About Me.
Angel Rhoades, ND, PhD, has been in private practice in the USA and the Middle East since 2008. She did postdoctoral work at CalTech and has worked with Dr. Abram Hoffer, the Linus Pauling Institute and the Pfeiffer Institute. She builds personalized plans that look at genetics, nutrient status, biochemistry and hormones, using nutrients, diet and counseling to support mood, focus and whole-body health.
Education
2022-2024
Psychiatry Redefined/ CME
Completed advanced clinical education emphasizing cutting-edge, innovative therapies for mental health, highlighted by specialized training through Psychiatry Redefined with Dr. Greenblatt. Through rigorous coursework and practical milestones, developed core competencies in functional medicine, nutritional psychiatry, and targeted biomedical interventions to address the root causes of complex psychiatric conditions. This background integrates evidence-based diagnostic assessment, holistic treatment planning, and personalized therapeutic strategies to deliver comprehensive, forward-thinking mental healthcare.
2007
Bastyr University /ND
Earned a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) from Bastyr University, completing rigorous, science-based medical training that integrates conventional biomedical diagnostics with holistic, natural therapeutic modalities. Developed core competencies across clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, physical medicine, pharmacology, and behavioral medicine, backed by extensive hands-on clinical patient rotations and diagnostic labs. Emphasized whole-person care, disease prevention, and identifying the root causes of disease, mastering personalized, multi-system treatment strategies to promote optimal patient health and self-healing.
2003
Bastyr University/ MSN, MACP
Earned dual Master of Science in Nutrition and Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MSN/MACP) degrees from Bastyr University, completing dual-track training at the intersection of whole-food clinical nutrition, mind-body health, and psychological theory. Developed core competencies in evidence-based therapeutic counseling, dietary assessment, medical nutrition therapy, and behavior change strategies, backed by supervised clinical rotations and practical milestones. Emphasized a whole-person, integrative approach to mental healthcare, mastering skills to address the complex bi-directional link between gut-brain health, emotional well-being, and nutritional status to deliver holistic, patient-centered care.
2000
Maharishi University/ BA
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Ayurvedic Wellness and Integrative Health from Maharishi International University, completing foundational coursework in classical Ayurvedic principles, Mind-Body Medicine, and Consciousness-Based Education. Developed core skills in pulse assessment (Nadi Vigyan), lifestyle and dietary consulting, herbal approaches, and preventive health strategies, backed by practical training in self-care modalities and stress reduction techniques. Emphasized holistic wellness, whole-person vitality, and disease prevention, mastering integrative methods to balance individual constitutions and restore natural harmony.
Also: Saybrook University (Mind-Body Medicine); Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine; Homeopathy School International.