HOLISTIC STUDIES

Are you interested in
HOLISTIC STUDIES
.... to quench your thirst for knowledge?
.... to become a health-care practitioner?
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Come join us in the incredible journey of expanding your horizons...
in the powerful adventure of gaining mastery over your life....



Study: Naturopathy, Holistic Medicine, Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Body work, Reflexology, Medical literacy, Iridology, Pathology, Homeopathy, Herbology, Lymphology,Detoxification, Kinesiology, Natural therapeutics, Hypnotherapy, Holistic Psychotherapy, Healing, Practicum, plus a rich extra-curricular program.

 
Our program is designed to give you what you really want: CHOICES.
Three study options are available:

  1. Full naturopathic program (all subjects), leading to a professional degree (N.D.)or academic degree (Ph.D.) through Westbrook University.
  2. Certificate programs in a sub-specialty (Nutrition, Homeopathy, Internal Hygiene, Lymphology, Healing, Reflexology, Kinesiology and others). Earn while you learn!
  3. Learning for pleasure? Take selected courses, without the obligations (no exams or papers...and no certification). Letter of attendance will be issued.

    NYC weekly classes or home study through video.

Institute of Holistic Studies
(212) 932-1363

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Knowledge is the Frontier of Tomorrow

Dr. Shoshana Margolin

A Holistic practitioner or consultant - no matter what he specializes in - is a healthcare educator. He serves as a catalyst committed to impart the understanding of health and the healing process to his clients. Actually, the word "doctor" comes from the Latin Docere - to teach. So the REAL doctor is not one who merely displays a diploma or license on his wall - but one who teaches, guides, coaches and cares.

The ancient Chinese classified Medicine into 3 categories:
Low medicine - which deals mainly with palliation of pain and symptomatic relief.
Medium medicine - which is committed to discovering and eliminating the causes of disease. and -
High medicine - which is involved in the prevention of disease by teaching proper lifestyle. This was considered suitable to the more sophisticated segment of the population.

Thus, the loftiest goal of the ideal doctor is to be a good teacher - so that disease can be prevented!

One of my great former teachers, Irving Davidson, used to say:
"There are only two primary diseases in the world: ignorance and indifference; all else stems from these". I agree wholeheartedly.
While we can do little to change indifference - we can do a lot to change ignorance.

What is so special about the truly Holistic approach?

In 26 years of practice I have seen over and over how futile it is to assume a unilateral approach to health restoration. And I am not talking specifically of conventional medicine. People come to me disappointed after being treated by herbalist, acupuncturists nutritionists and homeopaths. True, all these healing arts are non-toxic and non-harmful - but each of these practitioners saw only a narrow spectrum of the whole picture - the one he was trained in. These people were unable to find a practitioner who can look at all angles of a problem simultaneously and to uncover the causes of the problem. I feel sorry that they have to fly in from California, Ohio, Portugal and other far off places. Such service should be available everywhere on the planet to those who are aware enough to want it. That's why I took it upon myself to establish an institute for Holistic studies.

There's a story about a man who walked many miles in the hot desert. He was thirsty, hungry and very tired. He lost all hope of survival... then suddenly he saw an oasis: a beautiful fruit-bearing tree near a running brook. He drank the refreshing water, ate the delicious fruit and rested under the shade of the tree. He was revived and uplifted both physically and spiritually. Before he left to continue on his journey, he expressed gratitude to the Creator for saving his life. Then, just before departing, he turned to the tree and said: "I want to offer my appreciation by giving you a blessing... but what blessing can be meaningful to you?

            - To wish you you plenty of shade-providing leaves? you already have those!

            - To say that luscious fruit will be growing on your branches? they already are!

            - To ask that fresh water will be running at your roots? You have that, too!

If I will say

            - "May you be privileged in saving the lives of people who go through the desert"
            - you are doing that already!

So let me bless you by saying:

MAY ALL YOUR OFFSPRINGS BE JUST LIKE YOU.

I often think of this little story when I witness the great suffering that people go through out of sheer ignorance of the laws of nature. When you are a quarter of a century in practice and see absolute miracles every day - you feel an obligation to teach others who will continue this important work after you are gone. It is too precious to remain in the hands of the few. Perhaps the first Biblical commandment of "Be fruitful and multiply" can be reinterpreted in the context of health and disease to mean that we have to show our gratitude by spreading the word and training others.

