HOLIDAY HOURS: ACHS Offices and Apothecary Shoppe will be closed for Thanksgiving break from Thursday, November 28, resuming normal business hours on Monday, December 2.

Why Everyone Should Be Dry Skin Brushing

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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 […]

ACHS Ranked #12 of 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon

American College of Healthcare Sciences Ranked #12 of 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon CONTACT: Lauren Shapiro                               TELEPHONE: (503) 244-0726 EMAIL: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland, OR—June 11, 2015—On May 27, 2015, ACHS was named number 12 out of 100 […]

5 {DIY} Body Care Recipes from Natural Products

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With more and more toxins and nasty chemicals making their way into conventional cleaning, bath, and body care products, I’m proud to support a day that celebrates the benefits and necessity of natural products. On March 24—Natural Products Day—our friends at the National Products Association (NPA) and industry leaders came together in Washington, D.C. to […]

ACHS Joins National State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements Initiative

American College of Healthcare Sciences Joins SARA Initiative, Expanding Student Access to Online Education CONTACT: Lauren Shapiro TELEPHONE: (503) 244-0726 EMAIL: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland, OR—March 11, 2015—American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS), a leader in holistic health distance education programs, has joined the national State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) initiative through the state […]

Meet 2015 DEAC Outstanding Graduate Stephanie Austin

Holistic Health Practitioner Stephanie Austin Named DEAC 2015 Outstanding Graduate from ACHS CONTACT: Lauren Shapiro TELEPHONE: (503) 244-0726 EMAIL: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland, OR—March 2, 2015—Holistic Health Practitioner Stephanie Austin has been named the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) 2015 Outstanding Graduate for American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS). Since her successful completion of […]

Meet 2015 DEAC Famous Alumni Lindsay Boyers

Holistic Nutrition Consultant and Health Writer Lindsay Boyers Named DEAC 2015 Famous Alumni from ACHS CONTACT: Lauren Shapiro TELEPHONE: (503) 244-0726 EMAIL: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland, OR—February 23, 2015—Lindsay Boyers, health author and holistic nutrition consultant, has been named the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) 2015 Famous Alumni for American College of Healthcare Sciences […]

Holistic Health Education: Achievable for Servicemembers and Vets

Holistic Health Education: An Achievable Option for Military Servicemembers and Veterans CONTACT: Lauren Shapiro                               TELEPHONE: (503) 244-0726 EMAIL: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland, OR—October 30, 2014—As the holistic health and wellness industry continues to gain mainstream acceptance, more active duty, retired, and family members of the military are looking to this field as a […]

ACHS Recognized as 2015 Military Friendly School

Holistic Health College Helps Military Servicemembers Follow Their Dreams: Recognized as 2015 Military Friendly® School CONTACT: Lauren Shapiro TELEPHONE: (503) 244-0726 EMAIL: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland, OR—October 28, 2014—“Since starting my degree [in Complementary Alternative Medicine], I have been able to mentor many people (including my family) in the use of essential oils,” says […]

ACHS CEU Approval Renewed by OBNM

ACHS Holistic Health Continuing Education Courses Approval Renewed by Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine CONTACT: Lauren Shapiro TELEPHONE: (503) 244-0726 EMAIL: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland, OR— October 20, 2014—Naturopathic physicians practice naturopathic medicine as primary care physicians who focus on the art and science of natural medicine. Naturopathic medicine and naturopathic physicians (NDs) have […]

ACHS Offers Advantage for Certified Case Managers

Holistic Healthcare College Offers Advantage for Certified Case Managers CONTACT: Lauren Shapiro                               TELEPHONE: (503) 244-0726 EMAIL: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland, OR— August 21, 2014—Case management is a rapidly growing occupation in the United States. According to the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC), there are more than 35,000 board-certified case managers working in […]

ACHS President to Presents at AAIC2014

Essential Oil Expert Dorene Petersen to Present U.S. Aromatherapy Trends Research at AAIC2014 in Kunming, China CONTACT: Lauren Shapiro                               TELEPHONE: (503) 244-0726EMAIL: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland, OR— May 27, 2014—Essential oil expert and American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) Founder and President Dorene Petersen will be presenting her new research on 2014-15 U.S. […]

Portland to Host Holistic Nurses’ Leadership Conference

Portland to Host Holistic Nurses’ Leadership Conference   CONTACT: Lauren Shapiro TELEPHONE: (503) 244-0726 EMAIL: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland, OR—May 21, 2014— Over 450 holistic health and holistic nursing professionals are expected to attend the upcoming American Holistic Nurses Association’s (AHNA) 34th Annual Conference taking place in downtown Portland, Oregon from June 5-8, 2014. […]