Faculty, Alumni & Researcher Spotlights
Amy Davis, PsyD
Faculty
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Counseling & Health Psychology
Dr. Davis is a core faculty member and assistant professor in the Department of Counseling and Health Psychology. Her research interests include the role of energetic martial arts (such as tai chi and qigong) in helping balance anxiety, and complex ethical dilemmas in the professional practice of psychology.
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Christy D. Hofsess, PhD
Faculty
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Counseling & Health Psychology
Dr. Hofsess is the clinical training director for the Master of Science in Nutrition and Clinical Health Psychology program. Her professional interests are an extension of her passion for issues related to training/supervision, multiculturalism/diversity and mind-body wellness.
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Naomi Lester, PhD
Faculty
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Counseling & Health Psychology
Dr. Lester teaches, serves as an academic advisor for psychology students, works on curriculum and program development projects and conducts research in the area of stress, coping and physical pain.
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Daniel C. Rosen, PhD
Faculty
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Counseling & Health Psychology
Dr. Rosen teaches multiple courses to both graduate and undergraduate students. His published works have focused on multicultural psychology, social justice in mental health, American Jewish identity, and the experiences of individuals with disabilities.
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Caitlin Schultz, PhD
Faculty
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Counseling & Health Psychology
Dr. Schultz is a core faculty member in the Department of Counseling and Health Psychology whose interests include bridging the gaps between neuropsychology and blind rehabilitation.
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Charles E. Smith, PhD
Faculty
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Counseling & Health Psychology
Dr. Smith is chair of the counseling and health psychology department. He teaches classes for undergraduate and master's students in nutrition and clinical health psychology. Dr. Smith has a long-term interest in the intersection of East/West psychology.
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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
