Sonoran Univeristy of Health Sciences Catalog (2024)

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Abusamra, Yasmin, PhD
Professor of Biochemistry, Department Chair, Basic Medical Sciences
BS, Botany and Chemistry, University of Khartoum, Sudan, 1986; MS, Analytical Chemistry, University of Khartoum, Sudan, 1995; PhD, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Michigan State University, 2002

Alexander, Amanda, ND
Associate Professor of Naturopathic Medicine
BS, Biology/Pre-Medicine, University of Georgia, 2001; MEd, Science Education, Georgia State University, 2006; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2012.

Axelrod, Leslie, ND
Professor of Naturopathic Medicine
BS, Human Nutrition, University of Massachusetts; ND, Bastyr University, 1987; Dipl. Ac, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 1998.

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Bain, Jaclyn, ND
Associate Professor of Naturopathic Medicine; Division Director of Clinical Education; Department Chair, Pre-clinical Studies
BS, Biology, The College of New Jersey, 2009; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Science), 2013.

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Eltigani, Hamid, MD
Professor of Anatomy
MS, Human Morphology, University of Khartoum, Sudan, 1996; MD, Mink State Medical Institute, 1991.

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Gaines, Patricia, ND
Professor of Naturopathic Medicine; Department Chair of Botanical Medicine
ND, Bastyr University, 2002.

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Howell, Pamela, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Diagnostics; Department Chair of General Medicine
BS, Biology and Chemistry, West Texas State University, 1985; MD, Texas Tech Medical School, 1989.

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Jonas, Mary Dawn, ND
Assistant Professor of Naturopathic Medicine; Interim Department Chair of theDepartment of Mind-Body, Environmental Medicine and Naturopathic Philosophy.
BS, Psychology, Washington University, 1999; MA, Counseling, Webster University, 2001; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2016.

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Kadar, Gena, DC, MS.MEdL, CNS
Professor of Clinical Nutrition; Dean College of Nutrition
BA, Humanistic Studies, McGill University, 1998; DC, Southern California University of Health Sciences, 2001; CNS, Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists, 2007; MS, Medical Education Leadership, University of New England, 2016.

Kennedy, Shaun, ND
Assistant Professor of Naturopathic Medicine
MS, Psychology, University of Phoenix, 2011; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2016.

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Langland, Jeffrey, PhD
Professor of Research; Department Chair of Research
BS, Microbiology, Arizona State University, 1986; PhD, Microbiology, Arizona State University, 1990.

Lasku, Arben, PhD
Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
MD, University of Tirana, Albania, 1985; MS, Clinical Pathology, University of Tirana, Albania, 1988; PhD, Clinical Pathology, University of Tirana, Albania, 1994.

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Mitchell, Jessica, ND
Assistant Professor of Naturopathic Medicine; Dean, College of Naturopathic Medicine
BS, Psychobiology, Binghamton University, 2001; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2005.

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Rice, Elizabeth, ND
Associate Professor of Naturopathic Medicine; Department Chair of Homeopathy & Pharmacology
BA, Global Studies- Culture and Ideology/Spanish Language, University of California, 2002; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2009.

Rodriguez, Odessa Arianna, ND
Assistant Professor of Naturopathic Medicine
Biological Science, Arizona State University, 2010; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2017.

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Salisbury, Lauren, ND
Roosevelt Health Center Clinic Director
BA, Political Science, Our Lady of the Lake University, 2005; MS, Non-Profit Management, Our Lady of the Lake University, 2009; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2016; MS, Acupuncture, Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture, 2019.

Schmidt, John, PhD
Professor of Physiology
BS, Biochemistry, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 1981; PhD, Pharmacology, University of Washington, Seattle, 1987.

Schroeder, Hannah, ND
Instructor of Naturopathic Medicine
BS, Biomedical Sciences, Northern Arizona University, 2016; ND; Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2020.

Stage, Katrina, ND
Associate Professor of Naturopathic Medicine; Division Director of Therapeutics
BA, Anthropology, Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1996; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2010.

Stoppa, Iginio, ND
Instructor of Naturopathic Medicine
BS, Exercise Science, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, 2015, ND, Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA, 2021.

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Thompson, H. Garrett, DC, PhD
Vice President of Academic Affairs
BA, Biology, Reed College 1994; PhD, Biochemistry, Loma Linda University, 2000; DC, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, 2010.

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Vedeler, Christopher, LAc
Assistant Professor, Department Chair, Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
BA, Philosophy, New Mexico State University, 1998; MS, Oriental Medicine, Southwest Acupuncture College, 2004.

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Alfrey, Jennifer, MS, CCN, CSCS*D
BS, Exercise Physiology, University of Utah, 1995; MS, Exercise Science/Nutrition, Arizona State University, 2000.

Ama, Suzanne, DCN, MS, MS Ed., BFA
BFA in Digital Design, American InterContinental University, 2004; MS, Education, California State University East Bay, 2007; MS, Human Nutrition, University of Bridgeport, 2018; DCN, Maryland University of Integrative Health; 2021.

