ACHS Aligns Online Wellness Education with Growing Demand

Programs prepare learners for in-demand roles in nutrition, wellness coaching, and community care

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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The American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) is continuing to shape its academic programs to align with workforce trends and wellness sector growth. ACHS offers flexible, fully online programs designed for working adults and career changers, including degrees and certificates in holistic nutrition, aromatherapy, and integrative health and wellness studies.

Why it matters

As many office and tech roles fluctuate, healthcare and wellness-related jobs remain among the most resilient in the labor market, driven by ongoing staffing shortages, rising healthcare costs, and employer focus on prevention and employee well-being. ACHS programs reflect the belief that wellness belongs in everyday life, preparing students to support health and well-being across homes, workplaces, and communities.

The details

ACHS partners with employers, wellness organizations, and community groups to support workforce development through tuition benefits, customized training, and continuing education. These partnerships help organizations strengthen internal wellness programs while giving students and alumni clearer access to career opportunities in health and wellness fields.

  • ACHS has been at the forefront of integrative health education for nearly five decades.
  • ACHS has offered fully online classes since 1999.

The players

Tracey Abell

President of ACHS.

Ilana Rose Frigaard

COO of ACHS.

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What they’re saying

“At ACHS, we believe wellness belongs in everyday life, not just in clinical settings. Our programs reflect that belief by preparing students to support health and well-being in homes, workplaces, and communities.”

— Tracey Abell, President of ACHS (EINPresswire)

“Strong employer partnerships help turn education into opportunity. By working directly with organizations, we can shape training that meets real workforce needs and gives our students and alumni clearer paths into meaningful wellness and community care roles.”

— Ilana Rose Frigaard, COO of ACHS (EINPresswire)

The takeaway

ACHS is preparing students for in-demand wellness careers by aligning its online programs with workforce trends and partnering with employers to support career development in growing fields like nutrition, wellness coaching, and community-based care.