Resources

The Art and Science of Holistic Nursing
Selected books, articles, websites and movies related to CT 

Prepared by: RNAO Complementary Therapies Nurses Interest Group (CTNIG)

Note: The RNAO CTNIG takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the following resources. It is the responsibility of every nurse to evaluate the appropriateness of any content, with due consideration to new developments and research. *Updated November 2005.

Please send any additional recommended resources to : Education Officer at education@rnao-ctnig.org or the Chair at chair@rnao-ctnig.org

Links

Advances in Mind-Body Medicine— http://www.advancesjournal.com 

Allied & Complementary Medicine Database (AMED) – http://www.bl.uk/collections/health/amed.html 

Alternative Health Dictionary – http://www.canoe.ca/AltmedDictionary/home.html 

Alternative Journal of Nursing— http://www.altjn.com   

Alternative Medicine Homepage –http:///www.canadian-health-network.ca 

Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine – http://www.alternative-therapies.com/at/login/index.jsp 

American Association of Integrative Medicine – http://www.aaimedicine.com/main.php 

American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) – http://www.ahna.org/home/home.html 

American Holistic Medical Association- http://www.holisticmedicine.org   

The BirchTree Center- http://www.birchtreecenter.com  

Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine- http://www.ccnm.edu 

Canadian Complementary Medical Association – http://www.ccmadoctors.ca/ 


Canadian Holistic Nurses Association (CHNA) – http://www.chna.ca    

Canadian Interdisciplinary Network for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research (IN-CAM) – http://www.incamresearch.ca 

Canadian Nurses Association – http://www.can-nurses.ca/default.htm

College of Nurses of Ontario- http://www.cno.org

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice (formerly Complementary Therapies in Nursing and Midwifery) http://www.elsevier-international.com/journals/ctnm/   


Dr Andrew Weil-- http://www.drweil.com/

Dr Mel Borins -- www.melborins.com 



Friends of Alternative and Complementary Therapies Society (FACTS) – http://www.thefacts.org/ 

Foundation for Shamanic Studies – http://www.shamanism.org 

Healing Touch Canada – www.healingtouchcanada.net/ or phone (705) 652-0506

Healing Touch International – http://www.healingtouch.net 

Holistic Health Research Foundation of Canada— http://www.holistichealthresearch.ca 

Holistic Nursing Institute-- http://www.holisticnursinginstitute.org 

Holistic Kids: Pediatric Integrative Medicine Education Project - http://www.holistickids.org

Homeopathic College of Canada – info@homeopathy.edu or call 416-481-8816

Integrative Health Institute – Health Canada – http://www.integrativehealth.ca 

Integrative Medicine: A Clinicians Journal— http://www.imjournal.com 

Institute of Noetic Sciences – http://www.noetic.org 

International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy – http://www.i-act.org 

International Association for Human Caring – http://www.humancaring.org 

International society for the Study of Subtle Energy and Energy Medicine – www.issseem.org 

Journal of Holistic Nursing -- http://www.jhn.sagepub.com/     


National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine – http://www.nccam.nih.gov/ 


Nurse Healers- Professional Associates International – http://www.therapeutic-touch.org 

Ontario Herbalists Association – http://www.herbalists.on.ca/ 

Ontario Society of Physicians for Complementary Medicine— http://www.camline.org 

PedCAM Network— http://www.pedcam.ca 

Reflexology Association of Canada – http://www.reflexologycanada.ca 

Research Council for Complementary Medicine - http://www.rccm.org.uk/ 

Sigma Theta Tau - http://www.nursingsociety.ca 


Spirituality in Healthcare Network - http://www.spiritualityinhealthcare.net 

Therapeutic Touch Network of Ontario (TTNO) - http://therapeutictouchontario.org

Transcendental Meditation Program - http://www.tm.org/

Educational Programs

This listing of educational programs available in the GTA and beyond is meant as a resource only and we, the CTNIG, do not endorse any particular institution or organization.

The following information can be used to locate specific instructors in a given area or region, as well as for more training details.
ACUPUNCTURE
The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences
Leaders in acupuncture education 
Contact: Noel Wright
Phone: 416-596-3177
Website: www.michener.ca


AROMATHERAPY
CFA Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists
Website: www.cfacanada.com/instructors.php

Centennial College
Contact: Maggie Mann Program Supervisor
Phone: 416-289-5000 ext:4652

HEALING TOUCH CANADA INC
Phone: 705-652-0506
Email: htcanada@healingtouchcanada.net


HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER
Centennial College 
Phone: 416-289-5000 ext: 4652
Seneca College
Phone: 416-491-5050 ext: 4113

IRIDOLOGY
The Canadian Institute of Iridology
Offers Practitioner Diploma in Clinical Iridology
Phone: 416-231-6298
Website: www.cwinds.com/iridology/index

NUTRITION
CSNN Canadian School of Nutrition
Offering diploma in Natural Nutrition and professional designation for 
Registered Holistic Nutritionist (R.H.N.) and Registered Nutritional Consultant (R.N.C.)
Phone: 416-482-3772
Website: www.csnn.ca
NATUROPATHY
CCNM Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
Offers a 4 year Naturopathic professional program, & many shorter related courses.Considering the development of a 2 year Naturopathic program for nurses
Contact: Melissa Clements
Phone: 416-498-1255
Website: www.ccnm.edu

REFLEXOLOGY
RAC Reflexology Association of Canada
Website: www.reflexologycanada.ca

REIKI
Canadian Reiki Association
Toll Free Phone: 1-800-835-7525
Fax 416-946-1477
Email: reiki@reiki.ca
Website: www.reiki.ca

SHAMANIC STUDIES AND TRADITIONAL HEALING
The Foundation for Shamanic Studies
Phone: 415-380-8282
Website: www.shamanicstudies.org

SHIATSU
Shiatsu School of Canada
Offers Shiatsu Diploma Program.
Phone: 416-323-1818
Website: www.shiatsucanada.com

THERAPEUTIC TOUCH
TTNO Therapeutic Touch Network (Ontario)
Phone: 416-65-TOUCH
Website: www.therapeutictouchontario.org