The Canadian College of Holistic Health

What The Canadian College of Holistic Health does

The Canadian College of Holistic Health is a private educational institution founded in 1989 in Richmond Hill, Ontario, by Prof. Sohrab Khoshbin (Ph.D.), operating as CCHH. It offers diploma programs and certificate courses in alternative and holistic medicine, including Classical Homeopathy (three-year part-time), Osteopathy (five-year Manual Practitioner), Acupuncture Practitioner (210-hour), Holistic Healthcare Practitioner (615-hour), Cosmetic Acupuncture, and Persian Traditional Medicine (delivered via Zoom at $3,000 CAD per year). Shorter certificate modules cover Herbalogy, Aromatherapy, Iridology, Touch for Health/Kinesiology, Reflexology, Holistic Nutrition, Anatomy & Physiology, Pedorthics, Meditation, and Tissue Salts & Facial Analysis, with workshop pricing ranging from $20 per session to $150 per course.

The college generates revenue primarily through tuition for multi-year diploma programs and pay-as-you-go certificate courses, with entry streams twice yearly in January and September. Delivery is hybrid: in-person weekend classes at the Richmond Hill campus, Zoom-based instruction for selected programs, and a correspondence model with mandatory on-site clinical components for courses like Pedorthics. Graduates are eligible for registration with Ontario regulatory bodies including the Ontario Council of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine and the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario, and the college operates an on-site clinic in Richmond Hill that treats patients using Homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, Acupuncture, Nutrition, and Herbal Medicine. Distribution is domestic Canadian with a regional agent in Quebec (Dr. Ansari) and selective Zoom-based reach.

The institution is founder-owned and operated, with no external investors, no funding rounds, and no disclosed headcount. Its competitive positioning rests on the founder's credentials, regulatory recognition of its programs, and a multi-disciplinary curriculum spanning multiple holistic modalities within a single college. The college spun off the National Academy for the History of Science and Art (NAHSA) as an independent organization in 2011. The current website indicates 'Currently there is no in-class instruction,' signaling a shift toward remote and correspondence modalities.

Name

The Canadian College of Holistic Health

Legal name

Canadian College of Holistic Health

Website

https://cchh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Canadian College of Holistic Health is a founder-led private college in Richmond Hill, Ontario, founded in 1989, offering diploma programs and certificate courses in homeopathy, acupuncture, osteopathy, herbal medicine, and related holistic health modalities to students across Canada, with hybrid in-person and Zoom delivery.

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Alternative and Holistic Medicine Education

NAICS

Other Schools and Instruction (6116), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Holistic & Integrative Wellness Education (Ayurveda, Traditional Practices) (EDAAAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health Coaching & Lifestyle Coaching Education (EDAAAHAG), Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAH), Guided Meditation Instruction (1:1 & Group) (HSADAJAA)

Keywords

• Holistic health education
• Alternative medicine training
• Homeopathy certification
• Acupuncture diploma
• Natural healing courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond Hill

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

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Revenue model

1. Tuition and Course Fees: The college generates revenue through tuition fees for diploma programs and certificate courses. Programs include Professional Diplomas (e.g., 3-year Homeopathy, 5-year Osteopathy, Acupuncture Practitioner) and shorter certificate courses (e.g., Meditation at $20/session, Holistic Nutrition at 48 hours). Persian Traditional Medicine program charges $3,000 per year.

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Core offering

The Canadian College of Holistic Health is a private vocational school offering multi-year professional diploma programs (Homeopathy, Acupuncture Practitioner, Osteopathy, Cosmetic Acupuncture, Holistic Healthcare Practitioner, Persian Traditional Medicine) and shorter certificate courses (Herbalogy, Iridology, Reflexology, Touch for Health, Aromatherapy, Holistic Nutrition, Pedorthics, Anatomy & Physiology, Meditation, Tissue Salts & Facial Analysis). Programs are delivered through weekend and evening in-person classes at the Richmond Hill campus, with select programs offered via Zoom, and include on-site clinical practice at the college clinic. The college also operates a clinic delivering holistic treatments to patients.

