Each year, ACHS proudly recognizes the exceptional accomplishments of its graduates through the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) Outstanding Graduate and Famous Alumni Awards. These distinguished honorees reflect the heart of holistic health, applying their education to create meaningful impact in their communities. From advancing wellness services and research to mentoring and educating future holistic practitioners, they demonstrate the transformative potential of integrative health. Meet all of our 2026 nominees!
2026 Outstanding Graduate Nominees
Alicia Clements earned an MS in Health and Wellness from ACHS in 2025. An adjunct faculty member at Rogue Community College, she expanded her course offerings, increased enrollment and retention, and leads various community wellness programs, such as forest bathing, yoga, and youth education.
Cloud Galanes-Rosenbaum earned a BS in Integrative Health Sciences from ACHS in 2025. A longtime dog trainer, they founded Unicorn Roots, a research-based wellness blog and coaching practice supporting clients with disabilities through customized holistic solutions and self-advocacy.
Santiago Garza earned his Diploma in Aromatherapy from ACHS and applies its science-based training through Paradigm SG. He integrates essential oils into global Insight Timer sessions, combining aromatherapy, meditation, and sound healing while educating audiences on safe, ethical use and expanding access to holistic wellness.
Courtnie Gillette, MS in Integrative Health Sciences (ACHS), is co-founder of Six Point Survival, an experiential outdoor education and leadership program. She integrates survival skills, plant knowledge, and wellness principles to support families, corporate teams, and military communities by cultivating resilience and reconnecting with capability.
Erin Hendersen earned her MS Herbal Medicine from ACHS with a 4.0 GPA and induction into Delta Epsilon Tau. She founded Harmony Herbology, developed trauma-informed metabolic health protocols, and volunteers with Herbalists Without Borders while advocating for mental health and integrative care.
Mutharoot will graduate from ACHS in June 2026 with an MS in Integrative Health Sciences. She applies integrative principles through wellness education, coaching, and community programs, helping individuals address root causes of stress, burnout, and life transitions.
Tiras Lam will graduate Spring 2026 with an MS in Holistic Nutrition from ACHS. A holistic health and nutrition coach and business owner, Tiras delivers research-backed guidance on gut health, fitness, and integrative wellness, and creates accessible health education through videos and infographics.
Benjamin Lobaugh is completing his AAS in Integrative Health Sciences from ACHS. After surviving a life-threatening stroke and achieving sobriety in 2023, he has maintained strong grades, become a licensed driver, secured a full-time state-funded caregiver role in Michigan, and applies his holistic health training to support older adults.
Brittany Mayrand, soon-to-be ACHS graduate with a Diploma in Aromatherapy, is a holistic wellness educator and founder of Nourish with Nature. She creates workshops and products blending aromatherapy, lunar cycles, and zodiac insights to support emotional balance. Her work empowers families through natural remedies and mindful living.
Fatima Medlej earned her BS in Integrative Health Sciences from ACHS in April 2026. Inspired by childhood herbal experiences in Lebanon, she now shares her expertise in herbal medicine, stress management, and low-toxicity living through speaking events, workshops, book clubs, and social media, guiding others toward holistic wellness.
Krista Morton, DSc in Integrative Health from ACHS (2025), is the founder of SomaSonder Wellness in Greenville, SC, specializing in chronic, complex conditions like Mycotoxin illness, Lyme disease, and autoimmune conditions. She also writes for Sinusitis Wellness, hosts the Unbound Health and Wellness podcast, and is currently completing a clinical mentorship in integrative medicine.
Emily Mueller earned her MS in Integrative Health Sciences from ACHS, maintaining a 4.0 GPA. A beekeeper and apitherapy expert, she educates nationwide through presentations, workshops, and herbal-infused apitherapy classes, translating research into practical guidance for beekeepers and communities.
Kamryn Oliphant, BS in Integrative Health Sciences from ACHS, is a holistic wellness advocate, herbalist, and published author of Vital Foods. After moving to Oahu, she combined herbalism, nutrition, and community-focused education, turning her passion for healing into creative cooking and holistic wellness guidance.
Francesca Orlando-Baldwin, DSc, MS, LDN, CNS, NBC-HWC, BCHN, is an integrative health practitioner and ACHS faculty member. She earned her DSc in Integrative Health from ACHS in 2025, with a dissertation on sleep and Parkinson’s disease. With 16+ years’ experience, she advances evidence-based integrative care through clinical practice, teaching, research, curriculum development, mentoring, and startup support.
Elle Qahhaar will graduate from ACHS in June of 2026, with an AAS in Integrative Health Sciences. For two decades, she ran a family firm like a CEO. Driven by a deep passion for holistic wellness, she is the founder of Rosemary+Lavender, proving reinvention has no expiration date: “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” — C.S. Lewis
Britney Robinson will graduate from ACHS in 2026 with an MS in Integrative Health Sciences. She integrates aromatherapy, herbal medicine, and holistic practices into her hair care business, has been featured in three magazines, and developed “The Inner Revival Workbook” to guide stress management and empower clients through experiential, evidence-based wellness.
