Portland, OR—October 16, 2026— American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) announced a new partnership with Alternative Balance, expanding access to integrative health education, professional resources, and business support for students and professionals across the wellness industry.
The partnership connects ACHS’s online integrative health and wellness education with Alternative Balance’s business insurance and professional resources for alternative health, fitness, beauty, and wellness professionals.
Through the partnership, Alternative Balance staff and active annual members will have access to exclusive savings on eligible ACHS programs and continuing education opportunities. ACHS students and alumni may access a discounted Alternative Balance membership, subject to applicable membership terms and eligibility requirements. The membership provides access to professional and business resources that may support students as they explore future opportunities in the wellness field.
“At ACHS, we want to help students and graduates connect their education with meaningful professional opportunities,” said Ilana Frigaard, Chief Operating Officer at ACHS. “This partnership expands that support by connecting our community with practical business resources while creating new educational opportunities for wellness professionals.”
Expanding Education Opportunities for Wellness Professionals
Alternative Balance supports professionals across a wide range of wellness fields, including health and wellness coaching, nutrition, herbal consultations, aromatherapy, fitness, yoga, massage therapy, Ayurveda, and other holistic health and wellness services.
Through the partnership, eligible Alternative Balance staff and active annual members can access exclusive savings on eligible ACHS educational opportunities, including:
- Tuition savings on eligible undergraduate and graduate degree programs, diplomas, and certificates in areas including integrative health, holistic nutrition, aromatherapy, herbal medicine, wellness coaching, and related disciplines.
- Savings on microcredentials and continuing education courses designed to support ongoing learning and professional development.
- 100% online learning with part-time and full-time study options that can accommodate working professionals.
- Student support and career resources, including personalized support throughout the student journey and access to career services and wellness resources.
Alternative Balance staff and active annual members can learn more about available education benefits, explore eligible ACHS programs, and request information through the ACHS and Alternative Balance partnership page.
Connecting Education with Wellness Business Resources
The partnership also provides an additional professional resource for ACHS students preparing to enter or grow within the wellness field.
Eligible ACHS students and alumni can receive a discount on Alternative Balance membership through the dedicated ACHS partnership offer.
Alternative Balance provides professional and general liability insurance and business resources for wellness professionals across more than 1,000 services and specialties. Membership resources include business education, customizable templates and waivers, networking opportunities, marketing support, professional resources, and member discounts.
By connecting education with resources used by working wellness professionals, the partnership supports students and professionals as they build knowledge, develop their careers, and navigate the business side of professional wellness practice.
The collaboration reflects a shared commitment by ACHS and Alternative Balance to support education, professional development, and sustainable career pathways across the health and wellness field.
About Alternative Balance
Alternative Balance provides business insurance and professional membership resources for alternative health, fitness, beauty, and wellness professionals. The woman-owned, family-operated organization provides coverage options for more than 1,000 services and specialties and combines professional and general liability insurance with business education, networking opportunities, marketing resources, templates, member discounts, and professional support.
About American College of Healthcare Sciences
Founded in 1978, American College of Healthcare Sciences is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). ACHS offers online degree programs, certificates, microcredentials, and continuing education courses in areas including integrative health, nutrition, herbal medicine, aromatherapy, and wellness coaching.
As a Certified B Corporation® and People and Planet First Verified organization, ACHS is committed to advancing sustainable and ethical practices while preparing graduates for opportunities in the evolving health and wellness workforce.
For more information about ACHS partnerships, visit the ACHS partnership website.
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