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Learn the healing science of acupuncture in this intensive three-year degree program, grounded in the principles of Classical Chinese Medicine.

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Fully Online & Accelerated Nutrition Degree Programs

Become a Nutritionist by earning a Master of Science in Nutrition in our fully online degree program, and the fast-paced Accelerated Bachelor to Master of Science in Nutrition.

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The only accredited, first-year online Doctor of Naturopathic medicine program in North America is here. Join us on campus for your second year and beyond.

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The World Needs More Doctors

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Global Engagement Programs

Create social change with our one-year, service-driven master’s programs in social activism and international development.

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National University of Natural Medicine, Rose Haven Day Shelter Resume Long-Standing Partnership After Two-Year Hiatus

Rose Haven's new facility is a sanctuary to those who access NUNM’s Community Health Centers program services there. The space was intentionally designed as a healing place.
NUNM to provide primary naturopathic healthcare services at Rose Haven’s NW Portland facility beginning June 27 PORTLAND, OR – National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) and Rose Haven announced today that the University will again provide naturopathic primary care services at the innovative day shelter and community center after NUNM’s services were paused in 2020 …

Dual-degree student’s clinical trial helps NUNM shine at Phoenix conference

A group of attendees at the International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health in Phoenix, Arizona
Last month, Ryan Wexler, a dual-degree student in the ND and MSIMR programs, attended the International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health in Phoenix, Arizona, to present baseline findings of his study evaluating the usefulness of a mindfulness-based intervention called Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement in treating pain, physical function, depression, and other symptoms among patients with …

NUNM Promotes 3 Faculty Members to Associate Professor

Associate Professors Lai Chim Chan, ND; Richard Lok, ND; and Daniel Silver, MTCM, LAc
From the office of the President, CEO and Chief Academic Officer Melanie Henriksen, ND, LAc, CNM Serving as Chief Academic Officer and President, and on behalf of the program deans, as well as the dedicated faculty promotions committees; I am delighted to announce the promotion of three faculty members from Assistant to Associate Professor, effective …

Qigong cultivates strong mind-body connection for avid runner and multilinguist Malik Mahmud, DAcCHM (’22)

NUNM student Malik Mahmud runs on a track.
Qigong has provided a bridge between Malik Mahmud’s passion for running and his educational journey toward becoming a scholar-practitioner of Classical Chinese Medicine. His dream is to use acupuncture, bodywork, and herbal medicine to help people from very diverse backgrounds, especially those from underprivileged communities. For avid runner Malik Mahmud (he/him), DAcCHM (’22), running is …

Naturopathic Medicine Week 2022 is May 15-21!

Naturopathic Medicine Week 2022 gives us the opportunity to show how naturopathic medicine is safe, affordable, and effective. Through a variety of activities and messages coordinated by our local Naturopathic Medical Student Association (NMSA) chapter, we can demonstrate the value of naturopathic medicine to current and future patients, public policy makers, reporters, and community leaders. …

Chelsie Falk, ND (’13), overcomes eating disorders through healthy cooking

Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Dr. Chelsie Falk
Her experiences cooking in restaurants and with food insecurity have inspired the “Food Is Medicine” and “Kitchen-First” nutritional philosophies of Dr. Chelsie Falk. Trigger Warning: The following article includes a discussion of eating disorders. “I’m the doctor that cooks,” says Dr. Chelsie Falk (she/her). “I specialize in experiential learning of all kinds. I want to …

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Nicci Lambert, ND, MSOM ('13)

A dual-degree success story: Integrating natural medicine in a hospital setting. Dr. Lambert works in an integrative medicine clinic addressing the side effects of conventional cancer treatment.

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Continuing Education Events

Gastroenterology Conference

Gastroenterology Conference will take place August 13-14, 2022 and be hosted by National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon.
Discover new naturopathic strategies for promoting healthy GI functions and supporting the health of the alimentary canal.Register today!

Food as Medicine Symposium

The 2022 Food as Medicine Symposium will take place on September 24-26 at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon.
"Exploring the Gut Microbiome" is the theme for the ninth annual event, presented by NUNM's Nutrition Program.Register today!

NUNM Health Centers

Your health, naturally. Integrative medicine at NUNM is collaborative and addresses your unique health concerns. Our teams of naturopathic physicians, acupuncturists and interns offer patients effective treatment options to achieve optimal health and well-being. Your improved health is our goal. Let's do it together.

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