Integrative Holistic Health SPECIALIZATION

Integrative Holistic Health Studies at Lesley University provides a social and cultural context for mind/body practitioners in complementary and alternative medicine and mind/body approaches to health. Lesley provides a theoretical and experientially based study that supports individual creativity, learning, and professional advancement.

Advanced Professional Certificate

Students who do not want to pursue a Master's degree, may wish to complete an Advanced Professional Certificate in Integrative Holistic Health Studies. This 15-credit graduate certificate is open to trained practitioners in holistic health and wellness, including acupuncturists, yoga practitioners, massage therapists, "energy medicine" practitioners, occupational therapists, nurses, physical therapists and students studying herbology and cross-cultural healing systems. Students work closely with a faculty advisor to select courses across the university that support their individual focus.

Sample Specialization Program of Study:
Carrie Cross, Alumna May 2004

I chose Lesley University because it offered studies in Integrative Holistic Health. At the time of my application this was still an emergent field; while other programs offered similiar studies, Lesley was the only one that provided an interdisciplinary approach with a solid academic grounding.

Currently, I am working in an administrative capacity at an Integrative Health and Wellness Center in Cambridge, MA, where I am helping the CEOs implement their startup business model. I hope to develop programs that will direct clients to appropriate wellness venues, such as teaching classes on stress reduction, mindfulness and centering techniques. I also aspire to create and implement my own healing workshops that focus on the integration of health, creativity, and spirituality.

For more information or questions regarding the application process, please contact Lisa Lombardi, Assistant Director of Advising and Student Services at lombardi@lesley.edu or at 617-349-8454 or toll free at 800-999-1959 ext. 8454.