Category One Programs
General Interest & Non-Regulated Courses (Open to the General Public)
Guided Stretch Therapy, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Holistic Health Care, and Herbology
Guided Stretch Therapy, Levels 1 and 2
Guided Stretch Therapy (GST) is a specialized bodywork technique performed on a fully clothed individual, that assists with improving stiffness, tightness, decreased range of motion, and pain.
GST is provided by advanced trained licensed or certified health care practitioners such as Nursing Personnel, Personal Trainers, Medical Technicians, Massage Therapists, Acupressure Practitioners, and Reflexology Practitioners, that have been additionally trained and certified in Guided Stretch Therapy.
Guided Stretch Therapy has been proven to enhance:
- Range of Motion
- Flexibility
- Recovery from Injuries
- Recovery from Sports
It slows down the progression of muscle aging, improves the nervous system’s ability to relax, and aides in the ability to get better sleep.
It is all possible due to the myofascial system being entertwined with the sensory receptors within the muscles, that connect to the spinal cord and the brain.
Properly guided static stretching allows the nervous system and muscular system to work in synchronicity.
The Clinical Teacher can also come to your location, ask for details.
Level 1 is a lecture on the principles, research and routine. Level 1 can be done Live Online or On demand online.
The student will receive a Letter of completion with 3 Continuing Education units upon completion of Level 1 test.
Level 2 is a practical with an instructor. The student will receive a certificate upon completion of Level 2 and show proficiency of the doing the routine. The student will receive 3 continuing education units.
Aromatherapy Program
Basic & Advanced
Basic Aromatherapy Program Includes Level 1 and 2 To receive Advanced Aromatherapy Certification all four levels must be completed.
Aromatherapy Level I
Essential oils have been used for hundreds of years for ritual, perfume and therapeutic purposes. This class we 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 is also included. Essential oil kit included.
Aromatherapy Level II
Students will learn Vitaflex and Raindrop Techniques by Gary Young, including 3 hours of practical. Discuss benefits, physical and emotional actions of essential oils chosen for raindrop. Essential oils kit included. Aromatherapy Level III Acupressure with essential oils Students will learn how to choose oils for emotional and spiritual applications. Practical will include using acupoints with essential oils. 3 hours of practical application. Essential oils kit included.
Aromatherapy Level IV
Making essential oil products Students will make products using essential oils and other natural substances such as bath salts, lip balms, insect repellant, skin balm, headache/pain relief salve and more. Essential oils and materials included.
Reflexology
Modules 101 through 104
1 CE per module
Description
Describe the philosophy and history of Reflexology.
Explain the benefits of Reflexology. Explain the theory of Zone therapy.
Describe the Meridians based on Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Describe the overlap of Meridians and Reflex points.
Describe the structure of feet and hands.
Describe the feet and hand maps.
Demonstrate Relaxation techniques.
Describe the Ingham Reflexology protocol.
Explain the contraindications and cautions related to Reflexology.
Describe observations and treatment procedures.
Student demonstrates relaxation and reflexology techniques.
Explain business ethics related to the practice of Reflexology.
Explain laws related to the practice of Reflexology.
Reflexology Module 102, 2 CEs
Treating acute health complaints
Reflexology Module 103, 2 CEs
Treating chronic complaints
Reflexology Module 104, 3 CEs
Hands on Practice
Holistic Health Care
These Holistic Health Care classes are a broad overview of Natural Medicines and therapies.
This program is designed to prepare the student in the following skills:
Analysis:
Traditional Chinese Observations Iridology Japanese Hara Study
Natural Treatment:
Herbal Medicine
Food as Medicine
Homeopathy
Supplements
Essential oils
The program also includes the study of ailments, which helps the student understand symptoms and how to use holistic methods of treatment.
Level 1: 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.
Contact Hours: 7, Homework Hours: 6
Level 2: Detoxification and Pathology of Disease Learn the holistic or naturopathic perspective of disease. Learn the importance of detoxification and various detoxification protocols.
