Faculty, Alumni & Researcher Spotlights
Ryan Bradley, ND, MPH
Alum / Faculty / Researcher
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
Dr. Bradley is a core clinical faculty member at the Bastyr University Clinic, where he sees patients, instructs medical students and directs the Diabetes & Cardiovascular Wellness Clinic.
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Debra Brammer, ND
Alum / Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
- Department of Clinical Sciences
Dr. Brammer is a physician in private practice, a clinical faculty member at Bastyr University and the associate clinical dean for the naturopathic medicine program at Bastyr University. She is also a member of the NPLEX Council of Exam Chairs and the current chair of the homeopathy exam.
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Qiang Cao, ND, MD (China), LAc
Alum / Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
- School of Traditional World Medicines
- Department of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Dr. Cao's special areas of expertise are internal medicine, breast and prostate cancer, chronic digestion disorders, musculoskeletal problems, skin problems, chronic diseases, autoimmune disorders and pain control.
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Young Cho, PhD
Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
- Department of Basic Sciences
After teaching a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses for students of naturopathic medicine, acupuncture and Oriental medicine, herbal sciences and nutrition at Bastyr University's Kenmore campus, Dr. Young Cho is bringing his breadth of knowledge to Bastyr University California as a core faculty member in the Department of Basic Sciences.
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Laurie Cullen, ND
Alum / Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
Dr. Cullen's private practice focus is on women's health. She practiced at A Woman's Time in Portland for three years and has also lectured across the country about women's health issues.
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Jenn Dazey, ND, RH (AHG)
Alum / Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
- Department of Botanical Medicine
Dr. Jenn Dazey, a core faculty member in the Department of Botanical Medicine at Bastyr University, specializes in the use of herbal medicine in her private practice, and has a special interest in the cultivation and processing of medicinal plants.
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Christian Dodge, ND
Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
Dr. Dodge is a core clinical faculty member at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. He has a special interest in the management of physical injuries and pain syndromes using hands-on treatments including spinal, cranial and visceral manipulation.
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Jessica Dominguez Rieg, PhD
Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
- Department of Basic Sciences
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.
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Jane Guiltinan, ND
Faculty / Researcher
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
Dr. Guiltinan is dean of the School of Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University. Dr. Guiltinan became the first naturopathic physician in the country to be elected to a public hospital board when she served on the Board of Trustees at Harborview Medical Center from 1998 to 2010.
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John Hibbs, ND
Alum / Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
Dr. Hibbs is a clinical faculty member at Bastyr Center for Natural Health, where he teaches environmental medicine and toxicology. He has expertise in detoxification of heavy metals and chemicals, endocrine (hormonal) disorders and viral hepatitis B and C.
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Eric Jones, ND
Alum / Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
Dr. Jones is a clinical faculty member at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. He practices family medicine with an emphasis in geriatrics and pediatrics.
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Sheila Kingsbury, ND, RH (AHG)
Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
- Department of Botanical Medicine
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Midwifery
Dr. Kingsbury is chair of the Botanical Medicine department and teaches pediatrics courses in the School of Naturopathic Medicine. She has a focus on natural therapeutics for children.
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Brad S. Lichtenstein, ND, BCB
Alum / Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
Dr. Lichtenstein is core faculty in the School of Naturopathic Medicine. He teaches courses for the health psychology, naturopathic medicine, and acupuncture and Oriental medicine degree programs.
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Nan Lin, MD, PhD
Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
- Department of Basic Sciences
Dr. Nan Lin, a core faculty member in the Department of Basic Sciences and director of the human anatomy lab at Bastyr University California, believes that learning is a lifelong experience, especially for those who practice medicine.
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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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Laurie Mischley, ND
Alum / Faculty / Researcher
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
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.
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Harold Modell, PhD
Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Basic Sciences
Dr. Modell is a core faculty member in the Department of Basic Sciences and director of the Physiology Educational Research Consortium. His primary professional interest is in research and development aimed at improving classroom practice to promote meaningful learning.
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Dean E. Neary, ND
Alum / Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
- Department of Physical Medicine
Dr. Neary is the chair of the Department of Physical Medicine at Bastyr University. He has special interests in chronic fatigue, metabolic syndrome/weight loss and high blood pressure. He also maintains a private practice and is contributing author of the textbook Naturopathic Physical Medicine.
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Erica Oberg, ND, MPH
Alum / Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
Dr. Oberg is the director of clinical services at Bastyr University Clinic in San Diego. Her research interests and expertise relate to nutrition, physical activity and stress reduction (health promotion) for the prevention of chronic disease.
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Joni Olehausen, ND
Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
Joni Olehausen, ND, is associate clinical dean for the School of Naturopathic Medicine. Her academic interests include curriculum design and her clinical interests include hormonal and thyroid issues, digestive issues, allergies, arthritis and weight loss.
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Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
Dr. Tabatha Parker, co-founder and current executive director of Natural Doctors International, has worked for nearly a decade to bring naturopathic medicine to global health. Now she's bringing that expertise to Bastyr University California as a core naturopathic faculty.
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Andrew J. Parkinson, ND
Alum / Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
- Department of Physical Medicine
Dr. Parkinson is a clinical faculty member at Bastyr Center for Natural Health, supervising general patient care and physical medicine shifts. He utilizes botanical medicine, nutrition, homeopathy, counseling, lifestyle modifications and physical medicine to facilitate healing.
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Leanna J. Standish, PhD, ND, LAc, FABNO
Alum / Faculty / Researcher
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
Dr. Standish is a clinical research professor at the Bastyr University Research Institute and medical director of the Bastyr Integrative Oncology Research Center (BIORC). She is also a clinical professor for the School of Public Health at the University of Washington. She has served as principal investigator on several National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants.
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Arianna Staruch, ND
Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
Arianna Staruch, ND, is associate dean for academics in the School of Naturopathic Medicine. Her clinical interests include women’s health, metabolic syndrome, fibromyalgia, allergies and immune disorders.
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Aleyamma P. Thomas, PhD
Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Basic Sciences
Dr. Thomas is a professor and director of anatomy at Bastyr University. Dr. Thomas is interested in the mechanisms of development, neural regeneration, exploring natural methods of healing and the benefits of organic foods.
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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
