American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)
"Founded in 1985, the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) is the national professional society representing naturopathic physicians who are licensed or eligible for licensing as primary care providers." Overview of naturopathic medicine, history, education/licensing, and a directory of practitioners.
American Association of Oriental Medicine (AAOM)
AAOM, formed in 1983, promotes the acceptance of Oriental medicine as a complementary and alternative medical (CAM) therapy. The organization also served as the "springboard for the creation of the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists." A directory of practitioners by state. No free access to publications.
American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
Full-service professional association for chiropractors. There is also an affiliated student association. Limited full-text access to JACA: Journal of the American Chiropractic Association and other publications.
HealthWorld Online
Despite the commercial look (there are lots of ads beyond the main page), this consumer-oriented site has informative overviews of therapies and conditions. The extensive list of health conditions provides research articles from industry experts in many modalities, and the directory of practitioners is comprehensive. The Nutrition, Fitness and Wellness Centers offer many articles of interest such as dietary supplements, disease prevention and links to related organizations and resources.
Medfinds
A comprehensive resource for clinical information relating to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), as well as Provider and School Finders. Includes access to HealthNotes, for patient information, and Clinical Essentials, an evidence-based database offering the latest CAM research from key medical journals.
The listings on this site are not comprehensive nor does inclusion imply endorsement by Bastyr University. These resources are intended to be a starting point for further research. Bastyr is not responsible for choices made by individuals. Please consult with your practitioner about the diagnosis and treatment of specific medical conditions.
