Classes
Continuing Education State Board Recognitions
- D.C., Maryland, and Virginia Boards of Nursing
- D.C., Virginia, and Maryland Board of Dietetics and Nutrition
- D.C. Board of Massage Therapy
- Maryland Board of Chiropractic Examiners (Massage Therapy)
- Virginia Board of Nursing (Massage Therapy)
- DC Board of Barber and Cosmetology (including Estheticians)
Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board
Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Kansas, and New Mexico Boards of Nursing
Maryland State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners
Continuing Education Approvals
National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Services, Inc.
Washington DC Board of Massage Therapy
The Washington Institute of Natural Medicine is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider.
(NCBTMB individual providers are also approved within our program. The D.C. Board of Massage Therapy, the Maryland Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and the Virginia Board of Nursing recognize NCBTMB providers)
American Dietetics Association: D.C. and Maryland Chapters (ADA approval recognized by the Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. Board of Dietetics and Nutrition)
American Alternative Medical Association
School of Modern Nursing
Heart Beat RN
American Naturopathic and Holistic Association
National Coalition of Estheticians Association (NCEA)
Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification Board
Professional Organization Approval
Professional Provider Listing and Basic Requirements Reviewed by American Reflexology Certification Board
American Naturopathic and Holistic Association
Certified Training Provider, Washington, D.C. Workforce Investment Council.
Working with the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services.
District of Columbia General Business Licensed with the following endorcements:
Education Services
Apprenticeship Training
Exam Preparation and Tutoring
Educational Support Services
Educational Services Licensed, Washington, D.C.
(With continued approval by the D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, Business Licensing Center)
Coaching Services/Prep Classes, Continuing Education, and Personal Growth and Development.
Laboratory Program Approvals
Registration: (202) 237-7681
Director / Victoria K. Goldsten, HD,PhD,LMT,BSN
Integrative Homeopath, Holistic Nurse, Licensed Massage Therapist
CLIA Certified, Washington DC
Accredited by: American Association of Drugless Practitioners
From April 30, 2001 to March 25, 2025
The Institute taught continuing education in Maryland for Natural Health Care and Conventional Medicine Practitioners such as Nurses, Medical Doctors, Massage Therapists, Dieticians, Estheticians, Naturopaths, Alternative Medicine Practitioners, etc. Certificate of completions were provided when all requirements were met.
The Institute taught a certificate program in Holistic Health/Naturopathy in Maryland.
The Maryland Higher Education Commission had determined that the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine was exempt from MHEC approval authority, by previous administrations.
See our many other options for classes on our classes pages.
Washington, D.C. Instruction Site And Administrative Office:
Washington, D.C. 20016, (202) 237-7681
Training approval: The Washington Institute is an Educational Services endorsed provider in Washington, D.C., through a general business license. The Institute offers Coaching Services/Prep Classes, Continuing Education, and personal growth and development workshops and seminars. The institute is also certified as a Training Provider through the Washington, D.C. Workforce Investment Council. Certificates of completion are offered to those enrolled with the agency division. Certification Examinations are also offered by the American Naturopathic and Holistic Association, American Reflexology Certification Board, and the American Association of Nutritional Consultants. See below for further information on professional certification and training information.
Professional Certification
Certification is available through classroom attendance, Distance Learning Education and Examination through the American Naturopathic and Holistic Association’s Chesapeake, VA division.
Contact the Administrative office at: (202) 686-8202. Upon becoming a member of the Association students are entitled to attend classes. This membership organization is approved by the Virginia Department of Education, as a trade association.
Certificates of Completions permitted by the American Dietetics Association (ADA) and National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Association (NCBTMB) approved providers.
Virginia Beach Location: 810 Kempsville Road #5
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(703)508-2986
Training In Natural Health
Contact the Holistic Services Agency (HSA) division of the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine (WINM) at: (202) 686-8202. To receive training as a member of the Agency a candidate must be placed in a temporary employment status position.
The Agency is Registered through the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs of the District of Columbia (DCRA).
Nutritional Consultant Certification
Certification through examination is available through the American Association of Nutritional Consultants. For information contact Jen Martinez at (703) 508-2986
Reflexology Certification
Certification is offered by the American Reflexology Certification Board. Call Dr. Jen Martinez for details at (703) 508-2986
Board Certification
Board Certification is available to graduates of certificate, diploma, and degree programs in natural health with the National Association of Drugless Practitiolners.
The Washington Institute of Natural Medicine and the Holistic Services Agency is a trade name under the Mt. Pleasant Natural Health Care Center Inc.