Holistic Medicine Schools

What is Holistic Medicine?
Holistic medicine differs from traditional western medicine in its focus. Traditional medicine focuses on diagnosis and treatment of a specific complaint in isolation. Alternative medicine takes into account the whole of a patient's well-being. A good example can be represented by a headache. Western medicine practitioners might recommend painkillers. Alternative medicine schools, by contrast, might seek the cause of the headaches (for example, stress) and treat the patient for stress as well as the short term relief gained through using analgesics. Practitioners can call upon a wide variety of techniques, from massage to aromatherapy, hypnosis, or acupuncture.

What are the Benefits of Holistic Medicine Training?
Just because a product is "natural" does not necessarily mean that it is innocuous. In fact many of today's modern medicines are synthetic varieties of natural remedies. These remedies still need to be treated with care and respect, both in terms of potency, potential side effects, and possible interactions with other treatments. Holistic medicine school is designed to prepare students to be safe practitioners of alternative medicine.

What Subjects are Covered in Holistic Medicine Schools?
This question is quite difficult to answer since the holistic approach covers so many different regimens and practices. Students are generally granted a lot of flexibility in their choice of courses too. Alternative medicine schools may teach acupuncture, massage, herbal medicine, Chinese medicine, reiki, yoga, meditation, reflexology, aromatherapy, Indian head massage, Hopi ear candle treatment, hot stones, anatomy, physiology, common diseases, pain management, patient care, ethics, practice administration, and health and safety. States also vary in the type of holistic medicine training they require before allowing an individual to practice.

Schools are listed in alphabetical order by state then city.

Western Career College	[Antioch, CA]
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Western Career College	[Emeryville, CA]
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Western Career College	[Fremont, CA]
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Western Career College	[San Jose, CA]
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Clayton College of Natural Health

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Here's to your health. More than 25,000 students and graduates have chosen Clayton College of Natural Health (CCNH) to study holistic nutrition, naturopathy, herbology and natural health. As the world's leading college of natural health, CCNH will prepare you for a rewarding career. The innovative Distance Education format will give you the flexibility to study from home, at work or while you travel. As an added benefit, CCNH costs far less than campus-based schools. With many degree and certificate programs to choose from, you can start earning your bachelor's, master's or Doctoral degree today. Learn more.
Programs:
  Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition
  Bachelor of Science in Natural Health
  Consulting Herbalist Certificate
  Doctor of Education in Holistic Health and Wellness
  Family Herbalist Certificate
  Holistic Care for Companion Animals
  Iridology Theory and Practice
  Master Herbalist Certificate
  Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition
  Master of Science in Natural Health
  Natural Wellness Certificate
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