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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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Choosing a Mortar and Pestle

Explore the global history and types of mortar and pestle sets—essential tools for culinary and herbal traditions across centuries.
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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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It Is Unlikely You Knew This! Nutritious Herbs You Must Try

Dandelion and plantain aren't weeds—they're powerful, overlooked herbs with real nutritional and medicinal benefits.
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Alumni Highlight: Aromatherapy Grad Opens New Business

Melissa Holman, ACHS aromatherapy alum, is rebranding as Lemon Balm Coaching—offering holistic health and life coaching alongside custom essential oil blends.
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Our Favorite Tips For Stress Management

Staff and faculty share their personal stress management tips, including walks, exercise, aromatherapy, and music, to help cope with stress during challenging times.
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3 Essential Oils To Promote Focus

Essential oils like rosemary, peppermint, and bergamot can boost focus and memory, offering support for students and those working from home during stressful times.
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Stress Managment During COVID-19

Join our week-long stress management webinar series from August 24-28, offering tools and practices to help you manage stress and promote well-being.
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Reflections On Plastic Free July

ACHS participated in the Plastic Free Ecochallenge, placing 9th overall and 1st in Oregon, with impactful actions like litter collection and zero waste meals.
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