Spa Bodyworker Program Required Classes
Listed by Level
Each Class Section is from 10 am to 2pm
Unless otherwise noted
Live Online
Level II, Section B
Spa Bodyworker II, Acupressure 2 Clinical
ACU2 Clinic: Hands on Client Cases, 4 CEs
Sunday, June 26, 2022, $195.00
Level III, Part A
Spa Bodyworker III, Lymphatic Massage Lecture
Lymp Class: History and Technique, 4 CEs
Sunday, July 17, 2022, $195.00
Level III, Section B
Spa Bpdyworker III, Lymphatic Massage Clinical
Lymp Clinic: Hands on Client Cases, 4 CEs
Sunday, July 17, 2022, $195.00 (2:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Level IV, Section A
Spa Bodyworker IV, Reflexology 1
Ref1 Class: History and Technique, 4CEs
On Demand $195.00
Level IV, Section B
Spa Bodyworker IV, Reflexology 2
Ref2 Class: Reflexology and Aromatherapy, 4 CEs
Saturday, June 25, 2022, $195.00
Level V, Section A
Spa Bodyworker V, Aromatherapy 1 Lecture
Arom1 Class: Introduction and History, 4 CEs
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 VI, Section A
Spa Bodyworker VI, Reiki and Touch Therapy 1
Rei1 Class: Acu-Reiki History and Technique, 4 CEs
Saturday, August 13, 2022, $195.00
Level VI, Section B
Spa Bodyworker VI, Reiki and Touch Therapy 2
Rei2 Class: Acu-Reiki points for specific conditions, 4 CEs
Saturday, August 27, 2022, $195.00
Level VII, Section A
Spa Bodyworker VII, Neural Therapy Lecture
Neural1 Class: History and Technique, 4 CEs
On Demand $195.00
Level VII, Section B
Spa Bodyworker VII, Neural Therapy Clinical
Neural1 Clinic: Hands on Techniques, 4 CEs
On Demand $195.00
Level VIII, Section A
Spa Bodyworker VII, Clinical Practicum Lecture
Clinic1 Class: Review of Clinical Methods, 4 CEs
On Demand $195.00
Level VIII, Section B
Spa Bodyworker VIII, Clinical Practicum Clinical
Clinic2 Clinic: Hands on Technique, 4 CEs
On Demand $195.00
Level I, Section A
Spa Bodyworker I, Acupressure 1 Lecture
ACU1 Class: Introduction to Acupressure, 4 CEs
TBA or 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 II, Section A
Spa Bodyworker II, Acupressure 2 Lecture
ACU2 Class: Treatment Protocol, 4 CEs
TBA or on Demand, $195.00
Spa Bodyworker Program Required Classes
Listed by Date
Each Class Section is from 10 am to 2pm
Unless otherwise noted
Live Online
Saturday, June 25, 2022, $195.00
Level IV, Section B
Spa Bodyworker IV, Reflexology 2
Ref2 Class: Reflexology and Aromatherapy, 4 CEs
Sunday, June 26, 2022, $195.00
Level II, Section B
Spa Bodyworker II, Acupressure 2 Clinical
ACU2 Clinic: Hands on Client Cases, 4 CEs
Sunday, July 17, 2022, $195.00
Level III, Part A
Spa Bodyworker III, Lymphatic Massage Lecture
Lymp Class: History and Technique, 4 CEs
Saturday, August 13, 2022, $195.00
Level VI, Section A
Spa Bodyworker VI, Reiki and Touch Therapy 1
Rei1 Class: Acu-Reiki History and Technique, 4 CEs
Saturday, August 27, 2022, $195.00
Level VI, Section B
Spa Bodyworker VI, Reiki and Touch Therapy 2
Rei2 Class: Acu-Reiki points for specific conditions, 4 CEs
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
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 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
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
On Demand, $195.00
Level V, Section B
Spa Bodyworker V, Aromatherapy 2 Techniques
Arom2 Tech: Raindrop Techniques, 4 CEs
Spa Bodyworker Class Descriptions
Spa Bodyworker Level I, Acupressure Level 1
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.
