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Integrative Medical Iridology - The Gold Standard

 Why Integrate Iridology with MEDICAL sciences?

Iridology is the scientific analysis of patterns and structures in the iris of the eye. The color, structure and pigmentation of the iris, in tandem with pupil tonus and sclera markers indicate the constitutional strengths and weaknesses, predispositions and tendencies and the pattern of personality. An iridologist reads this valuable information and utilizes it to coach clients to optimal health.  This is an extremely valuable assessment tool because it helps the practitioner understand what the client has inherited from their parents, grandparents and great-grandparents for three generations back. It’s important to understand that iridology does not declare what the client presents with! A competent iridologist asks their clients questions to elucidate what is active and what is not. Iridology reveals what the client is “pre-disposed” to. These predispositions can be activated or remain dormant depending on the multi-faceted lifestyle of the client. What a person eats, drinks, how they think, what they put on their skin, their level of exposure to toxins and environmental pollutants will all determine whether or not what we see in the iris is activated or not. Because it deals with predispositions, iridology remains one of the best, non-invasive preventative tool available today. If there are iris markers and no symptoms indicating activation, there is an opportunity to help clients in the best way possible. It is common knowledge that an ounce of prevention is more valuable than a pound of cure.

Why MEDICAL Iridology? There are many schools where you can learn iridology. A great many, indeed, that will teach you the constitutions, iris markers and their meaning with some anatomy and physiology. Some of these courses go deep into iridology which is absolutely fascinating and valuable.  However, the alternative practitioner NEEDS to know the foundation.   

Anatomy and Physiology is important.  It explains how the body works in health and that is a very fine start. When clients come in, however, they are not “in health”.   In all cases a pathophysiology is present. 

Pathophysiology is important because it helps explain how things have gone awry in the body. It helps us understand the process that we are trying to reverse. Is this important?

Medical terminology is important. It helps us understand the language of medicine.  Our clients are intelligent.  They have been to their medical doctor and there is a reason they are seeking an alternative. Although we are not “practicing” medicine our clients will present with language they received from their medical doctor and, in most cases, they have become knowledgeable about their diagnosis. They are already familiar with terms that relate to the human body, the same one we are trying to aid to optimal health. We should at least understand the medical terms they use. What is more, most, if not all, iridology textbooks use medical terminology but do not properly explain what these terms mean. Then there’s pharmacology.

Pharmacology is important because many of our clients will present with prescription medications they are taking regularly.  The alternative practitioner does not have the authority, according to the law, to recommend that they stop using their prescription medications. Nor should they want to pressure their client to do so.  Therefore, it is imperative that the alternative practitioner ensures their recommendations are not going to bring harm to the client when combined with their prescription medications.  Also, it is important to understand pharmacology in order to make the proper recommendations to address the symptoms y/our client presents with.  This does not only apply to pharmaceuticals, however.  It is important to understand that because herbs, vitamins and natural remedies have primary and secondary actions they also go into this classification.  

We welcome you to become a Certified Integrative Medical Iridologist. Even if you are certified without the foundation of conventional medical sciences, we encourage you to do further studies at the Medical and Health Sciences Institute. This additional training is invaluable.  With the proper training you will be able to coach the client appropriately and confidently.

For beginners and post graduates.

Medical and Health Sciences Institute (MHSI) is an educational institution located in Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States of America.

We are licensed by the Department of Education of the United States. Our Integrative Medical Iridology course is accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP). This Association Certifies Holistic Healthcare Practitioners around the world.

Our Integrative Medical Iridology course meets the highest academic standards. However, students do not need to have previous knowledge or experience in the healthcare field.  The integration with medical sciences is built right into the course and constitutes a wonderful foundation upon which to continue to build upon.

Our iridology textbook is Iridology Textbook: The Core Curriculum: Iris Analysis Courses I and II for IIPA Certification by Betty Sue O’Brian.  This textbook has been used by the International Iridology Practitioners Association to certify Iridologists as Certified Comprehensive Iridologists for many years.

Upon completion of our course, students become Certified Integrative Medical Iridologists (CIMI) and are automatically eligible to receive a second certification as Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioners by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners.  The AADP’s national and international membership body of over 21,000 is made up of MDs, NDs, DCs, OMDs, PhDs, RNs, Health Coaches, and other “drugless” practitioners.  The AADP does not cater only to one field or practitioner but unites all professional holistic health practitioners.  As other organizations’ benefits are limited to educational discounts, car rental discounts and seminars, the AADP’s benefits are more valuable because they can help promote you and your practice.  Some of the benefits of board certification by the AADP are:

-          Low-Cost Professional Liability Insurance

-          Office Packet

-          Client Questionnaires, Disclosure forms, Office forms, etc.

-          Laboratory Testing Services (USA and Canada)

-          Non-invasive tissue (hair) mineral analysis (excludes New York and California)

-          Automatic add to the AADP practitioner referral list

-          Your webpage added to the AADP Resource Link Page per your request.

-          A certificate and wallet size card designating you as a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner.  This is a verification of your education and expertise as a Health Coach.

Many of our members print Board Certified by the AADP on the bottom of their business card.

As you can see, this is NOT only an iridology course. It goes above and beyond. This is the ONLY Iridology course that includes an integration of the Iridology content with naturopathic philosophies, nutrition, herbal medicine, anatomy & physiology, pharmacology and medical pathophysiology. This allows students to arrive to a more accurate and practical holistic analysis of the health status of clients and provide more functional health support measures and health education.

The course length is 10 weeks. Each week, students receive a Live lecture via Zoom and do independent study. We use PowerPoint presentations in all live lectures to explain the content in detail. Since our lectures are done through a videoconference, students are interacting with the instructor all the time and can ask questions, discuss topics, etc.

The class contains quizzes, case studies, and exams. These assignments are completed online in the school website. In the last week of class, students should complete an online practical assessment, which consists of 5 clinical scenarios with iris pictures. Students do the evaluation of the irides based on the clinical scenario given. This way, students complete a report showing the integration of all of the information in the course.

Students must successfully complete all assignments and pass the exams to graduate and receive the certificate. All tests can be retaken, and the final grade will be the highest grade achieved.  Extra time can be requested.  You will definitely receive the support you need to succeed.

Contact us today to get started!