Several surveys that were conducted in medical schools revealed - not surprisingly - that the motivation of the majority of students was money. They know that a medical degree is their doorway to riches. The second runner-up was prestige. While there is nothing wrong with desiring a comfortable living, this should be a natural consequence of the service you render to others - not your purpose or motivation! The ultimate goal of naturopathic students is to make a difference in people's lives, to help humanity and to know that your own existence was a contribution to the world! In our Institute, we will implant the spirit of sharing and cooperation - not greed and competition.

Dr. Shoshana Margolin (M.A., N.D., P.M.D.)
(founder and director)

Institute of Holistic Studies'

C R E E D

The Ten Precepts of Ethical Living

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  1. Life is sacred - and thus all people deserve to be treated with reverence.
  2. All humans have a right to pursue physical and emotional wellness in the manner of their choice. Informed Freedom of Choice is a basic tenet.
  3. Laws of Nature (such as nourishment and detoxification, serenity and dynamic action) - are to be respected in both health and disease.
  4. The living organism responds favorably to natural, gentle, non-toxic and non-invasive measures. Therefore, these form the basis of the most effective approaches to health - both diagnostic and therapeutic.
  5. All biological functions are based on vibrations. When vibrations are compatible - health ensues; when vibrations are incompatible - disease and death are the result.
  6. We are composed of fields of energy in layers of increasing density: from spiritual to mental, to emotional, to biochemical, to physical.
  7. Animals, too, have a right to survive. Vivisection is cruel, useless, wasteful and lethal. It should be replaced by a variety of other testing methods, which are available.
  8. This planet is our home and we must treat it in a friendly, non-destructive, non-toxic manner on all levels. Violation of this will result in disease and death to both animals and humans.
  9. Conscious living and mindfulness in all our actions and relationships - will bring harmony and happiness into our lives.
  10. "I care" is a key concept that we need to adopt in all our relationships: to Self, to others and to the environment.



Institute of Holistic Studies
 is under the auspices of
The International Academy of Health Sciences
2578 Broadway (#112),
New York, N.Y, 10025
Tel/fax (212) 932-1363
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QUALITY COUNTS

When you go shopping for clothes - quality is not critical, because you can always buy another dress - but choosing the best education you can get is absolutely critical for a lifetime career. It will determine your professional satisfaction, your success, your future income and your prestige.

The benefits of studying with us (unmatched anywhere!)
  • Easy schedule... classes are held once a week (so you don't have to give up your job or sacrifice family life).
  • Choice of evening, daytime or Sunday classes (as warranted by registration)
  • Convenient Manhattan location of classes... near public transportation
  • The most comprehensive, essence-based program ever designed
  • Modest, affordable tuition.
  • Expert faculty, dedicated to the task.
  • Interactive teaching methods (in which you are a participant, not just a listener) encompassing the Holistic model (+ use of audio-visuals, demos and experiments).
  • Accelerated program available (enables completion of studies in half the time)
  • Library of health-related articles and audio cassettes.
  • Discount on health books.
  • Special Student Discount on professional Academy seminars.
  • Enrichment program (electives) for extra credits.
  • Health literature club (counts as credit) at half the tuition rate.
  • All classes are videotaped so that you will not miss a single session (regular make-up sessions on video for students who had to miss class)
  • Meet like-minded people... form meaningful friendships; "remote students" are part of    your class - you may count on new friends in some far-away places!
  • Program accreditation through the ANMA (American Naturopathic Medical Assoc.)
  • University degrees to graduates of our program granted by Westbrook University.
  • Clinical sessions with supervised hands-on experience (a private Internship program may become available as an additional option).
  • Affiliation with several pioneering associations and institutions.
  • Intermediate certification programs available in Nutrition, Kinesiology, Reflexology, Homeopathy, Herbology, Healing, Hypnotherapy, Iridology, Lymphology and Internal Hygiene
  • New class starts every few months! (Please tell your friends)
  • Expect an atmosphere of camaraderie and cooperation. We encourage sharing rather than competitiveness - therefore we'll use mostly open book exams and hands-on demonstration to test proficiency. This elevates    them from the status of stress-inducers (as in most other schools) to the level of 'triggers for learning'.
  • Career guidance for graduates.

