Accredited Online Holistic Health degrees and Professional Career Training.
ACHS, based in Portland, Oregon, has a 30-year reputation for excellence. We specialize in accredited, online education in complementary alternative medicine and offer study abroad programs and low-cost community wellness classes and lectures open to the public. When you enroll, you will: learn in the most dynamic online classroom available, network with industry professionals, and build a lifelong community from day one.
The College campus in John's Landing also features the Apothecary Shoppe that is open to the public and specializes in organic, therapeutic grade essential oils and herbs as well as how-to natural health kits and hard to find reference texts. You can also visit and tour the ACHS Botanical Teaching Garden.
For more information, call our Admissions Advisor's toll-free at (800) 487-8839. See us in action on ACHS TV at http://www.youtube.com/achstv.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
ACHS was founded in 1978 by Dorene Petersen who is still the College President.
What is your primary product or service?
ACHS specializes in online education for complementary alternative medicine including herbal studies, aromatherapy, holistic nutrition, flower essences, dynamic phytotherapy, iridology, homeopathy, and a full range of core holistic health sciences. The College also features the Apothecary Shoppe College store that offers organic, therapeutic-grade herbs and essential oils as well as how-to natural health kits and reference texts.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
The College President Dorene Petersen graduated with a BA in Archaeology and Anthropology from Otago University, New Zealand and completed her naturopathic training at the South Pacific College of Naturopathy, and acupuncture training at the Holistic Institute of Acupuncture, Hong Kong. She practiced as a Naturopath/Acupuncturist in New Zealand for fifteen years, specializing in Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy, before moving to the U.S.A. Dorene founded the Australasian College of Herbal Studies in New Zealand in 1978, later expanding with offices in Australia and Hong Kong, and then opening the U.S. office in 1991. Dorene is the Director of the Aromatherapy Registration Council, a non-profit organization instrumental in establishing the National Exam in the USA for Registered Aromatherapists. Licensed Oregon Private Career School Teacher.
Dorene Petersen has over 32 years in the natural health industry and 24 of those have been involved with education within the natural health industry. Before founding the College in New Zealand in 1978 Dorene lectured in natural therapy at the South Pacific College of Natural Therapies, Auckland, NZ.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
ACHS's mission is to provide leadership in holistic health education through comprehensive professional online and on-campus education and high quality natural products with a commitment to sustainable practices and principles. We pride ourselves in our commitment to an innovative and sustainable approach to education. This commitment sets us apart from other businesses.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
ACHS's current campus is located in the John's Landing area of SW Portland. We also offer study abroad programs located at facilities in Syros, Greece and on the island of Chios, Greece.
Provide detailed directions to your location
From Interstate 5 (I-5) South, take exit 298, which is Corbett Avenue. Take a right off the exit and stay on Corbett until you reach Pendleton. Take a left (East) on Pendleton. Go two blocks, then take a right (South) onto Hood Avenue.
The College is in the middle of the block on the east side of Hood Avenue. Our address is 5940 SW Hood Avenue. Our phone number is 503-244-0726.
From I-5 North, take exit 299A. The sign will say to John’s Landing and Lake Oswego. The exit puts you on Macadam Avenue. Stay on Macadam until you reach Pendleton. Turn right (West) on Pendleton. Go two blocks, then take a left (South) on Hood Avenue.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept payments by check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Sallie Mae Student Loan, Tuition Assistance (military and employer), Veteran's Benefits, and Vocational funding.
Which areas do you service?
ACHS services students in all 50 states and in over 60 countries around the world.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
ACHS President Dorene Petersen is the owner of the College and manages its daily operations.
What are your hours of operation?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm and by appointment.
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