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Friday, April 1, 2016

New Classes

                 


 
  
New Class Dates 
  
Learn a new technique
   
Add a new Profession        Get CE Credits
  
Theses Classes are Perfect for 
Spas, Massage Therapists, Skin Care Practitioners, Nurses, 
Home Health Care Providers, Bodywork Practitioners, Aspiring Practitioners,
and more!
***

Washington, D.C.        Silver Spring, Maryland        Virginia Beach, Virginia

 
Numerous New Class Dates
Continuing Education
Certifications
 
Classes are Independent Modules and Can be Taken out of Sequence Except for Clinical
 
Many Classes can be taken
Live Online or On Demand

Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD 
Natural Health Practitioner

Location - Silver Spring, Maryland
within Potomac Massage Training Institute
8380 Colesville Rd. Suite 600
Silver Spring, MD 20910


Holistic Health Certification
 
HHC8 - Clinical I
Sat Apr 9  
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

HHC9 - Clinical II
Sat Apr 23
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

HHC10 - Clinical III
Sat May 7
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

HHC3 - Aromatherapy & Herbal Medicine
Sun Oct 25
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

 
Holistic Nutrition Certification


HNC6 - Counseling & Clinical
Sun Apr 10
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

HNC2 - Principles of Nutrition
Sat Sep 26
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

HNC5 - Meal Planning Guidelines
Sat Nov 7
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

Wellness Coaching Certification

HHC 1 through 4 Required
HNC 2, 4, and 5 Required

WCC1 - Stress Management - $225.00
Sat Sept 10
10:00 am to4:00 pm

 WCC2  - Sit Up & Move! - $225.00
Sat Sept 24
10:00 am to4:00 pm

WCC3  - Coaching Defined - $225.00
Sun Oct 8
10:00 am to4:00 pm

WCC4  - Wellness Coaching - $225.00
Sat Oct 22
10:00 am to4:00 pm 

WCC5  - Coaching Core Competencies - $225.00
Sat Nov 5
10:00 am to4:00 pm

Master Herbalist Certification
 
HNC2, HHC3 and HNC5 Required

HNC2 - Principles of Nutrition
Sun May 8 or Sept 26
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

MHC1 - Treating Body systems & Detoxification
Sat May 21 or Aug 29
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

    MHC2 - Treating Body Systems - Reproductive Nervous, Immune and Circulatory
 Sat June 4 or Sept 19
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

MHC3 - TCM & Ayurvedic Herbs
Sat June 18 or Oct 17
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

MHC4 - Phyto chemistry
Sat July 2 or Oct 31
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

 MHC5 - Plant Identification
Sat July 16 or Nov 14
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

MHC6 - Vitamin/Drug/ Herb Interactions
Sat July 30 or Dec 12
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

  MHC7 - Business Procedures and Clinical
Sat Aug 13 or Jan 9
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00
  
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Instructor: Linda Khanzetian, NHD
     Doctor
of Natural Health

Location - Cleveland Park, DC
3701 Connecticut Ave., N.W. #1
(Unit 1 is a new office as of September 1st)
Washington, D.C. 20008

  
Reflexology Certifications
Reflexology Level 4 Clinical
04-02-2016 10:00am to 5:00pm  $225.00
Cutoff Date to Enroll  04-1-016 8:00 pm

Reflexology Level 3 Reflexology and Hot Stones
04-06-2016 10:00am to 5:00pm $225.00/Cutoff Date to Enroll 03-30-2016 12:00 am

Reflexology Level 1 - Introduction
04-13-2016 10:00am to 5:00pm/Cutoff Date to Enroll 04-06-2016 12:00 am
   
 
Reiki Certifications

Reiki Level 1  $225.00
05-21-2016 10:00am to 5:00pm
Cutoff Date to Enroll     05-14-2016 12:00am

Reiki Level 2  $225.00
05-21-2016 10:00am to 5:00pm
Cutoff Date to Enroll         05-14-2016 12:00am

Reiki Level 3  $225.00
By Request - this level is taught to only one student at a time

Aromatherapy Certification

Aromatherapy Level III -
Emotional and Spiritual Balance
04-20-2016 10:00am to 5:00pm
Cutoff Date to Enroll  04-13-2016 12:00 am