    ABOUT OUR APPROACH:
    There is a saying: "If your only tool is a hammer, then every problem looks to you like a nail". How true! Practitioners treat patients only in the discipline that they were trained in.  This may seem "logical" from a classification point of view (the dermatologist treats skin disorders, the cardiologist is an expert in heart problems, the nephrologist specializes in the kidneys etc.) - but the human body does not function on a fragmental basis. The patient is a WHOLE UNIT: BODY, MIND AND SOUL and must be treated as such. Even health-seekers who consult so-called "Holistic" practitioners are subject to "categorization": the acupuncturist will be treating them only with needles - not considering the fact that they may need also nutritional counseling and spinal re-alignment; people who consult a psychologist - will get only "talk therapy" - although they may need Homeopathy and detoxification...they may not even need psychological services!  So who can advise the patient where to go to get the help that he needs? Is the average patient sophisticated enough in the Healing arts to be able to decide appropriately for himself? If he consults a surgeon - will this surgeon tell him: "No, you don't need surgery. Just go on a cleansing program and you'll be fine" NOT IN A MILLION YEARS!  If he goes to an herbalist - will the herbalist say: "It's not herbs that you need, it's sound therapy that is most suitable for you!" NEVER! So people consulting various specialists end up getting the treatment practiced by those practitioners - rather than what they actually need! It is rare to find a practitioner who is truly Holistic... who can relate to the patient as an individual, from many angles simultaneously. This is the kind of practitioner we plan to create. The multi-dimensional approach has proved its worth over the years in case after case, even in the most difficult situations. Such treasure should not remain in the hands of the few. It should be available to sick people everywhere.

    ABOUT LICENSING:
    Licensing is a permission issued by the state in which you live which enables you to work in a specific profession that is licensed. If you practice medicine without a license - it is a felony because medicine is a licensed profession. If you are practicing something that is NOT licensed - whether it's shoe repair or lifestyle enhancement - you are not violating any licensing laws. A school cannot issue licenses - but a school CAN issue certificates of completion for actual studies - and that's what we plan to do. Currently there is no licensing for natural healthcare practitioners in NY state or even in NJ - except for chiropractors - and they struggled for over 30 years to become a licensed profession. So licensing follows the professional practice - and not vice versa. There is no licensing for a "new" profession. Only when many practitioners are in practice for many years and become organized and politically active - can they can press for licensing.  Many people maintain that any licensing is a liability rather than a blessing. You have the state breathing down your back, you are restricted in many ways and you have numerous official obligations. However, as a consultant - you are an expert renting out your time and talents, free of most burdens. Our graduates will be professional health consultants, healthologists and lifestyle enhancement counselors. None of these titles require licensing. In addition, you do have the option of getting a bonafide degree through Westbrook University.  The Institute of Holistic Studies is an adult Learning Center, open to anyone who has a desire to learn, anywhere from a single course to a full professional program. We are "people" oriented. We offer you the greatest opportunity to get out of the victim role and become a cause in your life.

    Remember: Knowledge and intention are the most powerful tools you can wield!

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Institute of Holistic Studies
An Adult Learning Center
is under the auspicies of
The International Academy of Health Sciences
2578 Broadway (#112),
New York, N.Y, 10025
Tel/fax (212) 932-1363
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AN OPEN LETER:

Dear Health-Conscious Friends;

Expand your horizons through the seminars and workshops that we offer by learning about your body, its nutritional requirements, how to enhance your lifestyle, how to facilitate stress reduction for yourself and your family and how to use spiritual healing methods to create balance in your life. The class tuition is very modest... the rewards are great! You are about to embark upon the most exciting undertaking of your life; the path to becoming a Healer and Holistic health-care professional is now open to you. As the Chinese proverb tells us:

"Even the longest journey starts with the first step." All our classes - including our Open House and Introduction - are made available on videocassettes, so that you may participate with us in this great adventure of "Expanding Horizons" - no matter when you join our ranks and no matter where you live on planet Earth (as long as a video-player is available to you). Ours is the only school that gives you such a fantastic opportunity.

There are vast differences among the various Holistic study programs that are available: On the one extreme are the strict full-time naturopathic colleges that are eager to emulate the medical schools, at the other extreme are the "Diploma Mills" that issue impressive certificates on beautiful paper - but little else, and in the middle are the correspondence programs that offer reading material but no personal hands-on training. This is where we fill the gap. We offer the unique synthesis of modest tuition, easy schedules, open-book exams, clinical experience, great courses, essence (energy) orientation, a library of articles, audio tapes and videos, a wonderful extra-curricular enrichment program and options for clinical internship. All our courses are also available on video, as part of our DISTANCE LEARNING program (same tuition, even though it involves a lot more work and expenses on our part).


