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Associations

American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

The AAAOM is the only national professional association representing the interests of acupuncturists and Oriental Medicine professionals in the United States. Formed in 1981, AAAOM has grown to be a unifying force for American Oriental Medicine professionals developing Oriental Medicine as a complementary field of health care. AAAOM actively communicates with cabinet level positions, FDA Officials, and State Legislators.

American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA)

The purpose of the ADTA is to establish, maintain, and support the highest standards of professional identity and competence among dance/movement therapists by promoting education, training, practice, and research. The Association provides avenues of communication among dance/movement therapists and those working in related fields, and increases public awareness of dance/movement therapy. ADTA hosts annual conferences, supports regional chapters and the publication of the American Journal of Dance Therapy, a quarterly newsletter, timely monographs and bibliographies.

American Music Therapy Association

The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) represents over 5,000 music therapists and has roots dating back to organizations founded in 1950 and 1971. Those two organizations merged in 1998 to ensure the progressive development of the therapeutic use of music in rehabilitation, special education, and medical and community settings. AMTA is committed to the advancement of education, training, professional standards, and research in support of the music therapy profession.

Alexander Technique International (ATI)

Alexander Technique International (ATI) is a worldwide organization of Alexander Technique teachers, students and supporters of the Alexander Technique. It was created to promote and advance the work discovered by F. M. Alexander. ATI embraces the diversity of the international Alexander community and works to encourage international dialogue. ATI has 12 regional offices located around the worldUSA (Boston main office), United Kingdom (London), France (Paris), Australia (Sydney), Germany (Munich), Switzerland (Basel), Ireland (Galway), Norway (Bergen), Austria (Linz), Hungary (Budapest), Japan and Israel (Givatayim)serving over 320 members in 19 countries.

American Society for the Alexander Technique (AmSAT)

The American Society for the Alexander Technique is the largest professional association of certified Alexander Technique teachers in the United States. The Alexander Technique is a proven, effective way to promote wellness and optimize functioning by eliminating body misuse in everyday activities. AmSATs mission is to define, maintain, and promote the Alexander Technique at its highest standard of professional practice and conduct.

Association for Humanistic Psychology

The Association for Humanistic Psychology (AHP) Kindred Spirits on the Edge is an international community where human potential and evolving consciousness meet. The mission of AHP is to enhance the quality of human experience and to advance the evolution of human consciousness.

Founded in 1962 as a bold new affirmative approach to psychology and life, AHP fulfills its mission by sponsoring, alone and with strategic partners, educational events and projects, publications, and a global Web presence.

Day-Break Geriatric Massage Institute

The Day-Break Geriatric Massage Institute is a continuing education provider that offers 17 CE nationally certified weekend workshops. Instructors teach the use of skillful techniques to make life more enjoyable for the robust to frail elderly population by helping them maintain health and often regain physical capabilities that seemed lost.

Day-Break Institute provides necessary training for massage therapists who are working in the ever growing retirement communities, wellness centers, nursing homes and hospital settings. We offer approximately 40 workshops throughout the US and internationally each year.

Healing Touch International. Inc

Healing Touch is a nurturing energy therapy that assists in balancing your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Healing Touch International, Inc. is the professional non-profit organization for Healing Touch. This site is a comprehensive resource on benefits of Healing Touch, research, and world Healing Touch projects. You will also find the most complete listing of Certified Practitioners, clinics, and service projects from around the world. Visit us at www.HealingTouchInternational.org

International Herb Association

The International Herb Association mission statement is Uniting Herb Professionals For Growth Through Promotion and Education. We choose and promote the Herb of the Year. Herbal organizations around the world work with us to educate the public about the Herb of the Year. Lemon Balm is Herb of the Year 2007. Calendula is Herb of the Year 2008. We endeavor to represent all segments of the herbal industry; be an information resource center, continually educate members, facilitate networking and social exchange and to be the recognized standard of excellence. Membership benefits include educational opportunities at national conferences, professional peer networking, discounts on conference fees and valuable proceedings of prior conferences, Herb of the Year member publication, IHA quarterly newsletters, Promotional support for IHAs Herb of the Year program, National Herb Week and HerbDay and listing in the IHA Membership Directory of Herb Professionals. Members enjoy free listing on iherb.org, and participation in a members-only forum and, most importantly, lasting professional friendships and opportunities to associate with a network of diverse herbal businesses.

International Somatic Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA)

The International Somatic Movement Education & Therapy Association (ISMETA) promotes the highest level of standards and professionalism in the field of somatic movement education and therapy through advocacy and maintaining a registry of professional practitioners. ISMETA is committed to:

• Establishing a forum for the common goals of our individual members and member organizations;
• Developing and upholding standards of excellence in education, training, and practice;
• Increasing professional and public awareness of the techniques, methods, goals, and benefits of the practices of somatic movement education and therapy;
• Encouraging the integration of somatic movement education and therapy into the fields of health and human services, the performing arts, wellness education, and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM);
• Representing ISMETA registered practitioners in professional, governmental, political, legal and other arenas;
• Protecting ISMETA registered members right to practice;
• Promoting and supporting research in the field and the dissemination of results in professional publications and meetings.