Contact Hours: 7, Homework Hours: 6
Level 3: Aromatherapy and Herbal Medicine The student will learn how to use essential oils and herbal remedies safely. Ailments of the Digestive system, Circulatory system and Respiratory system will be discussed.
Contact Hours: 7, Homework Hours: 6
Level 4: Energy Medicine and Homeopathy The student will learn how to use the electromagnetic power of the body, and how to use Homeopathic remedies for acute and chronic ailments. Ailments of the Nervous system, Reproductive system and Urinary system will be discussed.
Contact Hours: 7, Homework Hours: 6
Level 5: Iridology and Japanese Hara Analysis The student will learn the analysis of the iris and how it relates to the human anatomy. The Hara Analysis is a tool used to determine the present status of each energy center. Ailments related to the Immune system will be discussed.
Contact Hours: 7, Homework Hours: 6
Level 6: Traditional Chinese Medicine The student will learn the philosophy and principles of TCM and will also learn the 12 major Meridians and their symptoms when out of balance.
Contact Hours: 7, Homework Hours: 6
Level 7: TCM Observations – Tongue & Pulse Analysis The student will learn how to interpret the appearance of the tongue in relation to various organs and how to feel for the pulse to determine the status of the client’s health.
Contact Hours: 7, Homework Hours: 6
Level 8: Treatment of Ailments – Beginning Clinical Rotation – 3 cases The student will interview the client, perform observations (Hara, Face & Tongue) test remedies and make recommendations.
Contact hours: 7
Level 9: Treatment of Ailments – Intermediate Clinical Rotation – 3 cases The student will interview the client, perform observations (Iridology, Hara, Face & Tongue) test remedies and make recommendations.
Contact hours: 7
Level 10: Treatment of Ailments – Advanced Clinical Rotation – 4 cases The student will interview the client, perform observations (Pulse, Iridology, Hara, Face & Tongue) test remedies and make recommendations.
Contact hours: 7
The student must complete ten levels. Each level is an independent module; therefore, the student may take them out of sequence except for Level VIII to X (clinical).
Master Herbology Program
Herbal Medicine Level 1: System Affinity/Terminology
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
Completion of Holistic Health Care 3- exempt from this level
Herbal Medicine Level 2: 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
Completion of Holistic Health Care 2- exempt from this level
Herbal Medicine Level 3: Introduction to Eastern Herbal Medicine
Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine &Tongue analysis
Student will learn the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the principles of using herbs
Learn how to analyze the tongue to determine imbalances
Herbal Medicine Level 4: 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
Herbal Medicine Level 5: Plant Identification/Harvesting
A detailed study of botany in relation to herbal medicine
Plant anatomy, identifying, cultivating and harvesting herbs
Students will learn how to make their own herbal remedies, including healing balms, lotions, teas, syrups, oils, tinctures, and more
Discuss the entire process of preparing herbal medicines at home
Discuss methods of growing, gathering, and drying herbs, to different ways of extracting their vital essences
Students will be expected to send in a sample of a homemade remedy during their final grading
Herbal Medicine Level 6: Vitamin/Drug/Herb Interaction
Students will learn how to avoid making mistakes when using natural supplements and common medications together
Drugs that deplete the body’s essential nutrients
Herbs that help prescriptions work better, or reduce drug side effects
Herb and drug contraindications
Herbal Medicine Level 7: Business Procedures Jurisprudence & Clinical procedures Student will learn the forms to use to interview the client. What questions to ask and how to determine what recommendations to make based on the client’s answers Students will learn how to set up their own practice and how to avoid legal complications. Standard disclaimer forms will be presented, which should be used while practicing any aspect of herbal medicine
Additional Program Details
Master Herbology is comprised of 7 Levels. Each Level is 5 contact hours which includes 2 to 3 hours of homework. The student will receive a certification after the completion of all 7 levels, completion of an exam and Holistic Nutrition Level 2 and 3.
