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January 2010

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AAIM releases first integrative medicine certifications

January 21, 2010 — The American Association of Integrative Medicine announced recently the release of certifications designed to enable holistic, natural, and complementary and alternative health professionals to lend additional credibility to their practice of integrative healthcare.

Board certification also enables consumers to make an informed decision when selecting a provider.

For licensed integrative medicine professionals, including physicians,

nurses, therapists, veterinarians and dentists, AAIM Board Certification in Integrative Medicine (BCIM) is available to those with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, a current license from at least one state, and a minimum of three years of experience in a role related to integrative medicine. In addition, professionals must pass the rigorous AAIM Board Certification exam.

For health practitioners, such as naturopaths, homeopaths, nutritionists, massage therapists, reflexologists, Reiki practitioners, herbalists, and practitioners of other CAM modalities, AAIM Board Certification in Integrative Health (BCIH) is available to those with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university and a minimum of three years of experience in a role related to integrative medicine.

Like the BCIM certification, individuals must also pass the rigorous AAIM Board Certification exam.

Source: American Association of Integrative Medicine, www.aaimedicine.com