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We’re glad to see you at www.alternativemedicinepractitioners.org, a unique hub for everything related to alternative health care. Whether you are an individual interested in an alternative healing system, a practitioner looking to spread word about your practice or a retailer of wellness products, this website brings you the right information, interaction and assistance.

Recent decades have witnessed a surge in the number of people choosing alternative therapies. According to a new Government Survey quoted by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine in December 2008, approximately 38% of the adult population and 12% of children in the USA use some form of complementary therapy. The National Library of Medicine's website reports that Americans spent $33.9 billion out-of-pocket on complementary and alternative medicine in 2007 alone.

Many of these holistic systems have been in practice for centuries now and science has established their health benefits, especially in lifestyle ailments like asthma, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The effectiveness of these methods lies perhaps in their emphasis on the preventive and restorative aspects. The most basic and common tenet in holistic healthcare systems is the fact that the body is inherently healthy and capable of healing from within. Ailments are often the results of imbalances within the body or with the environment. Holistic healthcare practices thus seek to restore health by bringing the body back to its natural state of balance.

The Alternative Health Connection is a one of a kind venture launched by the National Institute of Alternative Health Care (NIAHC) to organize and promote the alternative healthcare industry. We strive to deal in only accurate and authentic information about various alternative healthcare systems. Here are the salient features of our website.

Database of Practitioners: Our member practitioners have created their profile pages, with information such as their specialty, professional qualifications and work philosophy. This makes it easy for people seeking an alternative health therapy to find a practitioner and system of their choice and interact with them.

Article Library: We work to bring you more information about various holistic healing systems, health conditions and alternative treatment methods. These articles, coming from experts in their chosen modality, provide you with authoritative views while remaining simple and easy to understand.

Alternative Health Education Directory: Our directory has a comprehensive list of schools and institutions providing educational opportunities in alternative healthcare. The list has useful information for everyone from a student considering alternative healthcare as a professional choice to the lay person looking to incorporate holistic healthcare into his/her everyday routine.

Discussion Forums: We at the Alternative Health Connection encourage constant dialogue and exchange of news and views, conducted in a respectful and transparent way. All are welcome to participate and share their stories, queries and views.

Events Calendar: For those who wish to try out something related to holistic healthcare, we have a localized event calendar, so you can participate in one of our alternative healthcare seminars, workshops or events at your convenience.

Healthy Marketplace: Our online store puts you in touch with individuals, suppliers and stores who retail high quality green healthcare products.

Practitioner Membership Benefits

We invite holistic healthcare practitioners to join our community and work with us to make the benefits of alternative therapies available to more people. As a member practitioner, you are supported by NIAHC's holistic community. Consider the benefits:

Higher Visibility: The Alternative Health Connection is rising in the search hierarchy every day and as a member practitioner, your web site rises with us. According to our current numbers, your member profile will be viewed by 220,000,000 internet users and the numbers are only likely to grow.

More Connections: Our website offers you many avenues to reach out to prospective patients and peers. Participate in our online forums, answer queries or share your knowledge through articles. All this brings you not only more connections, but credibility and recognition as well.

Marketing Support: As a member of a mutually supportive community, you are no longer alone in your marketing efforts. From website optimization to print, radio and TV ad campaigns to promote your clinic/practice, we are there to assist with our cutting edge technical expertise and marketing knowhow.

Ongoing Education: We ensure that our members have access to every opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills. Members are offered workshops, seminars and training programs at discounted rates. We also have programs to help you hone your marketing skills.

Have a look at some of the profiles created by our members.

Dr. Karen K. Roitz, DC

Chiropractor

Karen

Seabright Spine and Sport

Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
1510 Seabright Ave.
Santa Cruz, California 95062
Ph: 831-425-3588
Email | View Profile

Amber C. White

Aromatherapist

Karen

Essential Oils Therapy for Wellness

Aromatherapist
Santa Cruz, California 95062
Ph: 831.476.2152
Email | View Profile

Marshall Creek Center For Wellness and Healing

Wellness Center/Retreat

Karen

Marshall Creek Center for Wellness & Healing

Comprehensive Holistic Services
150 Hubbard Gulch Road
Ben Lomond, California 95005
Ph: (831) 609-6229
Email | View Profile

We hope to welcome you as member of our community.

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