Program

In this program, you will explore various approaches to the core competencies of wellness coaching and study the concepts, values, and applications of this exciting new field of health science.

This professional training program is ideal for medical professionals seeking to integrate complementary and alternative medicine into their practice.

The Graduate Certificate in Nutrition provides specialized training for Graduate students in advanced applied holistic nutrition. 

The Graduate Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology provides specialized training for Graduate students in the structure and function of the human body and how it behaves as a dynamic community of interdependent parts. 

The Graduate Certificate in Complementary Alternative Medicine provides specialized training for Graduate students in a variety of CAM modalities. 

The Graduate Certificate in Aromatherapy provides specialized training for Graduate students in the comprehension and application of essential oils for medicinal use.

The ACHS Graduate Certificate in Herbal Medicine provides specialized training for Graduate students in the comprehension and application of herbal medicine. 

The ACHS Graduate Certificate in Botanical Safety provides specialized training for Graduate students in the efficacy and safety of the use of herbal medicinal products.

ACHS provides comprehensive holistic medicine study-abroad programs for adventurous adults of all ages. Our rewarding experiential summer study abroad programs provide an invigorating blend of lectures, workshops, and tours of the surrounding areas. You will join a group of like-minded adults in exploring historically significant areas while you expand your theoretical and practical knowledge of the subjects we study. We allow plenty of time to explore further on your own or in small groups, or to relax in the idyllic setting we personally seek out to enhance your study experience.

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Learn to assess the quality of botanicals and understand the primary production methods of preparations including tinctures, decoctions, infusions, and teas while learning how to recommend herbal supplements for preventative health and how to incorporate herbs in daily life to support optimal health and wellness in a retail setting.

The focus of the Certificate in Aromatherapy is holistic aromatology. Holistic aromatology focuses on restoration of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health through the application of essential oils. We use the terms “aromatherapy” and “aromatology” interchangeably throughout the program.

The Certificate in Wellness Consulting covers a diverse selection of holistic modalities enabling graduates to select the modalities that will best assist clients in achieving optimal health.

The Certificate in Holistic Nutrition Consulting provides training in how to legally and successfully operate a nutritional consulting practice including how to create lifestyle plans to support optimal health.

Graduates of the Certificate in Natural Products Manufacturing will be able to use herbs and essential oils to manufacture natural products including lotions, creams, salves, bath and bodycare products and formulate natural perfume blends.

Can we tell the constitution or health issues from the iris of the eye? This program leads students through the theories of iridology, from historical to modern day, including the modern controversies and conflicting information from the fields of identification. Learn the basis of this modality and decide for yourself.

Graduates of the Certificate in Iridology Consulting will be able to implement tools for increased health and well-being and a more natural, balanced way of life. Graduates learn the techniques and theory of iridology, analyzing the iris of the eye in relation to the body's health. Graduates also have a comprehensive understanding of anatomy and physiology and holistic clinical correlates.

Graduates of the Certificate in Homeopathy Consulting will be able to implement tools for increased health and well-being and a more natural, balanced way of life using homeopathic remedies.

Dynamic phytotherapy has the power to enhance the healing abilities of even the most experienced holistic health practitioner.