Dr. Nasha Winters, ND, FABNO

Dr. Nasha Winters, ND, FABNO, LAc, Dipl.OM is a prominent naturopathic physician, integrative oncology specialist, best-selling author, educator, speaker, and cancer survivor known for her "metabolic terrain" approach to cancer care. Personal Story and Cancer Journey Diagnosed at age 19 with terminal stage IV ovarian cancer (after years of chronic health issues including PCOS, endometriosis, autoimmune conditions, IBS.

Personal Story and Cancer Journey

Diagnosed at age 19 with terminal stage IV ovarian cancer (after years of chronic health issues including PCOS, endometriosis, autoimmune conditions, IBS, thyroid dysfunction, and more that were often dismissed or medicated), Winters was sent home to die. She survived by radically changing her diet, lifestyle, and approach to health—focusing on addressing root causes rather than symptoms. She has remained cancer-free for over 30 years (as of recent accounts) and credits this "pain to purpose" transformation for shaping her work.

Education and Credentials

• BA in Psychology with a Minor in Biology (1995) — Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO.
• Diploma in Oriental Medicine / Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc, Dipl.OM) — International Institute of Chinese Medicine, Albuquerque, NM (2000).
• Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) — Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), Tempe, AZ (2003).
• Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO) — Earned in 2013.

She maintains licenses as a naturopathic doctor (e.g., in Washington) and acupuncturist.

Professional Career

After graduating, Winters ran a general family practice for about 10 years before specializing in oncology. She founded DrNasha, Inc. (formerly Optimal Terrain Consulting) in 2015, a global integrative oncology consulting firm. She consults with patients, practitioners, and researchers worldwide on personalized "terrain" assessments—evaluating metabolic, environmental, emotional, and physiological factors contributing to cancer.

She is:

• Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health (MTIH).
• A leading advocate and trainer in mistletoe therapy (anthroposophic extracts) for supportive cancer care.
• Involved in efforts to establish integrative oncology hospitals and research initiatives.
• Advisor to companies in metabolic health (e.g., Keto-Mojo) and supplement formulation.

Key Contributions and Books

Winters emphasizes cancer as a metabolic and systemic "terrain" issue rather than purely genetic, promoting the Terrain Ten framework (addressing 10 key areas like blood sugar, inflammation, microbiome, etc.). Her approach integrates deep nutrition (often ketogenic or metabolic), non-toxic therapies, and lifestyle changes.

Major books:

• The Metabolic Approach to Cancer: Integrating Deep Nutrition, the Ketogenic Diet, and Nontoxic Bio-Individualized Therapies (2017, co-authored with Jess Higgins Kelley) — a bestseller.
• Mistletoe and the Emerging Future of Integrative Oncology (co-authored with Steven Johnson and others).
• Additional works on individualized diets and mistletoe therapy.

She is a sought-after global speaker at medical conferences (CME-accredited and others), has educated hundreds of professionals on mistletoe and metabolic oncology, and maintains an active online presence through drnasha.com, retreats, and educational programs.

Recognition

• Alumni Physician of the Year, Sonoran University (2017).
• Keynote roles, including with Johns Hopkins mistletoe trials.
• Awards for business and scientific contributions.

Dr. Winters is based in Durango, Colorado, and continues to focus on empowering patients and practitioners through a whole-systems, terrain-based lens that blends ancient wisdom, modern science, and personal experience. Her work remains influential in integrative and metabolic oncology circles.