ACHS Holistic Health and Wellness Blog

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS), an accredited, online integrative medicine college based in Portland, Oregon was recognized as one of 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon by Oregon Business magazine at a seated dinner the...

Dorene Petersen, Founder and President

Ha, the title would imply that I have a battle free relationship with my teenager.  Wouldn't that be incredible? 

Meet Griffin – or Griffy as we fondly call him. Rescued from China February 22nd, I wasn’t sure what condition he would be in or even if he’d survive the journey, but Griff did just that. He was a very badly neglected breeding dog and once he was...

Jiha is one of 16 students who engaged in a transformational aromatherapy learning experience and a rare opportunity to learn from renowned aromatherapy expert and American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) Founder and President, Dorene...

Dr. Boice has a  passion for plant medicine and has experienced first-hand in her practice how essential oils, homeopathic remedies and herbs used correctly are powerful natural medicines. “When I first began working with essential oils, I was...

I chose the American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) for holistic health education for several reasons. ACHS is a very military-friendly college which is important to me as an active duty Soldier. I am impressed by the great electives...

Many staff members at American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS), a holistic health and wellness college, are opting to use adjustable standing/sitting desks for health and vitality reasons and finding that it also helps keep their creative...

On Thursday, February 21 American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) will close the Portland administrative office for a half-day to celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Week. Random Acts of Kindness Day originated in New Zealand, as...

Valentine’s Day is said to have originated in Europe and made its way to North America in the 19th century by British settlers. It originated as a Western Christian liturgical feast day honoring saints. It is said that the popular hagiographical...