Students have 3 educational options:
A. Taking isolated courses as they come up (no exam requirements, no pre- requisites other than the one-evening Fundamentals course and no certificates). This option is suitable for the purpose of deepening understanding of health, disease and healing, gaining insights into current issues, avoiding costly medical errors and learning to treat oneself and one's family through natural, effective, non-invasive techniques.

B. Taking a Certification Program in one or more of the sub-specialties (such as Nutrition, Hypnotherapy, Reflexology, Herbology, Homeopathy. Kinesiology, Lymphology, Healing). Pre-requisites are: Fundamentals and the Preliminary program.

C. Taking the full professional program leading to the N.D. degree (Doctor of Naturopathy) or an academic degree (Ph.D.) through Westbrook University, with which we are affiliated. This is a 4 year program, with possibility of acceleration to complete it in 2 or 3 years.

Since all classes are videotaped, if you must miss a class for whatever reason, you will have the option of making it up... or if you live too far to attend in person, you'll be able to register for video-mediated "distance learning". Whether attending in person or through the screen - you will get the personal caring of our staff, each of whom is committed to optimizing your learning experience... The larger the class, the more options we can offer you (such as extra for-credit workshops on Sundays, discounts on pre-arranged seminars delivered by other institutions, etc.) So you would benefit greatly by recommending that your friends join our ranks.

One of the greatest features of our program is its on-going availability: you can join at any time and get all the classes that you missed on videocassettes, including all the printed handouts - so you will not miss anything! Fundamentals class is a pre-requisite for ALL further study. Following that is the "Preliminary Program", starting with the five-week course in Holistic Medicine. If you order these now and you live within riding-range of NYC, you can still join us in the next course in person (Tues. evenings). Free on-the-street parking is available, as well as three parking garages nearby. A vegetarian health restaurant is located right in the building.  If you live too far to attend, you may register as a Distance student, still enjoy all that is covered in class and see the "hands-on" in living color and full detail on your screen.  
IF YOU HAVE THE YEARNING - YOU CAN DO THE LEARNING!

The following topics are covered in the Fundamentals:

1.   Treating colds and flu Holistically
2.   Status of Alternative Medicine
3.   A paradigm shift (Allopathy vs Holism)
4.   Stimulating the immune system
5.   Answering digestive challenges
6.   An anatomical model
7.   Healing in your hands
8.   Psychological & spiritual anchors
9.   Earn-while-you-learn opportunities
10. Questions & Answers


The sessions are very exciting, with actual demonstrations and "worshipping". As soon as you "catch up", you may present your questions in class. Until then, you will learn a lot from the questions of others, and you may approach the lecturer during the break.

Please print out this order form, fill out the following, make a copy for yourself and send it in as soon as possible. Better yet, call or fax to (212) 932-1363
register NOW with your credit card, so that you can join us immediately.
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Institute of Holistic Studies
2578 Broadway (#112)
New York, N.Y, 10025
Tel/fax (212) 932-1363
Dr. Shoshana Margolin, Academic and Clinical Director
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The following is our preliminary curriculum (a pre-requisite to all further study); or it may be taken separately (for fun, or as a self-test of your personal inclination) without the obligation to continue.

FUNDAMENTALS of HOLISM : (4 academic hours, $60) is the basic course. Available on 2 video cassettes + printed material. This is mandatory, before any other class is taken. It's also a way to "sample" the Institute, its atmosphere, the style of teaching and its educational richness.

           The preliminary curriculum: following "Fundamentals"

1. Holistic Medicine (20 academic hours)
            * Eternal laws of health, disease and healing
            * The Holistic approach to diagnostic techniques
            * Methods of internal detoxification
            * Holistic therapeutic modalities

2. Full-spectrum Homeopathy (20 academic hours)
            * The Law of Similitude and the Law of Cure
            * Layers of pathology and its reversal
            * The progress of disease and healing
            * The "provings" and the double spiral effect
            * Three forms of Homeotherapeutics
            *Potentization and the power of potencies
            *First aid and treating acute conditions

3. Scientific Nutrition for Health and Longevity (20 academic hours)
            * Principles of optimal nutrition
            * The Macro-nutrients
            * Principles of food preparation
            * Individualized dietary planning

