DR. JAMILA OWENS-TODD, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
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Jamila Owens-Todd is a board certified Naturopathic Doctor certified by the American Alternative Medical Association, and graduated from the four-year, Naturopathic Doctor degree program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (ccnm.edu), one of the seven federally accredited four year medical schools in North America for formal studies in Naturopathic Medicine.
Important Note: Only graduates of one of these seven federally accredited, four year schools, can become a legally licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND). For more information on this, please visit the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges' website at aanmc.org.
After four years of intense naturopathic medical training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), Jamila is a Naturopathic Doctor with an exclusive interest in helping others heal themselves.
A Naturopathic Doctor is a teacher first, and Jamila has pledged to educate and enlighten all regarding their innate healing power. Jamila sees patients at her clinic on a daily basis.
She also instructs massage students in Clinical and Human Nutrition at The Healing Arts Center in Maplewood, MO. Jamila also sits on the board of the Urban Health Initiative, which hosts the Urban Health Fair & Market (www.urbanhealthfair.org) as well as participates as a founding member of the St. Louis Institute for Integrative Medicine (www.sliim.org).
The driving passion that motivates Jamila is being an educator. She lectures in her own classroom space at MINT, and served as a guest lecturer at institutions such as Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis University School of Medicine,
St. Louis County Department of Health, various medical and chiropractic practices, community organizations, youth groups and religious institutions.
In addition to lecturing, Jamila has made six television appearances on Great Day St. Louis, on KMOV Channel 4, one guest appearance on Show Me St. Louis, on KSDK Channel 5 television and has been interviewed on local television station STL TV. In addition to television, there have been guest radio appearances on KMOX AM 1120 as well as WGNU AM 920. Jamila has appeared in various print publications such as the
St. Louis American newspaper, St. Louis’ Vital Voice, Vanderbilt University’s school newspaper, and in CCNM’s Alumni News.
Jamila has maintained a longstanding interest in the natural health care profession and has pursued rigorous studies in Naturopathic Medicine in order to better serve the public. In her studies, she has had the opportunity to work with a diverse patient base, treating a multitude of physical and mental ailments. Jamila has also worked in specialty clinics focusing on HIV positive patients and treating within Native-Canadian communities.
Her career path started with studying the sciences at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis. Jamila completed her university education by obtaining Bachelor degrees in both, Chemistry and French. As a Chemist, She has worked for a private industry, government, at the Food and Drug Administration and within the pharmaceutical industry at a top pharmaceutical company in the Research and Development Department.
In addition to formal studies, continuing education and the clinic practice, Jamila has been involved within her community by volunteering as a youth mentor and has held a volunteer board member position for an organization responsible for incorporating science as an extracurricular option for youth. Jamila currently continues in her volunteer efforts within the St. Louis community.
Jamila is a wife and a mother and allows both titles to keep her on a constant path of growth and humility. She, along with her family, is an avid supporter of a local and sustainable lifestyle.
While being born and raised in Saint Louis, Missouri, she lived in Toronto, Ontario in Canada for 6 years, before returning back to St. Louis to open a naturopathic practice. In addition to travels within Canada to cities such as Vancouver and Montreal, Jamila has traveled to Egypt, France, Mexico, Puerto Rico and throughout the United States.
PURPOSE
The Meridian Institute for Naturopathic Therapies (MINT) exists to help you in the enrichment of self, by creating opportunities to heal the mind, body and spirit. What better way to become a better you than by addressing your spiritual wealth, by maximizing your mental well-being and by optimizing your physical body. In traditional Chinese medicine, the word "meridian" (pronounced mə-rĭd'ē-ən) represents the pathways in the body along which vital energy flows.
AFFILIATIONS
Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges
Professional Organization
www.aanmc.org
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)
Professional Organization
www.naturopathic.org
St. Louis Institute of Integrative Medicine (SLiiM)
Professional Organization
www.sliim.org
The American Alternative Medical Association (AAMA)
Professional Organization
www.joinaama.com
The Touch For Health® Kinesiology Association (TFH)
Professional Organization
www.tfhka.org
Acupuncture Saint Louis
Professional Organization
www.acupuncturesaintlouis.vpweb.com
The Urban Health Initiative
Community Organization
www.urbanhealthfair.org
Golden Grocer
Other
www.goldengrocer.com
Mwanzi Green Building Supply + Woodshop
Other
www.mwanzi.com