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Professional Pathways for Holistic Practitioners

Join our October webinar series to explore holistic health careers, hear real-world success stories, and gain insights from leaders post-COVID-19
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Alumni Highlight: Opening A Thriving Business During COVID

Jennifer Archie opened The Good Earth Holistic Health Center during COVID-19, turning her ACHS training into a thriving small-town wellness hub.
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Alumni Highlight: CAM Grad Opens Holistic Wellness Business

Melissa Abbott, a blind holistic health advocate, is starting her wellness business, HolistiX, combining complementary medicine and personalized services.
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Plastic And COVID-19

Explore how COVID-19 safety measures have increased plastic waste and why this environmental impact might delay our return to "normal."
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How To Celebrate Your Virtual Graduation

Celebrate your virtual graduation in style with creative ideas to connect, reflect, and honor your achievement with friends, family, and classmates.
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Alumni Highlight: Brenda Nielsen

Brenda, a Master Aromatherapist and cancer survivor, returns to writing to share trusted insights on essential oils, blending science with spirit.
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Alumni Highlight: Shannon Mesneak

ACHS grad Shannon Mesneak opened Let’s Be Holistic, an herbal apothecary in WA, offering bulk herbs, coaching, and personalized wellness support.
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Alumni Highlight: Shanna Bynes

Shanna Bynes, ACHS alum and CEO of Grow Out Oils, turned a mold-related health scare into a thriving essential oil business rooted in wellness.
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Alumni Highlight: Khetnu Nefer

Khetnu Nefer empowers her community through holistic health, massage, and herbal products, inspiring soulful living with her book and wellness practice.
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Alumni Highlight: Amy Hardesty

Amy Hardesty, ACHS AAS in CAM graduate, co-owns Hustle and Chow, helping clients heal with whole foods and sustainable wellness plans.
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Essential Aromatherapy Supplies & Recipes for DIY Sanitizer

Learn how to make DIY hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes with essential oils to cleanse, uplift your mood, and support wellness naturally.
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Student Highlight: Cindy Lane Ross

After a RA diagnosis ended her tennis career, Cindy Lane Ross rebuilt her life as a business owner, bodybuilder, and wellness advocate.
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