4. Natural Therapy at Home (20 academic hours)
            * Dealing with emergencies - naturally
            * Coping with acute disease and childhood illnesses
            * Methods of stress reduction
            * Natural methods of alleviating pain

5. Medical Literacy (20 academic hours)
            * Medical terminology and abbreviations
            * Medical tests and interpretations
            * First aid and emergency procedures (three sessions)

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  • All preliminary courses consist of five weekly sessions, 4 academic hours each session
  • Demonstrations will be used to impact major points
  • Questions will be answered at the conclusion of each segment
  • You may take any course in isolation, without commitment to continue. 
  • A Certificate of HEALTHOLOGIST  will be granted to students who attended all five courses and satisfied all requirements +took the required intensive workshops. Others will get a letter-of-attendance.
  • Tuition is  $300 per course + 10% processing fee, which also includes printed material
  • The preliminary curriculum is open to everyone who is motivated to learn, without prior requirements.
  • This preliminary curriculum is a pre-requisite for the professional curriculum, (which follows) and is a fist step toward a graduate or professional degree through Westbrook University (our affiliate).

    Institute of Holistic Studies
    2578 Broadway (#112)
    New York, N.Y, 10025
    Tel/fax (212) 932-1363
    Dr. Shoshana Margolin, Academic and Clinical Director
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    The following is our preliminary curriculum (a pre-requisite to all further study); or it may be taken separately (for fun, or as a self-test of your personal inclination) without the obligation to continue.

    WHAT NEXT?

    The advanced program is designed for students who have completed the preliminary courses and wish to pursue a career as health-care practitioners. Acceptance to this program requires a personal interview and submission of all academic records and health-related courses taken. This professional curriculum requires four years of study (or two years on the accelerated plan), consisting of 760 mandatory academic hours, 140 elective hours ("enrichment program"), field work, clinical internship, seven academic research projects and approximately 1200 hours of required reading (total 3000 study hours); all tests are "open-book" tests and must be passed satisfactorily. Our whole program is accepted by Westbrook University toward the N.D. degree and/or an academic degree (B.A., M.A., Ph.D.). Students' academic credentials will be evaluated by the university on an individual basis; if short on anything - a completion will be recommended.
    Part-time students (who are studying for their own satisfaction, without certification) may take any segment of the program - or even an isolated course (as long as the pre-requisite is met), for the purpose of deepening their personal knowledge - and are exempt from examinations and research projects. Aspiring students who live far away are accepted for our Home Study division and will get the full study material (or the courses of their choice) on video and printed material; they will be responsible for the contents just as are all other students, and may take their examination by correspondence. If they are working toward certification, they will be required to attend (as all full-time students are) the Four-day Intensive in person, prior to graduation. Interim certifications (in Reflexology, Healing, Nutrition, Internal Hygiene and other therapeutic modalities) will be available to students who complete the respective required block of courses satisfactorily. This will provide clinical skills that may be completed in a relatively short time, so that a practice can be started while still in school. Sessions are held in Manhattan one evening a week (6:30 to 9:40 p.m.) - twice a week on the accelerated program . Learning should be an exciting adventure... a lifelong challenge... a pleasant experience - therefore we place high value on quality of teaching. In addition to the regular staff, various guest lecturers will contribute their expertise. Full-time students will get official student cards and will be invited to post- graduate seminars given by the International Academy of Health Sciences at a discount; this will enable them to learn high-level skills faster and to accumulate "elective" credits, as well.
    Studies include: Nutrition,. Naturopathy (=natural therapy), Anatomy and Therapeutic Physiology, Reflexology, Chemistry, Nutrition, Iridology, Oriental Medicine, Pathology, Kinesiology, Stress reduction, Homeopathy, Lymphology and Detoxification strategies, Healing techniques, Holistic Psychotherapy, Herbology, Internal Hygiene, Practicum and Special Topics (as electives). Clinical skills are integrated into the curriculum. The teaching is intensive and supported by printed handouts and audio-visual aids. An academic hour consists of 45-minutes of intensive lecture, study and/or hands-on practice.

