A.C.N.M. Welcomes You: The American College of Natural Medicine & School of Ayurveda

Welcome to the American College of Natural Medicine (A.C.N.M.)

Follow Your Dream. ACNM is Indigenous-Owned Native American Medical School

Educating the Mind, Body, and Spirit

Welcome to the Native American Indigenous Church (N.A.I.C.) Seminary and A.C.N.M., a premier institution dedicated to preserving and teaching indigenous, natural, and holistic medicine. As an Indigenous-owned and operated Native American Medical School, we integrate Native American, traditional indigenous, and Christ-centered spiritual values to help students align their lifestyle and practice with fundamental energetic and spiritual principles.

ACNM is open to all Native American and Indigenous students without race prejudice. We accept students from all tribes and nations without consideration of enrollment status, Federal Registry or “blood quotient.” As the majority of Native American and indigenous people in the US are of mixed heritage, ACNM does not discriminate based on “heritage”. ACNM is open to all NAIC Members of any level.

Our Degree Programs in Natural Medicine

Since 1983, our programs have guided over 20,000 graduates toward fulfilling careers as functional Ministers, Medicine Elders, Therapists, Counselors, and Doctors of natural medicine. We offer a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, from Associate and Bachelor of Sacred Science to our Doctor of Philosophy in Ayurveda Medicine (Ph.D.), Doctor of Sacred Arts in Traditional and Indigenous Medicine (D.S.T.I.M.) and our newest degree the Doctor of Sacred Integrative Immunity- DSII.

Our core curriculum emphasizes SomaVeda Integrated Traditional Therapies® and sacred medicine, which can qualify candidates for vocational and medical licensing across multiple categories. Modalities and degree specializations include:

• Native American & Indigenous Medicine
• Holistic Nutrition and Clerical Counseling
• TOBIN Based Integrative Immunity Curriculum
• Traditional Thai Medical Massage & Yoga Therapy (including Nuad Boran and Thai Ayurveda), taught by recognized Master Instructors
• Christian Monastic Medicine (Medicine of Hope)
• Ayurveda Medicine, Homeopathy, and Herbology
• Bare Bones- Fast Track Post-doctoral degrees in Functional Native American medicine.

Flexible Learning: Campus & Online Medical Degrees

We uniquely combine a residential healing center with a robust online college designed to meet the needs of busy adult learners.

• On-Campus Immersion: Join us for our modular, hands-on residential programs offered four times a year near historic Brooksville, Florida—just minutes from Tampa and a short drive from Orlando. We firmly believe that hands-on wellness therapies and spiritual counseling require live class attendance to meet legitimate competency standards for practice.
• Distance Learning & Fast Track: For professionals seeking maximum adaptability, our advanced correspondence courses and online options, such as the “Barefoot Doctor’s” Fast Track Degree Program, provide the flexibility to earn your degree while you continue to work and support your family.

Accredited and Recognized Holistic Healing

A.C.N.M. is a private, nonprofit, IRS 508(c)(1)(a) compliant Faith-Based Organization. We are fully accredited and recognized by the N.A.I.C., FNMB (First Nations Medical Board), S.M.O.C.H., A.A.P.N.A., N.C.B.T.M.B., and the United Nations. Whether you are a primary care physician, allied health professional, pastor, or minister, our courses provide valuable continuing education credits and hours to advance your existing practice.

Start Your Adventure Today

Native American and Indigenous Medicine deserves a place at the table, and A.C.N.M. is that table. Life is full of adventures—discover yours and achieve the natural health and holistic wellness degree of your dreams.

Now Accepting Enrollments for 2026 – Contact Admissions Today!

Programs at The American College of Natural Medicine

We have classes, programs, Degrees, and services for diverse needs. Our programs are accredited and internationally recognized. They have been in development and formally recognized since 1984! We produce and publish various Traditional Thai Yoga, Traditional Thai Massage, Yoga, and Yoga Therapy educational media, such as Thai yoga books and Thai yoga videos.

Diploma/ Degree Certificate Courses.

1. 1943 hour/ 54 Cr. Associate in Sacred Arts Degree: Major Traditional Natural Heath (A.S.A.)

2. 2595 hour/ 72 Cr. Bachelor of Sacred Science: Major: Natural Health/ Alternative Medicine (B.S.Sc.)

3. 4959 Hr./ 127+ Cr. Doctor of Sacred Natural Medicine Traditional Sacred Naturopathic Doctoral Diploma Program (D.S.N.M./ N.D.T.(Traditional))

We have you covered if you are a Massage Therapist looking for Massage Therapy C.E. Hours. Currently, we are approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (N.C.B.T.M.B.) as a continuing education Approved Provider # 451300-10. We are also an F.S.M.B.T. CE provider (Florida). If you are an Ayurveda Practitioner, Counselor, or Therapist, we are an Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America (A.A.P.N.A.) P.A.C.E. Approved, Registered Ayurvedic School.

4. DSNM: Ph.D. Ayurveda Medicine

5) D.S.T.I.M. Doctor of Sacred Traditional and Indigenous Medicine.

6) Doctor of Sacred Integrative Immunity- DSII

Non-Degree Certificate Courses (Offered exclusively through the Thai Yoga Center)

1. 200 Hr./ 5.55 Cr. Certified Thai Yoga Practitioner Program (Prerequisite Course required for all Advanced and Degree Programs) (C.T.P.: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Programs)

2. 1028 Hr./ 28.55 Cr. Thai Yoga Teacher Certification Training Program (TCP)

3. 650 hour/ 14.11 Cr. Ayurvedic Health Counselor Certificate / Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant Program (ALC)

4. 1008 hour/ 28 Cr. Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist Certificate (A.Y.T.)

N.A.I.C., Inc/ American College of Natural Medicine, and The Pan American School of Natural Medicine (Nevis) offer joint training programs in Nevis-St. Kitts, West Indies, Ibarra, Santo Domingo, and Quito, Ecuador. The Nevis and the Ecuadoran programs are continue education in conjunction with existing programs. Our being “On The Land” already provides many exciting opportunities for your participation in 2023. N.A.I.C. is an IRS 508(c)(1)(a) Compliant FBO (Faith Based Organization). Please consider joining us.

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