California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine
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The California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine (CAAM) is a non-profit professional medical organization founded in 2000 with the purpose of the establishment and growth of Ayurvedic Medicine in the state of California and support of Ayurvedic practitioners.
as an independent and respected profession. It seeks legislation to establish standards for scope of practice for practitioners and curriculum for Ayurvedic colleges within the state of California. Goals include: Establishment of an accreditation agency for Ayurvedic colleges; A state approved license for Ayurvedic practitioners; A recognized definition of Ayurvedic practice and scope; Development of a Doctor of Ayurveda degree; A published peer-reviewed journal of Ayurvedic medicine.
(Nevada City, CA), Diamond Way Ayurveda (San Luis Obispo, CA), Kerala Ayurveda Academy (Foster City, CA and Los Angeles, CA) Medicine Buddha Healing Center (Berkeley, CA), Northwest Institute of Ayurveda (Arcata, CA), San Diego College of Ayurveda (San Diego, CA), Southern California University of Health Sciences
(Los Angeles, CA), Mount Madonna Institute
College of Ayurveda (Watsonville, CA).
Mission and goals
The California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine holds the mission of advancing the practice of AyurvedaAyurveda
Ayurveda or ayurvedic medicine is a system of traditional medicine native to India and a form of alternative medicine. In Sanskrit, words , meaning "longevity", and , meaning "knowledge" or "science". The earliest literature on Indian medical practice appeared during the Vedic period in India,...
as an independent and respected profession. It seeks legislation to establish standards for scope of practice for practitioners and curriculum for Ayurvedic colleges within the state of California. Goals include: Establishment of an accreditation agency for Ayurvedic colleges; A state approved license for Ayurvedic practitioners; A recognized definition of Ayurvedic practice and scope; Development of a Doctor of Ayurveda degree; A published peer-reviewed journal of Ayurvedic medicine.
California Ayurvedic colleges supported by CAAM
American University of Complementary Medicine (Beverly Hills, CA), California College of AyurvedaCalifornia College of Ayurveda
California College of Ayurveda is a college specializing in the field of Ayurvedic medicine. Founded in 1995 by Marc Halpern, the California College of Ayurveda says it was the first official college outside of India to train practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine.-Curriculum:CCA offers a...
(Nevada City, CA), Diamond Way Ayurveda (San Luis Obispo, CA), Kerala Ayurveda Academy (Foster City, CA and Los Angeles, CA) Medicine Buddha Healing Center (Berkeley, CA), Northwest Institute of Ayurveda (Arcata, CA), San Diego College of Ayurveda (San Diego, CA), Southern California University of Health Sciences
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Southern California University of Health Sciences is a private institute of higher education founded in 1911, and focused on complementary and alternative medicine...
(Los Angeles, CA), Mount Madonna Institute
Mount Madonna Institute
Mount Madonna Institute is a non-profit college specializing in the field of Yoga, Ayurvedic medicine, massage and community studies. The Institute is hosted by the Mount Madonna Center inspired by Baba Hari Dass.-Ayurveda School:...
College of Ayurveda (Watsonville, CA).