    ANATOMY and THERAPEUTIC PHYSIOLOGY (60 academic hours):
    Structure, Function and Treatment:
    * The skeleton (cranial bones, cervical vertebrae, thoracic and lumbar spine,the ribs, the pelvic girdle, the limbs, the joints).
    * The digestive system (salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, ICV,Houston valve, liver, gallbladder,      pancreas, digestive juices).
    * The respiratory system (trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, diaphragm, oxygen exchange)
    * The brain, spinal cord and central nervous system (cerebellum, cerebro-spinal fluid)
    * The autonomic nervous system (Sympathetic and Parasympathetic)
    * The heart and circulatory system (cardiac chambers, valves, pericardium, coronary arteries, blood vessels, capillaries and pace-maker).
    * The lymph and connective tissues (nodes, vessels, fluid and organs)
    * The urinary system (kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra)
    * The reproductive system: male and female (the gonads, uterus/prostate, genitals, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, menopause.
    * The immune system (thymus, bone marrow, reticulo-endothelial system)
    * The senses and proprioceptive mechanisms
    * The integument (skin, hair and nails)
    * Cellular replication and genetic coding

    REFLEXOLOGY     (20 academic hours)
    * Foot topology and massage techniques.
    * Hand topology and massage techniques.
    * Treatment and caution in special conditions
    * Jurisprudence and practicum

    CHEMISTRY - (20 academic hours)
    * Basic chemistry
    * Organic chemistry
    * Biochemistry of nutrients
    * Biological transmutations
    * Balancing body chemistry

    HERBOLOGY I - Basic (20 academic hours)
    * Western herbology and classification of herbs
    * Nutritional aspect of herbs
    * Herbal detoxification
    * Herbal preparations and recipes

    HERBOLOGY II - Medicinal (20 academic hours)
    * Herbs in relation to body systems
    * Herbal combinations and contra-indications
    * Herbal therapies for common diseases
    * Chinese and Ayurvedic botanicals

    IRIDOLOGY and SCLEROLOGY- analysis through the eyes (20 academic hours)
    * Fundamentals of Iridology and sclerology
    * Correlation between body and iris topography
    * Techniques and interpretations
    * Practical application

    STRESS REDUCTION (20 academic hours... wear comfortable clothing)
    * Breathing techniques to relieve stress and tension
    * Nutritional aspects of stress reduction
    * Kinesiological aspects of stress reduction
    * Techniques of stress defusion: meditation, visualization and group de-stressing

    ORIENTAL MEDICINE (20 academic hours)
    * The Biological clock and the Five Elements
    * Principles of Oriental Diagnosis
    * Meridians, vessels and acupoints
    * Qi Gong and other Chinese therapeutics

    NUTRITION I - Basic (20 academic hours)
    * Vitamins and their function in health and disease
    * Minerals and trace elements
    * Enzymes and tissue cell salts
    * Amino acids and other micro-nutrients

    NUTRITION II - advanced (20 academic hours)
    * Nutrition-related laboratory testing
    * Riddler test for nutritional deficiencies
    * Allergy testing and repair
    * Nutritional therapy

    LYMPHOLOGY and DETOXIFICATION (20 academic hours)
    * The lymph system in health and disease
    * Lymph stagnation and detox modalities
    * Lymph retrograde technique (practical)
    * Other tissue detoxification strategies.

    BODY WORK (20 academic hours)
    * Skeletal re-alignment
    * Trauma erasure
    * Spinal de-torquing
    * Finger modes (brain-body communication)
    * Reactive-muscle release and structure harmonization

    NATUROPATHY and PATHOLOGY (60 academic hours)
    * Natural first aid
    * Problems and solutions in natural practice.
    * Therapeutic modalities for acute conditions
    * Therapeutic protocols for chronic conditions

    HEALING and ENERGY SCIENCES (20 academic hours)
    * Principles of energy transfer
    * Visualization and guided imagery
    * Hands-on healing
    * Pain reduction technique
    * Healing the soul

    HOMEOPATHY (40 academic hours)
    * The Law of Similitude and the Law of Cure
    * Layers of pathology and its reversal
    * The progress of disease and healing
    * The "provings" and the double spiral effect
    * Three forms of Homeotherapeutics
    * Homeopathic pharmacology
    * Classical remedies, nosodes, sarcodes and "imponderables"
    * Materia Medica, Repertory and the process of individualized analysis
    * Homeopathic first aid and emergency care
    * Childhood diseases and acute conditions
    * Homeopathic complexes and special remedies
    * Family-centered Homeotherapeutics

    KINESIOLOGY (40 academic hours)
    * The art and science of precise muscle testing
    * Ways of communicating with the body
    * Special topics (to be announced)

    HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY (20 academic hours)
    * Psychological deviations & pathologies
    * Body-mind link: spiritual laws and universal truths.
    * Remedial counseling and Emotional detoxification
    * Case analysis

    SPECIAL TOPICS (40 academic hours)
    * These may be selected from courses, seminars and workshops offered as extra-curricular.

