NDMU School of Integrative Health
Higher EducationMaryland, United States201-500 Employees
NDMU School of Integrative Health, part of Notre Dame of Maryland University, operates within the higher education sector from Laurel, Maryland. For more than four decades, it has trained health and wellness practitioners by blending traditional wisdom with contemporary science, emphasizing relationship-centered care. The school offers graduate degrees and certificates across several integrative health disciplines, including acupuncture, health coaching, health promotion, herbal medicine, integrative health studies, nutrition, and yoga therapy. Its Natural Care Center supports community outreach, student internships, and professional practice, providing in-person and telehealth services that total more than 35,000 treatments and consultations each year. The program serves students pursuing advanced credentials as well as professionals seeking ongoing education, while also expanding access to care for the surrounding community. It sits within the university as a specialized unit that contributes to regional higher education and workforce development in integrative health. In a recent development, the university board announced the appointment of Dr. Abagail 'Abby' Van Vlerah as the institution’s next president, effective July 6, 2026.