Holistic Health Associations
Holistic health practitioners benefit greatly by their
interactions with other, like-minded, individuals. Fortunately, today
there are a number of professional associations and organizations that
serve the needs of practitioners. Below is a partial list of holistic
health associations. Together these associations provide important
information and support for various holistic health professionals.
The American Association of
Drugless Practitioners (AADP)
An organization that
certifies drugless practitioners in a wide range of healing professions.
American Holistic Health
Association (AHHA)
A non-profit, volunteer organization that
provides free information about health and wellness. The resources
provided are intended to enhance health and to help people cope with
illness.
American
Holistic Medical Association
A national organization that promotes holistic
medicine among physicians and other healthcare providers. In their
words... "The AHMA was created to unite physicians and associated healthcare
professionals who practice holistic medicine. The mission of the AHMA is to
support practitioners in their evolving personal and professional development as
healers, to educate them about holistic medicine, and to advocate for
the advancement of holistic medicine in the country's healthcare system."
British Holistic Medical Association
(BHMA)
The
British Holistic Medical Association is an advocate for the practice of
holistic medicine. It works to educate both healthcare providers and the
general public on the principles and practice of holistic medicine. Membership
is open to anyone who wants to adopt a holistic approach to life and work.
British Complementary Medicine Association (BCMA)
An umbrella organization for a wide range of complementary healing therapies.
Works to promote professionalism and to protect the rights of practitioners.
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