    PRACTICUM (equivalent to 100 academic hours)
    * Reading and interpreting medical and laboratory tests
    * Practice management * Jurisprudence * Individual research * Lifestyle analysis
    * Clinical observation * Case presentations * Thesis and supervised field work

    FOUR-DAY INTENSIVE (equivalent to 60 academic hours) Mandatory to all full-time students. In a congenial atmosphere, we'll practice menu planning, food preparation, body-mind rebalancing, colonic irrigation (certified), case analysis and individual healing workshops (every student will have the opportunity to play both roles - "doctor" and "patient"). In addition, sharing of professional "secrets" and learning special therapeutic techniques with hands-on, professionally-supervised experimentation- are extra "bonuses". This experience will be the highlight of your academic program, to be warmly remembered for the rest of your life.
    - GRADUATION CEREMONIES -

    Please note:
  • We require at least a 2-year college background for the professional porogram - and this requirement can be fulfilled through correspondence or residential study while attending our Institute. The other pre-requisites are: an open mind, the love of learning, good reading skills and the desire to help suffering humanity.
  • The sequence of courses on this list is tentative only and may change slightly during the year.
  • Students may be exempt from courses which were taken in other institutions (documentation required) or in which they can demonstrate proficiency (such as pass a test).
  • Separate certification programs are offered in several sub-specialties, such as Reflexology, Kinesiology, Hypnotherapy, Internal Hygiene, Iridology, Nutrition and Healing.
  • Extra-curricular enrichment courses and workshops will count as electives.
  • Participation in the Health Literature Club is optional and highly advisable. Hours may be claimed for full credit at about half the tuition fee. ($8)
  • Home study students will be referred to their peers who live in geographic proximity, so they may form study groups and share practice sessions.
  • A lending library of books, tapes and videos is available free to all students (a refundable deposit is required). Remote students must bear the cost of postage.
  • Open House for prospective students will be held periodically. If registration warrants, a new class will be formed every few months. Please tell your friends.

    Costs:
  • Tuition for most courses is approximately $15 per academic hour, based on a minimum of 30 students; There is no charge for academic projects, field work and group clinical internships. Private internships are optional and subject to individual arrangement. Video club participation (in person only) is accredited as elective" and charged at only 33% the tuition rate.
  • To calculate processing fee - add 10% to the cost of the course. This includes printed materials (not books) and other incidentals.
  • Some books will be available at a discount.
  • Payment is accepted by credit card, check, cash or money order. Pay to the order of "Institute of Holistic Studies"
  • The four-day intensive will be held in a retreat, and will include lodging and all meals, the cost for which will be about $600 above the tuition (this event will be the best investment of your life!).
  • $30 cancellation fee per course if canceling 15 days or more before classes begin. $50 thereafter

    With such a challenging curriculum, superbly qualified instructors and the enthusiasm of students who are uncovering universal truths and rapidly expanding their horizons - you will find learning an incredible adventure; you will gain knowledge and wisdom that will reward you for a lifetime. We are looking forward to a very productive program and to producing highly qualified professionals. Illness is rampant in our society, and there is progressively more public awareness about the great potential of Natural Therapy - yet good practitioners are hard to find... If you are committed to the concept of Holistic health care and motivated to invest time and effort to study, you will enjoy this program immensely, and will have a wonderful career that will give you personal satisfaction and a respectable income for the rest of your life.

    ADVANCED DEGREE (tentative)
    To earn the prestigious award of "Naturopathic Diplomate", the aspiring graduate, who completed all his studies and earned his Consultant status, will additionally accomplish the following program:
  1. Attend at least ten graduate seminars for upgrading of knowledge and updating on new research findings in the various disciplines of comprehensive natural health care.
  2. Present 10 book reports on various health subjects.
  3. Document 50 successful cases that he or she handled, complete with therapeutic details and clinical results.
  4. Write a thesis or do a research project, and be ready to defend it orally.
Keep line of communication open with instructors and researchers at the Academy to discuss difficult cases and receive any professional guidance that may be necessary.

This advance work can be completed in 1 to 2 years. The cost is modest; the personal and professional rewards are immeasurable. Graduates will be initiated into a professional society of natural practitioners.

