Holistic Junction's featured school of week is distinguished American Association of Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC). The AANMC believes that "...Naturopathic medicine is a wonderful profession if you want to make a difference..."

Comprised of five member schools, AANMC offers Bastyr University - just ten miles from Seattle, Washington. Firmly planted on fifty acres of beautiful landscaping and on northeast shore of Lake Washington, Bastyr's 186,000 square foot academic facility is adjacent to miles of scenic wooded trails that wind through natural habitat and secluded beach in St. Edward State Park.

Bastyr's University's Mission is to "...educate future leaders in natural health education, research and clinical services, we improve health and well-being of human community."

AANMC's Bastyr University includes rewarding amenities like their facility Library which offers a comprehensive collection on complementary & alterative medicine books, journals, publications, a massive video and audiotape collection and valuable online resources as well. In addition to its library, Bastyr University also has a bookstore, natural foods cafetaria, and even an onsite chapel.

Bastyr University is a leading academic center for educational progression in natural health sciences and carries many accreditations: Commission on Colleges and Universites of Northwest Association of Schools & Colleges; Council of Naturopathic Medical Education; American Dietetics Association; Washington State Department of Health; Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; and is approved by US Immigration and Naturalization Service to accept and enroll foreign non-immigrant students as well.

AANMC's Bastyr University offers multiple academic degree programs in Naturopathic Medicine, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Nutrition, Herbal Science, Health Psychology, and Excercise Science & Wellness. Additionally, AANMC's Bastyr provides even more programs, such as CAM, and and various Certification programs in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Japanese Acupuncture, Naturopathic Midwifery, Natuopathic Medicine Residency and much more.

AANMC's Bastyr University extends education and training to students so they may one day become natural health practitioners. Bastyr University's conception and growth is based on principles of Dr. John Bastyr's teachings and examples. Renowned to "listen with his heart," Dr. Bastyr had a simple philosophy: "...the patient, not doctor, does curing...," and was revered as a pioneer and promoter in field of natural medicine. AANMC's Bastyr University assures that his principles and beliefs will be a curriculum mainstay.

To learn more about or to enroll in AANMC's Bastyr University, please visit: American Association of Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The next member of AANMC, is Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine which rests in beautiful Toronto, Ontario, Canada. AANMC's Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine is an established college which affords Canada's only accredited four-year, full-time Doctor of Naturopathic (ND) program. "The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, since its beginning 25 years ago, has continued to provide scientific, academic and clinical training that has proven its leadership in educational community. We are committed to ensuring that this education is accessible to all qualified applicants..."

Students at AANMC's Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine receive more than 4,200 classroom and clinical training hours. Three major areas of study Basic Medical Sciences (including courses in anatomy, histology, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology and immunology); Clinical Disciplines (physical & clinical diagnosis, differential and laboratory diagnosis, radiology, naturopathic assessment and orthopedics); and Naturopathic Disciplines (Oriental Medicine/Acupuncture, botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, homeopathy, physical medicine, lifestyle counseling and prevention).

AANMC's Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine additionally has an onsite Naturopathic clinic (Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic) whereby students are afforded opportunity to observe and perform certain treatments. Having a hand-on instructional environment with patients, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine allows students to apply academic knowledge to attain vital experience in their pathway to becoming a competent and respected naturopathic doctor.

Additionally, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine has a 'Learning Resource Centre' which is comprised of hundreds of natural health books and journals, and gives automatic accessibility to over 3,000 medical journals throught its own electronic databases.

Accredited by Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME) through US Department of Education, AANMC's Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine additionally extends co-ed accommodations which conveniently parallels its main campus.

To learn more about or to enroll in AANMC's Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, please visit: American Association of Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) American Association of Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National College of Naturopathic Medicine, situated in placid Portland, Oregon is AANMC's is yet another important member. The National College of Naturopathic Medicine meets or exceeds all pertinent regulatory standards, and is accredited by many organizations including: State of Oregon's Office of Degree Authorization; Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME); Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM); and Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). National College of Naturopathic Medicine believes in "...supporting future of Natural Medicine..."

AANMC's National College of Naturopathic Medicine follows a curriculum that emphasizes holistic spirit of classical teachings of Oriental Medicine. Founded on healing wisdom of many cultures, National College of Naturopathic Medicine "...seeks to preserve and convey classical modalities of naturopathy and honor principles that guide naturopathic care:

The healing power of nature Treating whole person First do no harm Identify and treat cause Prevention is best cure, and Doctor as teacher..."