Faculty, Alumni & Researcher Spotlights
Cherie Calbom, MS
Alum
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Cherie Calbom ("The Juice Lady") is the author of ten books and a well-known nutritionist, with her own juicing books, her own juicer and countless appearances on TV.
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Eliza Carlson, MS, BS
Alum
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Counseling & Health Psychology
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Eliza Carlson, a 2007 graduate of Bastyr's Master of Science in Nutrition and Clinical Psychology, helps clients improve the mental, emotional and physical aspects of their health.
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Brandon Dudley, BS
Alum
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Brandon Dudley works at the sports medicine clinic Seattle Performance Medicine, which focuses on rehabilitation along with nutritional counseling and exercise testing for cyclists and runners.
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Carrie Field, BS
Alum
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Carrie graduated from Bastyr with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition in 2000. She opened the Acorn Eatery and Bar in Seattle, where she works on catering, party planning and nourishing her guests.
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Jeff Johnson, BS
Alum
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Alum Jeff Johnson, MS, BS ('97), talks about working his way from grocery clerk, to Bastyr's nutrition program, to becoming a leader at a natural-foods heavyweight (where he's helping bring whole foods to the masses).
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Maureen Keane, MS
Alum
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Maureene Keane left her job at a soft-drink company to study at Bastyr, then became a prolific health and nutrition author.
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Michelle Leary, B.S.
Alum
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Michelle Leary, BS ('09), was an economics major studying abroad in Switzerland when she signed up for the Pilates class that changed her life.
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Susan Levin, MS, RD
Alum
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Susan Levin is director of nutrition education for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). She challenged a minor league baseball team in Michigan to label its new burger — a 4-pound, $20 item featuring five beef patties, nacho cheese, sour cream, salsa, a cup of chili and 4,800 calories — a "dietary disaster," gaining widespread media attention.
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Kent Littleton, ND
Alum / Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Basic Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Dr. Littleton is a core faculty member in the School of Natural Health Arts and Sciences. His interests include using case studies in the teaching of medical biochemistry and communicating with authors to correct the errors in popular biochemistry textbooks.
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Diane Meehan, MS, RD
Alum
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Diane Meehan is a research dietitian/bionutritionist at the Rockefeller University Hospital in New York City. She designs research diets for studies that have a diet component.
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Tarynne Mingione, BSN/DPD
Alum
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Tarynne Mingione has traveled to beachside Thai kitchens, emergency health clinics in Sierra Leone and a surprisingly tasty gas-station buffet in Switzerland — all in pursuit of a deeper understanding of what nourishment really means.
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Erin Moran, DAOM
Alum
- Department of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Erin Moran, DAOM, MS, investigates a cure for nerve damage from chemotherapy. Learn about her journey from dental school to integrative research.
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Kelly Morrow, MS, RD, CD
Alum / Faculty
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Ms. Morrow is a core faculty member in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science at Bastyr University. She has a special interest in maternal and pediatric nutrition, food allergies, renal (kidney) nutrition, and cancer.
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Michelle Ohlson, BS
Alum
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
A triathlon enthusiast and former competitive swimmer in the U.S. national youth program, Ohlson is both following her passion and applying her degree in pursuing a career as a coach to top endurance athletes.
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Alum
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Kit Rodiek already had a fulfilling career as a massage therapist, but obtaining a degree in exercise science and wellness in 2009 helped her broaden her expertise.
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Teri Rose, MS ('08)
Alum
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Combining a customer-focused attitude from Kraft Foods and a whole-food education from Bastyr helped Teri Rose, MS ('08), earn the title "Best Nutritionist in the Twin Cities."
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Charles Rosenberg, MS, CN
Alum
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Rosenberg works as a certified nutritionist, personal chef and sometime caterer. He's also a visual artist who finds that cooking and making art both require meditation, harmony and balance.
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Deborah Schultz, MS
Alum
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
With an MS in nutrition and training as a registered dietitian from Bastyr University, Schultz works as a part-time nutrition therapist at the Mind-Body Wellness Center in Meadville, Pennsylvania. She counsels clients about nutrition, teaches classes and co-hosts a cooking show.
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Ying Yu, MS
Alum
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Ying Yu, MS, a 2007 graduate of the Master of Science in Nutrition and Clinical Health Psychology, uses an integrated approach to mental health counseling and nutritional consultation. She co-owns a full-service nutrition counseling clinic, Green Lake Nutrition, which specializes in whole-foods nutrition, functional medicine and psychotherapy for medical health conditions.
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Faculty Spotlight
Benjamin Apichai, MD (China), MS, LAc
Core faculty member in the Department of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine at Bastyr University and a clinical supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Dr Apichai has a special interest in physical medicine and pain management.Faculty Spotlight
Jessica Dominguez Rieg, PhD
Dr. Jessica Dominguez Rieg, assistant professor of physiology in the Department of Basic Sciences at Bastyr University California, strives to create an active and interactive learning environment where students can tap into their own knowledge base to derive and learn difficult concepts.Researcher Spotlight
Laurie Mischley, ND
Dr. Mischley is a Clinical Research Assistant Professor in the School of Naturopathic Medicine. She is the Primary Investigator on several studies exploring CAM treatments for Parkinson's disease, MS, and other neurological conditions.Alumni Spotlight