The Western Institute of Natural Healing
ADMISSION, REGISTRATION, TUITION
General Information
Study at WINH emphasizes practical training for a specific form of holistic healing discipline: Quantum Energetics™. Therefore, it is imperative that incoming students have an experiential background in QE healing. Course work combines both academic and experiential learning, and the graduate of the program will be expected to demonstrate wise and mature judgment in the practitioner/client setting.
Admissions Policy
The Institute is interested in admitting students who already have developed a strong sense of their own capabilities, and who are prepared to make a commitment to their own growth, and the promotion of a profound new healing tool. Specifically, WINH seeks students who are of high character, have had work experience beyond formal education, have a good educational background, and are prepared to be successful in their training program and the transformational experience as a result of learning Quantum Energetics. It is important to note that the programs at WINH are educational rather than therapeutic in intent. Students are required to make arrangements for their personal QE therapy outside of the seminar setting. WINH expects students to have the emotional maturity to manage the study program and to participate in the physical and experiential aspects of the curriculum as QE practitioners-in-training, rather than as clients.
Attendance & Assignments
The Seminar Calendar and the Seminar Schedule contain information regarding dates and times that students are expected to register for the institute, participate in classes, and to submit assignments. Students are responsible for knowing and adhering to the dates and times outlined therein.
Policy of Non-Discrimination
The Western Institute of Natural Healing, LLC, a Colorado corporation, does not discriminate against anyone in the use of its facilities or in the provision of its services on the basis of religion, creed, race, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age or physical handicap.
Tuition & Fees
| Semester Tuition | |
| Application fee (non-refundable) | $ 40 |
| Semester tuition (4 Semesters) | $ 1875 |
| Semester materials fee | $ 30 |
| Withdraw fee | $ 75 |
| Re-enrollment fee | $ 50 |
| Graduation fee | $ 50 |
| Practitioner's Handbook (at graduation) | $ Current Price |
| Book fees (approximate costs, new) | $ 150 |
Payment
Registration must be completed no later than the registration deadlines listed in the Seminars Calendar, and is not considered complete until all applicable fees and tuition have been paid. Students may apply for a deferred payment plan (for semester tuition only) according to the following schedule: $765 on the registration deadline, $725 one month later, and the balance ($425) one month after that. Payment by this method includes an additional $40 handling charge, included in first payment, which is due at time of registration.
Withdrawal
Students may withdraw from a semester until one week prior to the beginning of the second seminar. A $75 fee is charged for withdrawal from the program, and re-enrollment may not occur until the following new class.
DESCRIPTIONS OF STUDIES
The classes described herein are required to be completed by all students of the Western Institute of Natural Healing. Most subjects are offered only once during the two-year program. In addition to the seminars, students will be given reading and research assignments in these same subjects, some of which will be self-paced using the Study Guides, and some of which will have submittal dates attached.
Each semester consists of three seminars. Approximately one month before the beginning of each semester, each registered student will receive a Study Guide for that semester. Each Study Guide will have lists of required and recommended books, all reading assignments, review questions, handouts, research assignments, etc., that will be required for that semester.
Basic Anatomy & Physiology: These lectures, readings and assignments provide an introduction to the structure of the human body, and to general and systemic human physiology. Materials include anatomy, the nature of tissue and connective tissue, and structure of the major systems: skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and reproductive. Physiology covers fluid and mineral balance, energy metabolism, and the physiology of the nervous, cardiovascular, digestive, immune, and endocrine systems.
Medical Terminology: The primary objective of these assignments and lectures is to provide the student with basic principles of medical word building which may be applied to developing a medical vocabulary. No previous knowledge of anatomy or physiology is necessary.
History of Medicine: A review of the development of medicine from its roots and through various sidetracks, to the varied health care available today. We will view the steps that took us from an attempt to gain wholeness to a search for the single cure for the single disease (today's modern medicine).
Fundamentals of Nutrition: Explores the basic components of nutrition: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. In addition, water, herbs, fasting, and food combining are covered. Nutritional issues and controversies are examined.
Subtle Energy Techniques: The student will become familiar with other ways subtle energies such as sound, color, ingestible substances, and other external sources of electromagnetic energies as used in healing.
Muscle Testing & Kinesiology: These lectures and assignments are designed to equip the student with the muscle testing skills required to effectively work with QET as well as an integral part of physical examination.
Examination Procedures & Techniques: We will learn various observation and examination skills that will assist in evaluation of health and balance.
The Art & Science of Touch: This is an ongoing subject that examines the experience and effects of touch. Basic massage therapies will be explored as well as a review of some of the prevailing holistic healing therapies. We will also discuss appropriate and inappropriate touch, care of the physically or sexually abused, and special needs with physical illness.