National Wellness Institute

Founded in 1977, the National Wellness Institute, Inc. (NWI) was formed to realize the mission of providing health promotion and wellness professionals unparalleled resources and services that promote professional and personal growth.

That enthusiasm drives the mission and vision of NWI today promoting healthier choices and living a wellness lifestyle has provided a rich foundation for the unique experience of our annual National Wellness Conference, the most highly acclaimed professional conference in health and wellness.

TUT®

TUT® (Totally Unique Thoughts®) is a FREE philosophical club for the adventure of life, with members from 174 countries. We have unique gifts, recordings and books by Mike Dooley, the author of Infinite Possibilities and Notes From the Universe to reinforce our motto that "Thoughts Become Things choose the good ones!"®

TUT® believes that everyones special, that every life is meaningful, and that were all here to learn that dreams really do come true. We also believe that imagination is the gift that can bring love, health, abundance and happiness into our lives.

Start your journey by visiting www.tut.com and register for the free daily Notes From the Universe.

Zero Balancing Health Association

The mission of the Zero Balancing Health Association is to promote health and healing in the world using touch to integrate energy and structure. The Association was founded in 1991 to promote and support the teaching and practice of Zero-Balancing, a hands-on body/mind system designed by Dr Fritz Smith in 1973 to align body energy with the bodys physical structure. It represents the integration of Eastern views of energy with Western views of science, and teaches how to use energy as a working tool in relation to body structure.

The hallmarks of ZB are the integration of the clients body energy with their body structure; creating clearer, stronger fields of energy in the body/mind; and balancing energy in the densest tissues of the body: the bone and skeletal system.

The desired outcome of a Zero Balancing session is to help relieve physical and mental symptoms; to improve the ability to deal with life stresses; to organize vibratory fields thereby promoting the sense of wholeness and well being.

Magazines & Ezines

Conscious Enlightenment Publications

Aspire Magazine

Alternative Consumer

Conscious Enlightenment is the manifestation of the idea that people of all cultures, religions, ethnicities, and nationalities share more commonalities than differences and that by recognizing the thread of similarities that connect us all, CE Publications is a “green” alternative media outlet dedicated to providing enlightened people with entertainment that encompasses the realm of their passions and the up-to-date lifestyle options they want most.

Choice, the magazine of professional coaching (Incorporated as Choice magazine Inc)

Choice, the magazine of professional coaching, celebrating its 4th year as a quarterly professional magazine dedicated to everything coaching filled with articles, news, information & advertising related to professional coaching. It serves anyone who uses coaching & those who are seeking information about professional development, human resources, management, personal & business dynamics & growth. choice is available in over 28 countries and is a must read for anyone using coaching in their lives and careers.

Heart of New Hampshire Magazine

Heart of NH is an active lifestyle magazine celebrating life in the Granite State. Our website HeartofNH.com includes resources for visitor and residents alike. Our new Going Green section and Digital Magazine include content about sustainable living and energy. Health and wellness are an important component of Going Green.

White Apricot

White Apricot is an electronic newsletter and website that is all about blending a conscious lifestyle with fine living & enjoying life. It delivers unique and new information in a fun way on spas, yoga, ancient medicine and herbs, health and fitness, Feng Shui, healing, organic food and wine, meditation, sustainable and green living, LOHAS, conscious living, fine living and luxury to the Modern Conscious Consumer.

Newspapers

The Stranger

SEATTLE'S URBAN MANUAL: Like Seattle, The Stranger is decidedly independent. Our pages offer an insider's point of view that the city trusts. Bright, sometimes bruising, and undeniably funny, we detail local music arts, and news with passion and authority. In print and online, The Stranger is not an alternative - it's indispensable.

Philadelphia Weekly

PW Philadelphia Weekly is the source for health conscious, educated, and upwardly mobile Philadelphians. Our new Mind, Body, Spirit Directory, which is in the health and wellness section of our paper and available on our website, is being viewed by over 300,000 PW readers. It is of great value to both our readers and advertisers, letting readers know where to find everything from Yoga Studios to Colon Therapy.

Educational Resources

Bastyr Center for Natural Health

Bastyr Center for Natural Health, the teaching clinic of nationally renowned Bastyr University, is the largest natural health clinic in the Northwest. Services include acupuncture & Oriental medicine, naturopathic medicine, homeopathy, nutrition and counseling. Most insurance plans are accepted and income-qualified discounts are available. We emphasize prevention, treating the whole person and involving you as an essential partner in your own healing. At Bastyr Center we treat people—not just illness.

The Upledger Institute

The Upledger Institute is recognized worldwide for groundbreaking continuing education programs and therapeutic services. Founded in 1985 by John E. Upledger, DO, OMM, developer of CranioSacral Therapy, the Institute conducts hundreds of workshops each year educating healthcare practitioners of all disciplines in CranioSacral Therapy and other progressive therapies including Lymph Drainage Therapy and Healing From the Core.

CranioSacral Therapy has proven effective in aiding individuals with a wide range of medical challenges, including:

• migraines
• neck and back pain
• fibromyalgia
• central nervous system disorders
• autism
• post-traumatic stress disorder