About Us

Introduction to the Association for Integrative Medicine

The Association for Integrative Medicine (AIM), established in 1998, is committed to advancing the field of medicine by integrating both Western and Eastern approaches, along with psychological therapies. AIM places a strong emphasis on clinical practice review and professional qualifications. Through regular professional exchanges and forums, AIM provides a platform for therapists’ education and growth.

Upholding Ethical Standards
AIM is dedicated to promoting ethical standards among therapists. This includes adherence to guidelines related to the use of therapy consent forms, the roles of therapists in family or group therapy, contractual relationships between therapists and clients, the right to terminate therapy, and responsible advertising practices. By establishing a unified framework for therapy, AIM ensures the safety of both therapists and clients.

Certification Path with a Psychological Focus
AIM offers a certification ladder based on a psychology-oriented approach to therapy. The certification system emphasizes “comprehensive and clinically sound practice.” Therapists can accumulate clinical therapy hours through case reports and practical experience, ultimately achieving recognition as certified clinical therapists at various levels. This certification is particularly suitable for therapists committed to providing high-quality therapeutic services. Clients can easily verify therapists’ certification clinical hours, enhancing trust in their therapists.

Assoc for Integrative Medicine, 125 Prospect St., Phoenixville, PA 19460 USA

 

The Mission of AIM is to:

  1. Advance the field of Integrative Medicine;
  2. Provide a forum for professional communication and research within the field;
  3. Provide educational opportunities within the field of Integrative Medicine for the general public as well as professionals;
  4. Review standards of clinical practice and professional credentials.

 

The elements in the AIM Logo:
OCT 2024 to Now (Logo currently in use.)

1998 to SEP 2024 (This logo is no longer in use and is now a historical record.)

  1. Caduceus in the center:
    This is the double serpent staff held by Hermes, the divine messenger of ancient Greek mythology, symbolizing communication, balance and duality. In the medical field, this symbol is often used to symbolize healing and health, although the more traditional medical symbol would be the single-snake staff. The two snakes are entwined in the center of the staff, which is topped with wings, representing speed and freedom. The combination of the two snakes and the wings also symbolizes the fusion of spirit and matter, the balance between body and soul.
  2. The Yin Yang Symbol:
    The Yin Yang Symbol is derived from Taoist philosophy and symbolize the balance between opposing forces, such as light and darkness, yang and yin, male and female. This symbol represents the balance and harmony between all things and echoes the meaning of the double snake staff, emphasizing the concept of health and harmony and suggesting the integration of mind, body and spirit.
  3. The letters “I AM”:
    Alphabet I from Caduceus and The Yin Yang Symbol
    These letters are arranged on the top and bottom of the pattern. Literally, “I AM” can represent the concept of self-affirmation and self-realization, and may symbolize the integration of body, mind and spirit. It is a strong statement of being and may be in line with the logo’s theme of health and balance.
  4. Rounded frame:
    The entire logo is enclosed in a circular frame. The circle symbolizes wholeness and infinity, and is complemented by the yin and yang symbol, signifying the harmony and continuity of the universe.
  5. Related to the U.S.:
    The Logo features several five-pointed stars at the top, and the horizontal lines at the bottom of the image which correspond to the stars and the red and white stripes found in the U.S. flag. The image uses deep blue, gold, and white as its primary colors. The deep blue is similar to the blue in the U.S. flag, representing justice, perseverance, and loyalty. The letters “A” and “M” on either side stand for “AMerican”.