Who We Are

About the Council

Alternative Medical Council
Our Story

Advancing Alternative Medicine in Sri Lanka

The Alternative Medical Council (AMC) is a dedicated body established to advance, regulate, and support the field of alternative and complementary medical practices. With growing global recognition of the value of holistic and natural healing, the AMC serves as a cornerstone institution preserving knowledge while promoting safe and ethical healthcare alternatives.

Rooted in centuries of wisdom and enriched by modern health sciences, alternative medicine offers a unique integrative approach to wellness. The Council ensures practitioners uphold the highest standards of care and professional integrity, fostering a framework where patients can access safe, holistic, and innovative treatment options.

Our Vision

To be a globally recognized authority in alternative medicine that fosters trust, credibility, and integration of holistic healthcare systems into the mainstream medical framework of Sri Lanka.

Our Mission

To safeguard the quality, credibility, and cultural significance of alternative medicine through education, regulation, innovation, and advocacy — ensuring every Sri Lankan has access to safe, effective, and affordable alternative healthcare.

Our Structure

Four Core Departments

Department of Mental Health

Counselling, psychotherapy, and holistic mental wellbeing services.

Department of Alternative Medicine

Naturopathy, herbal remedies, and integrative healing practices.

Department of Traditional Medicine

Preserving indigenous and ancient healing traditions.

Department of Alternative Cosmetology

Natural beauty and skin wellness through traditional techniques.

Guiding Principles

Six Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

These guiding principles form the foundation of alternative and naturopathic healthcare as practised by our members.

1
First, Do No Harm

Use the most natural, least invasive therapies first.

2
Healing Power of Nature

Trust the body's inherent ability to heal.

3
Identify the Cause

Seek the underlying cause, not just symptoms.

4
Treat the Whole Person

Consider body, mind, spirit, and environment.

5
Doctor as Teacher

Educate patients toward self-healing.

6
Prevention

Focus on overall health and disease prevention.

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