Request Info
Apply Now
BLOG
SHOP
APPLY
Request Info

ACHS Holistic Health & Wellness Blog

Helpful articles from industry experts right to you inbox! Subscribe for free health and wellness tips, recipes, how-to’s, and more.

Explore By

Aromatherapy

Herbal Medicine

Holistic Nutrition

Wellness & Lifestyle

Industry Insights

Bottles of essential oils next to a white bowl with green herbs

What Can I Do with a Degree in Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy degrees can lead to careers in wellness, education, research, product development, sales, and more.
Learn More
ACHS graduates, their families, and friends pose for a group photo at Mt. Tabor Park with ACHS leadership

2025 ACHS Botanical Walk: Immersing in Nature

ACHS grads and guests joined faculty at Mt. Tabor Park for the 2025 Botanical Walk, exploring plant medicine and aromatherapy.
Learn More
Mackenzie Bates

Mackenzie Bates Pursues Fitness with PFT 101 at ACHS

Mackenzie Bates turned challenges into a fitness career with ACHS’s PFT 101 and now helps others transform their lives.
Learn More

Not ready to apply?

Download our professional pathways handbook to help start your journey.
Download the Guide

The Remarkable Research on Cinnamon

Cinnamon offers more than flavor—research suggests it has antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and potential brain benefits, supporting health in various ways.
Learn More
woman with square nails with red-painted tips holds a light blue "spa" gift card in the air

How to Get Over the Stigma of Sales in the Spa Industry

As a spa professional, use rapport, problem-solving, and product demos to confidently sell products that enhance clients' well-being and extend their spa experience.
Learn More

How to Enjoy a Total Solar Eclipse Safely

A rare total solar eclipse will cross the U.S. on April 21, 2017—don’t miss it! View it safely with certified glasses and enjoy the celestial show.
Learn More

7 Spa Management Resources You Need to Know

Discover top resources to boost your spa management skills—from magazines to books—and explore how to turn your spa dreams into reality.
Learn More
pineapple lemonade with lemon and mint, selective focus

5 Blissful Herbal Iced Teas for a Sensational Summer

Sip into summer with 5 refreshing herbal iced tea and mocktail recipes to beat the heat and keep your wellness goals on track.
Learn More
some sprigs of lavender sit on a wood table next to a small brown bottle with a white dropper top

DIY Guide: How to Make a Herbal Tincture

A tincture is a liquid extract made by soaking herbs in alcohol or vinegar to draw out beneficial compounds for internal or topical use.
Learn More

4 Herbal Monograph Databases Every Herbalist Should Know

Learn how herbal monographs can help you research herbs with confidence—covering safety, efficacy, historical use, and where to find trusted sources.
Learn More
friends funny tug of war on the beach under sunset sunlight.

How to Add More Play Into Your Wellness Routine

Add creativity and joy to your summer wellness routine with playful activities like DIY parties, botanical walks, and fun outdoor workouts.
Learn More
four people hold lit sparklers to the foreground of the camera

How to Turn Your Weekend into Adult Summer Camp

Create your own budget-friendly adult summer camp by blending play, nature, and holistic wellness into your routine—fun, nostalgic, and nourishing!
Learn More

Request Information

Fill out the form, and an admissions advisor will reach out to help you with your goals. 

Request Information

ACHS

Campus & Apothecary Shoppe

5005 S. Macadam Ave.
Portland, OR 97239

Campus & Shoppe Hours

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST

Phone

(800) 487-8839
503-244-0726

Business Hours

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PST

©2025 American College of Healthcare Sciences™ · ACHS is proud to be a Certified B Corp.