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Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner Program

Ayurveda, the "Science of Life", originated in Egypt and then India. It includes a medical system that is based upon 5000 years of history and experience. It's descendants include Chinese, Japanese and Thai Medicine and as such, it is the primary medical care for millions of people on our planet today. Windemere's Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner Program is designed to access this wisdom and science to achieve and maintain wellbeing and health. We use this ancient knowledge to detect imbalances and then use it's scientific strategies to cleanse, rejuvenate and restore healthy balance. Through knowledge, consciousness, assessment, evaluation, observation, and application of multiple therapies, we support our clients in their journey with well-being.

The Level 1 - Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner program is designed for the health para-professional. The requirements for admission include completed studies in human anatomy and physiology. The program is perfect for massage therapists, nurses, chiropractors, etc. The graduate will be prepared with the knowledge and skills to educate and support individuals in strategies for personal wellness, and will have the skills to provide the appropriate rejuvenative therapies. In addition, under the guidance and consultation of an Ayurvedic  Physician or Clinical Specialist, graduates of this program may provide Panchakarma (cleansing and rejuvenation therapies) for individuals with more serious medical conditions.

A Level 2 program, Ayurvedic Clinical Specialist, is under development. Completion of Level 1 is a pre-requisite for Level 2. 

Level 1 - Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner program studies include: Consciousness, Meditation, Ayurvedic Physiology, Ayurvedic Pathology, Ayurvedic Assessment including pulse taking, Ayurvedic Herbs, Aromatherapy, Sound Therapy, Gemstone Therapy and Rejuvenating Panchakarma techniques The Panchakarma techniques include Ayurvedic Hot Stone Massage, Ayurvedic Thai Massage, Shirodhara, Ayurvedic Foot and Facial Massages, Dough Dam Basti therapies, and 2 & 4 handed Abhyanga. 

We apply this knowledge and the therapies in practicums throughout the program and conclude with 2 clinical intensives.

Please scroll down for program schedule, tuition and application information.

ModuleDateCredit HoursTopics of Study
1Feb 11-1220Ayurvedic Theory, Physiology, Herbs, Assessment, Pulse Taking
2Mar 10-1340Ayurvedic Theory, Physiology, Herbs, Assessment, Pulse Taking & Hot Stone Massage
3Apr 14-1740Ayurvedic Theory, Physiology, Herbs, Assessment, Pulse Taking, & Ayurvedic Thai Massage 1
4May 19-2240Ayurvedic Theory, Physiology, Herbs, Assessment, Pulse Taking & Ayurvedic Thai Massage 2
5June 9 40Ayurvedic Theory, Physiology, Herbs, Assessment, Pulse Taking (B&E option June 10-12)
6Jul 14-1740Ayurvedic Theory, Physiology, Herbs, Assessment, Pulse Taking & Shirodara, Ayurvedic Foot Massage
7Aug 25-2840Ayurvedic Theory, Physiology, Herbs, Assessment, Pulse Taking & Aurvedic Facial Massage & Basti
8Sep 8-1140Ayurvedic Theory, Physiology, Herbs, Assessment, Pulse Taking & Panchakarma Techniques 1
9Oct 6-910Ayurvedic Theory, Physiology, Herbs, Assessment, Pulse Taking & Panchakarma Techniques 2
10Nov 3-640Ayurvedic Theory, Physiology, Herbs, Assessment, Pulse Taking & Clinical Applications 1
11Dec 1-440Ayurvedic Theory, Physiology, Herbs, Assessment, Pulse Taking & Clinical Applications 2
Total Hours390

The Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner program is 11 months beginning February 18, 2012. Successful completion of the program and all its requirements entitles the graduate to a diploma as an Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner.

A Level 2 program will be available as interest is sufficient, and will provide the graduate with a diploma as an Ayurvedic Clinical Specialist.
 
    • Tuition for the Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner Program is $5350.
    • Students are provided with a list of course books and supplies which they are responsible for purchasing.
    • Limited on-site lodging is available for $20 night (inquire for details).
    • A $250 discount is applied when the entire tuition is paid upfront.
    • Students pay a $600 deposit with a signed enrollment agreement. The remaining balance of $4743.00 is paid in 11 consecutive monthly payments of $431.19 each.
    • Payments may be made via authorized automatic withdrawals through a checking or savings account or, via authorized automatic credit card charges. Payments made with a credit card will have a 4% card fee asessed.
    • The enrollment agreement is a contract for the schedule of classes, agreement with school policies, and guaranteed complete payment of the tuition per the specific payment terms on the enrollment agreement.
    • The enrollment agreement is legally binding and is nonrevocable three business days from signing. Tuition is nonrefundable three business days from signing the enrollment agreement and students are responsible for 100% of tuition payment, whether completing or not completing the program.