With an increasing number of people seeking to avoid surgery or potentially addictive drug treatments for their chronic pain, chiropractic physicians are filling the need for alternatives to conventional types of pain management.

Migraine sufferers are increasingly turning to acupuncturists and other complementary and alternative medicine practitioners to find relief. In fact, research shows that acupuncture can also reduce the frequency of attacks. The American Migraine Foundation agrees with the conclusion that a course of at least six acupuncture sessions can be a valuable treatment option.

You’ve done your research to find the most rigorous graduate program available for a doctor of chiropractic medicine, doctor of naturopathic medicine, master of science in acupuncture, or master of science in oriental medicine. You may also want an immersive integrative medicine educational experience that is not available elsewhere. Whatever led you to National University of Health Sciences, we want your application process to go smoothly and successfully.

Jane Drobin grew up with parents who were interested in alternative medicine—but it wasn’t until she started looking into natural lifestyles for herself that she discovered naturopathic remedies were aligned with her personal interests.

Are you a physician looking to advance your career and provide superior care to your patients? If so, the Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice (MSACP) program at National University of Health Sciences might be the perfect fit to help you pursue your career goals.

If you think massage therapy careers are limited to spas and resorts, think again! Massage therapists are now an integral part of many health care settings, such as rehabilitation centers, hospitals, assisted living facilities, hospices and other health care venues. Why? Because massage therapy has profound health benefits documented by clinical research, such as lowering blood pressure, increasing circulation, reducing stress, providing pain relief and much more.

When Danielle Potter-Bodenlos graduated from the National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) Doctor of Chiropractic program, her dream was to have her own practice. So she naturally sought the advice of her father, Robert Potter, DC, who graduated 26 years earlier, when it was known as National College of Chiropractic, and had built a successful practice in Canton, MI.

According to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Jobs of  2019 ranking, health care jobs are “among the best available in the U.S.” In fact, eight of its top ten jobs are in health care fields. A bachelor of biomedical science (BS) degree is amazingly versatile and will prepare you for a wide range of jobs and post-graduate educational opportunities.

The best way to decide if the college you are interested in is the right place for you is to visit. And the best time to visit National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Ill., or St. Petersburg, Fla., is during Summer Soak Up, May 1 ­̶ August 31.

Forget the guilt. Be present. And most of all, model a healthy life balance for your children. These are among the suggestions student mothers have for parents (or prospective parents) considering pursuing graduate medical degrees at National University of Health Sciences (NUHS).