Three Areas of Health To Look Out For
This article was written by ACHS Associate of Applied Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine student Chris Peoples for an assignment in his English 101 course. We are pleased to share it here on the blog. The three major areas of health to look out for In this blog, we will be speaking on what wellness […]
Alumni Highlight: Vanessa Goldeen
Vanessa Goldeen graduated from ACHS in 2013 with a Certificate in Wellness Consulting. Now, she is the owner of her own wellness practice: Bridge to Health. Vanessa was an artist and designer until she got into a serious car accident in 2010. She was told that she would never be able to work as an […]
ACHS Nominee 2019 Phenomenal Women’s Award
Dorene Petersen, Founder and President
Ditch the Chemicals in Starbucks: Enjoy a Holistic Pumpkin Spiced Latte
By Heather Baley and Renee LongAutumn is here, and if you’re like many of us around the ACHS offices, you love a toasty latte sprinkled with fall-spices and steaming with deliciousness in the morning. And we have to admit, we have a bit of a weakness for Starbucks’s famous Pumpkin Spice latte. But with Starbucks’s PSL packing […]
3 Tips on Financial Success for Holistic Spa Professionals
If you’re a spa professional, most likely you’ve entered the industry with a passion to help people to be their best. But to nurture your own wellbeing, it’s important to keep your financial wellness in mind as well. As a spa director, I’ve learned a few strategies for keeping financially sharp in the spa business. […]
Why Everyone Should Be Dry Skin Brushing
The skin is the largest organ in the body. It makes sense, then, why its condition is affected by so many body systems, including the lymphatic system, the circulatory system, and the nervous system. Needless to say, your skin works hard, and it deserves plenty of tender lovin’ care. That’s why we’re big fans of […]
A Year in Review: 13 Best Holistic Health Moments from ACHS in 2013
Happy New Year! These first few days of the New Year are a great time for reminiscing, resolutions, and new beginnings. I love looking back and seeing what truly connected with our students, graduates, and friends. 2013 was truly a breakthrough year for the holistic healthcare industry, and I am so excited that the American […]
Wellness on the Rise: 3 Holistic Practices Sweeping Modern Healthcare
For years, complementary medicine has taken heat from the allopathic medicine world. Cutting terms like “quack” and “witch doctor” have been thrown around brutally, but the stigma is finally beginning to shake off. With more data showing the benefits of holistic healthcare, more patients are turning to alternative treatments. I recently read an interesting article […]
