Resource List for CAM
Integrative, Holistic & Functional Medicine

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is dedicated to exploring complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science, training complementary and alternative medicine researchers, and disseminating authoritative information to the public and professionals.
www.nccam.nih.gov

TheHolisticOption.com Recognized by national associations covering a vast spectrum of holistic healthcare modalities, at TheHolisticOption.com you’ll find reliable, up-to-date information from professionals in the field of complementary and alternative medicine, as well as articles, blogs, videos, forums and more.

The Holistic Pediatric Association (HPA) encourages parents to make informed choices on behalf of their children. The HPA is committed to supporting parents who seek a holistic model of health care, helping parents reduce the use of ineffective and harmful drug treatments, and empowering parents to build healthy bodies and spirits in their children.
www.hpakids.org

The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (HPA) encourages parents to make informed choices on behalf of their children. The HPA is committed to supporting parents who seek a holistic model of health care, helping parents reduce the use of ineffective and harmful drug treatments, and empowering parents to build healthy bodies and spirits in their children.
www.icpa4kids.org

The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) believes that holistic involves an awareness of dental care as it relates to the entire person. We believe that health care practitioners and recipients should be provided with appropriate information to make informed choices that will enhance personal health and wellness. HDA membership provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support while we expand our awareness and skills.
www.holisticdental.org

The American Holistic Health Association is a free, impartial clearinghouse connecting individuals with wellness resources. The resource lists and self-help articles support personal participation in enhancing personal health and well-being. AHHA has no affiliation with any product, service or method of healthcare delivery.
www.ahha.org

The mission of the American Holistic Medical Association (AHMA) is to increase awareness, understanding and practice of the basic tenets of holistic medicine. For 30 years, AHMA has been working to transform healthcare to integrate all aspects of well-being. We encourage physicians to assist patients in removing blocks to healing; and we are a voice for holistic medicine in matters of public information, professional representation and public policy.
www.holisticmedicine.org

Founded in 1982 by Carvel G. Tiekert, DVM and a small group of veterinarians, the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) maintains a complete and up-to-date directory of membership for referral information. It provides information for press releases and general questions from the public. The AHVMA also prints a quarterly journal on the latest holistic veterinary information.
www.ahyma.org

Families for Conscious, a national nonprofit organization, provides connections, inspiration, resources and networking to families who wish to explore conscious parenting choices through self-directed community groups.
www.familesforconsciousliving.org

National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA)
It is the intent of this organization to represent the interests of the Ayurvedic profession as a whole. Our vision is that this association will be able to gather together and unify our profession around its common interests and goals. The organization is set up as a non-profit professional trade association under IRS section 501(c)(6).
www.ayurveda-nama.org

The National Association of Nutrition Professionals is a non-profit business league of nutrition professionals originally founded in 1985 as the Society of Certified Nutritionists. The NANP represents holistically trained nutrition professionals. Our mission is to enhance the integrity of the holistic nutrition profession through self-governance, educational standards, a rigorous code of ethics, and professional registration of holistic nutritionists.
www.nanp.org

Established in 1982 as a non-profit organization, the mission of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is to establish, assess, and promote recognized standards of competence and safety in acupuncture and Oriental medicine for the protection and benefit of the public.
www.nccaom.org

The National Qigong Association is a membership organization of Qigong enthusiasts, open to all and working together to promote Qigong in America. We hold traditional systems in the highest respect while fostering and encouraging modern styles and innovations; we support those in the scientific community who are researching the benefits of Qigong.
www.nga.org

Minnesota Resources

The University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality & Healing enriches health and well-being by providing high-quality interdisciplinary education, conducting rigorous research, and delivering innovative programs that advance integrative health and healing.
www.csh.umn.edu

The Penny George Institute provides integrative medicine at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, both for inpatients and at an outpatient clinic. Integrative medicine blends the best of conventional medicine with healing philosophies and a variety of healing therapies. These therapies, often drawn from other medical traditions, emphasize caring for the whole person and focus on healing as much as curing.
www.allina.com/ahs/anw.nsf/page/ihh_home

Woodwinds Hospital and Health campus — To help you heal and recover, Woodwinds offers a variety of healing arts therapies that are designed to complement your medical care. Healing arts therapies are also known as integrative therapies, complementary medicine or complementary therapies.
www.woodwinds.org

Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ) Qigong (chee gong) is a simple, efficient, and effective method for helping you experience your optimal health, wellness, and happiness; helping you heal physical and emotional pain; and helping you enhance the quality of your life and the lives of others.
www.springforestqigong.com

American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, 800-558-1267
www.worldhealth.net (Group of physicians, health practitioners, scientists & others; includes Physician Finder)
American Academy of Environmental Medicine, 316-684-5500
www.aaemonline.org (Physicians trained in the interaction between humans and their environment)
American Association of Integrative Medicine (AAIM), 417-881-9995
www.aaimedicine.com (Integrative physicians and licensed practitioners)
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), 202-237-8150
www.naturopathic.org (Naturopathic doctors)
American College for Advancement in Medicine, 888-439-6891
www.acam.org (Physicians in complementary & alternative medicine, books, links to other sites)
American Holistic Health Association (AHHA), 714-779-6152
www.ahha.org (Holistic practitioners; healing centers)
American Holistic Medical Association (AHMA), 440-838-1010
www.holisticmedicine.org (Holistic physicians and licensed practitioners)
American Holistic Nurses Association (AIH), 800-278-2462
www.ahna.org (Holistic nurses)
American Institute of Homeopathy (AIH), 888-445-9988
www.homeopathyusa.org (Licensed homeopathic practitioners)
Health World Online (HWO)
www.healthy.net (List of practitioners, conditions)
The Holistic Option
www.holisticoption.com (Up-to-date info on complementary & alternative medicine, including practitioner listing)
International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), 863-420-6373
www.iaomt.org (Network of dental, medical and research professionals)
International College of Integrative Medicine (ICIM), 866-464-5226
www.icimed.com (Practitioner search)
Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), 800-228-0622
www.functionalmedicine.org (Practitioner search)
Online resource by naturopathic medical students
www.medfinds.com