Holistic Therapies: Association/Organization Links
Association/Organization Links
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP )
http://www.naturopathic.org National professional association; State professional association links; Physician referral service
Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) http://www.naturopathicassoc.ca/dr.html
National Canadian professional association of naturopathic physicians.
Organic Trade Association
www.ota.com/index.html
home page for membership-based business association for the organic industry in North America which encourages global sustainability through promoting and protecting the growth of diverse organic trade. Includes membership information, standards, public policy, news articles, statistical facts, events, links, & directory resources.
Canadian Health Network - The Canadian Health Network (CHN) is a new and growing network, bringing together resources of leading Canadian health organizations and international health information providers.
The Collaboration for Healthcare Renewal Foundation (CHRF)
http://thecollaboration.org dedicated to enhancing the healthcare of individuals through promoting collaborative activity among healthcare leaders.
American College of Nurse-Midwives
www.acnm.org/
Includes Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health articles, midwifery publications, research, practices, global programs & consumer information.
Holistic pediatric Association
http://www.hpakids.org/
American Holistic Health association AHHA
ahha.org
American Holistic Medical Association (AHMA)
www.holisticmedicine.org - includes publications and additional links concerning holistic health care for physicians, students, & patients. Also offers a career center & list of events as well as a membership to their mailing list.
AACOM - American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
www.aacom.org/ American Academy of Environmental Medicine
Supports those in the profession of environmental medicine, recruits the professional to study environmental medicine, defines environmental medicine, and includes members-only page.
American Association for the Advancement of Science
The world's largest general scientific society, with the mission of advancing science, serving society.
American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
Provides positive vision for chiropractic doctors and their natural approach to health; details current events, government affairs, lawsuits; members-only page and chiropractor directory.
American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM)
Dedicated to educating physicians and other health care professionals on the latest findings and emerging procedures in preventive/nutritional medicine.
American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
Network center for massage therapists and information site for those interested in the profession; provides training sessions calendar, classified ads, newsroom, jobs network and buyers guide.
American Medical Association (AMA)
For members and health professionals, offers informational resource on legal developments, insurance issues and scientific findings; for patients, offers doctor search by name or specialty.
British Columbia Naturopathic Association
The professional association for naturopathic physicians in British Columbia ; offers student information and patient referrals to doctors throughout the province.
European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy (ESCOP)
Aims to advance the scientific and regulatory status of phytomedicine at a European level; not information-heavy; includes much password-protected content.
International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine (ISSSEEM)
Aims to improve human health through education, practice and research in energy medicine, the interaction of energy with the human psyche and physiology; publishes a journal and newsletter.
National Center for Homeopathy (NCH)
Promotes health through homeopathy; offers articles and research, education directory and homeopathic directory listing; publishers of Homeopathy Today magazine.
Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND)
Offers information about naturopathic medicine, answers to commonly asked questions, list of naturopathic doctors, public newsletter and more.
Yahoo's List of Alternative Medicine Organizations
General collection of Web links organized by modality; includes Alexander Technique, aromatherapy, holistic health, massage, medicinal marijuana, meditation, naturopathy and Qi Gong.