Be a part of the growing trillion dollar natural health and wellness industry.
More than 65% of Americans are choosing complementary and alternative healthcare
options in their daily lives. The synergy between body, mind and soul is
central to this philosophy of care, and is central to this program at Hocking
College. Become a holistic health care practitioner through the Holistic Health
& Wellness program at Hocking College.
Interested in learning more than what you see here? Call 1-877-HOCKING and
connect with Kathleen Kutsko at Ext. 6099 or Kraig Curry at Ext. 6106.
The Program
It is clear that healthcare is changing. The public has demanded safe,
proven alternatives to conventional medicine, and holistic and alternative
healing therapies seem to be the paradigm of the future. If you are interested
in a full associate degree, or in a specific aspect of the program, this
non-traditional approach to educational delivery may suit your needs.
The technical courses have been modularized to offer intensified learning in
a concentrated time frame.
Associate of Applied Science in Holistic Health & Wellness
This six-quarter program is designed to merge holistic health and wellness
training with applied business coursework that will prepare you to open
your own practice in your chosen area(s) of expertise, or to enable
you to be a part of a larger team of helpers with an alternative
healthcare focus.
Perhaps the best way to understand the program is to explore a few courses
included within it:
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Introduction to Natural Healing Systems
Provides the foundation from which this tradition of healing is grounded.
Multicultural perspectives of healing are explored, including the varying
philosophies of allopathic and holistic medicine.
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Energy Anatomy
Discover how the energy system interfaces with the physical, mental, and
emotional systems. Explore the chakra system, the aura, subtle energy
bodies and the meridians and more.
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Touch for Health
Grounded in applied Kinesiology, learn simple and practical ways to accelerate
recovery from illnesses or injuries. From the use of pressure on
neurolymphatic points to meridian tracing, this hands-on approach to healing
can greatly help those in need.
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Energy Assessment Tools
Explore energy assessment, and how to address imbalance in energy.
Tools to include muscle testing (kinesiology), iridology, aura and energy
fields, bioacoustics, and meridian assessment options.
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Holistic Approach to Healing
Several major illnesses wrack the American population today: from cancer
and diabetes to heart disease and obesity, juxtapose allopathic perspectives
of treating these illnesses with those of energy medicine and naturopathic
medicine.
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Self Care for the Practitioner
When involved with holistic health and wellness as a practitioner, it is
imperative to intrinsically maintain balance and a healthy mind- body-
spirit connection. This course will help you to develop a personal
lifestyle that meshes with your profession.
Business Courses
You will also take courses in the following business areas:
- Entrepreneurship
- Accounting
- Introduction to E-Business
- Establishing & Maintaining a Practice
- Principles of Finance
Certificate Options
Hocking College has developed several certificate options in the holistic
health & wellness area. Certificates can be earned in a shorter period of
time independently or as part of the associate degree.
- Energy Studies
- Self Health Care
- Healing Systems
National Certifications
National certification is offered in the following areas:
- Brain Gym
- Touch for Health
- Emotional Freedom Technique- Level I and Level II
- Tapas Acupressure Technique (TAT)
Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP) Certificate
The associate degree in Holistic Health & Wellness is compatible with the
Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP) certification program.
Students may work concurrently on ACEP certification along with their HC degree
studies. After completion the Hocking College degree and of all ACEP
requirements for eligibility (including hours of professional practice)
students may apply to be either:
- Diplomate, Comprehensive Energy Psychology (D.CEP) for licensed mental
health professionals (or the equivalent in your location to being licensed)
- Certified Energy Health Practitioner (C.EHP) for practitioners in a broad
range of allied health and human potential fields.
Visit the ACEP website for additional details.
www.energypsych.org
Jobs for Grads
As the holistic health and wellness field expands, so do the options for
career pathways. Possible careers for graduates of the Hocking College
Holistic Health and Wellness program include:
- Life Coach
- Personal Performance Coach
- Wellness Consultant
- Stress Management Consultant
- Practitioner in a spa, alternative health care center, doctor’s
office, hospital, corporate wellness center, etc.
- Holistic Wellness Educator
- Holistic Wellness Business Owner
Faculty Connections
Hocking College, nestled in the foothills of southeastern Ohio, is
home to some of the cutting-edge practitioners in this field. These faculty,
along with nationally-known experts, serve as your guide throughout the
program as you develop your skills.
