Maryland Centers
Maryland Wellness Centers
Practitioners visit with clients by appointment only. Consultation forms should be filled out prior to the visit.
Silver Spring
Georgia Ave.
In the heart of Silver Spring
Catonsville, MD Location
(In the Baltimore Region)
Olney, MD Locations
Office of Victoria Goldsten
Treatment Space for Victoria Goldsten
Bowie Maryland
Treatment Room
Treatment space for Pam Taylor
in Sandy Spring, MD
Bethesda, MD Location
Bethesda Entrance
Bethesda Treatment Room
Kensington Location
Kensington Entrance
Kensington Treatment Room
Gaithersburg Location
Gaithersburg Entrance
Gaithersburg Treatment Room
Frederick Location
Frederick Entrance
Frederick Treatment Room
Treatment space for Pam Taylor
Frederick Location
Frederick Entrance
Bethesda Treatment Room
(301) 538-9540 Call for the full address or see the practitioner’s scheduling pages.
Clients Scheduled By Appointment Only
To schedule, an appointment in Maryland contact our main office in Washington DC at (202) 237 – 7681 or fill out a request online.
Practitioners Available In Maryland
See our many Complementary and Alternative Medicine Nursing Providers.
Olney Location
BK Mudahar, L. Ac.
- Licensed Acupuncturist.
Olney, Silver Spring, and Bowie
Beth Adams, RN, BSN
- Natural Health Care Nurse.
- Registered Nurse .
- Holistic Health Care Practitioner.
Olney and Silver Spring
Victoria Goldsten, CH, LMT, LPN, BSN
- Certified Complementary and Alternative Medicine Nurse.
- Certified Nursing Herbology.
- Certified Health Educator.
- Certified Natural Health Practitioner.
- Maryland Licensed Nurse, Natural Health Care Nurse.
- Homeopathic Nurse.
- Certified Contemporary Homeopathy.
- Maryland State Licensed Massage Therapist.
- Board Certified: American Association of Drugless Practitioners
- Clinical Supervisor
Olney and Silver Spring
Annette Fombu, DNP, FNP-BC, AFMCP-IFM
- DNP: Doctor of Nursing Practice.
- FNP-BC: Family Nurse Practitioner, Board certified (Maryland).
- AFMCP- IFM: Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice.
- Holistic and Natural Health Care Nurse.
Silver Spring and Olney
Rev. Jo AnnGrace Harley, CNA, GNA, CHHP, NT
- Master Teacher Practitioner of Divine Anointed Touch.
- Ordained Minister, Licensed Personal and Geriatric Care Provider.
- Nursing Technician, Certified Holistic Health Care Practitioner.
Silver Spring
Anna Pritchard, RN, LMT
- Maryland Registered Nurse.
- Maryland Licensed Massage Therapist.
Silver Spring
Amber P. Davis, RMP
- Registered Massage Practitioner.
North Bethesda and Silver Spring
Liza Borodkin
- Energy Work Practitioner.
Silver Spring and Olney
David McCrady
- Certified Reiki Practitioner.
Silver Spring and Olney
Linda Khanzetian, CHHP, CRM, CNC
- Certified Health Educator.
- Certified Holistc Health Practitioner.
Severna Park, Olney, and Silver Spring
Erin Oneill
- Spiritual and Healh Coach.
Silver Spring
Tammy Waters
- Aesthetician.
Silver Spring
Akeema Bichali, CHHP
- Registered Health Educator.
Silver Spring, and Olney
Erin Oneill, PM, CHC
- Psychic Medium, Certified Health Coach.
Gaithersburg
Nadia Faucher, LMT
- Licensed Massage Therapist.
Olney
Pam Taylor, RMP
- Registered Massage Practitioner.
Bowie
Jandel Benjamin, LMT
- Licensed Massage Therapist.
Natural Wellness Evaluation
Components of the Evaluation
Oriental Visual Observation
Oriental Pulse Reading
Hara (Abdominal energy) Study
Client History Review
Oriental Tongue Observation
Iridology (Iris Study)
Client Teaching
Biofield Energy Evaluation
Natural Remedy Testing
Kinesiology
Nursing Problem Identification
Homeopathic Constitutional Review
The Natural Wellness Evaluation lasts between one and two hours depending upon the severity of the complaint. This exam does not use conventional medicine diagnostic techniques. It uses theories brought to us from the orient and Europe. If you need a medical diagnosis please consult your physician.
