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Complementary Medicine Schools

Complementary Medicine Schools - An Integrative Approach to Healthcare

Complementary medicine Schools offer candidates an integrative and holistic perspective to health and healing; and enable practitioners to apply this vast knowledge to already-established practices. In addition, medical graduates who are seeking post-graduate studies find that acquiring supplemental courses like these help to enhance overall care that goes into treating patients on the whole.

With the changing times, there has been an increased interest in natural and alternative medicine treatments, which has ultimately been a major factor in the surge of complementary medicine programs now available throughout the United States and abroad. Depending on where your interest lies, there is an abundance of healing arts programs from which to choose, including in-depth training in acupuncture and Oriental medicine, chiropractic, and massage therapy, among other related fields.

Complementary medicine schools are more popular today than in the past in part due to the fact that the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has been and continues to research many of the integrative healthcare treatments available today; including whole medical systems like homeopathic medicine, naturopathy and Ayurveda.

Mind-body medicine therapies that are frequently taught in complementary medicine schools have become accepted forms of mainstream health treatment, according to NCCAM. Some of these studies involve Qi gong, Tai Chi, meditation, hypnosis, yoga and biofeedback - to list just a few.

Other popular complementary medicine schools teach students a broad range of holistic medicines including botanical/herbal medicine, dietary supplementation, nutritional counseling, and other wellness topics.

Taking an integrative healthcare approach to health and healing has always been one of the many philosophies of complementary and holistic medicine therapies. This is also why there are a number of complementary medicine programs that are offered as continuing education courses or elective classes to professional medical healthcare providers and allied healthcare givers.

If you (or someone you know) are interested in finding complementary medicine schools, let professional training within fast-growing industries like massage therapy, cosmetology, acupuncture, oriental medicine, Reiki, and others get you started! Explore complementary medicine schools near you



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University of Bridgeport  (Bridgeport, CT)
The College of Naturopathic Medicine is an integrated unit of the University of Bridgeport, a private, non-sectarian, comprehensive university...
Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine  (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
The Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine (ATOM) is a nationally accredited, not-for-profit educational corporation. In keeping with its mission, ATOM sets forth seven educational objectives...
The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine  (Toronto, ON)
CCNM educates, develops and trains naturopathic doctors through excellence in health education, clinical services and research that integrate mind, body and spirit.
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine  (Tempe, AZ)
SCNM educates in the art and science of naturopathic medicine to prepare students to be conscientious and caring health care providers. The mission of the College is to prepare students to become naturopathic physicians.
Bastyr University  (Kenmore, WA)
A twenty-five-year pioneer in natural medicine, Bastyr continues to be in the forefront of developing the model for 21st century medicine. Bastyr offers a range of graduate and undergraduate programs.....
National College of Naturopathic Medicine  (Portland, OR)
If you've been searching for a college that understands your desire to practice holistic and effective medicine in a manner that respects the whole person--body, mind, and spirit--NCNM is the place for you.

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