Holistic Health Organizations: Key Wellness Resources
Holistic health organizations are a great resource for practitioners, students and those seeking holistic healing.
They exist to educate the public, advocate for holistic health and work on behalf of their members.
This page features some of the main ones from the United States and Canada…
Holistic Health Organizations for The United States:
American Holistic Health Association (AHHA)
Features wellness resources, including information and products for those seeking holistic healing. Connects people to solutions for wellness.
Key Resources: Referrals to holistic healing practitioners; health issues’ forum and special health reports.
American Holistic Medical Association (AHMA)
Serves as an advocate and increases awareness of integrative, complementary and alternative medicine. Promotes a holistic approach and works on behalf of natural physicians, healthcare practitioners, and those seeking holistic healing.
Key Resources: Features a career center for both employers and those seeking holistic health related work. Also hosts a holistic practitioner finder service and a public holistic chat forum.
Coalition of Natural Health (CNH)
This is a lobby group that promotes natural health practices. They educate and raise awareness of practitioners’ rights to practice holistic health and consumers’ rights to access natural health.
Key Resources: Hosts a wellness information and networking group. Features news of latest lobby efforts and legislative action on “hot spots” in holistic health.
American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA)
This holistic health organization promotes the holistic education of nurses, other healthcare professionals, and the public. Serves as resource to members and also promotes research in the field.
Key Resources: Publications; information on integrated healthcare; private practice and stress management resources; events; links library; and scholarships and awards.
American Association of Health Freedom (AAHF)
Government lobby group: “Protecting the right of the consumer to choose and the right of the practitioner to practice.” Health freedom advocate; resources and referrals.
Key Resources: latest “health freedom” news; links library and readings; corporate partnerships and services to find a practitioner.
Holistic Organizations for Canada:
Holistic Health Research Foundation of Canada
Main function is as a research group that promotes public awareness of holistic health issues. Also supports and offers professional education in complementary and alternative health.
Key Resources: links library; professional conferences and seminar calendar; research databases; and researcher networks.
Key Resources: Specialization program in holistic nursing; special related events; and a Canada-wide practitioner directory.
Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND)
The national voice of Canadian naturopathy. Raises awareness of naturopathic medicine with the public, business and government. Facilitates communication within the naturopathic community.
Key Resources: Public health tips; news and events; and a Canada-wide referral service to find a naturopathic doctor.
Holistic health organizations have several things in common. They include: advocating for holistic health; offering wellness resources; and educating and the public. Explore and discover how these groups can benefit you as a holistic health practitioner or as a person seeking holistic help.
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