Academics Team

The CCNH academics department is dedicated to your educational success. When you enroll, you will be assigned to a program advisor. Faculty and program advisors, working as a team, are always mindful of the high standards and level of quality you expect from us.

Although you’ll be working independently on your coursework, our academics team is here to assist you as you progress through your program. You may contact program advisors by telephone eight hours a day, five days a week. E-mail has become the most popular mode of communication between our students and their advisors and we are always available by mail or facsimile. The academic department, with assistance from the operations support department, provides support and guidance from the time you enroll until you graduate. We hope your educational experience will be enjoyable and rewarding and we’ll do everything possible to see that it is.

Professor of Instructional Leadership, Chief Academic Officer Teresa Nichols,*† PhD, University of Alabama BA, M.Ed, University of Montevallo Faculty Bio		Assistant Professor of Herbal Studies, Coordinator of Academic Operations Aimee Lanier, MH,*† ND, Trinity College of Natural Health BA, University of Alabama Faculty Bio

Faculty

Professor of Holistic Nutrition Karen Bishop, RD, LD, BS, University of Alabama at Birmingham Faculty Bio		Professor of Holistic Nutrition Jonny Bowden, CNHS, MA, New School for Social Research, PhD, Clayton College of Natural Health Faculty Bio		Professor of Natural Health and Wellness Laura Brody, CMT McKinnon Institute of Massage Therapy Bodywork Holistic Health, Australasian College of Health Sciences Faculty Bio
Assistant Professor of Traditional Naturopathy, Practitioner Education Coordinator Lisa Burke, CTN, NCTMB, † ND, Clayton College of Natural Health Faculty Bio		Professor of Natural Health and Wellness Jeanne Chabot, DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic Herbalist, Australasian School of Herbal Studies Faculty Bio		Professor of Natural Health and Wellness Ann J. Clark, RN, PhD, University of Chicago Faculty Bio
Assistant Professor of Holistic Nutrition Lauren O. Dauro, RD, LD, † MS, University of Alabama BS, Samford University Faculty Bio		Assistant Professor of Holistic Nutrition Bree Garrett, MHNE Hawthorne University Faculty Bio		Professor of Natural Health and Wellness Laura Gasser, PhD, University of Georgia Faculty Bio
Professor of Natural Health Gloria Gilbére, DHom, ND, PhD, Clayton College of Natural Health Faculty Bio		Professor of Holistic Nutrition Ann Louise Gittleman, CNS, American College of Nutrition PhD, Clayton College of Natural Health MS, Columbia University Faculty Bio		Associate Professor of Curriculum Development, Editor Rebecca Haack, † MA, Bellevue University BA, Auburn University ND, Trinity College of Natural Health Faculty Bio
Professor of Holistic Nutrition Elson Haas, MD University of Michigan Faculty Bio		Professor of Holistic Nutrition Cory Holly, ND, Clayton College of Natural Health Faculty Bio		Professor of Iridology Ellen Tart Jensen, PhD, Open International University Faculty Bio
Professor of Herbal Studies Phyllis Light, MA, LMT, RH(AHG), † MA, University of Alabama BS, University of Alabama at Huntsville Faculty Bio		Professor of Graduate Research, Research Area Coordinator Janice Martin, LPC, † EdD, University of Alabama ND, Trinity College of Natural Health Faculty Bio		Professor of Traditional Naturopathy Stewart Mitchell, BPhil, University of Exeter
Professor of Natural Health and Wellness Linda Page, ND, PhD, Clayton College of Natural Health Faculty Bio		Assistant Professor of Herbal Studies Darryl Patton, NH, ND MA, University of Phoenix Faculty Bio		Assistant Professor of Practitioner Education Cherie Sohnen-Moe, BA, University of California, Los Angeles Faculty Bio
Professor of Holistic Nutrition Karen Spencer-Dees, PhD, Clayton College of Natural Health Faculty Bio		Professor of Natural Health and Wellness Alan Swindall, MDiv, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary MA, University of Alabama at Birmingham Faculty Bio		Professor of Natural Health, Natural Health Studies Coordinator Angela L. Vail, † DC, Life University Faculty Bio
		Professor of Natural Health and Wellness Caroline S. Walrad, PhD, Homeopathic Philosophy—Curentur University DHom, British Institute of Homeopathy Faculty Bio

By partnering with you, our students, we believe that we can change the world.

Program Advisors

Tony Cox, BS, Jacksonville State University Program Advisor Bio		Ruth Grimmett, PHR, M.Ed., University of Alabama at Birmingham BA, Samford University AA, Jefferson State Community College Program Advisor Bio
Ann Harper, NE, B.GS, Samford University Program Advisor Bio		Eartha McGoldrick, BA, University of Alabama at Birmingham Program Advisor Bio