Faculty, Alumni & Researcher Spotlights
Chris Krumm, ND, MS, LAc
Alum
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
- Department of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Dr. Krumm practices primary care naturopathic medicine and acupuncture at the HealthPoint clinics in Redmond and Kenmore. He treats patients with or without insurance, and offers an extremely affordable sliding scale (many patients pay $20 per visit).
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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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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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Geoff Lecovin, ND, LAc
Alum
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
- Department of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Naturopathic doctors have a diverse set of healing tools at their disposal — it's one of the hallmarks of a naturopathic education. Few doctors demonstrate this as well as alumni Geoff Lecovin, ND, LAc ('94), MS, DC, CSCS, CISSN.
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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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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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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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Chongyun Liu, MD (China), LAc
Faculty
- School of Traditional World Medicines
- Department of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Dr. Liu is a professor in the Department of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Bastyr University. His interests include acupuncture; Qi Gong and herbal treatment for pain; gynecological, pediatric and psychological disorders; restoration of qi and the channeling of qi.
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Rebecca Love Steward, DVM
Faculty
- School of Traditional World Medicines
- Department of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Basic Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Dr. Love Steward is a faculty member in the Department of Basic Sciences and teaches the prosection of instructional cadavers.
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Kathleen Lumiere, DAOM, MAc, LAc
Faculty
- School of Traditional World Medicines
- Department of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Dr. Lumiere is a clinical supervisor and classroom instructor at Bastyr. She is currently pursuing research and writing projects associated with traditional Chinese medicine, cancer, stroke rehabilitation, and electroacupuncture.
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Kaleb C. Lund, PhD
Researcher
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
- Department of Botanical Medicine
Dr. Lund is currently researching models to improve the validity of in vitro assessment of botanical medicines including simulated digestion and hepatic metabolism. In addition, he is mentoring graduate students in research involving the immunomodulating properties of devil’s club (Oplopanax horridus) and the protective effects of blackberries (Rubus armeniacus).
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Marisol Mangual, BS
Alum
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
- Department of Botanical Medicine
Marisol Mangual, a 2006 graduate of Bastyr's herbal sciences bachelor's completion program, finds it amazing that after spending only two years at Bastyr studying herbal sciences, she is working at a "dream job" and gaining respect from her peers.
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Eric Martin, BS
Alum
- Department of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
A Bastyr graduate of two distinctly different programs — the herbal sciences BS program ('04) and the acupuncture and Oriental medicine MS program ('07) — Martin has found his calling as an acupuncturist, herbalist, instructor and cultural explorer.
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Robert M. Martinez, DC, ND
Alum
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
When Robert Martinez played doctor as a little boy, instead of fake syringes and candy pills, he carried homeopathic remedies in his doctor’s bag. Instead of pretending to perform surgery, he adjusted backs. Clearly, he was destined to become a chiropractic and naturopathic physician.
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Researcher
Dr. Martzen is director of the Center for Student Research, senior director of Research Development and a research associate professor in the Bastyr University Research Institute.
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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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Don Messner, PhD
Faculty
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Basic Sciences
Dr. Messner is a research faculty member who teaches basic sciences courses and conducts laboratory research directed at understanding and combatting human disease.
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Donald J. Messner, PhD
Researcher
Dr. Messner is a research associate professor in the department of basic sciences and the Bastyr University Research Institute and a visiting scientist at the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason Hospital & Medical Center. His research group works on the prevention and treatment of liver disease.
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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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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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Richard Mitchell, DAOM, LAc
Alum / Faculty
- School of Traditional World Medicines
- Department of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Dr. Mitchell teaches Meridians and Points I, II, and III lectures and labs. His interests are hard-to-treat medical conditions including long-term soft tissue injuries, and chronic, difficult-to-treat pathologies including fibromylagia and autoimmune diseases.
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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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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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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