Product overview

The Canadian College of Holistic Health is an educational institution offering a portfolio of diploma programs and certificate courses in holistic and alternative medicine. The core diploma programs include Cosmetic Acupuncture, Holistic Healthcare Practitioner (615 hours), Osteopathy (Manual Practitioner, 5-year program), Acupuncture Practitioner (210 hours), Homeopathy (3-year part-time), and Persian Traditional Medicine (offered via Zoom). Supporting certificate courses include Anatomy & Physiology, Aromatherapy & Hot Stone Massage, Herbalogy, Iridology, Touch for Health/Kinesiology, Reflexology, Meditation, Pedorthics, and Holistic Nutrition. The institution also operates a clinic providing patient treatments using Homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, Acupuncture, Nutrition, and Herbal Medicine. Programs are delivered through weekend and evening in-person classes at the Richmond Hill campus, with some courses offered via Zoom for remote access.

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Products and services

• Cosmetic Acupuncture Diploma A professional diploma program teaching acupuncture techniques to reverse and prevent facial aging, intended for students pursuing cosmetic acupuncture practice.
• Holistic Healthcare Practitioner Diploma A 615-hour part-time professional diploma covering acupuncture, homeopathy, nutrition, herbal medicine, iridology, reflexology, touch for health, aromatherapy, and clinical practice, intended for students seeking a multi-modality practitioner credential.
• Osteopathy (Manual Practitioner) Diploma A five-year diploma program covering anatomy, physiology, neurology, cranial osteopathy, spinal treatment, pediatric osteopathy, and sports medicine with clinical practice, intended for students pursuing manual osteopathic practice.
• Acupuncture Practitioner Diploma A 210-hour diploma program covering acupuncture meridians, point locations, needling techniques, moxibustion, cupping, auricular acupuncture, TCM philosophy, and clinical practice, intended for students seeking professional acupuncture credentials; graduates are eligible for registration with Ontario professional associations.
• Homeopathy Diploma A three-year part-time professional diploma in Classical Homeopathy with classes held two weekends per month for ten months annually, with January and September entry streams, intended for students pursuing classical homeopathic practice.
• Persian Traditional Medicine Program A three-year certificate program in traditional Iranian medicine covering temperament theory, pulse diagnosis, tongue diagnosis, herbal pharmacology, cupping therapy, and traditional treatment methods, delivered via Zoom and intended for diploma holders, doctors, and nurses.
• Herbalogy Certificate Course A certificate course teaching medicinal herbs, preparation methods, and therapeutic applications for treating various ailments, intended for students and wellness practitioners seeking herbal medicine knowledge.
• Anatomy & Physiology Certificate Course A certificate course providing an integrated view of living anatomy, functions, and vital processes of the human body, intended as foundational training for holistic health students.
• Aromatherapy & Hot Stone Massage Certificate Course A certificate course in the use of natural essential oil essences for balancing, stimulating, relaxing, and rejuvenating the mind, body, and spirit through massage, intended for wellness practitioners and personal learners.
• Iridology Certificate Course A certificate course teaching the practice of viewing eye components to determine strengths and weaknesses of body systems, including diagnosis, treatment, and detoxification programs, intended for holistic practitioners.
• Touch for Health (Kinesiology) Certificate Course A four-part, 64-hour certificate course in kinesiology and energy healing using muscle testing, acupressure, Chinese energy theory, and Neurolymphatic massage, intended for holistic practitioners.
• Reflexology Certificate Course A certificate course based on the principle that parts of the foot and hand correspond to body organs, using stimulation of reflex points to treat various diseases, intended for wellness practitioners.
• Meditation Course Weekly meditation sessions held Wednesday mornings teaching guided and silent meditation, grounding exercises, and techniques for enhancing wellbeing and spirituality, intended for general public learners.
• Pedorthics Certificate Course A one-year certificate course covering foot anatomy, kinesiology, gait analysis, orthotic theory, shoe fitting, and clinical practice including over-the-counter shoes, arch supports, custom orthoses, and shoe modifications, intended for prospective pedorthists.
• Holistic Nutrition Certificate Course A 48-hour certificate course covering vitamins, minerals, food supplements, digestion, pH levels, weight management, blood sugar control, allergies, heavy metals effects, and anti-aging nutrition, intended for general public learners and wellness practitioners.
• Tissue Salts & Facial Analysis Course A course teaching Dr. Schuessler's Biochemistry (Tissue Salts 1-12), facial and physical signs of mineral deficiencies, and optimal correction methods, including personal facial analysis and certification for consultations, intended for holistic practitioners and personal learners.
• CCHH Clinic Patient Services The college clinic treats patients using Homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, Acupuncture, Nutrition, and Herbal Medicine, located at 330 Highway 7 East, Richmond Hill, Ontario, serving walk-in and appointment-based patients.

