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Returning to your crystal healing practise covid-19 safely

This material has been compiled by Kelly Peacey Principal of Cotswolds School of Crystal Healing and Awareness and Secretary of ACHO after holding an online zoom meeting for ACHO school trained practitioners on Tuesday 6th April with the purpose of practitioners discussing how best to return to safe practise during the presence of the Covid-19 pandemic....Read More

Well done ACHO Chair Michael Eastwoods for releasing your New Crystal Oversoul Card and book set

ACHO has some awesome members least of all the Chair Michael Eastwood whose new card and book set is due to be released by Inner Traditions on the 3rd November in the USA and Canada. Europe and the UK will be on the 3rd December. The post Well done ACHO Chair Michael Eastwoods for releasing your....Read More

Latest guidance for Crystal Healing Therapists

This has just been released by the British Register of Complimentary Practitioners (with all credit given) It is important so please read carefully as Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales are different in their approach. From Monday 13 July, beauty salons, massage studios, physical therapy businesses and spas across England will be able to reopen safely.The guidance....Read More

Latest government Guidance concerning Covid-19 – Nov 2020

In the light of recent government restrictions we are advising all ACHO practitioners and teachers to cease all teaching and treatments until further guidelines are announced. Government guidance is available here: https://www.gov.uk/…/new-national-restrictions-from-5… – section 4 applies in particular. There is financial support information here: https://www.gov.uk/…/furlough-scheme-extended-and… that covers all kinds of help available. We will get […]....Read More

Latest Government guidelines and how they affect Crystal Healing Therapists

Advice for Crystal Healers The latest Government guidance 24th June 2020: sports, massage therapy, well-being and holistic locations will remain closed until further notice. The government have made it clear and although you may not feel that Crystal Healing fits into the categories of sports and massage therapy, well-being and holistic locations, we understand that Crystal....Read More

Mining, Ethics and Sustainability

Mining, Ethics and Sustainability Author: Janelle Scialla, Principal of Earthworks School for the Healing Arts October 2019 Unless collected from the surface through rock hunting or similar, most of our crystals will be extracted from the Earth. Mining always has an impact on the environment, and in some cases, working conditions are less than ideal. This....Read More

ACHO AGM 2020 at the Chalice Well

We had a productive AGM at the Chalice Well. Here is outgoing Chair Lauren D’Silva handing over the Company Seal to incoming Chair Michael Eastwood. Sandra Hope-Maskell continues to serve ACHO as Secretary and Janelle Scialla continues in her role of Treasurer. Kelly Peacey is the new Register Secretary and Disciplinary Chair.

Advice for crystal healers, practitioners, students and teachers in response to Covid19.

Wash your hands and ask your client to was theirs before and after a session. Wash any crystals (assuming they aren’t affected by water) that have been in contact with the client’s skin. Alcohol wipes can be used on selenite or similar. Cancel appointments if you are feeling unwell and ask clients to do the same.....Read More

Covid-19 ACHO Latest recommendations

Covid-19 In light of the most recent government advice, we strongly recommend our members and practitioners suspend all training courses and treatments until further notice. We will keep you updated with any changes and challenges as the situation unfolds. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions and we will support you as best....Read More

Book Review by Hazel Raven

Hazel Raven is the founder and Principal of the Hazel Raven College of Bio-dynamics which is a member school of the ACHO and CTC. She has had an active past in serving ACHO as the former treasurer and vice chairman. She was naturally delighted to be asked to review Nicholas Pearsons most recent published book called....Read More

ACHO AGM 2019 at the Chalice Well

We had a jam packed agenda for the 2019 AGM with lots of positive developments for ACHO in the pipeline. ACHO is run by a dedicated team of Principals who volunteer and without the goodwill and efforts of all concerned we wouldn’t exist! Thanks to all the ACHO School Principals who gave up their time and....Read More

ACHO Training Levels in Crystal Healing Therapy

ACHO member schools offer professionally recognised training courses for those of you who wish to become a Crystal Healing Therapist. There are three levels of ACHO accredited training. Competency must be achieved to qualify at each level. The requirements are laid out in our ACHO Training Standards. By following a structured training programme we ensure the....Read More

What is an attunement – Michael Eastwood

When we participate in attunements we are linking in through the crystals and Oversoul cards directly to the source of the temples and in doing so we draw those exquisite vibrations in towards ourselves, into the deeper consciousness of humanity. This is all part of a process whereby we have, on a soul level, agreed to....Read More

A Guide to Chemical Composition and Toxicity of Crystals

We’ve just added a new reference document to our site which covers the important subject of crystal toxicity. Grateful thanks to ACHO Principal Janelle Scialla for providing this informative extract from her student manual, The Advanced Crystal Therapist. Although most crystals we use as Crystal Healers are safe and non-toxic there are some exceptions. Make sure....Read More

Wishing all our Schools and Practitioners a Happy Crystal-mas!

The Law on Data Protection is Changing, Are you Ready?

From 25th May 2018 the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force. This is a positive move as it is aimed at protecting the rights of the individual in the age of information. With the explosion of technology and cloud data storage it has become evident that the old Data Protections Laws were not rigorous....Read More

ACHO AGM at the Chalice Well

The ACHO AGM was held at the Chalice Well, Glastonbury on 23rd February 2018. We had a packed agenda and some lively discussions including teaching presentations to share best practice. Seven schools were represented by their Principals. From left front row: Janelle Scialla Earthworks School for the Healing Arts, Lauren D’Silva Touchstones School of Crystal Therapy, Helen....Read More

Celebrating ACHO Schools’ Courses

Did you enjoy your ACHO accredited training? Join the 30th birthday celebrations and show the World that you were proud to train with an ACHO School! Post your photo to our Facebook page.

ACHO Celebrates its 30th Birthday

ACHO is 30 years old in 2018! In 1988 the Affiliation of Crystal Healing Organisations was formed to establish professional standards for Crystal Healing and is a nationally and internationally recognised body. We are celebrating with our new look logo and this fresh new website. Our Registered Practitioners will be sent the logo when they renew....Read More