Megan Hammel
Denver,CO
Summary
Dr. Megan Hammel is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and the founder of Children's Naturopathic Center of Colorado. With over a decade of combined experience in clinical research, holistic family care, and entrepreneurship, she delivers impactful talks on integrative pediatric medicine and evidence-based naturopathic practices. Dr. Hammel is known for making complex health topics engaging and accessible to diverse audiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Doctor and Owner
Children’s Naturopathic Center of Colorado
06.2018 - Current
- Provide and manage direct patient care by conducting physical examinations, evaluations and assessments to determine diagnosis.
- Apply nutritional, herbal, and physical therapies to address and resolve patient concerns.
- Accounting, business planning, and marketing for steadily growing to over 500 patients
Student Representative
Natural Health International
09.2013 - 12.2017
- Presenting and educating National College of Natural Medicine community about natural health products once a month and at special events
- Managing inventory, sales, and marketing during the academic year
Work Study: Rare Book Room Assistant, Charlee's Kitchen Assistant
National College of Natural Medicine
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Assisting with the naturopathic medicine archive project including finding and typing articles from historical naturopathic texts
- Assisting with cleaning, cooking, and teaching for community cooking classes hosted at Charlee's Kitchen; briefly introducing naturopathic medicine and the National College of Natural Medicine to class participants
Professor
Nutrition Therapy Institute
08.2019 - Current
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
Professional Research Assistant
University of Colorado Denver
06.2011 - 08.2013
- Screening all the patients in the Children's Hospital Colorado Emergency Department for eligibility for current studies, approaching and explaining study procedures and consent forms, answering questions concerning study, and obtaining signatures for informed consent and assent from patients and legal guardians
- Performing and/or coordinating events required for the study; instructing clinical staff on their study roles, completing data collection forms, following up with interviews, and performing some unskilled clinical care duties
Volunteer
India Health Foundation
09.2012 - 10.2012
- Created a succinct lab report to allow for more accurate lab collection and reporting
- Simplified workflow and created checklists to enable help small staff to treat higher patient volume
- Coordinated with supporting lab to structure quality checks and software upgrades
Education
Naturopathic Doctorate - Naturopathic Medicine
National College of Natural Medicine
Portland, OR12.2017
B.S. - Business Administration, Finance
University of Colorado At Boulder, Leeds School of Business
Boulder, CO05.2011
Skills
- Pediatrics
- Patient education
- Treatment plan development
- Physical examination
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Strategic planning
- Professional networking
- New business development
Accomplishments
- Educational webinars and Q&A sessions on pediatric holistic care and nutrition
- Educator and provider to parents and caregivers at Children’s Naturopathic Center
- Presenter, Natural Health International product talks — NCNM campus
- Guest Educator, Charlee’s Kitchen community cooking classes — Portland, OR
Other Volunteer Activities
- Hands On Portland, Portland, OR, 2014-12-01, Volunteer, Participation in various volunteer events in the greater Portland area.
- SAME Cafe, Denver, CO, 2012-11-01, 2013-08-01, Volunteer, Food preparation and service to provide healthy food to everyone regardless of economic status.
- Denver Children's Hospital, Denver, CO, 2009-08-01, 2011-06-01, Child Life Volunteer and Float Volunteer, Enabling children to play and have relief, however brief, from illness., Caring for 3-5 children per shift and ensuring all hospital procedures are followed.
- Dell Children's Hospital, Austin, TX, 2009-05-01, 2010-08-01, Treehouse Gift Shop Volunteer, Helped visitors find exceptional gifts for sick family members and friends; leaving with a smile.
- For Hill Christian Youth Camp, Hillsboro, OH, 2006-06-01, 2010-08-01, Camp Counselor, Mentor and caregiver for a 10-12 school age girls for the duration of a week, 24/7., Leading and coordinating activities while ensuring safety and well being for all campers.
Degree
- Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Timeline
Professor
Nutrition Therapy Institute
08.2019 - Current
Doctor and Owner
Children’s Naturopathic Center of Colorado
06.2018 - Current
Student Representative
Natural Health International
09.2013 - 12.2017
Work Study: Rare Book Room Assistant, Charlee's Kitchen Assistant
National College of Natural Medicine
09.2013 - 06.2014
Volunteer
India Health Foundation
09.2012 - 10.2012
Professional Research Assistant
University of Colorado Denver
06.2011 - 08.2013
Naturopathic Doctorate - Naturopathic Medicine
National College of Natural Medicine
B.S. - Business Administration, Finance
University of Colorado At Boulder, Leeds School of Business
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