Natural Health Therapy
Acupressure
Touch Therapy (Reiki)
Magnetic Therapy
Guided Imagery
Neural Therapy
Life Coaching
Spiritual Counseling
Nutrional Consultations
Visualization Therapy
Natural Health Care Training Program WASHINGTON INSTITUTE OF NATURAL MEDICINE
Olney, Maryland
Holistic Health Care Program.
With
Victoria K. Goldsten, HD, CMT, LPN, BSN
Primary Wellness Center:
3701 Connecticut Ave., N.W. #1
Washington D.C., 20008
(202) 237-7681
Director:
Victoria K. Goldsten, HD, CMT, LPN, BSN
Approved Clinical Site for the:
American Naturopathic and Holistic Association US School of Naturopathy Holistic Services Agency, First National University.
The Institute teaches a certificate program in Holistic Health / Naturopathy in Maryland.
The Maryland Higher Education Commission has determined that the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine is exempt from MHEC approval authority.
Philosophy
The Washington Institute of Natural Medicine strives to help its participants understand the true meaning of health by offering them a holistic view of health care. The Institute encourages the participant to seek a fitting response to the human condition through natural healing modalities. The Institute strives to investigate the true meaning of health and its deep connection with nature. Through its investigation, it will evaluate the elements of knowledge in the natural health care arena. The Institute will critically study the basic principals of Natural Health Care and seek to improve its components.
Objectives And Statement Of Purpose
To offer participants a quality experience in Natural Health Care with emphasis on the clinical rotation.
To offer clinical and laboratory supervisors appropriately educated in natural health care.
To form a professional organization that promotes and maintains levels of excellence.
To implement and maintain a system of evaluation of natural health care practitioners.
To provide a network of communication to natural health care students and instructors of the institution.
To promote cooperation between all natural health care interns and supervisors.
To set standards commensurate with public expectations and needs.
To serve as a liaison with other professional associations.
To create competent, thoughtful, ethical, and compassionate health professionals.
Director/Supervisor: Holistic Care, Homeopathy, Herbology, Energy Work
Victoria Goldsten, HD, CMT, LPN, BSN
Disclaimer: This course, independently, does not lead to employment. Prior certifications in natural health care are required before admission.
The Institute teaches a certificate program in Holistic Health in Maryland.
The Maryland Higher Education Commission has determined that the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine is exempt from MHEC approval authority.
Hours Required
The requirements for the completion of the program in Holistic Health are a minimum of 1000 hours of hands-on experience.
General Post Graduate Educational Requirements:
General education credits or equivalent experiential learning are requirements for entry into the program. fulfillment of these requirements demonstrates that the applicant has achieved specialized and general knowledge and has acquired motivation and potential for life-long learning.
To meet the General Education Requirements in order to enter the program, an applicant must possess one of the Following:
Curriculum Outline
MASTERS DEGREE
or
Bachelors Degree, plus two years specialized professional experience,
or
Associate of Arts Degree, plus four years specialized professional experience,
or
Six years of work or life experience,
or
Any combination of the above,
AND
certification in one or more of the following:
Herbology
Homeopathy
Holistic Health Care
Naturopathy
Complementary Care
PLUS
a course in Anatomy and Physiology.
Holistic Health Care Program
The Washington Institute of Natural Medicine offers a broad overview of natural remedies and therapies within its program. This program offers a hands-on component that will augment the classroom experience gained at other institutions.
The 1000 hours of supervised clinical training is completed in approximately 130 weeks. This is based upon the student participating in seven hours and forty-five minutes of clinical per week.
The program will cover the following core components based upon the needs of the clients in the clinical setting:
Client Consultation Procedures - case taking, client intake, interview, and history taking.
Treatment of common ailments and diseases through homeopathy, herbology, and aromatherapy.
Anatomy and physiology review as related to each case.
Bio-energy field evaluation – the assessment of electro-magnetic energy produced by the client.
Iridology practice – the study of the iris.
pH testing - for diet assessment.
Oriental observation of the tongue, skin, and pulse – the study of oriental energy (chi) produced by the client.