Admissions to natural health schools in Virginia: Alternative medicine school in DC area, acupuncture program for beginners / practitioners. Oriental medicine training, holistic healing classes in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, near Reston, Manassas, Tysons, Chantilly, Springfield VA..
Virginia University of Oriental Medicine: Situated in the heart of Fairfax, Fairfax County VA, just 30 minutes west of Downtown Washington DC, Virginia University of Oriental Medicine is an alternative medicine and natural health school.
We provide a Masters of Science in Acupuncture (MSA) program and a Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) course.
New Eden School of Natural Health and Herbal Studies
Courses / Programs
• New Eden School of Natural Health and Herbal Studies provides a wide range of accredited online certificate, diploma and degree courses (including doctorate programs) in the fields of naturopathy, holistic health, natural medicine, and nutrition.
• Our quality programs are studied online in Virginia, across the U.S., Canada, UK, and worldwide.
• Based in Indiana, our mission is to offer students the best accredited online educational programs in natural health and herbal studies that are available.
• Studying with New Eden is easy and affordable. You can start studying with New Eden whenever you want and learn at your own pace.
• Our distance learning courses allow you the convenience and flexibility of studying in your own home or office, and at times that best suit your schedule.
Accreditation:
• New Eden has full accreditation with the American Council for Holistic Medicine (ACHM), which provides clinical training for graduates.
• We also have school approval with the American Naturopathic Certification Board, and the International Association of Natural Health Practitioners (IANHP).
Student Testimonial: "Thank you so much for your assistance and advice while I was enrolled in the ND program. I experienced first rate advice and guidance from you and the staff. All of my calls and emails were answered in a very timely manner."
- Thomas, Doctor of Naturopathy Graduate
Accredited Online, Distance Learning & Live Training.
Based in Baltimore MD, Behavioral Health & Leadership Dynamics (BHLD) provides organizational training, management training, individual & executive coaching services to professionals, supervisors, managers, senior personnel, executive directors, board members, and CEOs.
Our certification programs are taught onsite and online to individuals & corporations in Maryland, and across the U.S.
Aligned with best practices in the field of coaching and human services, BHLD life coaching and leadership training programs are highly-regarded by governmental agencies, the private sector, and the healthcare community.
Distance education offers a flexible & convenient way to learn, and allows you to schedule your study around your work & family life.
BHLD’s coach training is accredited by the Centers for Credentialing and Education (CCE).
In addition, BHLD is approved as an authorized sponsor of continuing education by the following organizations: National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC); American Psychological Association (APA); and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB).
Endorsement: “I want to commend you on the excellent coaching you’ve provided to several of our up-and-coming executives.
Since working with you, all have shown visible improvement in the key areas identified for development and each has attributed this growth to the coaching sessions with you."
- Peter Emmons, President of Structure Group Inc.
Fast-Track Certification Programs for Individuals:
CEUs available for some professionals
- Life/Spiritual Mentor
- Life Coach
- Master Life Coach
- Health & Wellness Practitioner
- "Start Your Business" - Online Course as a Add-on to the certification programs
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) is a dedicated online education institution that provides a range of certificate, diploma and degree programs in natural health education fields such as Alternative Medicine, Aromatherapy, Wellness Consulting, and more.
Based in Portland, Oregon, our online courses are available to students in Tennessee and throughout the United States.
ACHS blends the support and learning advantage of a traditional semester schedule with the flexibility of online distance education.
ACHS is state licensed by the Oregon Department of Education and an accredited member of the DETC, a US Department of Education recognized accrediting body.
We are the only accredited distance education college offering professional clinical career or personal interest programs in nutrition, herbal medicine, aromatherapy, iridology, flower essences and other natural health modalities.
ACHS offers comprehensive materials with ongoing faculty and advisory board review.
Our courses are cohort based, so you learn with a small class of your peers, forging life long friendships. ACHS instructors have clinical experience in the industry, extensive training, and are all Oregon State Licensed teachers.
Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts, Asheville
Courses / Programs
Conveniently situated in the Montford district, adjacent to downtown Asheville NC, Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts provides comprehensive graduate programs in the ancient traditions of classical Chinese medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
We offer an accredited 4-year Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM) degree program, and a 24-month Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine program, which is a postgraduate program designed specifically for acupuncture practitioners.
Our Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM) degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM).
Daoist Traditions is also licensed by the Board of Governors for the University of North Carolina to confer a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree.
Our graduates are eligible to take the examinations offered by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
Our college is renowned for our academically rigorous and transformative curriculum. Our faculty members bring years of experience as practitioners to the classroom.
- 4-year Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM) degree program
- 24-month Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine program for acupuncture practitioners
Astar Education Institute, Washington DC Metro Area
Courses / Programs
• Earn an internationally-accredited TESOL / TEFL English teacher certificate with Astar Education Institute (AEI) - a leader in the field of international education and ESL certification.
• Located in Manassas VA, in the Washington DC metro area, AEI provide an intensive, 140-hour TESOL certificate program for students who want to live and work abroad as an English teacher.
• Astar provides international employment opportunities to students who want to travel to China and teach English to non-native speakers in a Chinese school.
• Designed by a university Ph.D. to replicate graduate-level programs, our TESOL Certificate offers a variety of courses that are all designed to fully prepare teacher trainees to live and work abroad in teaching positions that command top salaries and benefits.
TESOL English Teacher Training Certificate Program:
- Duration: 140 hours: Core modules include: • Introduction to TESOL
• Methodology and Linguistic Theory in ESL Teaching
• Assessing English Language Proficiency
• Teaching Speaking and Listening English
• Teaching Reading and Writing English
• Teaching Grammar, Vocabulary and Lesson Planning
• ESL Classroom Management
• Teaching Practicum
Washington Institute of Natural Medicine is an accredited natural health care center conveniently located on Wisconsin Avenue in Washington, D.C, serving students in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
The Washington Institute offers a wide range of natural health care career training programs such as Reflexology, Acupressure, Reiki, Holistic Health, Holistic Nutrition, Guided Imagery, Homeopathy and more.
Classes can be taken on-location or through online / distance learning. Our director Dr. Victoria Goldsten has had over 30 years of health care experience.
Our practitioners have over 100 years of combined experience. The center's staff includes Doctors of Naturopathy, Doctors of Integrative Homeopathy, certified and licensed practitioners, and natural health care interns.
The Washington Institute of Natural Medicine (WINM) is accredited through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and the American Alternative Medical Association.
We also have satellite locations in Maryland: Rockville, Kensington and Gaithersburg.