Focus on Organizations

The American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA)

The primary organization representing holistic nurses, AHNA is dedicated to bringing the concepts of holism to every arena of nursing practice. AHNA is a non-profit educational organization whose international membership is open to nurses and others interested in holistically oriented health care practices.

AHNA

P.O. Box 2130

Flagstaff, AZ 86003-2130

(520) 526-2196, (800) 278-AHNA

Web site: http://www.ahna.org

American Holistic Nurses Certification Corporation (AHNCC)

This organization oversees and administers holistic nurses certification (HNC) tests. Both certification and recertification processes are available to qualified RNs.

AHNCC

P.O. Box 845

Clarkdale, AZ 86324

(877) 284-0998

E-mail: [email protected]

Nurse Healers-Professional Associates International (NH-PAI)

The mission of NH-PAI, the official organization of therapeutic touch, is to lead, inspire, and advance therapeutic touch, other healing modalities, and healing lifeways for the world community.

NH-PAI

11250 Roger Bacon Dr., Suite 8

Reston, VA 20190

(703) 234-4149

Web site: http://www.therapeutic-touch.org