Integrative Oncology

Medical Staff - BIORC

Medical Director

Leanna J. Standish, PhD, ND, MS, LAc, FABNO

• Research Professor, Bastyr University Research Center
• Clinical Professor, University of Washington, School of Public Health
• Affiliate Research Professor, UW School of Medicine, Radiology Department

Chinese Medical Oncology Practitioner

Hong Yu, DAOM, MD (China), LAc

Mind/Body/Energy Medicine

Guan-Cheng Sun, PhD

Naturopathic Medicine:

Eric Yarnell, ND

Eleanora Naydis, ND, LAc Dr. Naydis is a board certified naturopathic physician and licensed acupuncturist. Her education and training allow her to integrate traditional and oriental medicine in her practice.  Since her graduation from Bastyr University, she has been treating a wide range of chronic medical conditions. She has worked with patients with musculoskeletal, digestive, gynecological, immune, endocrine, and psycho-emotional complaints. She was a contributing editor to Naturopathic Approach to Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology book, and has written educational articles for a local newspaper. Dr. Naydis’s special interest lies in integrative oncology with emphasis on breast and gastrointestinal cancers. She works closely with patients at every stage of diagnosis to help them improve their outcomes, understand drug-herb interactions, reduce side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, augment their recovery post therapy, and prevent relapses. She believes regular communication between all healthcare providers is instrumental for successful treatment and encourages patients to be proactive in their care.

Erin Sweet, ND

Paul Anderson, ND

Research Nurse

Barb Osborne, RN

Center Supervisor

Jacqui Seet, RN

How To Make an Appointment - BIORC

We are a clinical research center. All patients seen at BIORC are participants in a Integrative Oncology Outcomes Study. When you arrive for your appointment we will explain the study further, answer questions you might have and ask you to sign the study consent form. You are free to decline participating in the study, at which time we will provide a contact list of other integrative oncologists and your appointment will be cancelled.

1. To make an appointment, call (425) 602-3311 and ask to be put on the "First Office Visit" waiting list.

2. Print and complete all 10 of the participant forms the best that you can. Take note of any questions you may have and our staff will address them before your appointment. 

3. Send us your medical records relating to your cancer diagnosis.You have two options:

Bastyr Clinical Research Center
14500 Juanita Drive N.E.
Kenmore, WA 98028
Attn: Clinic Supervisor

Our preferred method is for you to contact your providers (i.e. oncologist, radiation oncologist, surgeon, primary care practitioner) to request that the following records be forwarded to you. Then mail the completed participant forms found above and your medical records to:

Contact your providers to complete "Release of Information" requests so that your medical records can be faxed to us directly. Our fax number is (425) 602-3420.

4. List of medical records needed

• Pathology reports
• Diagnostic reports
• Current laboratory reports
• Doctor summary chart notes
• Chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy records
• Do not include actual X-rays or DVDs; reports are OK

5. Contact your insurance company to confirm whether your policy covers naturopathic care and/or acupuncture. We bill under Team Care at the Bastyr Center for Natural Heath. We offer a Time of Service adjustment for participants without insurance coverage.

6. Download and print a map to the reserved parking spaces on campus for the Bastyr Clinical Research Center. Get a map and directions to campus.

7. We will call you to schedule your first appointment once we receive your packet of participant forms and medical records. If you do not hear from us a week after you think your packet should have reached us, please call us at (425) 602-3311.