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Dr. Namuun Bat, ND, is a California-licensed naturopathic doctor and the founder of Nomad Functional Medicine, where she specializes in root-cause naturopathic medicine. With expertise in gut health and chronic disease management, Dr. Bat helps patients achieve lasting wellness through personalized care.
As a published researcher in complementary and integrative medicine, Dr. Bat blends evidence-based functional medicine with a compassionate approach to empower patients on their health journeys.
Dr. Bat earned her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University California and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pre-Medicine and Biology, with a minor in Chemistry.
In her spare time, Dr. Bat enjoys spending time with her two children, cooking, reading, listening to music, and exploring the outside nature.
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Education
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Bastyr University, Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine
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Ohio Wesleyan University, Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Medicine and Biology (Chemistry minor)
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Maryland University of Integrative Health, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Herbal Studies
Certifications
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BHRT Training Academy Certification (currently in training)
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ReCODE 2.0 Certification from Dr. Dale Bredeson's Apollo Health
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​IV Therapy Certification from Bastyr University
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Ozone Therapy Certification from the American Academy of Ozonotherapy
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Reiki Therapy, Level 1
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Craniosacral Therapy, Level 1
Peer-Reviewed Research Publications
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Bat N. The effects of reiki on heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and stress levels: A pilot randomized, double-blinded, and placebo-controlled study. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2021 May; 43. 101328. ISSN 1744-3881. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101328.
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Hammerschlag R, McKusick ED, Bat N, Muehsam DJ, McNames J, Jain S. Inter-Rater Agreement of Biofield Tuning: Testing a Novel Health Assessment Procedure. J Altern Complement Med. 2020 Oct;26(10):911-917. doi: 10.1089/acm.2020.0159. Epub 2020 Jul 28. PMID: 32721212.
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Muehsam D, Lutgendorf S, Mills PJ, Rickhi B, Chevalier G, Bat N, Chopra D, Gurfein B. The embodied mind: A review on functional genomic and neurological correlates of mind-body therapies. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2017 Feb;73:165-181. doi: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2016.12.027. Epub 2016 Dec 23. PMID: 28017838.
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Hammerschlag R, Levin M, McCraty R, Bat N, Ives JA, Lutgendorf SK, Oschman JL. Biofield Physiology: A Framework for an Emerging Discipline. Glob Adv Health Med. 2015 Nov;4(Suppl):35-41. doi: 10.7453/gahmj.2015.015.suppl. Epub 2015 Nov 1. PMID: 26665040; PMCID: PMC4654783.
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Ives JA, van Wijk EP, Bat N, Crawford C, Walter A, Jonas WB, van Wijk R, van der Greef J. Ultraweak photon emission as a non-invasive health assessment: a systematic review. PLoS One. 2014 Feb 28;9(2):e87401. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0087401. PMID: 24586274; PMCID: PMC3938423.
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S. Jain, K. Aschbacher, N. Bat, P.J. Mills, C.S. Carter, J. Connelly, W. Jonas, J. Ives. “Oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) variation moderates affective placebo responders in fatigued breast cancer survivors.” Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. 2012:26:1(suppl):S32.
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Fritts M, Khalsa SBS, Sprengel M, Bat N. Yoga for Military and Veteran Populations: A Common Interest Community (CIC) workshop at 2011 Symposium on Yoga Therapy Research (SYTAR). Intl J Yoga Therapy 2011 Supplement.