Welcome to the Integrative Holistic Health and Wellness Program, fostering holism within health care and across other disciplines for 30 years!
Since it was established in 1982—one of the first programs of its kind in the nation—the Holistic Health Care Program at WMU has innovated and evolved, responding to new discoveries in the discipline and to emerging health care trends. Our new name, Integrative Holistic Health and Wellness, continues that tradition, expressing the program’s vision and mission today and for the future.
Retaining the “holistic health” terminology provides for continuity, since it has been affiliated with the program since its inception. Adding “integrative” confirms the fundamental philosophy and practice of the program over the years and connects with the overall health care field as it moves toward more integrative models. “Wellness” represents the concept of prevention, a core aspect of the program.
We welcome your interest in the Integrative Holistic Health and Wellness Graduate Certificate Program and the undergraduate minor that we offer. The curricula:
- incorporate both didactic and experiential learning
- provide a foundation in integrative health and wellness concept
- support methods of putting knowledge into practice
- foster self-awareness and sensitivity to others
The Student Handbook will help answer questions that you may have about the program. For additional information and to apply, call (269) 387-2650 to set up an appointment with an advisor or email holistic-info@wmich.edu. We look forward to meeting you and talking about opportunities available for you in the program.
Gay Walker, Program Coordinator
Spotlight
We have a new name: Integrative Holistic Health and Wellness
