A.S. Ayurvedic Health Studies

Ayurvedic Health Program Objective

The purpose of this program  is to develop the student into an Ayurvedic Health Counselor and Therapist. The focus is to teach students how to determine a client’s state of health from the perspective of Ayurvedic medicine including such concepts as body constitution, the five elements, subtle anatomy  and the Ayurvedic concepts of disease management.
 
Graduates should be able to design and consult on lifestyle protocols for clients including vedic diet, yoga postures and herbal and aroma therapies for the client to attain optimum health. Students will understand vedic medical energetics and treat accordingly using various vedic massage, breath, and exercise (yoga) treatment modalities. Graduates of this program will also be eligible to take national and state licensing exams for massage licensure. 

Ayurvedic Health Program Description

This course will train students in basic minimum requirements of massage training with a vedic emphasis as well as train the student to advise on Ayurvedic lifestyle practices. It is taught in week-end module blocks once or twice a month and there are 17 co-requisite ( A & P,  and general education credit) requirements that can be completed at any accredited college.
 
FCIH Courses will cover all aspects of Ayurvedic understanding including diet, diagnosis of health levels according to methodology specific to ayurveda, herbology , yoga, aromatherapy, meditation  and philosophy. In the independent study a preceptor will oversee the work to ensure an understanding of Ayurvedic applications in the field creates a solid foundation of knowledge and consultation abilities.

 


 
 

Florida College of Integrative Health (FCIH)
Provides Ayurvedic Practitioner and Health Studies Programs
 

 
::Ayurvedic Practitioner Certification Courses::
(CEUs) for massage therapists and other allied health professionals,


::Vedic Massage Diploma Program::



::Associates of Science Degrees in Ayurvedic Health Studies::
 

 

Ayurvedic Health Studies include training in Ayurvedic physiology, traditional vedic medical theory, healthy living practices and disease management. Students will learn how to determine body  constitutions (prakriti), and how to treat disharmonies of the constitution through the four main classifications of Ayurveidic disease management: cleansing (shodan) palliation (shaman) ; rejuvenation ( rasayana) ;.and, or mental hygiene (satvajaya).
 
Students will learn how to serve as lifestyle counselors regarding diet, breathwork and yoga instruction,  and as therapists performing vedic massage, herbal, and aroma therapy treatments.
 

FCIH is offering the first degree granting program for Ayurveda in the U.S. The Associates degree program also includes a massage diploma thus giving the graduate a gateway to practice. The certification programs interface with the degree program giving an option also to allied health professionals and lisenced massage therapists to learn this ancient effective healing system. Lisenced massage therapists and allied health professionals may elect to take the certification courses or transfer into the Associates degree program.
 
Graduates from our Ayurvedic Practitioner Certification II and Associates of Science in Ayurvedic Health Studies Programs are eligible for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA)  certification.  In a culture changing its attitude toward health, and with increased interest in preventative medicine, becoming an Ayurvedic Practitioner  is a timely career goal!

 
New reasonable rates for all Ayruvedic degree and certification program prospective students as a special offer,  if enrolled this October for the next class!
 

Call now to register 941 -355-9080 ex 115 located at 3803 North Tamiami Trail
 

 
 

 

::Tuition and Fee Schedule::
 

::AYURVEDIC Practitioner Degree and CEU programs::

 
This program is a concentrated program and will be taught in 30 Hour week-end modules over a 16 month period. Co-requisite requirements will be completed concurrently unless previously taken. There is an independent study component which is developed and completed during the second year of study. All course work must be completed within a 20 month period.

 
 

 

::AYURVEDIC  Practitioner Programs ::
 

Note: Licensed Massage therapists may take a selection of these courses for the Ayruvedic Practitioner Certification courses which serve as CEUs. LMTs may also transfer potentially up to 17 credits into the A.S. program to confer a degree.