Nakiesha Pearson, ND, DC, has recently been named Assistant Dean of Chiropractic Medicine Program at National University of Health Sciences (NUHS). In her role, Dr. Pearson will collaborate with faculty, department chairs, and academic deans to ensure the quality delivery of a program that aligns with the University’s standards and mission.
Faculty Achievements

Faculty Achievements
Dr. Strauss honored for his community service work
Daniel Strauss, DC, Dean of the College of Professional Studies at National University of Health Sciences Florida-site, recently received two awards for his community service and leadership.
Dr. Smith publishes new textbook, Naturopathic Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide
Fraser Smith, MATD, ND, Assistant Dean for Naturopathic Medicine at National University of Health Sciences, recently released a new textbook, Naturopathic Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide. Published by Springer, it is available both in print and in digital format.
Dr. Gantzer discusses the importance of magnesium in CMA Today
NUHS Faculty Jennifer Gantzer, DC, MS, DACBN, FACN, was recently featured in “Magnesium’s Magnitude: The Crucial Mineral You Shouldn’t Count Out,” an article in CMA Today, a bimonthly magazine published by the American Association of Medical Assistants.
Dr. Green named Chief Clinician of Naturopathic Medicine
Jennifer Green, ND, DC, has been named Chief Clinician of Naturopathic Medicine for the Naturopathic Clinical Program at National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) in Lombard, Illinois.
Dr. Green’s expertise on lab testing featured in Natural Practitioner Magazine
Jennifer Green, ND, DC, National University of Health Sciences Chief Clinician of Naturopathic Medicine, was recently featured in the Natural Practitioner Magazine article, “Putting Health to the Test.”
NUHS’ Sandra Rogers Elected AANMC President
Sandra Rogers, PhD, Dean of National University of Health Sciences’ (NUHS’) College of Professional Studies – Illinois, was elected to a two-year term as the president of the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC). Dr. Rogers was elected at...
Dr. Passi Appointed Dean of the College of Allied Health Sciences & Distance Education
Candace Passi, PhD, was recently appointed Dean of the College of Allied Health Sciences and Distance Education (CAHS&DE) at National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) - Lombard. She previously served as the Assistant Dean of CAHS&DE before lending her...
NUHS Faculty, ND Student Publish Results from Cohort Study on Female Centenarian Longevity
In Healthy Aging, a special May 2022 supplement to Natural Medicine Journal, National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) faculty member Lorinda Sorensen, ND, LAc and seventh trimester naturopathic student Tessaundra Sidden reviewed and published the results from a...
New NUHS Research Study Offers Lower Back Pain Sufferers Relief, Hope
The National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) Department of Research recently published, “Vibration and Acoustic Crepitus Sensing Using Piezoelectric Accelerometers,” in the November edition of the Journal of Engineering and Science in Medical Diagnostics and...