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Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC)

Considering a career in health care? Explore the field of naturopathic medicine. AANMC schools: Bastyr University, CCNM, NUNM, NUHS, and Sonoran University.

The Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) was established to propel and foster the naturopathic medical profession by actively supporting the academic efforts of accredited and recognized schools of naturopathic medicine.

09/25/2026

Fermented garlic honey 🧄🍯 A simple kitchen staple to prep for cold + flu season.

HOW TO MAKE IT:
Peel + lightly crush fresh garlic cloves. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Fill a clean, dry jar halfway with garlic.
Cover completely with raw honey + stir to coat.
Store at room temperature away from direct sunlight.
For the first 1–2 weeks, “burp” the jar daily by briefly loosening the lid to release built-up gas. Reseal + gently flip the jar to keep the garlic coated.
Once bubbling slows, “burp” only as needed.
Let ferment for about 8 weeks.

Save this recipe for fall + winter! 🧄🍯

09/24/2026

What actually happens during a naturopathic medical appointment? 🌿🩺

For many patients, it starts with something simple: a conversation.
Naturopathic doctors take time to understand not only the concern that brought you in, but the bigger picture. Your health history, sleep, nutrition, movement, stress, medications, lifestyle and individual goals.

Depending on the visit, an ND may perform a physical exam, review lab work, discuss medications and supplements, explore lifestyle factors and determine whether additional testing or referral is appropriate.

From there, care is individualized. Treatment may incorporate nutrition, lifestyle interventions, botanical medicine, physical medicine and other evidence-informed approaches within an ND’s scope of practice.

And just as important as knowing how to treat? Knowing when to collaborate or refer.

Whole-person care starts with understanding the whole person. 🌿

09/23/2026

Health doesn’t begin and end in the exam room. 🌿

Where we live, how we move, what we eat, how we sleep, and the communities around us can all shape our health.

Naturopathic medicine looks at the bigger picture, because understanding the whole person means understanding the context of their life, too.

09/21/2026

Wise words for the next generation of naturopathic doctors. 🎓✨ Dr. JoAnn Yánez, ND, MPH, CAE, shares a few reminders worth carrying beyond graduation.

09/18/2026

A few more moments from D.C. 🇺🇸

Grateful for the conversations, connections, and shared commitment to advancing whole-person health and education.

From conversations on Capitol Hill with Congressman Mannion, to connecting with Tim Leshan of ASPPH, Randy F. from Bastyr, and Otto Katt from Lewis Burke Associates, so much of this work comes down to bringing the right people into the same room.

And a hallway moment with Laura Farr, Abena Tucson Turner, AANP President-Elect, and Dr Randy Frisch from Bastyr.

A meaningful few days representing and connecting across the naturopathic medical community.
Bastyr University

09/17/2026

Your path into healthcare doesn’t have to be perfectly mapped out. 🌿

Your interests can evolve, your questions can change, and figuring it out is part of the journey.

Explore where naturopathic medicine could take you.

09/16/2026

A meaningful day at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), with naturopathic medicine represented in important conversations around the future of whole-person health research. 🌿

Dr. Wendy Weber, Bastyr University graduate and newly appointed Director of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), shared her journey, training, and vision for advancing research that bridges traditional healing practices with rigorous scientific methods.

The day also brought together leaders from across the naturopathic community, including Laura Farr of the AANP, AANP President-Elect Dr. Abena T. Turner, Dr. Michelle Simon of the Institute for Natural Medicine, and members of the AANMC community.

A particularly special moment: Dr. Weber alongside former NCCIH Director Dr. Helene Langevin. Two leaders helping move whole-person health research forward. We’re grateful to see naturopathic voices present in spaces where the future of integrative and whole-person health is being shaped.

More from NIH to come. 🌱

09/09/2026

Wellness advice is everywhere, but not all of it deserves a spot in your routine. 🌿

We’re choosing evidence, individualized care and qualified guidance over quick fixes and wellness hype.

09/08/2026

The 2026–2027 NDCAS application is now live! 🌿

Students applying to CCNM or Sonoran University can use NDCAS, the centralized application service for participating AANMC member institutions. Interested in other members? Their applications can also be found on the AANMC website.

Ready to take the next step toward becoming a naturopathic doctor? Applications are now open.
https://ndcas2025.cas.myliaison.com/applicant-ux/ #/login
https://aanmc.org/naturopathic-schools/

09/07/2026

✨ Meet Stephanie DeMarchi
📍 School: CCNM Toronto
🎓 Year: 2027

Hear directly from Stephanie herself about some of the things she wishes she knew before starting naturopathic medical school.

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