🌿 A Journey of Calling

Founded in 2006, the Natural Health Ministries Education Center began as a small wellness clinic operating from a converted garage bay. Over the years, the ministry expanded into street outreach, church-based wellness support, and community pop-up clinics.

Today, NHMEC serves as an educational hub and online learning community, continuing its mission to equip individuals for faithful wellness stewardship and service.

This journey reflects a lifelong calling to serve others through compassion, stewardship, and faith-centered wellness education.

🌿 Professional Background & Formation

Min. Whittemore brings decades of study and experience in natural health and wellness education.

Certifications & Professional Credentials

• Board Certified Natural Wellness Practitioner (BCNWP)
• Certified Nutritional Consultant (CNC)
• Registered Christian Clinical Herbalist (CHGp)
• Certified Holistic Health & Wellness Coach (CHHWC)
• Doctor of Natural Medicine Diploma (DNM, dip.)
• Iridology Certification (IR, c.)
• Holistic Nutritional Consultant Diploma (HNC, dip.)
• Natural Health Consultant Diploma (NHC, dip.)

She is also:

• an ICAHP Accredited Holistic Training Provider
• a Diplomate member of AANC
• a Diplomate member of AANWP

🌿 Ministry & Community Leadership

Min. Whittemore serves the community through wellness outreach, education, and ministry initiatives.

Her service includes:

• Vice Chair, Board of Directors — Herbalists Without Borders
• Chapter Volunteer Coordinator — HWB Natural Health Ministry, Madison County KY
• Member, Christian Herbalist Guild
• Member, Herbalists Without Borders Global

She is also an ordained minister and community wellness advocate.

🌿 Founder of NHMEC & Community Initiatives

Min. Whittemore founded and leads multiple initiatives supporting education, wellness, and community care:

• Natural Health Ministries Education Center
• Natural Wellness Pop-Up Clinic
• Backyard Herbal Farmstand
• Community PENothecary wellness support initiatives
• Kids in Action Homeschool
• Junk Journal Ministry

Her work reflects a commitment to strengthening families and communities through stewardship and education.

🌿 Signature Wellness Frameworks

Through decades of ministry service and community work, Min. Whittemore developed practical wellness frameworks that guide NHMEC training:

🌿 The Holistic P.E.N. Way

A framework addressing Perspective (spirit), Essence (soul), and Nutrition (body) to support balanced wellness.

🌿 The PENothecary™ Approach

A practical model for building a home apothecary using accessible herbs and simple preparations.

🌿 Discover Your Path to Wellness

A guided approach to understanding personal wellness patterns and stewardship practices.

These approaches emphasize simplicity, stewardship, and practical application.

🌿 A Heart for Community & Education

Min. Whittemore’s work emphasizes:

• empowering families in wellness stewardship
• supporting ministry households and communities
• making herbal knowledge accessible and practical
• strengthening resilience and preparedness
• integrating faith with responsible wellness practices

Her mission is to equip others to serve their families and communities with wisdom and compassion.

🌿 Continuing Study & Growth

Committed to lifelong learning, she continues studies in:

• trauma-informed wellness support
• holistic addiction recovery coaching
• somatic wellness approaches

Her work reflects a dedication to ongoing growth and responsible stewardship.

🌿 A Ministry of Stewardship

Min. Whittemore believes wellness stewardship is an expression of faith, service, and responsibility.

Her work is rooted in compassion, practical wisdom, and a desire to equip others to walk in health, freedom, and faithful stewardship.

Natural Health Ministries Education Center
Faith • Formation • Stewardship