MARYLAND WELLNESS CENTERS
Practitioners visit with clients by appointment only. Consultation forms should be filled out prior to the visit.
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Silver Spring
Georgia Ave.
In the heart of Silver Spring
Baltimore
25th St.
Catonsville, MD Location (In the Baltimore Region)
Catonsville, MD Location (In the Baltimore Region)
Olney, MD Locations
Office of Victoria Goldsten
Treatment Space for Victoria Goldsten
Office of Pam Taylor
Treatment space for Pam Taylor
Bethesda, MD Location
Bethesda Entrance
Bethesda Treatment Room
Bowie, MD Location
Bowie Treatment Space
Frederick Location
Frederick Entrance
Frederick Treatment Room
(301) 538-9540
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or see 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.
Natural Health Exam
Natural Health Therapies
Holistic Training
Certificate Classes
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 Health Exam
Components of the Exam |
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| Oriental Visual Observation | Client Teaching |
| Oriental Pulse Reading | Biofield Energy Evaluation |
| Hara (Abdominal energy) Study | Natural Remedy Testing |
| Client History Review | Kinesiology |
| Oriental Tongue Observation | Nursing Problem Identification |
| Iridology (Iris Study) | Homeopathic Constitutional Review |
The Naturopathic Exam 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.
Download MD Forms: Consultation Sheet | Client Questionaire
Setting up an appointment
Natural Health Therapies
| Natural Health Therapies | ||
| Acupressure | Guided Imagery | Spiritual Counseling |
| Touch Therapy (Reiki) | Neural Therapy | Nutrional Consultations |
| Magnetic Therapy | Life Coaching | Visualization Therapy |
Natural Health Care Training Program
WASHINGTON INSTITUTE OF NATURAL MEDICINE
Olney, Maryland
NATUROPATHY/HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE PROGRAM
With
Victoria K. Goldsten, HD, BSN, CMT, LPN
Training Site:
Potomac Massage Training Institute
8380 Colesville Rd #600
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 538-9540
Administrative office:
3701 Connecticut Ave., N.W. #1
Washington, D.C. 20008
(202) 237-7681
Director:
Victoria K. Goldsten, HD
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
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To offer participants a quality experience in Natural Health Care with emphasis on the clinical rotation.
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To offer clinical and laboratory supervisors appropriately educated in natural health care.
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To form a professional organization that promotes and maintains levels of excellence.
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To implement and maintain a system of evaluation of natural health care practitioners.
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To provide a network of communication to natural health care students and instructors of the institution.
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To promote cooperation between all natural health care interns and supervisors.
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To set standards commensurate with public expectations and needs.
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To serve as a liaison with other professional associations.
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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/Naturopathy 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 Naturopathy/Holistic Health are a minimum of 1000 hours of hands-on experience.
GENERAL POST GRADUATE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
General Education Credits or the 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:
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.
Curriculum Outline
NATUROPATHY/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:
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Client Consultation Procedures - case taking, client intake, interview, and history taking.
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Treatment of common ailments and diseases through homeopathy, herbology, and aromatherapy.
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Anatomy and physiology review as related to each case.
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Bio-energy field evaluation – the assessment of electro-magnetic energy produced by the client.
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Iridology practice – the study of the iris.
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pH testing - for diet assessment.
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Oriental observation of the tongue, skin, and pulse – the study of oriental energy (chi) produced by the client.
Additional Classes