Amrine, Craig, LAc
BS, Ceramic Engineering, Alfred University, New York, 1991; MS, Acupuncture, Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture, 2008.

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Bethel, Klee, MD
MD, Creighton University School of Medicine, 1986.

Bos, Willem, DC
BS, Human Biology, Northwestern Health Sciences University, 1999; DC, Northwestern Health Sciences University, 1999.

Branham, Gary, MDR
BS, Business, Indiana University, Kelley School of Business, 1986; Master of Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University of Law, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, 2015.

Briante, Carla, MSc., ND
BA, Major Statistics, University of Guelph, 2004; MS, Statistics, University of Guelph, 2005; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2016.

Brouwer, Lauri, ND
BS, Nutrition (Dietetics), Arizona State University, 2008; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2012.

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Carlblom, Bronwyn, ND
BA, Classical Flute Performance, University of Southern California, 2010; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2019.

Cherpak-Castagna, Christine, CN, CNS, CDN, LDN, BCFWP, CIHC, INHC
BA, Stony Brook University, 2007; DCN, Maryland University of Integrative Health, 2020.

Clough, Kelly, ND
BS, Physics and Economics, SUNY at Stony Brook Honors College, Stony Brook, NY, 2007; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2013.

Cook, Tracey, ND
BS, Biology, University of Akron, 2009; Masters, PIHMA, 2016; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2014.

Covey, Christina, ND
BS, University of Vermont, 2010; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2020.

Czeczuga, Alison,
BA, International Affairs, Elliott School of International Affairs, 2007; Certificate in Business Education, The George Washington University, School of Business, 2007.

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Darragh, Angela, ND
BS, Biological Sciences, Florida Atlantic University, 2006; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2012.

Davis, Mark, ND
BA, Applied Linguistics, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1999 ND, National College of Natural Medicine, 2011.

DeCarolis, Anna-Maria, ND
BS, Biology, Grand Canyon University, 2017; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2021.

Desai, Sarika, DO
BS, Health Promotion Studies, University of Southern California, 2004; DO, Western University of Health Sciences, 2008.

DiCampli, Jesika, ND
BS, Interdisciplinary Health Services, Saint Joseph’s University, 2000; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2006.

DiFrancesco, Tara, MS, CNS, LDN
BS, Psychology and Mental Health, Worcester State University; MS, Nutrition and Herbal Medicine, Maryland University of Integrative Health.

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Eischens, Shawna, ND
BS, Therapeutic Recreation-Child/Youth Emphasis, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 1999; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2012.

Ewald, Jaime, ND
BS, Biological Sciences, Wright State University, 2000; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2006.

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Freeth, Stephanie, MBA
BA, English, Princeton University, 1997; MBA, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, 2002.

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Gatter, Robin, MS, CNS, LDN
BS, International Business, Central Connecticut State University; MS, Human Nutrition, University of Bridgeport.

Gerstel, Johanne, ND
BS, Psychology and Biology, Arizona State University, 2011; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2019.

Goelz, Linna, ND
BS, Business Administration, University of Denver, Daniels College of Business, 2012; Certified Natural Foods Chef, Nutrition Therapy Institute, Denver, CO, 2013; Certified Master Nutrition Therapist, Nutrition Therapy Institute, Denver, CO, 2015; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2021.

Goodman-Herrrick, Pearlyn, ND
ND, National University of Natural Medicine, 1979; DHANP, 1988.

Gouge, Laura, ND
BS, Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, 2010; ND, National College of Natural Medicine, Portland, 2015.

Grise, Diane, ND
BS, Human Biology, Indiana University, 2009; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2013.

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Hamdan, Saeed, MD
MD, General Medicine, Minsk State Medical University, Minsk; MS, Obstetrics & Gynecology, National Medical University, Russia, Moscow; PhD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Russia State Medical University, Moscow; MS, Health Informatics, UAB, Birmingham, Alabama.

Hartwell, Lillea, ND
BS, Plant Sciences, University of Arizona, 2015; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2019

Harvey, Phillip, PhD, RD, CNS, FACN, FISSN
BA, Biology, California State University, Northridge; MSPH, Nutritional Sciences, UCLA, School of Public Health; PhD, Nutritional Biochemistry, Colorado State University.

Hilton, Jeffrey, MS
BA, Marketing, University of Utah; MS, Integrated Marketing Communications, Northwestern University.

Hodges, Romilly, CNS, CKNS, CDN, IFMCP, mBANT, CNHC
BS, Management, University of London Royal Holloway College, 2002; MS, Human Nutrition, University of Bridgeport, 2015.

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Johnson, Arthur, EdD, EdS, MEd
MEd, University of Florida; EdS; University of Florida; EdD, Florida Atlantic University.

Jones, Feather,
Massage Therapist, Boulder School of Message Therapy, 1978; Certification, Clinical Herbalist, Santa Fe College of Natural Medicine, 1982.

Jurgelewicz, Michael, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, CNS
BS, Marketing, The Pennsylvania State University, 2001; BS, Health & Wellness, Parker University, 2007; BS, Anatomy, Parker University, 2007; DC, Parker University, 2007.