Call to Register (301) 538-9540
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Category Two Programs
Professional Continuing Education for Licensed or Certified Massage Therapists/Practitioners
Glymphatic Drainage, Lymphatic Drainage, Cranial Sacral Therapy, and Tough Therapy/Reiki/Energy Work
Glymphatic Drainage Therapy, 3 CEs
(This course is divided into three modules)
Course Description
Glymphatic Drainage is a hands-on bodywork method that focuses on the head/scalp, face, neck, and clavicle areas of the body. The technique helps remove fluid, toxins, and inflammation from this region, whereby promoting flexibility, increasing circulation, improving skin tone and appearance, and stimulates clarity of thinking, by way of clearing the brain tissues.
In this course the student will learn about the Glymphatic drainage system and the various modalities incorporated in a Glymphatic Drainage session.
The Glymphatic system is the way nutrients and waste are distributed throughout the brain via the lymphatic pathways in the brain and head, which contains Cerebral Spinal Fluid, that transports all the substances in the brain. It connects to the lymphatic system surrounding the skull for elimination.
Distribution of nutrients and removal of waste from the head/scalp, face and neck, can lead to better sleep, improved skin appearance, tone and elasticity. Everyone wants an easy, drugless way to achieve good quality health for the head, face and neck areas. Glymphatic Drainage Therapy is the way to achieve the improved quality of life everyone needs.
There are many benefits to sleeping at least 6 to 7 hours a day, but most importantly the quality of sleep contributes to removal of toxins from the brain.
Removing toxins from the brain promotes:
- Prevention of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
- Healing of Traumatic Brain Injury
- Relief of congestion in the facial sinuses
- Healing of any surgery in the head area
- Stimulate memory, focus and mental clarity
- Improve skin health
The Glymphatic Drainage Therapy incorporates various modalities such as Lymph Drainage, Cranial Sacral Therapy, TCM acupressure, and Ayurvedic acupressure on the head/scalp, face, neck, and clavicle.
This 60 minute session is a very relaxing and cleansing therapy for the whole nervous system and skin. Glymphatic Drainage can be incorporated with facials and massage therapy techniques.
The student will receive a certificate of completion upon submitting a quiz.
Lymphatic Drainage
8 CEs
Lymphatic drainage manual therapy is a specialized body work technique that is provided by advanced trained licensed and registered massage therapists. This therapy applies repetitive pressure at lymph node sites and a stroking technique along lymph vessels that stimulates the movement of lymph fluid. This therapy assists with post surgical swelling and inflammation due to numerous heath complaints such as sinusitis, arthritis, gastritis, back pain, neck pain and more.
Lymphatic Therapy Class
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.
Therapists work with flat hands, using all the fingers to simulate gentle, specific wave-like movements. These subtle manual maneuvers activate lymph and interstitial fluid circulation as well as stimulate the functioning of the immune and parasympathetic nervous systems. It is shown that when these actions are accomplished, the results can be:
· Reduction in edemas (swelling) and lymphedemas of various origins
· Detoxification of the body
· Regeneration of tissue, including burns, wounds and wrinkles
· Anti-aging effects
· Relief of numerous chronic and subacute inflammations, including sinusitis, bronchitis and otitis
· Relief of chronic pain
Create another stream of income by networking with Medi spas, Oncology clinics and Physical rehab clinics who are now hiring therapist for Lymphatic Drainage.
The student will be able to:
– Explain the function and location of the lymphatic system.
– Explain the benefits of lymphatic drainage.
– Explain contraindications of lymphatic drainage.
– Perform basic lymphatic drainage massage routine.
Cranial Sacral Therapy, Level 1, 7 CEs
Course Description
This Cranial Sacral Energetic training course is a transformative program which, not only provides comprehensive training as a practitioner, but also enables profound transformation in each participant.
The emphasis throughout is on developing the skills to become an effective and successful practitioner. This also involves a profound exploration of one’s own development as a practitioner and as a human being.
This training presents the unique approach of Cranial Sacral Energetic Work, it’s history, Mindfulness, grounding, insight, personal awareness..
The training is very practical, with approximately two thirds of the course devoted to practical sessions. It also incorporates theoretical understanding of the concepts underlying Cranial Sacral Therapy.
There are no health care licenses required to attend the training.
