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Where Do Sports Psychologists Work?

Sports psychologists are dedicated professionals who specialize in assisting athletes in managing mental health challenges that can affect their performance. At University of Western States, we offer various graduate-level programs…

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A Whole-Person Approach to Patient Wellness

Explore how UWS’s focus on whole-person health allows for a comprehensive approach toward patient care, considering all aspects of well-being including physical, mental, and social factors. Learn more about how…

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University of Western States Counseling Programs Receive National Accreditation from the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council

University of Western States (UWS), a leader in whole-person health education, has received national accreditation from the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) for its Clinical Mental Health…

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Benefits of Earning a Nutrition Degree From the United States

UWS Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine is 100% online. Discover the benefits of earning an international nutrition degree. Along with the prestige of earning a degree from the United States,…

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Improving Patient Care With Likelihood Ratios

In this comprehensive guide, future health care professionals will discover the pivotal role of likelihood ratios in clinical decision-making. This article delves into the fundamentals of likelihood ratios and their…

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5 Key Steps Toward Your Career as a Certified Nutritionist

University of Western States’ Dr. Chris Browne explains how to become a nutritionist and unlock the healing power of functional medicine for your clients.

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Benefits of Gaining a Health Sciences Graduate Certificate

Within our graduate programs, we offer two specialized online graduate certificate programs: Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine and Applied Sport Psychology. At University of Western States, we offer a whole-person…

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University of Western States Achieves Candidacy Status for Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Program

The Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (NMD) program at University of Western States (UWS) has received candidacy status by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME), a key milestone in the…

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Dr. Alex Pham: Extending the Boundaries of Chiropractic Care

BY LORI ALCALA        Alex Pham, DC, is dispelling the myth that chiropractic care consists solely of spinal manipulation therapy. A recent UWS graduate and only the second chiropractor awarded the…

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University of Western States Introduces Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program, Expanding Access to Whole-Person Health Careers

As part of its mission to advance whole-person health care education, University of Western States (UWS) introduced a new Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program. The innovative hybrid program is…

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