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Academy for the History of Science and Art (NAHSA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011The college's academic affairs committee created NAHSA as an independent organization dedicated to the study of history of science and history of art. NAHSA was established in 2011 drawing on the college's 24 years of experience. The college had expanded beyond its capacity to accommodate growth in both holistic health and history of science programs.

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Direct peers

• Pacific Rim College: Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC offers diploma programs in acupuncture, herbal medicine, holistic nutrition, and naturopathic medicine, combining in-person and online delivery. It is a direct competitor to CCHH for students seeking professional holistic medicine training, with overlapping program types (acupuncture, herbal medicine) and a similar private-college operating model.
• Canadian School of Natural Nutrition (CSNN): CSNN operates a network of teaching locations across Canada delivering a Registered Holistic Nutritionist program with both in-class and distance education options. It is directly comparable to CCHH as a private Canadian holistic nutrition educator and competes for the same student demographic interested in wellness-focused careers.
• Institute of Holistic Nutrition (IHN): IHN is a Canadian private career college with multiple campuses offering diploma and certificate programs in holistic nutrition, including live online and in-person formats. It is directly comparable to CCHH as a private Canadian college training students in holistic health modalities, with overlap specifically in CCHH's Holistic Nutrition certificate and its broader wellness curriculum.

Regional players

• Humber College (Fitness & Health Promotion, Massage Therapy): Humber College is a large publicly-funded Ontario college offering diploma programs in massage therapy, fitness, and health promotion with on-site student clinics. It is comparable to CCHH as an Ontario-based institution training regulated complementary-medicine practitioners with clinic-based learning, but serves a much broader, accredited public-college audience.

Broad incumbents

• Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine: Boucher is a naturopathic medical school in British Columbia offering a four-year doctor of naturopathic medicine program. It competes with CCHH for prospective students seeking careers in natural medicine, and is comparable in mission (training holistic medicine practitioners) but operates an accredited degree-granting model versus CCHH's diploma offerings.
• Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM): CCNM is Canada's largest naturopathic medical school, operating accredited four-year degree programs in naturopathic medicine from campuses in Toronto and Metro Vancouver. It is comparable to CCHH as the leading Canadian training institution for natural/holistic medicine practitioners, but operates at significantly larger scale and with full university-level accreditation rather than CCHH's diploma structure.

Emerging players

• Edison Institute of Holistic Medicine: Edison Institute offers holistic health practitioner training including iridology, herbal medicine, and homeopathy via online and in-person formats. It is comparable to CCHH as another small private Canadian provider of multi-modality holistic medicine diplomas, though typically at a smaller scale and with a stronger online-delivery focus.
• AIM Academy International: AIM Academy delivers training in traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and tuina through in-class and hybrid formats in Canada. It overlaps with CCHH's acupuncture and TCM curriculum and is comparable as a private Canadian school producing graduates eligible for Ontario TCM regulatory bodies.

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