Alumni Courses
and Continuing Education

These events are open to the public.

Registration and payment is preferred at least 2 weeks prior to the event.


Saturday,
January 28, 2012

9am - 5pm
Cost - $89
 

Understanding & Using Miasms for Healing in Homeopathy
Presented by Moshe Daniel, ND

Learn what to do when a case is not responding to well-indicated remedies or other modalities.  How do these underlying “inherited diseases” prevent us from being optimally healthy? How do we heal from miasms?
 

Saturday-Sunday,
February 4-5, 2012

9am - 5pm
Cost - $178

Astrology II
Presented by Laura Allmacher, ND



 

Saturday,
February 25, 2012

9am - 5pm
Cost - $89
 

Blood Types: The Nuts and Bolts of It
Presented by Jackie Featherly, ND

Dr. Peter D’Adamo, who has authored many books on the Blood Type diet, looks at this genetic factor to improve a person’s health, energy, and overall well-being.  He also believes that an individual’s blood type is the key to making informed decisions regarding diet, exercise, and even their supplements. Based on Dr. D’Adamo’s research with genetics, anthropology, and medical history, he has created a lifestyle profile suited to each blood type.

In this class, learn how the diet tailored to each blood type originated, which foods are beneficial, neutral, or avoid for each type, and the science behind why certain foods are beneficial or avoids. While you cannot change your blood type, you can use this information to make nutritional choices suited to your biological make up. Within two weeks of  following the blood type diet, D’Adamo reports that his clients experience more energy, a loss of weight, fewer digestive complaints, and an improvement of chronic illnesses, such as asthma, heartburn, and headaches.
 

Saturday,
March 24, 2012

9am - 5pm
Cost - $89
 
Physician, Heal Thyself!
Presented by Moshe Daniel, ND

Unique and useful meditations for self improvement and sharing with clients. A healthy practitioner is the necessary foundation for helping clients to heal. In this experiential class, Moshe will share several unique and powerful meditations for healing, honing of focusing and centering skills needed in practice, opening of the throat for singing and expression, balancing of chakras, experiencing bliss, and achieving longevity. 

Saturday,
March 31, 2012

9am - 5pm
Cost - $89
 
Hot Rocks Massage
Presented by Mary Booms, MT

Hot Rock is a great tool to add to your body work practice.Consider expanding your massage skills whether you are a massage therapist or a Naturopath with a great body work clientele. This class will be taught by Senior Instructor, Mary Booms, MT, who enjoys adding this popular therapy to her busy practice.

Saturday,
April 1, 2012

9am - 5pm
Cost - $89
 
All New World News & Surviving the Nuclear Age
Presented by Richard Olree, DC

After a recent conversation with Dr. Olree, Dr. Bessheen Baker felt is was essential to bring him back to keep us updated on world events. One very important topic discussed was the amount of radiation that leaked into the ocean during the Japanese nuclear earthquake incident. More than three times that released by Chernobyl! Dr. Olree will explain the impact of this on human health and planet survival, as the sodium of the ocean mixes and creates very concerning sulfur responses. All advanced and alumni students are encouraged to attend.  Richard Olree’s work is profound. We need to have a handle on what’s going on for ourselves, our families, and the planet. Each year our client cases become more challenging due to environmental poisons. Let’s all get up to speed on these world events!  
 

Saturday,
April 21, 2012

9am - 5pm
Cost - $89
 
Advanced Essential Oil Therapy Including Neuro-auricular
Presented by Jan Doerr, ND

Learn the latest treatment in the essential oil field. Practice oil layering, headache and migraine treatments, and the newest addition: neuro-auricular treatment. This treatment is an application using oils to reconnect the synapses of the brain and upper spine, restoring nerve function in the brain and spinal cord. This is a deeply effective healing technique that works to unlock and release old patterns, toxins, and negative programs. This particular application of oils creates an environment that facilitates optimal health, healing, and body function. It has shown amazing results in reversing the effects of Parkinson’s disease and can be customized to any illness. It is most recommended for auto-immune, neurological, and stress disorders.
  

Saturday,
May 5, 2012

9am - 5pm
Cost - $89
 
Supporting Healthy, Happy Breast Feeding
Presented by Beth Barbeau, Midwife

While breastfeeding is the most ‘natural thing in the world,’ it’s no longer ‘coming naturally’ to many mother-baby pairs. In this seminar, suitable for both student and professional, find out why ‘normal’ births are creating obstacles to satisfying breastfeeding, how to counsel families for early success, and the essentials of a satisfying breastfeeding relationship. 

Emphasizing both naturopathic and practical problem-solving, we’ll detail a wide range of responses to common concerns: come prepared to take your skills and confidence to a whole new level
!

