OCHM IS NOW IN WINNIPEG, MB

OCHM IS EXTENDING ITS REACH...

to our neighbouring province, Manitoba!

OCHM is thrilled to be offering our Certificate Course, Foundations Program, Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine and Health Sciences as well as our Post Graduate Fellowship Program, through partnership with Dr. Heather Cardona of Via Natural Medicine in Manitoba. All Programs are designed to be fully interactive on-line/distance learning programs. Students who register for the Foundations in Homeopathy course will take the same distance learning modules as all other students but will benefit from the addition of live monthly Question & Answer sessions from the brilliant and talented Dr. Heather Cardona. The course material will be provided and assessed by staff at OCHM.

This fully interactive on-line course is an intensive study of the fundamentals of Homeopathic philosophy and basic homeopathic therapeutic prescribing. The course is comprised of 15 modules, each of which has an assignment that must be completed for the assessment of understanding. It provides students with a firm foundation in the principles and concepts of classical homeopathy, how to prescribe for acute illnesses and first aid situations, an introduction to repertorization, and knowledge of the most well-known “polycrest” remedies. Upon completion of this course you should feel confident prescribing homeopathic remedies for your family and loved ones. To continue with the Diploma Program is easy! If you live in the Winnipeg area, you will have the distinct opportunity to build a professional relationship with Dr. Heather Cardona and establish a tutoring schedule with her, as well as have the opportunity to preceptor in her clinic. If you are a graduate of a Homeopathic College/University and would like to undertake the Fellowship Program, the above opportunities would apply to you as well.

The content of the Foundations Course includes:

History of Homeopathy, Scientific Basis, Current Theories, Comparison of Paradigms
Fundamentals & Principles of Homeopathy
Symptomatology, Posology, Remedy Preparation
An Introduction to Provings & the development of the Materia Medica
Homeopathic Theory of Disease, and the Action of Medicines
Organon of the Medical Art
Repertories, their Structure and Organization and an introduction to Repertorization
The Art of Case Taking
Hahnemann’s Theory of Miasms
Acute versus Chronic Disease in Homeopathy
First Aid (part 1)
Colds & Flu Treatment
Materia Medica: 12 Widely Used (“polycrest”) Remedies (3 modules)

Dr. Heather Cardona

Upon successful completion of the interactive Certificate course, Exploring the Art & Science of Homeopathy, the students receive a Certificate of Completion. For students wishing to continue their studies with OCHM, the cost of the Certificate Course is fully credited towards their tuition. Please note, if you are taking this course in Manitoba, in association with Dr. Heather Cardona, it must be completed within 3 months.

AFTER THE FOUNDATIONS COURSE

Students who complete the Foundations Program in Homeopathy at OCHM Manitoba are eligible to continue their studies in Homeopathic Medicine and Health Sciences and work towards achieving their Diploma. Those who also have a background in the health and medical sciences are eligible to be fast-tracked through a joint Program for Helathcare providers. If you are a graduate of a Homeopathic College/University you may be eligible for the Post-Graduate Fellowship Program in Homeopathy. As with the Foundations course, students will complete their homeopathic courses from a distance – in this instance via a format such as ZOOM, allowing each student to be part of the advanced homeopathic program courses through OCHM. Participating in live classes provides students with the opportunity to interact with colleagues and teachers from around the world.

The clinical portion of the Diploma Program and Fellowship Program could be conducted on-site at the Via Natural Medicine Clinic in Winnipeg, MB, giving students the benefit of a live, supervised clinical experience to complement their academic training.

The content of each of these courses prepares students (along with their clinical internship) for professional homeopathic practice. The course material covers a wide swath of homeotherapeutics, materia medica, specialized concepts in Homeopathy, homeopathic philosophy, case management, and case analysis.

Students will receive a Diploma from OCHM when they complete their academic and clinical requirements. Students who receive a Diploma from OCHM are eligible to register with the College of Homeopaths of Ontario if so desired (not required to practice in provinces outside of ON). OCHM is one of only two programs approved by the CHO.

ABOUT DR. HEATHER CARDONA, BSc, HD

I am here to offer knowledge and experience in Natural Medicine to help you find your pathway to healing and vitality. Healing is something sacred and always available to us. There are many pathways for healing. What I have to offer is guidance through these various paths.

My training is in Homeopathic Medicine, Botanical Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, Allergy Testing, and Nutraceutical Support. My educational background is in Chemistry, where I graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a Bachelor of Science and a double-major in Biochemistry and Chemistry. I worked for three years at the University of Winnipeg doing research in the Biochemistry department where I helped to test single-enzyme activity of high dilution solutions through capillary electrophoresis. My fascination with quantum chemistry led me to investigate the philosophy of Homeopathy: the study of biological reactions at sub-molecular levels of activity through natural medicine.

Inspired by the philosophy of Homeopathy, I continued my studies in medicine at the Manitoba College of Homeopathic Medicine, where I completed a 4-year natural medical program and graduated with the title Doctor of Homeopathic Medical Sciences in 2006.

My education and training at the MCHM was inspiring and eye-opening. I felt for the first time that my understanding of quantum chemistry finally connected with the type of medicine we were taught to employ. I learned how chronic disease can only be present within a system that has been in need of greater balance and support over time. I came to know the invaluable gift of understanding a person’s health as a wholistic experience, inseparable from their life experiences, genetic susceptibilities, and unique constitution. I learned what healing entails: that it’s a learned experience. Healing involves addressing the root cause of imbalance, and teaching the body through supportive therapies to restore patterns of function that are appropriate and optimal for health and wellness.

I am trained to support and restore health in all cases of pathology and I have come to specialize in paediatrics, digestive health, hormone balance, healthy immune function, and nervous system health. I have been trained to use many different types of natural modalities to facilitate healing: Homeopathy, Herbal Medicine, Lifestyle Counselling, Nutritional Therapy, Food Sensitivity Testing, and Vitamin/Mineral Therapies.