Washington Institute of Natural Medicine, Health Care Division

Practitioner Reviewed: Christian Mbulu, Naturopathy Assistant, Holistic Health Practitioner
From: Wendy Myers for Katie Myers
Date: 2/12/2008 12:46:03 PM
Testimonial:
"After Doctors wanted to place my three year old on anxiey meds for stomach pain and insomnia I turned to natural medicine for help. I had tried everything I knew to do and nothing worked. With the help of Washington Institute of Natural Medicine her stomach pains are gone and her sleeping is much better. I am extermely happy with her treatment. PRAISE GOD!!"

I was unable to get pregnant for two years and my medical doctors were unable to help. I then went in for an exam with Dr. Victoria Goldsten, ND. She evaluated me based upon natural theories and treated me with homeopathic remedies. Within two months I was pregnant. I now have a bouncing baby boy. If you are trying to get pregnant and can't you should try the natural approach. It worked for me.Dr. Goldsten has had over 30 years of experience in health care. I felt very comfortable with her and her staff. I live in Maryland and it was not a problem getting to her office. It took me just 15 minutes from Bethesda.

I went to see Dr. Goldsten, ND, a traditional Naturopath at the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine. She spent a great deal of time with me in the treatment of my problem. After my initial exam she instructed me to call her in one week after my treatment to review my case. It was nice because I did not have to go back to her office at that time and she did not charge me for the phone consultation. She reviewed my case over the phone without a problem. She also encouraged me to call anytime if I had a question. I would recommend her to anyone seeking natural therapies for their problems. She has had over 30 years of experience in natural health and knows a great deal about many ailments.

David McCrady
By David M.
I used to be sick every year for three days in a row with a virus/flu. When I received treatment from Dr. Goldsten, at the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine, I never had that sickness again. It has been over 14 years. My sinus headaches were daily. Once Dr. Goldsten performed neural therapy on me, then I would not have the pain for weeks.

Natural Health Services - Naturopathy and Homeopathy

The Washington Institute of Natural Medicine is the first store front Traditional Naturopathy office in Washington, D.C. It employs Naturopathic Doctors, Homeopathic Doctors, Holistic Practitioners, Bodywork Practitioners, Massage Therapists, an Acupuncturist, a Colon Hydrotherapist, and more. It has been instrumental in protecting the profession of Naturopathy and Bodywork professions in the D.C. metro area. It has practitioners with over 100 years of combined experience in natural health. In addition to offering natural health services the Institute offers classes in many natural methods. The types of natural services offered are: naturopathic exams, homeopathy, aromatherapy, iridology, ear candling, castor oil packs, herbal body wraps, holistic nursing, guided imagery, pain management, energy work, womens health, massage therapy, acupressure, acupuncture, holistic health, refleology, and colon hydrotherapy. The practitioners treat many ailments such as: menopause, arthritis, back pain, allergies, anxiety, insomnia, and chronic fatigue.

TESTIMONIALS FROM WASHINGTON INSTITUTE CLIENTS

BREAST CANCER SURGERY (Lumpectomy)
Pre and post-op homeopathic care
My surgery went well. I had no complications. The arnica helped with the healing of my incision and prevented swelling. My doctor was surprised at how well I handled the surgery.
Ann U. 2001

BRUISING
I recently had a Coronary Catheterization and Angiogram. After the procedures, I was left with many bruises around the procedure area. After a few days using Dr. Goldstens VG-6 Bruising Tabs, the bruising virtually disappeared. I have also used Dr. Goldstens VG-9 Ointment to relieve the pain from arthritis in my left shoulder. I have been very happy with the results of using these two remedies.
P. K. - 2005

FATIGUE
My energy, well being, attitude, and swollen gums have improved.
Susan C. 1999

FATIGUE (General Malaise)
Felt great after starting treatment.
Sara A. 2005

HIVES (Chronic)
My chronic hives have decreased tremendously. I now only have symptoms when exposed to certain foods or contaminants.
Delores T. - 2003

HORMONAL IMBALANCE
Great Improvement
My large ovarian cyst has gone. I no longer have hot flashes before menstruation and I have no pain during menstruation.
Susan P. 2001

INDIGESTION (Esophageal Spasms)
Great Improvement
Acupressure, massage, Reiki and magnets were very effective. My appetite has improved.
Lisa C. - 1999