What is Cranial Sacral Therapy
CST is a holistic healing assessment and technique that uses light pressure and gentle energetic touch to balance the cranium, spine, and sacrum. This is a light to moderate touch therapy performed on a fully clothed individual.
A CST practitioner touches the client with a gentle technique that help the client feel more aligned, and more at home in themselves. Such work can help the client obtain their healing potential.
What to Expect from a Session
During a session, the practitioner will discuss the client’s needs and wishes for the session. CST sessions are hands-on, compassion centered and deeply therapeutic. They are done with the client wearing comfortable clothing and resting on a massage table. Various “holds” and the application of gentle pressure, based on cranial sacral therapy theory, technique, and guided intuition are applied to specific areas of the head, sacrum, and the top of the feet, tuning into the spinal pulse energy. Many clients feel calm and energized immediately after a session.
Course Content
History: Cranial Sacral Energetic Work was originally developed and pioneered by Thomas Attlee, an intuitive healer, who studied quantum science, trauma skills, emotional awareness, profound personal development, mindfulness and a wide range of other resources, to provide a more comprehensive and effective integrated approach. This system has evolved over many years from the inception.
Mindfulness: Mindfulness is an inherent part of the training from start to finish, providing grounding, insight, personal awareness, and interpersonal qualities, that are invaluable both within the therapeutic interaction and in everyday life.
– Mindfulness is being aware of your environment, the clients reaction to it, and your personal feelings, not letting them interfere with the clients healing and intent. Connecting with the positive and letting of the negative.
– Practice grounding to mother earth, by way of putting your feet flat on the ground and envisioning roots coming out of your feet.
Discussion:
– Introduction to Cranial Sacral Therapy
– Cranial Sacral Therapy as energetic work
– Ground yourself
– Create a calm quiet therapeutic presence. This will allow the sensitivity, and the perception that will enable profound engagement with the subtle forces of the Cranial Sacral process
– Cranial Sacral therapy as an integrated treatment session
– The practice of Cranial Sacral Therapy
– Connect with and sense the clients underlying vitality as you work on them, envision sending them positive healing energy – The cerebral spinal pulse waive
– Energetically engage with the systems below the skin: bone, membrane, fascia, fluid, energy field by sensing their presence – Being aware that physical and emotional trauma are at the root of most health issues and being mindful of that
– Identifying: the Occiput (Still Point) and Sacrum
Cranial Sacral Level 2, 7 CEs
Clinical Experience
Students participate in the teaching clinics – an invaluable experience (not provided by many courses) bringing clinical practice to life and providing first hand experience of clinical situations.
See the Cranial Sacral Procedure Document that provides the step by step procedure used during the clinical sessions.
Cranial Sacral Energetic Therapy can be added to many other bodywork methods effectively.
Reiki Module 101through 104
Reiki/Touch Therapy
Course Description
Reiki 101 is an introductory course on the human energy fields and the therapies that can affect these fields to maintain health and well being.
The focus of this course is on Reiki therapy, its benefits and how to use the treatment on oneself and others.
Course Content:
○ Introduction to Reiki
○ Energy Fields
○ Chakras
○ Benefits
○ Energy Therapies
○ Reiki Story
○ Reiki Treatment
○ Summary
■ Actionable steps: Do self-care 15 to 20 minutes daily for 30 days by using the Reiki 1 hands positions. Journal how you feel physically and emotionally.
■ Actionable steps: Use Reiki 1 on a friend or family member for 30 minutes daily for 30 days. Journal how they react to the healing technique.
Reiki Module 102, 1 CE
Healing Self
Reiki Module 103, 1 CE
Healing Others
Reiki Module 104, 5 CE
Clinical Application
To Register for a continuing education class call (301) 538-9540
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Under COMAR 13B.01.01.15(I)(3)(a), the Secretary of Higher Education approves WINM to use the word “Institute” in its name (Washington Institute of Natural Medicine).
The Washington Institute of Natural Medicine is not licensed by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). The programs offered herein are divided strictly into non-regulated general interest courses open to the public (not intended for training that leads to immediate employment in a recognized or emerging occupation), and professional continuing education modules legally restricted to licensed massage therapists.