Spa Bodyworker Level II, Acupressure Level 2
Learn the Traditional Chinese Medicine Eight Principles and how to use them to create an Acupressure treatment protocol for a client.
Spa Bodyworker III, Lymphatic drainage
Lymphatic drainage manual therapy is a gentle technique that works through the body's lymphatic system to activate the body fluid circulation and stimulate the functioning of the immune and parasympathetic nervous systems. The benefits include reductions in edemas, detoxification of the body, regeneration of tissue as well as many other benefits.
Using exacting anatomical science and distinctive manual processes, Lymphatic drainage massage enables practitioners to detect the specific rhythm, direction, depth and quality of the lymph flow anywhere in the body. The practitioner will use their hands to perform work on the vessels to assess overall circulation and determine the best alternate pathways for draining body-fluid stagnations.
Spa Bodyworker IV, Section A, Reflexology 1
Introduction to Reflexology
This course includes 2 hours on reflexology theory, history, zone therapy, meridians, map of reflexes and foot and hand structure. 1 hours of hands-on to learn reflexology grip and techniques. One hour on business ethics and standards. Twenty hours of unsupervised documented practical sessions.
Spa Bodyworker IV, Section B, Reflexology 2
Reflexology and Aromatherapy
This course includes 2 hours of reflexology theory, history, zones, meridians, relaxation response, and body systems related to reflexology. Introduction to aromatherapy, its benefits, safety guidelines and practical applications will be discussed. 1 hour of practical sessions including the application of essential oils on reflex points. One hour on business standards, local/state laws and ordinances pertaining to the practice of reflexology.
Spa Bodyworker V, Section A, Aromatherapy 1 Lecture
Essential oils have been used for hundreds of years for ritual, perfume and therapeutic purposes. This class will cover the history, philosophy, benefits, therapeutic use and body system affinity of the most commonly used essential oils. Information on safety, how to choose a source for essential oils and application techniques.
Spa Bodyworker V, Section B, Aromatherapy 2 Techniques
Students will learn Vitaflex and Raindrop Techniques by Gary Young, including 2 hours of practical. Discuss benefits, physical and emotional actions of essential oils chosen for raindrop.
Spa Bodyworker VI, Section A, Reiki and Touch Therapy 1
(Touch Therapy Level 1, Reiki with Acupressure/Acu-Reiki)
Includes USUI Reiki Practitioner Level I Certification
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.
Spa Bodyworker VI, Section A, Reiki and Touch Therapy 2
(Touch Therapy Level 2, (Reiki with Acupressure/Acu-Reiki)
Includes USUI Reiki Practitioner Level II Certification
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.
Spa Bodyworker VII, Neural Therapy Therapy
Neural Therapy is a technique that provides pain relief and aids in return of function and mobility. It is performed by health care professionals such as massage therapists, nurses, med techs, acupressure practitioners, and doctors. These professionals are instructed initially with their formal education and have added additional training in order to perform Neural Therapy. It originated with Dr. Huneke in the 1930’s during his consolidation of knowledge on the Autonomic Nervous System. This therapy works on the autonomic ganglia (nerve groups controlling internal organs), peripheral nerves (nerves controlling the extremities, such as arms and legs), scars, glands, acupressure points, trigger points, and segmental points (nerve points controlling segments of the body). Neural Therapy applies pressure with fingers and palms of the practitioner.
Spa Bodyworker VII, Clinical Practicum
Hands on techniques of all methods covered
4 CEs for each section
NCBTMB continuing education certificates are only provided to licensed massage therapists.
See our video on acupressure and acupuncture:
CE credits for NCBTMB Board Certification Renewal offered for all of the classes above upon completion of a full level
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