Saturday,
June 2, 2012

9am - 5pm
Cost - $89
 
New Homeopathy Series - Men & Women
Presented by Jackie Featherly, ND

 

Sunday,
June 3, 2012
9am - 5pm
Cost - $89
New Homeopathy Series - What Every Massage Therapist & Body Worker Should Know
Presented by Jackie Featherly, ND

 

Saturday,
June 30, 2012

9am - 5pm
Cost - $89
 
How to Use Mineral Rocks/Crystals In Your Environment
Presented by Jeff Gordon, ND

 

Saturday-Sunday,
July 14-15, 2012

9am - 5pm
Cost - $178
 
Identifying & Using Mushrooms
Presented by Marie Kopin

This class will present a beginners overview of seasonal mushroom/fungi, both edible and non-edible, found in the Central Michigan area.  View pictues of mushrooms available during all four seasons, and learn how to collect specimens with 'clues' to identification and how to 'key out' unknown specimens. Class activities will include a Mushroom Foray (field trip), identification sessions, and a potluck on Sunday.  Additional topics such as growing mushrooms, how fungi help the planet, cooking/preservation, and medicinal mushrooms will be covered. 

 

Saturday,
August 4, 2012

9am - 5pm
Cost - $89
 
Gut and Psychology (GAP)
Presented by Kathryn Doran-Fisher, ND

The Gut & Psychology/Physiology Syndrome (GAPS) describes the connection between how our physical and mental health is dependent on the health of our digestive tract and the micro-organisms contained within it. GAP Syndrome is the underlying cause to an outstanding number of diseases including: ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, autism, schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, arthritis, lupus, allergies, eczema, psoriasis, Diabetes, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, multiple chemical sensitivity, chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence, irritable bowel, celiac, gluten-sensitivity, constipation, hemorrhoids, colitis, acid reflux, and more. These are the people that fall into the gap of modern medical knowledge and have limited success with nearly every standard treatment out there. Based on the work of Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride who works with thousands of GAPS patients around the globe the GAPS program has three main components; the GAPS nutritional plan, specific supplementation, and ways to detoxify the body. Most important is the GAPS Diet which heals the lining of the digestive tract and allows the body's elimination systems to function properly. Through this clients around the world have been able to return to an optimum level of health.
 

Saturday-Sunday,
August 25-26, 2012

9am - 5pm
Cost - $178
 
Astrology III
Presented by Laura Allmacher, ND

 

Saturday,
September 8, 2012

9am - 5pm
Cost - $89
 
Wind and Solar Energy for Your Home
Presented by Mark Bauer

 

Saturday-Sunday,
Sept. 29-30, 2012

9am - 5pm
Cost - $178
Naturopath's & Parent's Guide to Integrating Physical Movements that Affect Learning & Behavior
Presented by Terri Cooper, OT, NHE

During this talk, participants will be invited to look at academic learning and behavior as merely the tip of a developmental pyramid.  We will identify and explore the foundational factors that are critical to achieving one's highest potential.  We will define and discuss sensory processing, motor planning and sequencing, and reflex integration as they relate to regulation, development, and wellness.  We will also discuss how changes in our modern society, such as lack of tummy time and crawling for infants, increased use of infant carriers, early introduction to TV, computers, and video games, and a decrease in recess and free play outside have impacted our children, schools, learning, and behavior.  The class will include active participation in integrative exercises, so come prepared to move!
 

Saturday,
October 13, 2012

9am - 5pm
Cost - $89
 
The Business of Being a Naturopath
Presented by Micah McLaughlin, NP

Whether you are just starting to think about your business or have a well-established clinic, this class will help you build a clientele and practice that fit into your specific needs.  You will gain understanding of how to take your passion to help people and turn it into a viable way to make a living: find a niche in your practice as well as your community; discuss topics such as office space, branding your business, client/practitioner communication, networking in your community, and the basic technology needed to build your practice.  A section of the class will also be spent personalizing programs for specific client needs, strengthening the initial evaluation, and retaining current clients.  Time will be given to help practitioners start writing or refining their business plan and future goals. 

 

Saturday-Sunday,
Oct. 27-28, 2012

9am - 5pm
Cost - $178
Naturopath's Understanding of Pharmaceuticals Pathways in the Body
Presented by Jackie Featherly, ND

 

Saturday,
November 3, 2012

9am - 5pm
Cost - $89
 
Advanced CranioSacral: Inside the Mouth
Presented by Amy Jo Howard, ND

CranioSacral therapy uses light touch techniques to encourage the body's own self-healing ability.  This class is for experienced therapists wishing to advance their skills and focus on imbalances with the sphenoid, occiput, and hard palate.  Dysfunctions in these areas create symptoms such as headaches, migraines, sinusitis, TMJ, learning disabilities, endocrice disorders, and more.  Learn the hands-on techniques to advance your CranioSacral skills and find even better results for you clients.

 

Saturday-Sunday,
December 1-2,2012

9am - 5pm
Cost - $178
 
Astrology IV: Medical Astrology
Presented by Laura Allmacher, ND

 

Call NITE at 989 773-3636 to register.

 

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