ACHS Alumni in Action

ACHS holistic health alumni are active across the integrative health and wellness industry and love to share their story! Our graduates are as diverse as the roles they play in the industry. What they all have in common is a passion for helping others. Many graduates start their journey with ACHS through their own personal experiences with holistic health and want to give back to help others achieve wellness. Graduates serve communities in roles including holistic health practitioners, educators, corporate wellness consultants, spa professionals, product formulators, aromatherapists, herbalists, and more! Get inspired by our Alumni in Action!

A person washing produce in a kitchen sink

Pesticides linked to Parkinson’s aren’t just in food—UCLA study reveals risks in essential oils, herbs, and everyday exposure.

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Turmeric root and powdered turmeric in a bowl

Discover why turmeric earned 2026 Herb of the Year, from ancient Ayurvedic roots to modern science on inflammation, joints, brain, and skin.

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Valerian root and valerian flowers

Valerian root has supported sleep & calm for 2,000+ years. Modern research shows it may improve sleep & reduce anxiety by supporting GABA.

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Shanna Byens Bradford

Alumni Spotlight: Shanna Bynes Bradford elevates her global aesthetics career through ACHS aromatherapy studies and continued innovation.

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a bottle of essential oil with a dropper

Enhanced aromatherapy guide covering carrier, infused, and essential oils—plus safe dilution, formulation basics, and 4 practical recipes.

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a woman outside breathing deeply

ACHS weaves mindfulness into integrative health programs, fostering awareness, resilience, and whole-person wellness.

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A wellness professional working at a desk with a laptop

Wellness careers are growing fast. Flexible, skills-based training can lead to stable, purpose-driven roles in holistic health.

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A bowl of steel-cut oats with buts and cimnnamon

New research shows oats can lower LDL in just two days by working with the gut microbiome to support heart health in metabolic syndrome.

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