Learn The BaleDoneen Method®

The BaleDoneen Method is a science-based approach to detecting and reversing hidden arterial disease before it leads to a heart attack, stroke, or diabetes.

Founded in 2001 by Bradley Bale, MD, and Amy Doneen, DNP, ARNP, the method challenges outdated risk models by targeting root causes, not just symptoms. Since then, Dr. Bale and Doneen have shared this method with over 60,000 healthcare professionals through lectures, research, and hands-on training.

How To Learn It (BDM Preceptorship)

The best way to learn the BaleDoneen Method® is by attending the BDM Live Preceptorship — a 3-day clinical training program created by Dr. Bale and Dr. Doneen in 2006 to help providers apply the method in real-world practice. The course is offered annually and also available as an on-demand, online version for flexible learning.

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This hands-on course includes case presentations, Q&A, panel discussions, and collaborative sessions with BaleDoneen experts. You’ll learn how to detect hidden disease, identify root causes, and apply proven strategies to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and type 2 diabetes.

You’ll walk away with:

  • A clear understanding of the five key risk categories: inflammation, genetics, disease, red flags, and root causes
  • Protocols to detect hidden plaque and inflammation using advanced labs and imaging
  • Evidence-based tools and clinical strategies to prevent and reverse arterial damage
  • Insights into upstream causes of cardiovascular disease, including genetics and lifestyle factors
  • A new lens on cardiovascular prevention grounded in peer-reviewed research

Training is available live and on-demand (recorded virtual version).

Designed for Clinical Practice

The method is structured for implementation within a medical or dental practice.

Providers are trained to:

  • Identify asymptomatic atherosclerosis and arterial inflammation

  • Identify asymptomatic atherosclerosis and arterial inflammation
  • Interpret advanced lab testing and diagnostic imaging
  • Correlate clinical symptoms with upstream causes
  • Apply appropriate lifestyle, pharmacologic, and procedural interventions
  • Monitor plaque regression and stabilize disease progression

This model is not theoretical. It is built on published research, real-world case data, and over two decades of clinical application across a multidisciplinary network of providers.

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Evidence-Based Outcomes

Studies have shown that use of the BaleDoneen Method can lead to plaque regression, improved arterial age, and reduction in cardiovascular events. The method has been featured in journals such as:

  • Postgraduate Medicine
  • JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging
  • BMJ Open
  • Journal of Clinical Lipidology

It’s also the foundation of two books co-authored by Bradley Bale, MD, and Amy Doneen, DNP:

  1. Beat the Heart Attack Gene: This breakthrough guide introduced the science behind the BaleDoneen Method and personalized strategies to detect and prevent cardiovascular disease. It includes practical quizzes and self-tests to help readers understand their own risk and take action.
  2. Healthy Heart, Healthy Brain (Winner of the Nautilus Gold Award): Their newest book connects heart health with brain health, offering a plan to prevent cognitive decline, heart attacks, strokes, and chronic illness based on the patients unique genetic and medical profile.

Who Should Train

Any clinician involved in chronic disease prevention, cardiometabolic care, or oral-systemic health is eligible to apply. The method is taught to licensed healthcare professionals including:

Physicians (MD/DO)

Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants

Dentists & Periodontists

Clinical Pharmacists

Functional Medicine Providers

Become a Certified BaleDoneen Provider

After completing the Preceptorship, certified providers gain access to:

  • The full BaleDoneen Method clinical toolkit

  • Patient education materials and lab protocols
  • Case review and continuing education
  • A national provider directory and referral network
  • Practice development and marketing support

This is a clinically grounded, evidence-supported approach to stopping cardiovascular disease at its source—before it becomes symptomatic, disabling, or fatal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the BaleDoneen Method different from standard care?

Unlike standard models that focus on risk factors, the BaleDoneen Method looks for actual disease and treats it proactively. We use science-backed tools to find and stop arterial inflammation before symptoms occur.

Do I need to be a specialist to learn the method?

No. We welcome all licensed providers. If you’re passionate about prevention and ready to learn a structured, evidence-based approach, you’re a good fit.

How long does it take to start using the method in practice?

You can begin applying key concepts right away. Our training breaks down the science into step-by-step guidance you can use with patients as you go.

Will I be supported after training?

Yes. Our community offers mentorship, regular updates, and coaching to help you gain confidence and stay current.

Is this just for heart health, or does it apply to other diseases?

While our method focuses on preventing heart attacks and strokes, it also reduces risk for diabetes, dementia, kidney disease, and other chronic conditions tied to vascular health.