HISTORY

1994

Academy of Chinese Healing Arts (ACHA) founded in Florida as Post-Secondary School

1995

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ACHA expanded to include another building capable of 3,000 sq. ft. usage

1996

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ACHA expanded to include another building adding 2,500 sq. ft. usage to facility

1999

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ACHA granted accreditation status by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM)

2000

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ACHA granted financial aid privileges by the U.S. Department of Education

2001

ACHA Provisional Level I License for College status from the Florida State Commission for Independent Education

2002

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ACHA Provisional Level II license for College status from the Florida State Commission for Independent Education. ACHA changed its name to East West College of Natural Medicine (EWCNM) to reflect its College status.

2003

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EWCNM granted "School of the Year Award" for its contribution to the field. Reaccredited by ACAOM.

2012

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EWCNM acquired by the American Higher Education Development (AHED) Corporation. EWCNM received reaccreditation by ACAOM

2013

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EWCNM approved by CIE and Florida Board of Massage Therapy to offer Massage Therapy Diploma Program

2015

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EWCNM received Institutional Accreditation by ACICS

2019

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EWCNM received Institutional Accreditation by ACCSC

2020

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Acquired by AAMC, LLC in March 2020