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Our Story 

The Accreditation Commission for Integrative Sciences (ACIS) was established to answer a critical need in the field of Trichology and Holistic Medicine: standards, recognition, and credibility. While practitioners and institutions worldwide were advancing education and practice, there was no unifying body ensuring quality, competency, and integrity across programs.

 

ACIS changed that.

 

Today, ACIS is the recognized global authority in Trichology and Integrative Sciences, setting rigorous standards that elevate professional practice and institutional excellence. Through our board arm, the International Board of Trichology & Holistic Medicine (IBTHM), we grant respected board certifications such as Board-Certified Trichologist (BCT), Master Trichologist (MT), and Doctor of Trichology Science (DTS).

 

Our role is more than accreditation — it is about protecting the integrity of the profession, empowering practitioners with recognition that matters, and giving the public confidence in the services they receive.

 

With transparent processes, impartial governance, and a commitment to advancing the science of holistic health, ACIS ensures that those who carry our seal are among the most trusted and qualified professionals in the world.

Mission

To safeguard the credibility, quality, and ethics of Trichology, Herbal Medicine, and Integrative Health Sciences through accreditation, certification, and continuing education oversight.

 

We empower institutions to deliver transformative education and practitioners to uphold professional integrity, ensuring that all who serve the public do so with competence, compassion, and accountability.

Vision

ACIS is the global leader in advancing excellence, integrity, and innovation in Trichology and Integrative Sciences. We set the benchmark for professional standards, empower practitioners and institutions with board certification, and shape the future of holistic health worldwide.

 

ACIS envisions a world where education and healing are grounded in ethical science, cultural respect, and lifelong learning — where every student, client, and practitioner can have confidence in the institutions and professionals representing holistic and integrative care.

Our Governance & Structure 

ACIS functions as an independent, non-governmental accrediting body. Oversight is managed by the Board of Commissioners, a multidisciplinary council composed of leaders in Trichology, Herbal Medicine, Integrative Health, and Higher Education.

 

Divisional Oversight

  • IBTHM – International Board of Trichology & Holistic Medicine

    • Responsible for practitioner evaluation, credentialing, and board certification issuance.

    • Credentials include: BCT (Board Certified Trichologist), Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (BCHHP), MCT (Master Trichologist), Board Certified Master Holistic Health Practitioner (BMHHP), DTS (Doctor of Trichology Science), and Board Certified Doctor of Holistic Health Practitioner (BDHHP).

  • ACHTHS – Accrediting Council for Holistic Trichology & Herbal Sciences

    • Responsible for institutional and programmatic accreditation of schools, academies, and training centers.

    • Evaluates compliance with ACIS Standards of Accreditation, ethics, and quality metrics.

 

The Continuing Education Division operates under the ACIS umbrella to ensure lifelong learning and renewal compliance across all members.

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Ethical Framework

Every practitioner and institution recognized by ACIS is required to adhere to the ACIS Code of Ethics, which defines expectations for integrity, professionalism, non-discrimination, confidentiality, and accountability.

 

Violations of ethical standards are subject to review by the ACIS Ethics & Compliance Committee, ensuring that the public can trust the practitioners and programs bearing the ACIS seal.

Our Core Values

Value                                                                                          Definition                                                                                                               

Integrity                                  We operate with transparency, honesty, and fairness in every decision.

Excellence                             We demand and recognize the highest standards of education and professional practice.

Accountability                      We maintain strict compliance oversight and renewal requirements to ensure ongoing                                                                 competency.

Innovation                             We embrace evolving scientific and educational methods that strengthen the future of                                                                 integrative health.

Respect                                  We honor diversity, inclusivity, and the cultural foundations of holistic care.

Lifelong Learning               We uphold continuing education as a cornerstone of ethical and professional growth.

Commitment to Quality

ACIS enforces an ongoing quality assurance model that includes:

  • Comprehensive initial evaluations for all applicants

  • Annual renewal and continuing education documentation

  • Randomized audits for compliance and ethical review

  • Transparent publication of accredited institutions and certified practitioners in the ACIS Verification Directory

 

This model ensures that accreditation and certification remain living, evolving benchmarks of excellence rather than static titles.

Our Global Impact

Through collaboration with international schools, professional associations, and continuing education providers, ACIS has built a unified network of accredited excellence.

 

We aim to ensure that holistic and trichological sciences are taught, practiced, and regulated through consistent, ethical, and evidence-based standards recognized worldwide.

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“Integrity is not an achievement — it is a standard we renew daily.”

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