Institute of Holistic Studies
2578 Broadway (#112), New York, NY 10025
Tel/fax (212) 932-1363

A. INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS (tentative)

Minimum pre-requisite:
* High school diploma or equivalent (2 years of college preferred)
* Willingness to invest time and effort in studying
* Fundamental course and preliminary curriculum required prior to all professional programs
* Must complete all courses satisfactorily

Note: each credit is equivalent to 15 academic hours.

#1. REFLEXOLOGY
104 hours - preliminary program
60 hours anatomy & therapeutic physiology
20 hours reflexology
10 hours advanced reflexology
16 hours clinical project
-------------------------Total 210 hours (14 credits)
Qualifies as "Holistic Reflexologist"

#2. HERBOLOGY
104 hours - preliminary program
60 hours anatomy & therapeutic physiology
20 hours Medical Pathology
40 hours Herbology (I & II)
40 hours Advanced Herbology
6 " clinical project
-----------------------------Total 270 hours (18 credits)
Qualifies as "Holistic Herbologist"

#3. NUTRITION
104 hours - preliminary program
60 hours anatomy & therapeutic physiology
20 hours Medical Pathology
40 hours Nutrition (I & II)
20 hours Advanced Nutrition
20 hours Lymphology & Detoxification
36 hours academic and clinical project*
---------------------------------Total 300 hours (20 credits)
Qualifies as "Nutritional Counselor"

#4. KINESIOLOGY
104 hours - preliminary program
60 hours anatomy & therapeutic physiology
20 hours Body Work
40 hours Kinesiology
66 hours Advanced Kinesiology
40 hours Brain Gym
60 hours Touch for Health*
---------------------------------------Total 390 hours (26 credits)
Qualifies as "Kinesiology Practitioner"

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* More advanced courses will be given periodically

#5. INTERNAL HYGIENE
104 hours - preliminary program
60 hours anatomy & therapeutic physiology
40 hours Nutrition (I & II)
+ professional course in colonic irrigation and internal cleansing
in tandem with an established institution.
---------------------------------------Total 300 hours (20 credits)
Qualifies as "Colonic Therapist"

#6. LYMPHOLOGY
104 hours - preliminary program
60 hours anatomy & therapeutic physiology
20 hours Nutrition I
20 hours Lymphology & Detoxification
6 hours clinical project
----------------------------------------- Total 210 hours (14 credits)
Qualifies as "Lymphologist"

#7. HEALING
104 hours - preliminary program
40 hours Kinesiology
20 hours Holistic Psychotherapy
60 hours Healing
20 hours Spiritual Science
12 hours clinical project
-----------------------------------Total 256 hours (17 credits)
Qualifies as "Holistic Healer"

#8. CLASSICAL HOMEOPATHY
A 500-hour program, certified by the Atlantic Academy of Classical Homeopathy.

Other midway certifications will be available, such as Hypnotherapy, sound healing, gemstone therapy.
* Full-time students will be eligible for discount in all post-graduate seminars of the Academy.
* Westbrook University accepts our full program for accreditation toward an academic degree
(M.A., Ph.D.) or a professional degree (N.D.) in addition to our own certifications.

B. COMPLETION PROGRAMS (tentative)
Minimum pre-requisite:
  • A college degree (B.A. or B.S.) (this can be completed in one year through certain college programs
  • A personal interview
  • Willingness to invest time and effort in studying and clinical work
  • Fundamental course and preliminary curriculum required prior to all professional programs
  • Must complete all courses satisfactorily

    Note: each credit is equivalent to 15 academic hours.

    #1. HEALTH FACILITATOR
    This is an interim certification for students who completed the preliminary courses (104 academic hours) with all the requirements thereof, plus have taken at least four full days of intensive (pre-approved) workshops in related fields. The HEALTH FACILITATOR will be of great asset in Holistic healthcare in private homes as well as assisting in healthcare facilities.

    #2. HEALTHOLOGIST
    Students who complete at least 60% of their course work (which must include the basics) can earn the Healthology Certification, following an oral exam.

    #3. NATUROPATHY
    status of CONSULTANT in the SCIENCE OF NATUROPATHY
    will be issued upon satisfactory completion of all curriculum requirements.

    Graduates can (and should) continue their professional education for life.
    The Academy will provide both cutting-edge and exciting post-graduate courses at intervals.

 

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