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About aIAM

Our story

The American Institute of Alternative Medicine (aIAM) is a private higher education institution. When we first opened our doors in 1990, we had a single-minded goal: to create more healers in the world. At the same time, our focus was massage therapy, a practice that naturally improves people’s health and well-being.

While the range of our programs has expanded and evolved, our goal has never wavered. And the philosophy of providing care through holistic practices continues to inform everything we do from massage therapy and acupuncture programs to nursing RN and PN programs.

Education First

aIAM students receive a thorough education characterized by rigorous coursework; exposure to a range of approaches and techniques; and dedicated support of our faculty and staff who are determined to help every student thrive. When they graduate, students have a world of opportunity open to them with careers in medical facilities, wellness centers, private practice, and more. Some of our graduates even return to aIAM as faculty, paying it forward by sharing their training and professional experience with new learners.

The Art of Teaching. The Science of Healing.

To date, there are over 3,000 aIAM alumni practicing across the U.S., South America, the Virgin Islands, Europe, Africa, and Asia. We imagine each one as a seed that started at our humble institution and brought the gifts of kindness, caring, and good health to people worldwide.

Our mission, our vision, our values

aIAM’s mission is to empower by promoting a holistic approach to wellness. aIAM models an integrative approach to develop and inspire compassionate professionals, nurture vibrant lives, and foster a healthy community.

Our vision is to play an essential role in transforming healthcare.

We live our values every day.

Kindness

Caring and kindness are the hallmarks of our organization. In all circumstances, we treat each other, our students, and community members in this manner.

Diversity

We are enriched by each other’s different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Excellence

We provide comprehensive training and hold our students and faculty to the highest standards so we can provide our communities with the best, most well-rounded care.

Commitment

Our dedication to our work doesn’t stop at the end of the day. It starts before enrollment and continues after graduation.

Encouragement

At its heart, aIAM is a supportive community, always eager to facilitate the success and well-being of our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members.

Holistic Focus

Whether academically, organizationally, or interpersonally, we work to understand and better facilitate the relationships between the parts and the whole.

aIAM Leadership

Diane Sater-Wee, BS, LMT

Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Diane leads aIAM’s strategic direction and compliance with legal and accrediting standards. She has served on the National and State of Ohio Boards of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA); the Executive Committee for the National Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; the founding board of the Ohio Council of Massage Therapy Schools; and on various committees for the State Medical Board of Ohio and the Asian Bodywork Therapy Association.

Diane received her undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University College of Engineering and her massage diploma from the Central Ohio School of Massage.

Helen Yee, B.A. LMT

Co-Founder and Board Member

Though retired from her role as Chief Financial Officer for aIAM, Helen continues to provide leadership and professional guidance through her participation on the aIAM Board of Directors. She also serves on the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM) site visit team for the evaluation of acupuncture schools across the country. Helen served on the Stonewall Columbus Board of Trustees and is on the Board of Directors for State of the Arts Productions. She previously served as President of the Pacific Association of Women Martial Artists.

Faculty & Staff

Work at aIAM

Those who join aIAM discover very quickly that we are a family. Our culture is vibrant, inclusive, and dedicated to our work. We also offer essential employee benefits.
– Paid holidays for full-time employees
– Paid vacation time for full-time employees
– Paid sick time for full-time employees
– All employees receive 50% off of professional clinic services

If there are no current job listings but you believe your skills are a good match for aIAM, reach out and let us know.

American Institute of Alternative Medicine is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against anyone because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, familial status, age, or disability.

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