saturday June 6, 2020
      
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:
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 
  Live Online or On Demand

 HNC2 - Principles of Nutrition
March 21, 2020

HNC3- Nutrition and Body Chemistry
April 4, 2020 

HNC4 -Fats and Sugars
April 18, 2020

HNC5 -Meal Planning Guidelines
May 2, 2020

HNC6- Consulting & Clinical
June 6, 2020


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

All Classes from 10 am to 3 pm 
$225.00 per level

HHC3 - Aromatherapy &  Herbal medicine
March 14, 2020

HNC2 -Holistic Nutrition Level 2
March 21, 2020 

HNC5 - Meal Planning Guidelines
May 2, 2020

MHC1 - Treating Body systems & Detoxification
June 7, 2020
MHC2 - Treating Body systems - Reproductive,
               Nervous, Immune and Circulatory system
June 21, 2020

MHC3 - TCM & Ayurvedic Herbs
July 12, 2020

MHC4 - Phyto chemistry
July 26, 2020

MHC5 - Plant Identification
August 9, 2020

MHC6 -   Vit / Drug / Herb interactions
August 23, 2020

MHC7  -  Herbal Project, Clinical, 
Business Procedures
September 6, 2020
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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
All Modules are Live Online

Module 1 & 2
Anatomy and Physiology, and Medical Terminology
January 12, 2020 and January 19, 2020

Module 3 
Pathology of Disease - Learn the holistic perspective of disease
January 26, 2020 
 
Module 4
Learn the importance of detoxification and various detoxification protocols
February 2, 2020

Module 5: Aromatherapy 
February 9, 2020

Module 6 & 7: Herbal remedies
February 16 and 23, 2020

Module 8 & 9: Principles of Nutrition 
March 1 and 8, 2020

Module 10: Carbohydrates & Fats 
March 15, 2020

Module 11: Meal Planning Guidelines
March 22, 2020

Module 12 & 13: Stress Management 
March 29 and April 25, 2020

Module 14: The need for movement 
April 12, 2020

Module 15 & 16: Coaching Defined
April 19 and 26, 2020
 
Module 17 & 18: Wellness Coaching 
May 3 and 10, 2020

Module 19 & 20: Coaching Core Competencies
May 17 and 24, 2020

Module 21: Herbal and Supplement Interactions
May 31, 2020

Module 22: Business and Ethics
June 7, 2020

Module 23 and 24: Experiential Learning
June 14 and 21, 2020

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Lymphatic Drainage Manual Therapy

Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD
Holistic Health Practitioner
Doctor of Integrative Homeopathy
3700 Mystic Ct., Olney, MD 20832

March 15, 2020
10 am to 4 pm  $225.00  
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Instructors: Jen Martinez, HD 
 Robert White, DIM, LMT
Laura Lopez, LMT
Anabel Arellano, NA, NT, CRP
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) 237-7681, (202) 686-8202, (301) 538-9540
 
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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

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