Aromatherapy Level IV - NAT
(Neuro-auricular Treatment)
To be Announced
Aromatherapy Level V - Clinical
To be Announced
 
 
Holistic Nutrition Certification
 
Holistic Nutrition Level 2 - Principles of Nutrition
04-09-2016 10:00am to 5:00pm
Cutoff Date to Enroll 04-02-2016 12:00 am
 
Holistic Nutrition Level 3 - Nutrition and Body Chemistry
04-23-2016 10:00am to 5:00pm
Cutoff Date to Enroll 03-16-2016 12:00 am
 
Holistic Nutrition Level 4 - Fats and Sugars
05-14-2016 10:00am to 5:00pm
Cutoff Date to Enroll 05-07-2016 12:00 am
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Instructor: Carol Richardson, M. Div., M.P.H.
Energy Healer, Life Coach, Meditation Practitioner
 Hypnotherapist

Location - Silver Spring, Maryland
within Potomac Massage Training Institute
8380 Colesville Rd. Suite 600
Silver Spring, MD 20910


Light Worker Certification
Inner Harmony Training
 Harmony Light Worker Certification
Mondays & Wednesdays 6-9 pm
 To Be Announced
 All days required for level 1 Certification
Make up classes can be set up for days misses 

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Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD 
Natural Health Practitioner
 
Washington Institute of Natural Medicine
at Virginia Beach Wellness Options
485 South Independence Blvd.
Suite 111, Virginia Beach 23452
Herbology Certification

April 3, 2016
MHC Level 3: Phytochemistry/Research:
  
Each level is $225.00
  
Classes start at 10am and end at 4pm.

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Call to register

(202) 686-8202, (301) 538-9540
 
Check out our Blog
that has all of our current programs
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/Naturopathy 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 under the exempt status.
 
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 

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
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

                                 

Saturday, March 12, 2016

New Classes, Certifications, & CEs

                


  
New Class Dates 
  
Learn a new technique
   
Add a new Profession        Get CE Credits
  
Theses Classes are Perfect for 
Spas, Massage Therapists, Skin Care Practitioners, Nurses, 
Home Health Care Providers, Bodywork Practitioners, Aspiring Practitioners,
and more!
***

Washington, D.C.        Silver Spring, Maryland        Virginia Beach, Virginia

 
Numerous New Class Dates
Continuing Education
Certifications
 
Classes are Independent Modules and Can be Taken out of Sequence Except for Clinical
 
Many Classes can be taken
Live Online or On Demand

Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD 
Natural Health Practitioner

Location - Silver Spring, Maryland
within Potomac Massage Training Institute
8380 Colesville Rd. Suite 600
Silver Spring, MD 20910


Holistic Health Certification
 

HHC7 - Pulse & Tongue
Sat March 26
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00   

HHC8 - Clinical I
Sat Apr 9  
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

HHC9 - Clinical II
Sat Apr 23
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

HHC10 - Clinical III
Sat May 7
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00


 
Holistic Nutrition Certification

HNC5 - Meal Planning Guidelines
Sun Mar 13
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

HNC6 - Counseling & Clinical
Sun Apr 10
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00



Wellness Coaching Certification

HHC 1 through 4 Required
HNC 2, 4, and 5 Required

WCC1 - Stress Management - $225.00
Sat Sept 10
10:00 am to4:00 pm

 WCC2  - Sit Up & Move! - $225.00
Sat Sept 24
10:00 am to4:00 pm

WCC3  - Coaching Defined - $225.00
Sun Oct 8
10:00 am to4:00 pm

WCC4  - Wellness Coaching - $225.00
Sat Oct 22
10:00 am to4:00 pm 

WCC5  - Coaching Core Competencies - $225.00
Sat Nov 5
10:00 am to4:00 pm


Master Herbalist Certification

 
HNC5 - Meal Planning Guidelines
Sun Mar 13
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

HNC2 - Principles of Nutrition
Sun May 8
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

MHC1 - Treating Body systems & Detoxification
Sat May 21
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

    MHC2 - Treating Body Systems - Reproductive Nervous, Immune and Circulatory
 Sat June 4
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

MHC3 - TCM & Ayurvedic Herbs
Sat June 18
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

MHC4 - Phyto chemistry
Sat July 2
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

