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Monday, May 14, 2012
A picture of the King County Council with Bastyr staff members.

The Metropolitan King County Council joined Bastyr University’s yearlong celebration of its namesake in declaring May 16 as "Dr. John B. Bastyr Day" in King County.

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Thursday, May 10, 2012
Portrait of Mark Shortt in Guatemala

Freedom. Responsibility. Excitement. Naturopathic medicine student Mark Shortt writes about putting his education to the test in Guatemala.

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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Chocolate-chip cookies

A researcher explains the science of food cravings and what teenage rats can teach us about healthy eating habits.

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Upcoming Events

May 17

Internationally recognized herbal medicine expert Alain Touwaide, PhD, is a historian associated with the Botany Department of the National Museum of Natural History at the Smithsonian.

Kenmore Campus
May 18

Herbal medicine expert Alain Touwaide, PhD, has scrutinized the traditional uses of plants tested for millennia, but how can you utilize them today and in the future?

Kenmore Campus
May 18

Register by May 4, receive the early discount.
Prerequisite: Craniosacral Therapy Levels I and II
23 CEUs/PDAs
Class is 1:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. on Friday and
8:00 a.m.-5:00p.m. on Sat/Sun
Audience: Licensed health care professionals whose scope of practice includes manual therapy, and students in health care fields. All others must obtain instructor permission to attend.

It is recommended that you register at least two weeks prior to class start in order to complete the reading assignments (required books can be purchased in the Bastyr Bookstore – call ahead to insure books are available 425-602-3026).
Reading assignments will be posted to the website as soon as they are finalized.

Kenmore Campus
May 18

17 CEUs/PDAs
Class starts at 4 pm on Friday, then is 9:30-5:30 Sat/Sun
Prerequisite: Essential Oil Therapy - Foundations and Essential Oil Therapy - Chemistry and Biology

Kenmore Campus
May 19

11 PDAs
Thomas Corgin, LAc, PA, PhD
Sat: 8:00-5:00; Sun: 8:00-2:00
This seminar presents the most recent advances in the utilization of ear reflex points for the alleviation of pain, addiction and stress related disorders.

Kenmore Campus
May 19

6 CEUs
Prerequisite: Must have completed a human anatomy course
Open to licensed health care practitioners, massage therapists, yoga and pilates instructors and other health care professionals who have had anatomy coursework (does not need to be recent).

Kenmore Campus
May 23

The fair will take place on our main campus, and is designed to establish professional relationships between you, our graduates and members of the Bastyr community.

Kenmore Campus

Who Are We?

An accredited, globally respected institution of natural health arts and sciences, Bastyr University is improving the planet through innovative education, research and clinical service.

young woman running outside

Make the most of your workout by fueling up on the nutrients and minerals that are optimal for active bodies.

Bastyr University President Daniel K. Church, PhD

May promises to be a big month for Bastyr University as we celebrate a visionary’s life, honor the illustrious history of our University and travel down the road toward the future – literally.