After personal loss, Brenda Ballard found her path in nutrition and prevention. As a 2026 commencement speaker, she shares a story of resilience, healing, and purpose.
After starting in conventional research, Dr. Andrea McBeth found her path at NUNM. Today, she is applying microbiome science in new ways through her company, Thaena, showing how a naturopathic education can lead far beyond traditional clinical care.
Fifth-year student, Payton Follestad, earns recognition at the International Congress of Integrative Medicine and Health for her research on the gut microbiome, psychedelics, and mental health.
Learn how medical and health studies are designed, how to critically evaluate scientific literature across diverse fields, and how to design, implement, and assess clinical research.
Dr. Judy Peabody’s journey from patient to physician shaped a lifetime of service in naturopathic medicine. As a clinician, educator, and mentor, she championed community-based care and left a lasting impact on patients, students, and the NUNM community.
Portland, Oregon is the perfect place to earn your Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree. Learn why it has the resources, community, and environment you need to achieve your goals.
Prepare yourself for a meaningful career in natural medicine by learning the tenets of whole-person healthcare and how National University of Natural Medicine can help you achieve your goals.
Curious about how global health systems work? Wondering how you can turn your passion for whole-person medicine into tangible community impact? Then you are encouraged to learn more about our Master of Science in Global Health program.
An education in integrative medicine, respected mentors from all over the world, an in-depth exploration of natural medicine, the latest research techniques, and critical evaluation skills — you'll learn all this and more with NUNM Master of Science in Clinical Research program.