EDUCATION:

Bastyr University, School of Naturopathic Medicine, Seattle, Washington
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, May 1992
BS in Health Sciences

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
BA in Psychology, May 1985
Interpreter training program in ASL (American Sign Language) 1984-1987, University of Washington/SCCC

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WORK EXPERIENCE:

Naturopathic Physician - Private Practice
Eastside Integrative Health, PLLC July 2009 - Present
RiverRun Health Resources September 2004 - June 2009
General consultative medical practice with focus on adults, adolescents, pediatrics and women’s healthcare. Treatment modalities include homeopathy; botanical medicine; clinical nutrition; nutritional counseling hydrotherapy, spinal manipulation, soft tissue injury work and other physical medicine therapies; stress management and lifestyle counseling.

Naturopathic Physician - Integrative Practice
Skagit Valley Medical Center, Stanwood-Camano Medical Center
Stanwood, Washington - January 2001 - April 2004
Skagit Valley Medical Center, Mt. Vernon, Washington January 2003- March 2004
General naturopathic medical practice in rural setting. Staff physician for conventional medical clinic.

Naturopathic Physician – Consultant/Medical Provider
University of Maryland, Complementary Medicine Program
Kernan Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland May 2000 – April 2001
Consultant to Complementary Medical Team/Clinic Director. Projects included: professional credentialing and privileging; formulary development; patient and medical student education; guest lecturer; form and documentation creation for integrated medical clinics, seeing and treating patients.

Naturopathic Physician - Private Practice
MidCoast Natural Health, Belfast, Maine 1994 - 2000
Olympia Family Health, Olympia, Washington 1993 - 1994
General medical practice with a focus on adults, pediatrics, adolescents; chronic and acute care, and gynecology.

Women’s’ Health Clinician - Public Health
45th Street Clinic, Seattle Washington 1988 - 1992
Provided general health care for women and adolescents in high risk populations; physical exams for wellness, including PAP smears, STD evaluations; birth control and lifestyle counseling; and acute care evaluation and treatment. I also trained student interns (PA, ARNP and ND).

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ASSOCIATIONS:

AANP (American Association of Naturopathic Physicians) 1992 to present
MANP (Maine Association of Naturopathic Physicians)

• Vice President, 1994 - 1995 (Member 1994-1999)

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ORGANIZATION AND LEGISLATIVE EXPERIENCE:

State of Maine-Governor appointed Board Member -
Complementary Health Care Providers (1996-1997)
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation

• Co-wrote the rules and regulations for the new Naturopathic Doctor licensing law for the State of Maine.

NPLEX (Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Exam) 1993 - 2000
Secretary, Board of Directors 1994 - 1997
Writing, review and revision of licensing exam questions 1994-2000

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LICENSES & CERTIFICATES:

License, State of Washington - Naturopathic Physician 1992 - Present
Certificate, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle -
Evaluation & Diagnosis of Child Sexual Abuse
Certificate, US Department of Health & Human Services / CDC - STD Course Intensive

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Bastyr University - Adjunct Faculty - School of Naturopathic Medicine
Adjunct faculty- Geriatrics Fall 2007

Jewish Education Council
Supplemental High School aged education- Topics including, Medical-Bio Ethics, Social Ethics, Social Justice/Action, Global issues, Media issues, and health-related topics affecting teens.

Adult Education Classes for women
Menopause, osteoporosis, diabetes, depression, insomnia, fatigue, self-care, nutrition, homeopathy.

Skagit Valley Hospital, Mt. Vernon, Washington
Lecture series on women's health care, Fall 2001 - Winter 2003
Lecture series on specific healthcare topics and naturopathic medicine, including naturopathic first aid for adults and children, menopause, PMS, depression, anxiety, nutrition, homeopathy, botanical medicines, etc.

Washington Association of Laboratory Technicians, Everett, Washington
Naturopathic Medicine and Use of Conventional and Specialty Laboratories, Spring 2002

University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
Lectures on Naturopathic Medicine including case studies with therapeutics for 4th year medical students. Lecture on the use of various common herbs, supplemental nutrients, and therapeutic diets for 3rd year medical students, Feb - June 2000

Maine Pharmacy Association, Annual Conference, Portland, Maine
Lecture on the use of pharmaceuticals in Naturopathic medicine, February 1998

Maine Nutrition Council Conference, Augusta Civic Center, Augusta, Maine
Lecture on the use of nutrition, diet and supplements in the treatment of various diseases, March 1997

Eastern Maine Medical Center- Cancer Care, Bangor, Maine
In-service and lecture series on complementary care of patients with cancer, December 1996

Department of Veterans Affairs (CHEP), Portland, Maine
Faculty - Conference on Alpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency, June 1996
Research based use of herbs and supplements in the treatment of Alpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency

Mabel Wadsworth Women's Health Center, Bangor, Maine
Lecturer for yearly workshop: Topic - Natural Approaches to Women's Health Care Including Menopause, Reproductive Years, Public Health Issues, Prevention and Early Detection, September 1995 - 1998

Miles Memorial Hospital, Damariscotta, Maine
In-service and public workshop: Topic - Herbal Support During and After Menopause, May 1995

University of Maine, Orono, Maine
Lecturer for class on Alternative & Integrative Medicine, December 1994

Solomon Schecter Camp, Olympia, Washington
Class on AIDS awareness for adolescents, August 1993

Conducted monthly lecture series (in Maine), on varied topics including childhood immunizations, alternative cancer treatments, homeopathy, stress management, immune support, botanical medicines, and home remedies.