Travis Elliot, ND ('03), wasn’t sure he wanted to be a doctor but then he discovered that one of the principles of naturopathic medicine is to see the doctor as a teacher.
From the earliest days of the NCNM clinics, invaluable real-world experience for naturopathic and Chinese medicine students has gone hand-in-hand with helping the vulnerable and poor get better through free or low-cost care.
NCNM’s first permanent clinic outside the Portland city limits is no longer considered a community clinic. It’s now referred to as a satellite of the main NCNM Clinic—and is clearly a template for future growth.
Back in the mid-90s, alumnus Dr. Chris Meletis wondered how NCNM could broaden help for people without adequate health care. NCNM’s Community Clinics were born.
Sally Fallon Morell, nutrition author and founding president of the Weston A. Price Foundation, will give the keynote address on fat soluble nutrients for gut and brain health.