LYMPH NODE SWELLING
Great Improvment
My lymph node swelling has gone down. No headaches and I have only had to use sinus meds twice.
Pat C. 1998

OVARIAN CYST
Great Improvement
My ovarian cyst problem dramatically improved and is being controlled.
Susan P. - 2002

PAIN
Over the past several years I have used Dr. Goldstens VG-9 special skin ointment as a healing aid for several issues. I rely on VG-9 to heal and erase quickly cuts, bruises and black and blue marks. VG-9 also has eased the pain in areas of my spine that are temporarily out of alignment. In addition to its healing capacities, VG-9s rich, creamy, velvety texture makes it an ideal moisturizer for my shin.
Susan B. 2005

STRESS
My nerves have improved and my menstrual symptoms have decreased.
Marie T. - 2006

SWOLLEN ANKLES
Great Improvement
My feet are not swelling anymore. I am feeling better in general and I think I lost some weight.
Maria A. - 2006

VARICOSE VEINS
Dr. Vickis VG-9 and VG-20 are wonderful! I suffer from arthritis and varicose veins; the ointment relieves the pain in a matter of minutes with no side effects.
Cheri M. - 2005

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Dr. James has been my doctor since 1991. He is a caring, gentle and thorough doctor. I am happy to refer my clients and customers to him.

J. Williams
Nutritional Solutions
McLean, VA

Before being treated by Dr. James, I was advised to have surgery on both hips. I suffered from crippling hip pain and I could not sit, stand, or walk without intense discomfort. After a few treatment sessions, my pain was reduced dramatically. Im now able to sleep through the night without the aid of pain medication (which stopped working). I dont expect my doctor to solve all my lifes problems. I do expect him to treat me as a whole person and to act as a partner in my healing journey.

M. J. T,, Patient

Natural Medicine Treatment

After having a stress test I was advised to have an angiogram due to the results of the test and family history. Following the procedure I started having pain in the groin area and also my leg gradually got black and blue like it was bruised. After many complaints the doctor finally ordered a CAT scan and a sonogram of the area. The results of the tests revealed that the artery had not healed properly and blood was seeping out which caused the bruising of my leg and also an aneurism had formed. Artery reconstruction surgery was required to remove the aneurism and repair the artery. After the surgery I began to experience severe pain in the surgical area. A MRI was performed and the results showed that the lymph gland was damaged during the reconstruction surgery. It was recommended that I have additional surgery to cauterize the gland to correct the situation. I was told that this was the only way to solve the problem. I did not want to undergo additional corrective surgery so I contacted Dr. Goldsten to see if the lymph gland could be repaired with natural or homeopathic treatment.

Dr. Goldsten put me on a professional homeopathic formula designed to heal lymph nodes. Within three weeks the pain was gone. On occasion if I happen to exert myself with excessive walking or exercise I will use the formula to help protect and heal my lymph system.

The above MRI also detected fibroids in the uterus. I contacted Dr. Goldsten and started on a remedy directed toward this condition. A short time later I had a pelvic sonogram and was told that they could not see any fibroids. Also in the past, when I had my routine colonoscopy, small polyps would be removed. The next colonoscopy I had after taking homeopathic remedies showed that there was no polyps in the colon.
P.K.

Thai Bodywork Review

ONCE I WAS INITIALLY TREATED BY JARUNAN, I EXPERIENCED A PLEASANTLY SURPRISING DISCOVERY... I COULD GRADUALLY SENSE A DIFFERENCE IN MY OVERALL HEALTH EXPECTATIONS AND THAT ALTERNATIVE MODALITIES MIGHT VERY WELL PROVE TO BE A HOPEFUL ADJUNCT TO MY OVERALL WELLBEING! YOU SEE, PRIOR TO THIS TREATMENT IN NOVEMBER OF 2006, I HAD BEEN RELUCTANT TO EXPECT ANY LASTING RESULTS BECAUSE WITH TRADITIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY, RELIEF WAS OFTEN TEMPORARY AND DISAPPOINTING OVER TIME!!!!!!!!
YES, ALTHOUGH I CAN TRULY SAY THAT TRADITIONAL THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES DO HAVE THEIR
VALUABLE EFFECTS AND BENEFITS FOR IMMEDIATE RELIEF...,*THAI BODYWORK IS VERY DIFFERENT BECAUSE IT ADDRESSES MORE THAN JUST ISOLATED SYMPTOMS.
RESPECTFULLY,
MRS. E. B. VALENTINE