Dr. Ellen McDonell – CCNM

June 9, 2017Posted by AANMCAlumniaanmc, alumni, alumni spotlight, bastyr, CCNM, CCNM Success Story, doctor, naturopathic doctor, nd, practice

Dr. Ellen McDonell didn’t waste any time diving into the field of naturopathic medicine. She had been interested in nutrition, exercise, and preventative medicine from a young age, and she was planning to apply to medical school after graduating from the University of Ottawa.

Dr. Chad Aschtgen – Bastyr

May 2, 2017Posted by AANMCAlumniaanmc, alumni, alumni spotlight, bastyr, Bastyr Success Story, bastyr university, doctor, naturopathic doctor, nd, practice

Dr. Chad Aschtgen came across naturopathic medicine by accident. He saw a small Bastyr poster on the wall at a health food store while he was attending university in Boulder, Colorado. Given his interests in the outdoors and holistic health care, ND school was a natural next step for him.

Dr. Amy Cole – UBCNM

April 5, 2017Posted by AANMCAlumniaanmc, alumni, alumni spotlight, doctor, naturopathic doctor, nd, practice, ubcnm, UBCNM Success Story

Dr. Amy Cole was planning to pursue a career in conventional medicine, but her own experience with naturopathic care changed her path. She began seeing a naturopathic doctor and experienced better results without the use of prescription drugs, which led her to decide to pursue an education in naturopathic medicine to better serve her future patients.

Dr. Julie Durnan – CCNM – Boucher Campus

March 3, 2017Posted by AANMCAlumniaanmc, alumni, alumni spotlight, BINM, BINM Success Story, Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, doctor, naturopathic doctor, nd, practice

Dr. Julie Durnan discovered a huge gap when she saw firsthand how many sick people suffered because they couldn't find treatment. Then she discovered naturopathic medicine and found her passion. After visiting a friend studying to be an ND, Dr. Durnan decided to pursue an education in naturopathic medicine.

Dr. Amy Bader – NUNM

January 28, 2017Posted by AANMCAlumniaanmc, alumni, alumni spotlight, doctor, national university of natural medicine, naturopathic doctor, nd, NUNM, NUNM sucess story, practice

Dr. Amy Bader always tells people that she didn’t choose naturopathic medicine, it chose her. She stumbled upon the field while she was in the process of applying to conventional medical school. When she was young, Dr. Bader’s mother was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Her family pursued a wide variety of approaches. Dr. Bader believes this is what led her to have an open mind about medicine.

Dr. Ashley Biscoe – NUHS

January 4, 2017Posted by AANMCAlumniaanmc, alumni, alumni spotlight, chicago, colorado, doctor, national university of health sciences, naturopathic doctor, nd, NUHS, nuhs success story, practice

Dr. Ashley Biscoe was working as a public health researcher and project manager in Chicago when her health began to decline. She visited several conventional doctors, but each one told her there was nothing wrong with her – that it was probably just stress. Refusing to accept those answers, she began doing her own research to find out more about her health problems, and discovered naturopathic medicine.

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Dr. Ellen McDonell – CCNM

Dr. Chad Aschtgen – Bastyr

Dr. Amy Cole – UBCNM

Dr. Julie Durnan – CCNM – Boucher Campus

Dr. Amy Bader – NUNM

Dr. Ashley Biscoe – NUHS

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