Resource Box: CarolAnn Bailey-Lloyd - Freelance Writer and Web Consultant for HolisticJunction.com, in association with CollegeSurfing.com - Educational Resources for Healing Arts University(s), Alternative Medicine Schools, and other Natural Health Schools.
Find Healing Arts University programs in the United States and Canada. Students who are interested in becoming a holistic health practitioner or natural healing therapist will find that a healing arts university can provide necessary skills, education and hands-on training to fulfill professional aspirations.
At a healing arts university, students can choose from a wide-ranging variety of natural and alternative healthcare training programs. In many cases, curriculums will consist of studies in basic anatomy, physiology, CPR and first aid, hygiene and business. However, depending on the healing arts university in which you choose to enroll, subject matter begins to branch out into diversified healing arts.
For example, if you are drawn to bodywork, then a massage healing arts university may be the right choice for you. In a typical massage therapy program, students can learn a wide assortment of massage modalities; including Asian therapies (acupressure, shiatsu, Chinese medical massage, Thai massage, etc.), Western massage (i.e., sports massage, deep tissue massage, etc.), Swedish massage, hydrotherapy, hot stone massage, and infant/prenatal massage, among others.
Other fine illustrations of the versatile and dynamic education that is offered through a healing arts university incorporate academic programs in spa and aromatherapy, acupuncture and Oriental medicine, chiropractic, Chinese medicine, herbal medicine, iridology, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), hypnotherapy, orthomolecular medicine, reflexology, nutrition, dog/equine massage, naturopathy and many other career training programs.
An acupuncture healing arts university is for the serious candidate who would like to pursue the Oriental medicine line of work. In this particular type of healing arts university, students will learn about Eastern medicine philosophies and practices including TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), Chinese herbal medicine, moxibustion, cupping, Tuina (Chinese medical massage), acupuncture needling techniques, meridian therapy, Qigong, Tai Chi, Chinese medical terminology and other related subject matter.
In a naturopathic healing arts university, students can achieve their doctor of naturopathy degree or diploma.* (Diplomas are awarded in Canada.) Common curriculums in this healing arts university encompass studies in naturopathic medicine modalities like bodywork, herbal medicines, natural healthcare, nutrition, holistic healing techniques, and other associated training.
If earning your professional certification in holistic health is something you would like to pursue, then a holistic healing arts university may be ideal for you. In a holistic healing arts university, students are introduced to a vast assortment of natural and complementary healthcare studies including mind-body-spirit medicine, homeopathy, natural remedies, herbology, midwifery and more. Students who successfully complete one or more courses in a holistic healing arts university are often awarded certification or diplomas. In some cases, a holistic healing arts university may afford candidates with the opportunity to earn a degree in holistic health sciences as well.
If you (or someone you know) are interested in finding a healing arts university, let career training within fast-growing industries like massage therapy, cosmetology, acupuncture, oriental medicine, Reiki, and others get you started! Explore career school programs near you.
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