NUNM Helfgott Research Institute Collaboration is Fueling the Future of Alzheimer’s Research
A new study testing a clinical program by Dr. Heather Sandison could have wide-reaching implications for the field of Alzheimer’s research.
Classical Chinese Medicine and the LGBTQIA+ Community: A Holistic Approach to Healthcare
Christine Pearson, MSOM (’12), LAc, is an adjunct faculty member at NUNM and a Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM) practitioner that specializes in LGBTQIA+ health, gynecology, and pediatrics. In celebration of Portland's upcoming Pride festivities, Pearson sat down with us to discuss how CCM theories and practices can play a vital role in the healthcare journeys of LGBTQIA+ individuals...
NUNM Graduate Accepted into Cleveland Clinic Postdoc Program
Ryan Wexler, a dual ND/MSIMR student at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), is preparing to graduate this June. Wexler's exceptional research achievements and unwavering dedication have earned him a prestigious postdoctoral position at the renowned Cleveland Clinic ...
Shining a Light on Naturopathic Midwives: A Journey with Alumna Dr. Nadia English-Williams
In recognition of the invaluable work of naturopathic midwives, we sat down with Nadia English-Williams, ND (’15), a distinguished graduate who holds a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and a certificate in Natural Childbirth. Dr. English-Williams shared her personal journey in becoming a naturopathic midwife and shed light on the advantages of a natural approach to childbirth ...
Naturopathic Medicine Week 2023: May 14-20
NUNM is excited to celebrate Naturopathic Medicine Week 2023 with a variety of student-led events around campus. This year’s theme, “Naturopathic Medicine: Rooted in Whole Person Health,” highlights the holistic approach of naturopathic medicine, which aims to treat the root cause of symptoms to promote whole person health. Below is the schedule of 15 planned …
NUNM Promotes 2 Faculty Members to Associate Professor
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 two faculty members from Assistant to Associate Professor, effective …
National University of Natural Medicine Ranked a Top School of Online Master’s in Nutrition for 2023
Only 6% of regionally accredited postsecondary institutions earned a ranking position PORTLAND, OR – National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) has been recognized as one of the best schools for online learning at the master’s level by OnlineMastersDegrees.org (OMD). NUNM’s nutrition programs earned top honors for overall quality, affordability and commitment to student success. See …
Naturopathic students listen, provide community health services at Rose Haven Day Shelter
The community we live in is part of who we are. Even when we don’t interact with our neighbors every day, our actions impact those around us. That’s the philosophy underlying the Community Health Centers program at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, Oregon. As an active member in the Coalition of …
Alumna joins Cleveland Clinic, uses equity lens to focus research on mindfulness and mentorship
Amanda Shallcross, ND, MPH (’05) has devoted her career in naturopathic medicine to researching how...
National University of Natural Medicine, Rose Haven Day Shelter Resume Long-Standing Partnership After Two-Year Hiatus
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 …