American Institute of Alternative Medicine

Mission

The mission of the American Institute of Alternative Medicine (AIAM) is to thoroughly prepare students for careers in Acupuncture by way of lecture, hands-on laboratory experiences, clinical training and development of business acumen skills. AIAM seeks to nurture healing arts practitioners to develop their own individual style, art and energy - while also expanding the understanding and utilization of our therapies in the medical community.

Faculty & Staff

Continually working hard to support our students' ambitions and progress, AIAM's cohesive administration is caring, well-educated, dynamic and professionally experienced - we believe that your success is our success. Instructors in hands-on classroom and lab environments are practitioners of what they teach and facilitate. Our classrooms are equipped with personal computers, projectors and numerous media and books are available for instructional use.

Collectively, the faculty has more than 40 years of Acupuncture experience. These qualified instructors join together in a spirit of cooperation, sharing their knowledge and experience while creating an open, creative atmosphere for learning.

Accreditations & Approvals

AIAM is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). 2101 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 302, Arlington, VA 22201. (703)247-4212.

The Professional Master's Level Acupuncture Program in 2007 was recognized with five years of accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). ACAOM is the accrediting agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education for the approval of programs preparing acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners. Web: www.acaom.org

Additional School Approvals:

• Registered with the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools, School Registration 1489T
• Approved for the training of veterans, eligible dependents, reservists and the Ohio National Guard

AIAM also has Program Advisory Committees for all schools comprised of employers of graduates, industry specialists and school representatives who provide guidance and leadership to the school.

School of Massage Therapy

Western Massage Therapy Program

Western Massage involves a curriculum including Swedish massage therapy and related studies, bio-medical science material, extensive clinical training, essential training for certification in Neuromuscular Therapy and other related studies. The State Medical Board of Ohio governs the scope can be completed in one academic year (9 months) for students on the accelerated, full-time schedule. Or students can elect a part-time schedule and complete the program in 12 months. A minimum of 2.5 or 2.0 GPA, respectively, are recommended for this program's completion options - both curricula are the same. Students prepared for entry-level careers in therapeutic massage as a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT).

• Tuition: $11,870.25 or $178.50 per Credit Hour
• Financial Aid: Yes

Chinese Massage Therapy Program

Chinese Massage Therapy is a form of massage whose techniques focus on the energetics of the body. Chinese Massage Therapy utilizes soft tissue manipulation techniques, acupressure points and structural realignment methods to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal or internal organ disorders. The basic goal of the 88.8 credit hour/1052-hour program is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts for the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health and the prevention of disease. It can be completed in four 12-week quarters. To enter the program, students must have previous educational credits of at least an associate's degree and/or 60-semester or 90-quarter credits at the baccalaureate level. Upon graduation, a diploma is awarded which allows the student to apply for the Ohio State Medical Board's examination for the licensed massage therapy, and also for the national examination for certification in Asian Bodywork Therapy of the National Certificate Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to find out more, please contact us for more information.