American College of Healthcare Sciences Aromatherapy Dean Elected Vice President of Alliance of International Aromatherapists
Portland, OR – November 6, 2025 – American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) proudly announces that Dean of Aromatherapy Amanda Lattin, BA, MAT, Dip. Aroma., MH, RA, has been elected Vice President of the Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA).
The AIA was founded in 2006 and represents professional and clinical aromatherapists. AIA shares that it “aims to increase awareness of and expand access to aromatherapists, help its members build successful practices, expand the body of aromatherapy research, and serve as a resource for members, the media, and the public.”
“We are extremely proud that Dean Lattin has been elected Vice President at AIA. Dean Lattin is an experienced and committed aromatherapy educator and will be a strong contributor to advancing practice standards and evidence-based research clinical aromatherapy research in this role,” shares ACHS President Tracey Abell.
ACHS is recognized as an AIA Advanced Practitioner Level 3 school and meets AIA’s stringent clinical aromatherapy curriculum requirements. ACHS has been offering evidence-based integrative aromatherapy programs since 1978, developed by Founding President Dorene Petersen who continues to contribute clinical knowledge and expertise alongside Dean Lattin who oversees all aromatherapy programs. Programs include aromatherapy training for beginners such as ACHS’s Holistic Aromatherapy for Integrative Health™ micro-credential to advanced practice degrees such as the Master of Science in Aromatherapy and the only accredited doctorate degree with an aromatherapy specialization, the Doctor of Science in Integrative Health.
“I am truly honored and humbled to be elected as Vice President of AIA. I have enjoyed my work as a Director on the
Board of Directors the last four years and am excited to continue those endeavors
in this new leadership role. The AIA does crucial work to support the development of professional aromatherapy in the international community, from high education standards, to clinical guidelines, and research applications.” says ACHS Dean of Aromatherapy Amanda Lattin.
About ACHS:
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) specializes in online integrative health and wellness education. Founded in 1978 and based in Portland, Oregon, ACHS offers a wide range of certificate, diploma, and degree programs in clinical aromatherapy, herbal medicine, functional nutrition, and other complementary alternative medicine disciplines. ACHS’s clinical aromatherapy programs are designed to equip students with evidence-based knowledge and practical skills, emphasizing safe and effective applications of essential oils in clinical settings. In addition to its educational programs, ACHS partners with employers, nonprofits, and organizations committed to advancing employee wellness and community health. These partnerships provide a pathway for organizations to integrate wellness programs that feature ACHS’s aromatherapy expertise, through options like employee wellness workshops, custom informational content, and immersive experiences. To learn more about opportunities to partner, please reach out to [email protected].
