Homeopathic Natural Health and Bodywork Services
Homeopathic Doctor, Licensed Massage Therapist, Licensed Practical Nurse
Certified and Registered Health Educator
Certified Complementary and Alternative Medicine Nurse
Doctor of Philosophy in Holistic Health
Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapist
Certified Nursing Herbology
Natural Health Exam: This exam is a comprehensive study of the human body using observation skills from the Orient and Europe. It is a preventative approach focusing on organ system efficiency and cleansing. For each client the exam consists of a combination of alternative modalities; Iridology, Tongue analysis, Facial Observation, Pulse analysis, a Japanese Hara technique. Remedy testing, and Natural Treatment plan recommendations.
Lymphatic Drainage Manual Therapy Massage - Lymphatic drainage manual therapy massage is a specialized body work technique that 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.
Reiki - Reiki is a touch therapy method that uses chi (energy) to bring balance and improve health. The practitioner applies a light touch to the client or works slightly above the body in the client’s energy field. This approach to energy healing connects with the subtle energy of life to feed and balance the body’s own subtle energy system, leading to greater well-being. During a session the mind and body attains a peaceful, restful state which empowers the body’s natural healing abilities to occur. During a session the client relaxes on a massage table, staying fully dressed with their shoes off.
Acupressure - Acupressure uses light to moderate pressure which is applied to acupuncture points with the thumb, fingers, palms, forearms and elbows. Acupressure helps to bring the body into balance.
Acu-Reiki - The use of Acupressure combined with Reiki. This therapy combination balances energy systems, provides relaxation and supports health. It also works on the energy systems to clear blockages and helps put the body back in balance.
Bio: Victoria Goldsten has been caring for the sick since 1973. Her first health care experience was in nursing at several local health care facilities. She later studied and became certified in: Homeopathy, Reiki, Acupressure, Lymphatic Drainage, and Massage Therapy. She is currently practicing as a massage therapist, a natural health care nurse, and a Doctor of Integrative Homeopathy in the District of Columbia. She is currently working at Washington Institute of Natural Medicine as a natural health care nurse, massage therapist and Integrative Homeopath providing therapy for clients with pain, chronic ailments, stress relief, and more. She worked for four years in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Washington, D.C. offering consultations and bodywork treatments free of charge or at a reduced rate to low income families of the community. She also has offices in Maryland.
Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Diploma, Holistic Health with Massage, 1995, Nova College International
Licensed Massage Therapist, 1999 to present, Washington, D.C.
Doctor of Homeopathy, 2000, First National University
Certificate, Professional Homeopathy, 1997, National Center of Homeopathy
Nursing Diploma, 1973, Suburban Hospital School of Nursing
Nursing License, 1999 to present, Washington, D.C.
Questions for Victoria: naturaldoctordc@aol.com (301) 538-9540