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National University of Natural Medicine

NUNM | Oldest accredited University in Natural Medicine (since 1956)
Academics • Research • Clinical care

We offer graduate programs in naturopathic medicine, classical Chinese medicine, nutrition, integrative medicine research, and global health. In addition, we offer bachelor completion degrees in nutrition and integrative health sciences, with several online learning options. Our natural medicine clinics and Helfgott Research Institute play an important role in both providing primary care for the c

ommunity and advancing natural medicine; both are central to the student experience. The university is located in Portland, Oregon, a haven for those seeking well-being, community, culture, and natural beauty—an ideal place to study natural medicine.

06/10/2026

Curious about the future of pain research, GLP-1 therapies, or the natural products industry? 🔬✨

The Helfgott Research Institute is hosting a series of FREE virtual events designed for clinicians, students, founders, researchers, and anyone interested in evidence-informed healthcare.

🧠 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 📅 Tuesday, June 16 | 12–1 PM PST

🔬 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗴𝗼𝘁𝘁: 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 📅 Tuesday, June 23 | 12–1 PM PST

💊 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗟𝗣-𝟭 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 📅 Wednesday, September 23 | 12–1 PM PST

✔️ Free to attend ✔️ Open to the public ✔️ Live Q&A ✔️ Registration required

Which topic are you most excited for? 👀

Explore all upcoming events at the link in bio 🔗

06/03/2026

After experiencing a profound personal loss, Brenda Ballard transformed grief into purpose and healing.

Now graduating with a Master of Science in Nutrition and selected as one of NUNM’s 2026 commencement speakers, her journey reflects the heart of integrative medicine: compassionate, human-centered care.

“𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦.”

Read her full story at the link in bio. 🤍

05/30/2026

A new chapter begins. 🤍

Next Monday, students walk through these doors for the very first time and what you see here is more than a new building. It’s the result of years of vision, resilience, collaboration, and care.

To our staff, faculty, volunteers, donors, partners, and every person who helped shape these spaces into a welcoming home for our students, thank you, truly. Your dedication helped bring this moment to life.

Every classroom, clinic, hallway, and gathering space was built with the future of natural medicine in mind and we cannot wait to see this community grow within it.

Here’s to new beginnings, future healers, and our new home at NUNM. 🌿

05/27/2026

Your future in healthcare could start this June!

Join us for a month of FREE events from NUNM:

🌿 June 1 | Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Webinar
🌎 June 3 | Global Health Program Overview
💬 June 9 | NUNM Q&A
🏃 June 16 | Exercise Science Exploration Day
💆 June 18 | Massage Therapy Exploration Day

Expect live webinars, hands-on exploration days, campus tours, Admissions Q&A, and real insight into what studying at NUNM is actually like.

Some events have limited spots available.
Head to the link in bio to explore all upcoming events + register now!

05/22/2026

What if the future of medicine starts in the gut? 🦠

Before Andrea McBeth, ND became a leader in microbiome innovation, she was pursuing a PhD in biomedical engineering and molecular biology.

Now, her work is helping reshape how we think about gut health, chronic disease, and the connection between science and healing.

From research to entrepreneurship, her journey reflects how National University of Natural Medicine students are pushing healthcare forward in unexpected ways.

Read the full story → link in bio

05/18/2026

Award-winning research. Big questions. A new frontier in mental health.

NUNM’s fifth-year Naturopathic Medical student 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐝 recently earned national recognition at the International Congress of Integrative Medicine and Health (ICIMH) for her award-winning research poster exploring the relationship between the gut microbiome, psychedelics, and mental health.

Her research looks at how the gut may play a bigger role in emotional and mental well-being than we once thought and how certain psychedelic plant medicines may impact the body beyond just short-term effects.

“𝘐𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘱 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨.”

From personal curiosity to recognition, Payton’s work is helping spark important conversations about the future of mental health care.

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate Payton and excited to see where her research journey leads next. 💚

Explore the full conversation → Link in bio

05/12/2026

May is packed with opportunities to connect, explore, and ask questions! 💚
Thinking about becoming an ND? Curious about nutrition programs? Want a real look into student life at NUNM?

Join us for a series of FREE online events this month:

✨ NUNM Q&A with Admissions 📅 Wednesday, May 13 | 10 AM PST

✨ ND Program Seminar with Dr. Amy Bader 📅 Monday, May 18 | 11 AM–12 PM PST

✨ Nutrition Program Seminar with Dr. Erlandsen 📅 Tuesday, May 26 | 11 AM–12 PM PST

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or getting ready to apply, this is your chance to connect with faculty, admissions, and the National University of Natural Medicine community.

Spots are limited, sign up now to save yours!  🔗Registration link available in our bio.

05/05/2026

Thinking about becoming an ND? This is your chance! 💚

It’s Naturopathic Medicine Week, and we’re opening the conversation to YOU.

Curious about naturopathic medical school, life at NUNM, or what the ND path really looks like? Ask us anything!

✨ We’ll be sharing a daily question box in our Instagram Stories [] all week, so you can submit your questions anytime.

This Thursday, Dr. Anna Peterson will be going LIVE on Instagram to answer your questions in real time.

Drop your questions in Stories (or below), and join us live.

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.

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1621 SW First Avenue
Portland, OR
97201

Telephone

+15035521555

Website

https://nunm.edu/, https://linktr.ee/nunm_edu

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