Jennifer Means

Dr. Jennifer Means serves as an Instructor in the Naturopathic Doctoral Program (NMD) at the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon. With over 25 years of clinical and teaching experience, she specializes in integrative approaches to complex chronic conditions and neurological disorders.

Her educational credentials include:

• Naturopathic Doctorate from National College of Naturopathic Medicine (now NUNM), Portland, OR (1995)
• Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Portland, OR (1995)

Dr. Means' clinical expertise centers on debilitating chronic illnesses including Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, alongside pediatric/adult neurological disorders. She integrates Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine with advanced nutritional therapies and environmental detoxification, utilizing foundational naturopathic modalities like herbalism, homeopathy, and hydrotherapy. Her practice emphasizes patient empowerment and collaborative care with conventional medical providers, particularly for cancer patients undergoing standard treatments.

As an educator, she previously served as clinic supervisor and Pathology instructor at NUNM (1997-2007), Pathology instructor at Oregon School of Massage (1997-2005), and Homeopathy instructor at Birthingway College of Midwifery (since 2000). Current student advising details and research grants at UWS are not specified in available materials.