 MHC5 - Plant Identification
Sat July 16
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

MHC6 - Vitamin/Drug/ Herb Interactions
Sat July 30
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00

  MHC7 - Business Procedures and Clinical
Sat Aug 13
10:00am to 4:00pm     $225.00
  
 ________

Instructor: Linda Khanzetian, NHD
     Doctor
of Natural Health

Location - Cleveland Park, DC
3701 Connecticut Ave., N.W. #1
(Unit 1 is a new office as of September 1st)
Washington, D.C. 20008

  
Reflexology Certifications
 
Reflexology Level 2 Reflexology and Aromatherapy
03-16-2016 10:00am to 5:00pm  $225.00
Cutoff Date to Enroll     03-09-2016 12:00 am
  
Reflexology Level 4 Clinical
04-02-2016 10:00am to 5:00pm  $225.00
Cutoff Date to Enroll  03-26-2016 12:00 am

Reflexology Level 3 Reflexology and Hot Stones
04-06-2016 10:00am to 5:00pm $225.00/Cutoff Date to Enroll 03-30-2016 12:00 am

Reflexology Level 1 - Introduction
04-13-2016 10:00am to 5:00pm/Cutoff Date to Enroll 04-06-2016 12:00 am
   
 
Reiki Certifications

Reiki Level 1  $225.00
05-21-2016 10:00am to 5:00pm
Cutoff Date to Enroll     05-14-2016 12:00am

Reiki Level 2  $225.00
05-21-2016 10:00am to 5:00pm
Cutoff Date to Enroll         05-14-2016 12:00am

Reiki Level 3  $225.00
By Request - this level is taught to only one student at a time

Aromatherapy Certification
Aromatherapy Level 1 -Essential Oil Basics - $225
03-23-2016 10:00am to 5:00p
Cutoff Date to Enroll 03-16-2016 12:00 am

Aromatherapy Level 2 - to be announced

  
Aromatherapy Level III - Emotional and Spiritual Balance
04-20-2016 10:00am to 5:00pm
Cutoff Date to Enroll  04-13-2016 12:00 am

Aromatherapy Level IV - NAT
(Neuro-auricular Treatment)
To be Announced
Aromatherapy Level V - Clinical
To be Announced
 
 
Holistic Nutrition Certification
 
Each Level $225.00
Holistic Nutrition Level 1 - Anatomy & Physiology
03-26-2016 10:00am to 5:00pm
Cutoff Date to Enroll 03-19-2016 12:00 am
 
Holistic Nutrition Level 2 - Principles of Nutrition
04-09-2016 10:00am to 5:00pm
Cutoff Date to Enroll 04-02-2016 12:00 am
 
Holistic Nutrition Level 3 - Nutrition and Body Chemistry
04-23-2016 10:00am to 5:00pm
Cutoff Date to Enroll 03-16-2016 12:00 am
 
Holistic Nutrition Level 4 - Fats and Sugars
05-14-2016 10:00am to 5:00pm
Cutoff Date to Enroll 05-07-2016 12:00 am
 ________
 
 
Instructor: Carol Richardson, M. Div., M.P.H.
Energy Healer, Life Coach, Meditation Practitioner
 Hypnotherapist

Location - Silver Spring, Maryland
within Potomac Massage Training Institute
8380 Colesville Rd. Suite 600
Silver Spring, MD 20910


Light Worker Certification
Inner Harmony Training
 Harmony Light Worker Certification
Mondays & Wednesdays 6-9 pm
 March 14, 16, 21, 23, 38, and 30th - $300.00
 All days required for level 1 Certification
 

____________


Instructor: Jen Martinez, HD 
Natural Health Practitioner
 
Washington Institute of Natural Medicine
at Virginia Beach Wellness Options
485 South Independence Blvd.
Suite 111, Virginia Beach 23452
Herbology Certification

 
March 20, 2016
MHC Level 2: Introduction to Eastern and Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine
  
April 3, 2016
MHC Level 3: Phytochemistry/Research:
  
Each level is $225.00
  
Classes start at 10am and end at 4pm.

________

 
Call to register

(202) 686-8202, (301) 538-9540
 
Check out our Blog
that has all of our current programs
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/Naturopathy 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 under the exempt status.