Meet the Creator
Dr. Michael Hummel, NMD
Dr. Michael Hummel grew up in a small Arizona community where he developed a love for herbal medicines and natural health therapies. The first science project he ever completed was a survey of local edible herbs while in 2nd grade. Other than a multitude of life experiences Dr. Hummel’s formal education began with the completion of an Associate’s Degree in Science with Honors at Yavapai Community College. His high academic performance earned him an award signed by the governor of Arizona which provided him full tuition to any of the three major Arizona universities. After completing the majority of his Bachelor degree Dr. Hummel spent two years on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A few years later he graduated from Northern Arizona University with a dual major in Biology and Chemistry. During that time he spent several years shadowing doctors and volunteering at various clinics and hospitals in order to fulfill his dream to become a physician. Upon graduation, he entered into a mainstream medical school but soon realized his personal desires to become a holistic physician were not being met. Dr. Hummel then spent a year in a Chiropractic program where he learned about and felt a strong call towards the profession of Naturopathic Medicine. He went on to graduate from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (a four year accredited naturopathic medical school) as a Naturopathic Medical Doctor. He has spent a considerable amount of focused training in botanical medicine studies specifically taking various extracurricular courses, attending multiple seminars, and completing numerous clinical shifts focused on botanical medicine. He also completed a CNME/NPGA-approved general practice residency.
Dr. Hummel created The Bountiful Herbs Botanical Medicine Database while attending medical school. He noticed that even experts in the field often needed to reference the safety and characteristics of individual herbs but that nothing currently existed that allowed practitioners to create individualized, safe, and effective formulas in a timely manner. He then spent 2 years in conjunction with other experts and programmers creating the first version of the program. Dr. Hummel believes whole-heartedly in the power of botanical medicine and is passionate about putting this extremely affordable database in the hands of herbalists everywhere.
Dr. Hummel created The Bountiful Herbs Botanical Medicine Database while attending medical school. He noticed that even experts in the field often needed to reference the safety and characteristics of individual herbs but that nothing currently existed that allowed practitioners to create individualized, safe, and effective formulas in a timely manner. He then spent 2 years in conjunction with other experts and programmers creating the first version of the program. Dr. Hummel believes whole-heartedly in the power of botanical medicine and is passionate about putting this extremely affordable database in the hands of herbalists everywhere.