American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) Launches New Website

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) has officially launched its brand-new, redesigned website.

“This exciting project has been in the works for some time, and we are proud of all of the hard work and effort that has gone into this incredible new website,” says ACHS President Dorene Petersen.

ACHS’s new website features several student-focused enhancements, specifically streamlined navigation of online Student Services tools including secure classroom login, the ACHS Media Channel streaming College-wide social media, and quick access to the ACHS FAQ Knowledgebase, fully searchable and accessible 24/7.

The ACHS website remains at www.achs.edu and incorporates a fresh appearance and simplified navigation, which will appeal to website visitors from the holistic health and wellness community at-large. Program and course information is quickly available via the website homepage, as are College announcements and industry specific news and event listings. The new site also includes more accessible information about military education benefit programs for ACHS’s growing military student population.

“From active duty military preparing herbal remedies over a camp stove in Afghanistan to military spouses providing wellness coaching to base communities, ACHS’s holistic health training is serving U.S. servicemembers, spouses, and veterans worldwide. With our new website, these military students can now find all the information they need about programs and our many available funding options in one place,” adds President Petersen.

Visit ACHS’s new website at www.achs.edu and check back frequently for new content.

About ACHS
American College of Healthcare Sciences was one of the first accredited colleges offering degrees, diplomas, and career-training certificates in complementary alternative medicine fully online. Founded in 1978, ACHS is committed to exceptional online education and is recognized as an industry leader in holistic health education worldwide. For more information about ACHS programs and community wellness events, visit www.achs.edu, call (503) 244-0726, or stop by the College campus located at 5940 SW Hood Ave., Portland OR 97239.

Welcome to the January 2012 Semester at ACHS from President Dorene Petersen

Welcome to the January 2012 Semester!

If you are returning to ACHS to continue your program, getting you one step further to your holistic health career goals, welcome back! If you are new to ACHS, congratulations again on being accepted into ACHS.

Our reputation extends over 35 years and is founded on providing excellence in accredited, holistic health distance education.

Our motto is “Learn well. Live well.” One of my hopes for you during your time here at ACHS is not only to become a successful and outstanding graduate, and to passionately carry the holistic banner out into the global community, but also to find tools and inspiration to improve your own health and well-being.

Freedom to learn when and where you want, and to really engage in what you learn are some of the highlights ahead of you.

>>Click here to read my complete Spring President's Message outlining more highlights and important announcements from the ACHS Program Catalog.

>>Watch my January 2012 Semester welcome video on ACHStv here. Save time and click "Subscribe" for email notices of new videos posted during the term!

You are about to embark or continue on the lifelong journey you have chosen, which shows outstanding commitment to the holistic health profession, to your community, and to your ongoing education.

Again, congratulations and welcome.

Warm Regards,

Dorene Petersen, ACHS President

ACHS President Dorene Petersen Interviews Aromatherapy Certificate Graduate Julie Hockley

Love aromatherapy? Wondering how best to use your aromatherapy training? Working one-on-one with clients can be very rewarding, but it's just one direction your career path can take. Have you considered opening a store, preparing products for farmer's markets, or integrating your aromatherapy training with a business or career you're already working at?

Check out this video with American College President Dorene Petersen and Aromatherapy Certificate Graduate Julie Hockley -- Julie shares a lot of great information about how she plans to use her aromatherapy training to meet her goals (and the benefits of studying online!):



Have questions for Dorene or Julie? Feel free to post them here! We look forward to reading your comments.

You can learn more about the ACHS Certificate in Aromatherapy online here.

A Happy Thanksgiving Message and Savory Tomato Soup Recipe to Spice Up Your Holidays

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the American College of Healthcare Sciences. We hope that you have a healthy and happy holiday filled with love, light, and joy.

We're thankful to be part of such a wonderful community, and invite you to share your own Thanksgiving message with our ACHS family online here.

Please note, the ACHS offices will be closed Thursday, November 24, in observance of the holiday. We look forward to speaking with you when we return on Friday.

Thank you for being part of our family. Again, Happy Thanksgiving!

Warm regards,
Dorene Petersen, ACHS President

P.S.
Here's a savory recipe for Spicy Tomato Soup, which makes a colorful, flavorful addition to holiday meals!

Ingredients

1 12-oz can of tomato paste
1 16-oz can of tomato puree
2-cups vegetable stock or water
2-t cumin Cuminum cyminum, cinnamon Cinnamomum zeylanicum, ground coriander Coriandrum sativum
1-t cayenne Capsicum annuum or to taste
¼-cup orange juice
2-T coconut milk
2-t finely chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves
Pepper

Directions: Mix the tomato paste, puree, stock or water, cumin, cinnamon, coriander and cayenne. Bring to the boil over medium to high heat, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 25-30 minutes. Stir in orange juice, coconut milk, cilantro, and pepper. Simmer for an additional five minutes.

You're Invited: Free Dynamic Phytotherapy Lecture Wednesday at 11 am

Dynamic Phytotherapy has the power to enhance the healing abilities of even the most experienced holistic health practitioner.

Join ACHS President Dorene Petersen for a Brown Bag Lunch talk about Dynamic Phytotherapy remedies and uses this Wednesday, August 31, from 11am-12pm.

This community wellness event is free and open to the public. To RSVP, just email admissions@achs.edu or call us at (503) 244-0726.



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for a chance to grab a free ACHS Vintage Apparel hat with your next Apothecary Shoppe purchase. Be one of the first 5 to share this information and let us know about it on ACHS Facebook!!

The ACHS Campus and Botanical Teaching Garden is located in John's Landing at 5940 SW Hood Avenue, Portland OR 97239. Directions are available online here.

Do you use homeobotanicals as part of your health and wellness routine? What do you like most about homeobotanical remedies?

ACHS President Dorene Petersen Chats with Aromatherapy Student Cheryl Narron About Benefits of Studying Online

Dorene Petersen, president of the American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS), chats with Aroma 203 student Cheryl Narron about the benefits of the online learning at the College's August 26 lavender distillation. Cheryl shares how much she loves the flexibility.



What is your favorite thing about getting your degree or diploma online?

You're Invited: ACHS Lavender Distillation and Sidewalk Sale August 26

In celebration of the end of the summer season, we're distilling the lavender from the ACHS Botanical Teaching Garden this Friday, August 26, and you're invited!



Join ACHS President Dorene Petersen for this unique hands-on workshop and learn:

• Best practices for harvesting fresh lavender
• How to distill fresh lavender
• Therapeutic uses for lavender essential oil and distillation by products
• Distillation begins at 11 am and is free and open to the public.

This is a popular event, so be sure to RSVP and secure your spot - just email admissions@achs.edu or call us at (503) 244-0726.



Come early for our Apothecary Shoppe Back-to-School Sidewalk Sale with aromatherapy, herbal medicine, and holistic nutrition books discounted up to 30% off. The Sale opens at 9 am and is first come, first served. Don't miss this opportunity to build your library at great savings!



The ACHS Campus and Botanical Teaching Garden is located in John's Landing at 5940 SW Hood Avenue, Portland OR 97239. Directions are available online here.



We look forward to seeing you Friday!