Candidate, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine ('11)
A Bastyr University education is one of the best investments you can make. You'll be able to create your dream career and to make the kind of difference you want to make in the world.
Bastyr has the most beautiful mix of bright-minded and big-hearted students, faculty and staff. I'm always so inspired when I'm around these amazing individuals. Our faculty members are incredibly passionate about the medicine they teach, and they are fully committed to having us succeed as clinicians.
My years at Bastyr have been some of the best in my life. I have learned to live healthfully and thrive within a very busy lifestyle. Our medicinal herb garden and the gorgeous trails around campus not only provide a living laboratory for studying botanical medicines, but also help me connect with nature and my spirituality. The campus grounds are a true haven for me, whether I use them for a five-minute decompression break between classes or spend an afternoon there studying, conversing with classmates, enjoying the sunshine, or just playing.
Our medical school is the perfect playground for learning how to "walk the talk" of natural and optimal health. Within the loving, brilliant and fun community at Bastyr, I am learning to become a physician who thrives in the world.