Board Certification for Qualified Alternative Medical Practitioners
American Alternative Medical Association (AAMA)
Professional recognition for qualified practitioners in holistic, integrative, and alternative medicine disciplines.
ESTABLISHED 1990 • PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION • PUBLIC VERIFICATION • ETHICAL STANDARDS
SERVING PROFESSIONALS SINCE 1990
AAMA provides credentialing and recognition for practitioners seeking to demonstrate professional standards, ethical practice, and continued development in alternative medicine disciplines.
Certification reflects recognition by a professional association and is not a governmental licensure.
Understanding Integrative and Alternative Medicine
Integrative and alternative medicine emphasizes a whole-person approach to care, combining professional knowledge, patient-centered treatment, and evidence-informed complementary methods. For many patients, it offers a broader framework for supporting wellness, prevention, and long-term health outcomes.
Whole-Person Care
Prevention-Focused
Patient-Centered
Complementary Approaches
Why Professional Standards Matter
As public interest in integrative and alternative medicine continues to grow, professional standards are essential. Patients deserve confidence that a practitioner’s credentials, ethics, and professional standing can be verified.
- Verified credentials
- Ethical accountability
- Professional consistency
- Public trust
Board Certification in Alternative Medicine
AAMA board certification recognizes licensed professionals who demonstrate education, experience, and commitment to ethical practice in integrative and alternative medicine.
- Professional recognition
- Standards of practice
- Code of ethics
- Public verification
Who We Serve
AAMA certification is intended for licensed medical professionals and advanced practitioners seeking to incorporate integrative and alternative approaches into professional practice.
- Physicians
- Nurses and advanced practitioners
- Licensed healthcare professionals
- Integrative medicine professionals
Recognized Schools and Educational Pathways
AAMA recognizes qualified educational institutions that support high standards in integrative and alternative medicine. Recognized schools strengthen professional pathways for future certification and help connect education with responsible practice.
A Foundation of Ethics and Accountability
AAMA-certified practitioners are expected to uphold professional standards, ethical conduct, and responsible patient care. Our governance framework supports consistency, transparency, and public trust.
Verify a Practitioner
Patients and the public can confirm the standing of AAMA-certified practitioners through the official verification system.
Advance Your Professional Recognition
Join a network of licensed professionals committed to advancing standards in integrative and alternative medicine.