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Karen Swanegan

Karen Swanegan: Integrative Healing Foundations Story & Path

Karen Swanegan blends herbalism, nutrition & environment to tackle root causes, building a holistic, client-centered wellness practice.
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ACHS Class of 2026: Your Moment Is Here

ACHS Commencement 2026 celebrates graduates in Portland & online—honoring wellness leaders, innovation, and global impact in holistic health.
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Whole Health for Chronic Pain: New VA Study

New VA research found whole-person care may improve chronic pain outcomes through wellness coaching, integrative health, and personalized care.
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Explore the World of Holistic Aromatherapy

Discover the power of essential oils with ACHS’s self-paced Holistic Aromatherapy for Integrative Health™ Micro-Credential. Enroll today and start your journey!
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ACHS Integrative Health Education: Boost Your Holistic Health Career

Integrative health degrees are more profitable than ever, with growing demand in wellness tourism, corporate wellness, and personalized holistic care.
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Retraining Your Sense of Smell: The Power of Scent Stimulation

Smell retraining therapy using essential oils can help restore your sense of smell after COVID-19. Commit to daily scent sessions for a 12-week recovery journey.
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Enhancing Student Wellness: ACHS and TimelyCare

ACHS offers students 24/7, no-cost virtual care with TimelyCare, including medical support, mental health care, health coaching, and wellness resources.
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The Connection Between Smell and Memory Retention

Discover how essential oils like rosemary and sage support memory retention in ACHS’s micro-course, led by expert Dorene Petersen. Explore the science today!
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Not All Stripes are the Same: Alumni Highlight Sharon Harrasser

Sharon Harrasser, ACHS alum, blends holistic health with her medical background, coaching Ehlers-Danlos clients and healthcare providers for wellness and balance.
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Student highlight featuring Dani Reyes, a BS in Integrative Health Sciences student.

2023 ACHS Distinguished Peer Tutor Award Recipient Dani Reyes

Dani Reyes received the 2023 Distinguished Peer Tutor Award for her dedication to supporting students, balancing tutoring with work and school, and fostering community.
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Exploring the Bounties of Nature: Portland Herb Walk

ACHS students and families joined a Portland Herb Walk led by Dr. Glen Nagel and Amanda Lattin to explore Oregon's native plants and their medicinal properties.
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ACHS Micro-Credentials: Enhance Your Practice

ACHS micro-credentials help professionals gain specialized skills quickly, enhance credibility, and fill skills gaps, offering flexibility and cost-effective learning.
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