DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN WHOLISTIC MEDICINE
Program Overview
Doctor of Philosophy in Wholistic Medicine
Lead the future of natural medicine through the therapeutic power of plants
Professional Designation:
Upon successful completion, graduates also qualify for national board certification as Holistic Natural Health Practitioners through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP).
Core Curriculum
DMH-101 | Spiritual Art of Restoring & Preserving Health I: Fasting
4.0 Credits
This course evaluates the physiological mechanisms and clinical applications of fasting in acute and chronic disease management. Students will examine how metabolic rest redirects cellular energy toward tissue repair, recovery, and homeostatic restoration.
DMH-102 | Spiritual Art of Restoring & Preserving Health II: Sunbathing
4.0 Credits
This course explores the physiology of sunbathing as a mechanism for restoring and preserving human health. Students will examine the relationship between natural light exposure and the body’s metabolic processes, evaluating the theoretical principles of the Hygienic System and its practical application in holistic wellness.
DMH-103 | Natural Healing Energy Concepts
4.0 Credits
This course explores methods to maximize nerve energy for optimal health, physical endurance, and holistic disease prevention. Students will master techniques to increase, maintain, and utilize nerve energy for improved vitality and physical strength, while learning to identify, prevent, and reverse the processes of enervation and toxemia.
DMH-104 | Natural Medicine & Healing Concepts I
4.0 Credits
This course explores the foundational health laws and restorative concepts developed by Dr. Herbert M. Shelton during the 20th century. Students will examine the fundamental principles of health restoration and preservation through natural, unadulterated methods.
DMH-105 | Natural Medicine & Healing Concepts II
4.0 Credits
This course is a continuation of Natural Medicine & Healing Concepts I, offering an in-depth exploration of the hygienic laws and health paradigms established by Dr. Herbert M. Shelton. Students will critically examine 20th-century natural health concepts, focusing on advanced strategies for the restoration and preservation of wellness through unadulterated, holistic means.
DMH-106 | True Herbology: Essay
4.0 Credits
This course examines the most dangerous poisonous compounds found in many herbal remedies, and their physiological effects. Students will develop a minimum 2,500-word argumentative essay exploring the specific factors related to determining botanical toxicity.
DMH-107 | Developing a Successful Wholistic Medicine Healing Practice I & II
Part I: Legal Requirements
4.0 Credits
Part I provides a comprehensive overview of the legal framework and professional standards required to establish a natural health counseling practice. Students will research and outline, in depth, the relevant state laws and scope of practice regulations. The course further defines the structural, ethical, and operational components for a professional natural health practice.
Part II: Natural Behavioral Counseling Techniques
4.0 Credits
In Part II, students will master advanced cognitive restructuring techniques designed to help clients identify and overcome self-sabotaging behaviors. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based strategies for fostering long-term behavioral change and achieving sustainable health goals.
DMH-108 | Behavioral Science of Disease
4.0 Credits
This course introduces the principles of Orthopathy, exploring the concept of disease as a natural, corrective biological response. Students will examine the historical foundations of Natural Hygiene, drawing from the foundational etiologies and definitions established by Dr. Isaac Jennings and Dr. Herbert M. Shelton. The curriculum analyzes the root causes of physiological suffering and evaluates non-invasive, hygienic approaches to wellness and self-healing. Key topics include foundational definitions of health and disease, structural protocols for natural recovery, and the application of lifestyle-based modalities to support the body's self-cleansing mechanisms.
DMH-109 | Natural Biology of Beliefs
4.0 Credits
This course explores the biological basis of human experience, examining the brain as the physical foundation of personality and consciousness. Students will analyze scientific evidence linking neurobiological processes to psychological states, including anxiety, depression, and compulsive behaviors, by bridging the gap between the brain and behavior. Students will also learn how to correctly nourish the brain and understand how blood blow affects mental health.
DMH-110 | Doctorate’s Thesis or Sports Nutrition & Physiology & Essay (Student Choice)
Part I: Sports Nutrition & Physiology
4.0 Credits
This course examines 21st-century human physiology with a focus on the metabolic and digestive processes essential for peak athletic performance. Students will analyze how nutrient assimilation—rather than mere consumption—directly impacts power, strength, and endurance. Emphasis is placed on optimizing physiological efficiency through targeted nutritional strategies.
Part II: Essay
4.0 Credits
This essay examines physiological mechanisms, including measuring muscle performance, the power of muscle, ATP in relation to exercise, and other topics that should be included in a minimal 1,000-word essay. Students analyze advanced metabolic concepts from Guyton & Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology to evaluate the nutritional philosophies designed for high-performance athletes.
Part III: Doctorate’s Thesis
4.0 Credits
Students will formulate a thesis statement and develop a minimum 3,000-word scholarly paper exploring a specialized dimension of holistic nutrition relating to personal health, or the health of others. This capstone project requires the application of theoretical principles to be drawn from the material learned within the doctorate program.
DMH-111-E | Spiritualizing Through an Excellent Physical Conscience
4.0 Credits
Optional Elective
This course explores the principles and practices of comprehensive detoxification across the spiritual, mental, and physical dimensions.