Faculty, Alumni & Researcher Spotlights
Benjamin Apichai, MD, MS, LAc
Faculty
- School of Traditional World Medicines
- Department of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
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.
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Debra A. Boutin, MS, RD
Faculty
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Chair of the Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science and Bastyr University Dietetic Internship director. Debra has strong interests in the relationship between food, lifestyle and health.
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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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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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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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Weiyi Ding, RN, MD (China), LAc
Faculty
- School of Traditional World Medicines
- Department of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Dr. Ding is a professor at Bastyr University and a clinical faculty member at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. She has a special interest in pain and stress relief, internal disorders, immune support, gynecological disorders, infertility and cancer care.
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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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Lev Elson-Schwab, PhD
Faculty
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Basic Sciences
Current Roles
Lev Elson-Schwab, PhD, is a core faculty member in the Department of Basic Sciences at Bastyr University.
Education
PhD in chemistry from the University of California, San Diego
BS in biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz
Amy Frasieur, MS
Faculty
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Amy Frasieur is core faculty in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science. She is also a nutrition supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health, the co-supervisor of the Weigh to Go program and a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Lynelle Golden, PhD
Faculty
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
Dr. Golden is dean of the School of Natural Health Arts and Sciences
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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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Cristen L. Harris, PhD, RD
Faculty
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Dr. Harris is an assistant professor and core faculty member in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science in the School of Natural Health Arts and Sciences at Bastyr University. Her courses include Biostatistics, Nutrition in the Life Cycle, Nutritional Counseling, and Contemporary Issues: Public Health.
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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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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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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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Alexandra Kazaks, PhD, RD
Faculty
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Dr. Kazaks is a core faculty member in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science. She is interested in the continuing study into the potential beneficial effects of fruit and vegetable consumption as an intervention for prevention and treatment of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diesease in adults and children.
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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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Elizabeth Kirk, PhD, RD
Faculty
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Dr. Kirk is a core faculty member in the School of Natural Health Arts and Sciences and the Didactic Program in Dietetics director for undergraduate nutrition majors. Her research interests include atherosclerosis, obesity, insulin resistance and sports nutrition.
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June Kloubec, PhD
Faculty
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Dr. Kloubec is a core faculty member in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science. Dr. Kloubec has a special interest in promoting undergraduate research. Her own interests are centered on exercise and public health.
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Cynthia Lair, CHN
Faculty
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Lair is director of curriculum for Bastyr's Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Culinary Arts. She is the author of a popular cookbook, Feeding the Whole Family, and co-producer and host of the online cooking show, Cookus Interruptus.
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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
