<%@LANGUAGE="VBSCRIPT" CODEPAGE="1252"%> Naturopathy, Naturopathic Medicine and Homeopathic Doctors at Washington Institute of Natural Medicine
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CLINICAL PROGRAMS

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Classes can be taken on-location or through on-line/distance learning.

Advanced Holistic Clinical Program

 

Client Interview

Each participant will learn to conduct a holistic/homeopathic client interview. Interviewing the client is a very important aspect of determining the client’s main issues and finding the sources of the illness. Building a good rapport with the client paves the way to the client’s ability to comply with your recommendations. Participants will receive forms and checklist that help streamline the interview.
Contact Hours: 12
Homework Hours: 3
Independent clinical practice hours: 4 hours

 

Natural Health Consultation Workshop

Participants will work with client volunteers to refine skills doing client consultation including interview, iridology, hara, pulse, face analysis, tongue analysis, remedy testing and recommendations.
Contact Hours: 12
Homework Hours: 3
Independent clinical practice hours: 4 hours

 

Remedy Testing

Each participant will refine their ability to use Kinesiology, Dowsing, Pendulum, and Biofeedback. Testing remedies allows the practitioner to determine the best remedies among the myriad of choices, and gives the client confirmation of your choices.
Contact Hours: 12
Homework Hours: 3
Independent clinical practice hours: 4 hours

 

Remedies, Homeopathy, Supplements

Each participant will receive a comprehensive review of products usually recommended by Natural Health Practitioners. Pros and cons of product inventory, web purchases, vitamin stores, etc.
Contact Hours: 12
Homework Hours: 3
Independent clinical practice hours: 4 hours

 

Detoxification Workshop

Participants will learn what type of detoxification to recommend, how often and which nutritional support to be added. Knowing when and how to detoxify is a very important part of holistic health care.
Contact Hours: 12
Homework Hours: 3
Independent clinical practice hours: 4 hours

 

Iridology Workshop I

Iridology can help the practitioner determine the following:
Constitution High Cholesterol Lymphatic congestion
Brain fog Toxic load Hereditary weakness
Colon congestion Physical stress Circulatory weakness
Inflammation Parasitic infection Diverticulitis
Weak organs Respiratory congestion and more …
Each participant will analyze case studies and client volunteers with a naturopathic doctor.
Learn how to use a digital camera and laptop to use in your practice.
Contact Hours: 12
Homework Hours: 3
Independent clinical practice hours: 4 hours

Iridology Workshop II
Participants will use the digital camera and laptop to analyze client volunteers’ iris with a naturopathic doctor’s supervision.
Contact Hours: 12
Homework Hours: 3
Independent clinical practice hours: 4 hours

 


Advanced TCM Clinical Program

 

Traditional Chinese Observation I

Each participant will receive more practical learning experience in Face, Pulse, Hara and Tongue study. These observations will enable the practitioner to determine which energy and organ systems are out of balance. Analyze case studies and client volunteers with a naturopathic doctor. Learn how to use a digital camera and laptop to use in your practice.
Contact Hours: 12
Homework Hours: 3
Independent clinical practice hours: 4 hours

 

Traditional Chinese Observation II

Participant will have hands-on experience working with client volunteers while supervised by a natural health doctor. This level includes nail analysis.
Contact Hours: 12
Homework Hours: 3
Independent clinical practice hours: 4 hours

 

Aromatherapy and Body Work I

Each participant will be able to practice using aromatherapy with acupressure for physical issues, relieving stress and emotional healing. Client volunteers will work with participants while supervised by a naturopathic doctor.
Contact Hours: 12
Homework Hours: 3
Independent clinical practice hours: 4 hours


Aromatherapy and Body Work II

The focus of this workshop is developing the practitioners’ skill in finding acupressure points and determining the best essential oil to use for each ailment.
Contact Hours: 12
Homework Hours: 3
Independent clinical practice hours: 4 hours

 


Mind Body Clinical Program

 

Introduction to Mind Body Therapies and Visualization

The history behind relaxation therapy and the beginning techniques used in visualization in the reduction stress, depression, and phobias will be presented in the course. The class will include lecture and practical experience. Visualization techniques, relaxation therapy, and eye focusing techniques are introduced in this class. These techniques promote relaxation, assist in phobias, and stimulate a positive thought process. It does not replace the care of a medical doctor.
Contact Hours: 10
Homework Hours: 3
Independent clinical practice hours: 6

 

Visualization Workshop I

Visualization and other Mind/Body Medicine techniques are useful in helping the practitioner assist the client to change habits, relieve panic attacks, phobias and relieve stress. Each participant will be able to practice more visualization techniques.
Client volunteers will work with participants while supervised by a naturopathic doctor.
Contact Hours: 12
Homework Hours: 3
Independent clinical practice hours: 4 hours

 

Visualization Workshop II

The focus of this workshop is to learn how to teach your client to meditate and encourage them to make it a part of their daily routine.
Contact Hours: 12
Homework Hours: 3
Independent clinical practice hours: 4 hours

 

 

Advanced Holistic Nutrition Clinical Program

 

Food for Healing Workshop I

The focus of this workshop is to learn the foods to recommend to clients suffering from cancer and other critical immune issues.
Contact Hours: 12
Homework Hours: 3
Independent clinical practice hours: 4 hours

 

Food for Healing Workshop II

The focus of this workshop is to learn how to teach clients where and how to shop for healthy foods. Includes grocery stores, health food stores, fast food and other restaurants.
Contact Hours: 12
Homework Hours: 3
Independent clinical practice hours: 4 hours

 

Joy of Eating Workshop

The focus of this workshop is to learn techniques or tips to pass on to clients to help them develop good eating habits, easy meal planning and preparation.
Contact Hours: 12
Homework Hours: 3
Independent clinical practice hours: 4 hours

 

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