Based in Birmingham, Ala., Clayton College of Natural Health (CCNH) is an online institution that trains individuals in holistic treatments. The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) awarded CCNH with its Quality Certification award in 2008. Students can enroll in certificate programs in natural wellness and herbal science. The school offers several degree programs, including a bachelor's and a master's degree in natural health and holistic nutrition, and a doctor of education in health and wellness. Students can partake in continuing education programs in massage, reflexology, acupressure and holism.
Clayton College of Natural Health
2140 11th Avenue South, Suite 305
Birmingham, AL 35205
877-782-8236
ccnh.edu
Located in Kenmore, Wash., Bastyr University is an accredited school, training students in natural medicine. Future holistic professionals can participate in graduate programs, including naturopathy, acupuncture and Oriental medicine, along with undergraduate degrees in herbal sciences and exercise science. Students who want to expand their knowledge can make use of the home courses offered by the school. Featured topics in home study courses are naturopathy, acupuncture and ancient Chinese medical texts.
Bastyr University
14500 Juanita Dr. NE
Kenmore, WA 98028
425-823-1300
bastyr.edu/
The Arizona School of Massage Therapy (ASMT) is an accredited massage school with locations in Arizona, Nevada, Utah and Colorado. Interested students can register for the professional massage therapy program, where they specialize in Russian sports massage and trigger point therapy. ASMT also offers the master bodyworker program that focuses on kinesiology and myokinetic techniques. Students have the option to complete the programs by working full- or part-time. Programs may vary with locations.
Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City
25 South 300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
800-617-3302
arizonasmt.com
The Washington Institute of Natural Medicine is a natural health care center serving Washington D.C. and vicinity. The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork approves the institute as a continuing education provider. The courses offered can be completed on location or online and include subjects like acupressure, aromatherapy, body wraps, Chinese medicinal herbs, Feng Shui and herbology. Aspiring students can look into other concentrated programs the institute offers like holistic health care, homeopathy and magnetic therapy.
Washington Institute of Natural Medicine
5101 Wisconsin Ave. NW Ste. 100
Washington, DC 20016
202-237-7681
washingtoninstituteofnaturalmedicine.com