John Hibbs, ND

Current Roles

Dr. Hibbs is a clinical faculty member at Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Seattle, Washington. He teaches the environmental medicine and toxicology curriculum to Bastyr’s naturopathic medical students.

Education

BA in art with minor in pre-medical sciences from Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO, in 1975; ND from Bastyr University in 1983

Interests

Dr. Hibbs practices family medicine (the care of infants, children, adults and elders) with 20 years of experience and expertise in environmental illness and detoxification of heavy metals and chemicals, endocrine (hormonal) disorders, gynecology and menopause, men's health including prostate cancer, allergies, food allergies, digestive problems, alternative therapies for cancer, and viral hepatitis B and C.

Philosophy

Dr. Hibbs believes that following the principles of naturopathic medicine (respect for the body's ability to heal itself and the healing powers of nature) combined with cooperation and coordination of all the patient's health care providers will bring about the best possible individual care. He uses nutrition, plant medicine, and diet and lifestyle modification in his practice and believes that good food, sleep, exercise and a strong purpose in life are essential for health and happiness.