Professional Ethics: Ethical issues surrounding the holistic healing professions will be explored. Clients will come with differing levels of hope and abilities to pay for treatments. These cannot sway the practitioner in discussing the realities of what the client can expect in the way of treatments, and results of such treatments.
Legal Aspects of Alternative Healing - Licensure, History, Application & Discussion: WINH strongly supports the practice of using an informed disclosure document for all healing modalities. All QE™ practitioner candidates are required by WINH to develop such a document that provides a basis for understanding and communication between practitioner and client. Using guidelines provided by WINH, students will create their own informed consent / disclosure documents by the end of the third semester.
Spiritual Dimensions in Health & Healing: Since the scientific revolution of the 17th century, the concepts of "soul" and spirituality have been given little space in the realm of health and illness. However, increasing attention is being given to issues that have a major spiritual dimension, such as meaning, purpose, love, self-esteem, and forgiveness. These lectures and assignments review the evolution of spiritual values in our society and examines the potential role these values can have in achieving optimum well-being.
Practice Building & Management: We will incorporate panel discussions, "talks" and role-playing in order to develop various presentation techniques and formats.
Business Principles & Management: In addition to becoming a facilitator for healing, the QE practitioner becomes a business person. Such topics as bookkeeping, record keeping, taxes, advertising, promotion, marketing, and travel are discussed.
QE - Past, Present & Future: A brief review of the history of the development of Quantum Energetics™, where it is today, and the short-term future for this profoundly effective work.
QE - Practice & Techniques: Many of the techniques used in QE™ are unique to the work, such as the MSAs, the structure (order), tap codes, programming, APs, Energy techniques, etc. These are explored and explained throughout the course of the program.
Applied Anatomy & Physiology: These lectures and assignments focus on the way Quantum Energetics understands the inter-relationships of various organs, systems, cells, and body energy, and how this understanding changes the way we look at and work with the client's energy body.
QE - Application: This subject is ongoing during the entire course of training and involves learning the practical application of QE™ skills.
QE - Internship: On Monday and Tuesday following each seminar, the Western Institute sponsors two days of internship clinic to aid students in practicing their new skills under the watchful eyes of the instructors. These clinics are held after Seminars # 2 - 11. Students are expected to invite people they know who would like to have the work done-by the students-with instructor supervision. A nominal fee will be charged for these sessions.
Students are encouraged to schedule additional hours of internship with their instructors or other qualified QE practitioners within their private practices.
Each student is responsible for scheduling a minimum of 100 hours of WINH-approved supervision prior to, and as a pre-requisite for, graduation. If, in the opinion of the instructors, a student needs additional practice to reach proficiency in certain skills, that student will be required to work additional hours of internship.
In addition to these subjects covered at WINH, students are strongly encouraged to attend at least one experiential workshop of their choice, such as (but not limited to): intuition workshop, a guided vision quest, wellness retreat, meditation studies, school of pastoral care, Tai C'hi, Qi Gong, Reiki training, spiritual healing, Jungian workshop, Whole-Brain, Shamanic studies, herbology, Therapeutic Touch, etc. Two to three days in length is sufficient.
INSTRUCTORS & SUPPORT STAFF
Primary Instructors
Raedene Vanden Heuvel
Raedene is a Master Quantum Energetics Practitioner with a well-established practice in Castle Rock & Denver, Colorado. An RN with a B.S. degree in Nursing from Wheaton College, Raedene worked primarily in Emergency Nursing for over 20 years before turning to nutrition and holistic healing methods in the late '70's. She has been involved with teaching Quantum Energetics since 1988. Raedene was co-developer of the curriculum and has been a primary instructor for The Western Institute since 1991.
Associate Instructors
Steve Vanden Heuvel
Steve graduated from the New Physiology Institute in 1990 and is a Professional Quantum Energetics Practitioner. He has a B.S. degree in management from Arizona State University, and an M.I.M. (International Management) from American Graduate School of International Management, and maintains a small private practice in Colorado as a QE Practitioner. Steve was involved in business management for over 20 years before turning to complementary healing in the mid 80's. In January of 1991, he helped to establish and incorporate the Western Institute of New Physiology, is currently director of the Western Institute of Natural Healing, and serves as the Executive Director of the International New Physiology Association. Steve is currently pursuing certification as a QE Master Practitioner, as well as a certificate as a Nutritional Therapist Consultant, to be used in his private practice and in an educational role for the Western Institute.
In addition to primary and associate instructors, The Western Institute periodically invites guest speakers, each highly qualified in their respective fields. They present such topics as: Nutrition, Legal aspects of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Indigenous Herbs, Communicable Diseases, Aromatherapy, etc.