Blue Heron Academy of Healing Arts & Sciences

Blue Heron Academy of Healing Arts & Sciences The Blue Heron Academy offers a wide variety of classes from Medical Massage, Personal Training, to Does this interest you?

Blue Heron Academy is dedicated to uplifting and positively promoting the image of natural and alternative healthcare and to providing motivated students the opportunity to vastly improve their career and their life. Dedicated to Improving Your Career

I am Dr. Greg Lawton, founder, and I want to welcome you to Blue Heron Academy. At Blue Heron Academy (BHA), we help you to change not only your career but also your lifestyle and that of others, through a variety of holistic programs in medical massage therapy, sports science, nutrition, chiropractic training, and natural healthcare. Why Choose Blue Heron Academy?


-Our programs are designed for working adults like yourself. We offer both day and evening classes to work around your schedule. Thousands of successful graduates have trained with us since 1980.
-Professional staff and instructors focused on helping you and your future.
-At Blue Heron Academy, our small class sizes mean you won't get lost in the crowd.
-You'll learn through a series of lectures and "hands-on" lab assignments. Breadth and depth of education, at affordable prices. Our programs are comprehensive, and offer you outstanding value for your money.
-Financial Assistance: Our financial manager can provide a wide range of easy, low cost options to pay for your education.
-Job Placement Assistance: Our career counselors are committed to help you ensure that your education leads to a new and rewarding career.
-Blue Heron Academy is licensed by the State of Michigan in Post Secondary Education.
-Working together, we can improve your career and your life

Community Food Drive for Baxter Community CenterJoin us in supporting the Baxter Community Center by participating in ou...
11/04/2025

Community Food Drive for Baxter Community Center

Join us in supporting the Baxter Community Center by participating in our food drive, running through November 14th. Your contributions will help provide essential items for those in need, and you can enjoy some fantastic rewards for your generosity!

How to Participate
Drop Off Non-Perishable Items:

Donate 3 non-perishable food items and receive a $5.00 coupon off your next massage.

Drop Off Personal Care Items:

Donate 3 personal care items and receive a free 60-minute massage in our student clinic.

Drop-Off Location
Bring your donations to the following address:

Blue Heron Academy
2040 Raybrook St SE, #104
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Thank you for your support and kindness.

Our Upcoming Fall and Winter Schedule
11/03/2025

Our Upcoming Fall and Winter Schedule

Email from American Health Source, Inc. Our Workshops Fill Fast! FastTrack Workshops are held every Monday! Many therapists prefer hands on in person continuing education workshops and we provide them

10/30/2025

Baxter Community Donation Drive: October 27th - November 14th
We are excited to announce our upcoming community donation drive, running from October 27th to November 14th. During this period, we will be collecting non-perishable food items and hygiene products to support Baxter Community Center and those in need. Your contributions can make a significant difference in our community!

How You Can Participate
Donate Non-Perishable Food Items:
Bring in 3 non-perishable food items and receive a coupon for $5.00 off your next massage. It's a great way to contribute while treating yourself to some relaxation.

Donate Hygiene Products:
Bring in 3 unopened personal care or hygiene products and receive a coupon for a free 60-minute massage. Your generosity will be rewarded, and you'll be supporting those who need these essential items.

Suggested Items for Donation
Non-Perishable Food Items:
Canned vegetables and fruits
Canned meats and fish
Pasta and rice
Canned soups and stews
Peanut butter and jelly

Hygiene Products:
Toothpaste and toothbrushes
Soap and body wash
Shampoo and conditioner
Deodorant
Feminine hygiene products

Your participation is invaluable, and together, we can help make a positive impact. Thank you for your support and generosity. We look forward to seeing you and appreciate your contributions!

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10/29/2025

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Email from American Health Source, Inc. ACUMYOTHERAPY TECHNIQUE REVIEW CLASS Our Asian Medicine Certification Program Begins Tomorrow Tomorrow, I begin teaching a new class in Asian Medicine we call A

AcuMyoTherapy: The Bridge Between East and WestAcuMyoTherapy stands at the meeting point between Traditional Asian Medic...
10/29/2025

AcuMyoTherapy: The Bridge Between East and West

AcuMyoTherapy stands at the meeting point between Traditional Asian Medicine and modern manual therapy.

It teaches that true health is not merely the absence of pain, but the dynamic presence of balance found within body, mind, and energy.

This discipline unites the ancient philosophies of Yin and Yang, the meridian pathways, and the cultivation of Qi with the science of anatomy, neurology, and biomechanics.

Through the practitioner’s hands, East and West meet and precision joins intuition, and physiology merges with the movement of spirit.

In Traditional Asian Medicine, the body is seen as a living landscape where Qi, Blood, Essence, and Body Fluids flow in harmony. When these currents stagnate or deplete, imbalance and disease arise.

The Bladder Meridian, running the full length of the back, reflects this unity between the structural and the energetic, linking the spine, organs, and nervous system as one continuous flow.

“Health arises not from opposition, but from balance and the quiet rhythm of Yin and Yang in harmony.”

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A Master Class in Shoulder Therapy
10/27/2025

A Master Class in Shoulder Therapy

Email from American Health Source, Inc. A Master Class in Shoulder Rehabilitation Clinical Tip: Chronic Shoulder Pain and Inflammation By the time a patient complains of shoulder pain, chronic inflamm

Today is the day! Our food drive for Baxter Community Center starts today. Bring in 3 non-perishable item, and receive $...
10/27/2025

Today is the day! Our food drive for Baxter Community Center starts today.

Bring in 3 non-perishable item, and receive $5.00 coupon off your massage.*
Bring in 3 Personal Hygiene Products and get a free massage coupon. *

Heal Women and Heal the World
10/26/2025

Heal Women and Heal the World

Email from American Health Source, Inc. Abdominal and Pelvic Manual Therapy We are Sorry if you can't make it to this workshop! “When we heal women, we heal generations. Their strength carries life, t

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2040 Raybrook Street SE, Ste 104
Grand Rapids, MI
49546

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

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(616) 285-9999

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Blue Heron Academy is dedicated to uplifting and positively promoting the image of natural and alternative healthcare and to providing motivated students the opportunity to vastly improve their career and their life. Does this interest you? Dedicated to Improving Your Career I am Dr. Greg Lawton, founder, and I want to welcome you to Blue Heron Academy. At Blue Heron Academy (BHA), we help you to change not only your career but also your lifestyle and that of others, through a variety of holistic programs in medical massage therapy, sports science, nutrition, chiropractic training, and natural healthcare. Why Choose Blue Heron Academy? -Our programs are designed for working adults like yourself. We offer both day and evening classes to work around your schedule. Thousands of successful graduates have trained with us since 1980. -Professional staff and instructors focused on helping you and your future. -At Blue Heron Academy, our small class sizes mean you won't get lost in the crowd. -You'll learn through a series of lectures and "hands-on" lab assignments. -Breadth and depth of education, at affordable prices. -Our programs are comprehensive, and offer you outstanding value for your money. -Financial Assistance: Our financial manager can provide a wide range of easy, low cost options to pay for your education. -Job Placement Assistance: Our career counselors are committed to help you ensure that your education leads to a new and rewarding career. -Blue Heron Academy is licensed by the State of Michigan in Post Secondary Education. -Working together, we can improve your career and your life