Nadia Salamat earned her DSc in Integrative Health from ACHS in December 2025. Her dissertation developed a theory-based workplace wellness program in a private hospital in Trinidad, improving employee well-being, engagement, and social connectedness. Her research bridges medical and non-medical staff, advancing holistic, culture-sensitive health practices in healthcare.
Amdruméda P. Smith-Wells graduated from ACHS in 2025 with a Graduate Certificate in Aromatherapy. She has applied her expertise in essential oil constituents to create innovative blends, including oils that aid with insect infestations, cold and flu relief, perfumery, and wellness, bringing rare contributions to the field.
Shiui (CeCe) Wang holds an MS in Integrative Health Sciences from ACHS. A yoga instructor with a TCM background, she volunteers in senior and community health, received a HealCon 2025 scholarship, and is pursuing her DSc and BCHN® certification. She is developing an integrative health practice serving the U.S. and Asia with yoga, TCM, and nutrition.
Jayne Williams is completing her MS in Holistic Nutrition at ACHS. She blends evidence-based science with intuitive practice, developing workshops, content, podcasts, and mentorship programs that empower both clients and practitioners. Her work makes holistic, science-backed wellness both approachable and actionable.
Stephanie Wimberly earned her MS in Complementary Alternative Medicine from ACHS and will earn her DSc in Integrative Health this spring—completing it in under 2.5 years. She applies integrative therapies to manage lupus, diabetes, hypertension, and pain, helping family and community members reduce reliance on conventional medications through evidence-based holistic approaches.
Kimberly Worthy will earn her Diploma in Holistic Health Practice (HHP) from ACHS in April 2026 and plans to continue toward her DSc. An herbalist and wellness practitioner, she owns a wellness business, leads workshops, and educates her community. ACHS strengthened her science-based foundation, enhancing client care, product formulation, and public education.
2026 Famous Alumni Nominees
Dana Batykefer, owner of The Aroma Refillery, earned a Graduate Certificate in Aromatherapy from ACHS in 2022. She turned her passion for essential oils into a business, balancing school with a full-time store manager role. Dana is an ACHS Mentor and is opening her sustainable refillery in Harmony, PA.
Dawn Douglas earned her Diploma in Herbal Studies, Master Herbalist from ACHS in August 2023. She empowers others through herbal education, wellness resources, and clear, compassionate guidance, applying her expertise to support family, community, and accessible natural health learning.
Jade McNeal, MS in Herbal Medicine from ACHS, is a clinical herbalist, doula, and holistic wellness educator. She leads workshops on women’s health, hosts plant-medicine events, integrates herbalism into her haircare line, and supports clients through reproductive health, loss, and life transitions.
Anne Moon earned her MS in Holistic Nutrition with honors from ACHS in 2023. She is the founder of Beautifully Gluten Free, which supported individuals with celiac disease and strict gluten-free diets. She is now Seattle Children’s Hospital’s Celiac Disease Program Manager, leading awareness, education, and advocacy initiatives.
Victoria Ramsey-Funn, AASIHS and DIP HHP from ACHS, will earn her BS in Holistic Nutrition in 2026. She leads Green Genius, a plant-forward wellness brand, and founded Plate School to teach practical, evidence-based nutrition, empowering individuals and families through education, community events, and client work.
Bianca Salgado, Holistic Health Practitioner, earned her BS in Integrative Health Sciences from ACHS, where mentorship strengthened her confidence and practice. She educates and empowers communities in Chicago, presenting to sorority chapters, salon owners, and teachers, while growing her business nationwide and promoting holistic wellness.
Celine Stewart earned her Diploma in Holistic Health Practice (HHP) from ACHS in 2023, focusing on nutrition and herbalism. She works as a Holistic Health Practitioner in movement and recovery settings, creating programs that integrate nutrition, herbal support, and mind-body practices to support wellness and mental health recovery.
Holly Teal, DIP HERB, DIP HHP, CWC, earned her BS in Integrative Health Sciences from ACHS. She blends aromatherapy, holistic lifestyle education, and personalized consulting, leading community classes, launching online programs, and empowering clients.
Oluchi Wariso graduated from ACHS in 2023 with a BS in Integrative Health Sciences, focusing on Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy. She helps clients transform their health through holistic protocols, herbal and aromatherapy formulations, launched a wellness drink brand, and mentors in the ACHS program.
Stephanie Watts earned her BS in Holistic Nutrition from ACHS in 2023. She regained her RN license, co-opened an Apothecary/Wellness Store, passed NANP holistic nutrition boards, published wellness articles, hosts a podcast, and is pursuing Iridology and Holistic Nursing certifications, making her a trusted community wellness leader.
Trailblazers in Integrative Wellness
These exceptional graduates and alumni embody the ACHS mission—equipping individuals with the knowledge and practical skills to lead, innovate, and serve in the evolving field of holistic health. Their journeys highlight the lasting impact of integrative wellness education. Our award recipients will be honored as featured speakers at the 2026 Commencement ceremony on June 12, 2026.
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