Herbal Medicine Programs
The Herbal Medicine Department at ACHS offers you the opportunity to confidently explore nature’s most precious plants. During your interactive, engaging, online herbalist training you’ll learn to formulate herbal remedies to support wellness, address specific wellness challenges, and enhance the optimal function of the body.
- We offer a full range of Herbal Medicine certificate, diploma and degree plans
- Classes start at 6 times per year
- Accredited, nationally recognized credentials
- All classes include organic herb sample kits and other study materials to enhance experiential learning
What does an ACHS Education Look Like?
Join a global community of students who bring diverse perspectives to foster creative problem-solving and hand-on learning. With ACHS, you’ll stay at the forefront of evolving integrative health and wellness research, gaining the latest insights and opportunities to connect with industry leaders.
Our programs in herbal medicine, aromatherapy, holistic nutrition, and wellness coaching offer essential skills for careers and entrepreneurship in the wellness field.
With over 45 years of leadership in online integrative health education, ACHS has been accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) since 2003.
What our graduates are saying
“The skills learned at ACHS allow me to provide a holistic approach to my community by providing diet, physical activity, stress, and emotional health management guidelines.”
Kaitlyn Musick
2024 Famous Alumni, AAS in Integrative Health Sciences
“The knowledge of herbal medicine and nutrition, along with the confidence obtained during my studies at ACHS, has led me to help people change their lifestyles, health, and outlook for the future.”
Bonnie Pearce, MSHM
2024 Outstanding Graduate, MS in Herbal Medicine
ACHS in the Numbers
Over 45 years of advancing evidence-based holistic health education
Community of learners from nearly 80 countries around the world
Curriculum with training in Essential Employability Qualities (EEQs) to promote employment success
Named a MilitaryFriendly School® for 15 years
Ranked #1 in the Oregon Best Green Workplaces in 2023 and a Certified B Corporation with high standards of social and environmental stewardship and transparency.
Shape Your Education, Your Way
At ACHS, you can choose the pace that fits your goals, whether that’s traditional 15-week courses or accelerated 7.5-week options. With 24/7 access to course materials, you can learn on your schedule, wherever you are. Plus, you’ll join an engaging online classroom led by dedicated ACHS instructors who are ready to support you every step of the way.