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Kaplan, Steven, ND
BA, English Literature, University of California at Los Angeles, 1983; MA, Mass Communications (Radio-TV-Film),California State University, Northridge, CA, 1996; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2016.

Kaufman, Patricia, PhD, LDN, CNS
MS, Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine, University of Western States, 2018; MBA, Marketing, Marquette University, 2000; PhD, Health and Performance, Concordia University of Chicago, 2021.

Kennedy, Stacy, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN
BS, Nutrition Science & Dietetics, Indiana University, 1996; MPH, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2000.

Klein, Rachel, ND, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic, National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, IL, 2012; Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, IL, 2013.

Kovalchik, Jessica, DC, MS, CNS, LDN, CDN
BS, Biology, Marywood University, 2009; DC, New York Chiropractic College (Now Northeast College of Health Sciences), 2011; MS, Applied Clinical Nutrition, New York Chiropractic College, 2020.

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Lewis, Danielle, ND
BS, Health Science/Management, Old Dominion University, 1999; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2013.

Livengood, Elizabeth, ND
BS, Zoology, Arizona State University, 1992; MA, Education, University of Phoenix; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2015.

Londre, Bryan, MSNBL, MS, NASM-CNC
BS, Biology, University of Minnesota, 2010; MS, Regulatory Affairs, Northeastern University, 2014; MS, Nutrition Business Leadership, Sonoran University of Health Sciences, 2022.

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Mac-Kay-Timmermans, Drew, ND
BS, Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario, CA; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2017.

Marchese, Marianne, ND
BS, Occupational Therapy, Creighton University, 1990; ND, National University of Natural Medicine, 2002.

Medore, Yadim,
Founder and CEO of Pure Branding, Bennington College, Liberal Arts and Sciences, 1982-1984; University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Drama, 1984-1986

Merkey, Allison, ND, MS
BS, Nutrition, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 2006; MS, Biology, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 2008; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2018.

Mirbolooki, Reza, MD, PhD
MD, General Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran, 2000; PhD, Experimental Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, 2008.

Moore, Jessica, ND, FABNO
Bachelor of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, AB Canada, 2007; Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2013; Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology, 2017.

Mundt, Jennifer, ND
BA, Biology, University of Minnesota, 2000; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2009.

Musset, Jeannette, NMD
BS, Biochemistry, Indiana University, South Bend, 2010; NMD, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2015.

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Pantermuehl, Jessica, NTP, CHHC
NTP, Nutrition Therapy Practitioner, Nutritional Therapy Association, 2015; CHHC, Certified Holistic Health Counseling, American Association of Drugless Practitioners, 2012.

Patel, Dharti, DMD, FDS RCS (Ed), ND, MSOM, DAcHM
DMD, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2002; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2018; MS, Oriental Medicine, Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture, 2020; DAcHM, Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture, 2021.

Paulson, Heather, ND
BS, Aquatic Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2000; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2007.

Perrino, Carie, ND
BS, Nutritional Science, University of Missouri, 2014; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences); 2022.

Phillips, Luke, MDiv, MBA(c)
BA, Religious Studies, University of South Florida, 2009; MDiv, Fuller Theological Seminary, 2015.

Pierce, Kay, PCC, FNTP
PCC, Professional Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation 2021; FNTP, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner 2014.

Pinazza, Anthony, ND
BS, Biochemistry, Southern Nazarene University, 2013; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2018.

Pizano, Jessica, MS, CNS, DCN
DCN, Maryland University of Integrative Health; MS, Human Nutrition, University of Bridgeport.

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Ross, Kim, DCN, MS, MBA, CNS, CDN, LDN, IFMCP
MBA, Utica College, 2008; MS, Applied Clinical Nutrition, New York Chiropractic College (now Northeast College of Health Sciences), 2012; DCN, Maryland University of Integrative Health, 2021.

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Sanchez, JoAnn, BS
BS, Forestry & Wildlife Management, University of Rhode Island, 1981.

Schichtl, Rachel, PhD, RDN, FAND
MS, Nutrition, University of Central Arkansas, 2005; RDN, Nutrition and Dietetic Internship, University of Central Arkansas; 2009; PhD., Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Texas Tech University, 2020.

Schuler, Corey, FNP, DC, MSN, MSHN, EMBA, BSN, ASN
BS, Valparaiso University, 2002; DC, Northwestern Health Sciences University, 2007; MS, Human Nutrition, University of Bridgeport, 2011; ASN, International College of Health Sciences, 2016; MBA, Quantic School of Business and Technology, 2018; BSN, Graceland University, 2019; MSN, Graceland University, 2021.

Sharaf, Sydney, ND
BS, Nutrition Science, Montana State University, 2014; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2019.

Sherlin, Leslie, PhD
BS, Psychology, University of Tennessee, 2000; MS, Psychology, Capella University, 2003; PhD, Psychology, Capella University, 2008.

Short, Daniel, PhD
BA, Psychology, McMurry University, 1990; MS, University of North Texas, 1993; PhD, Counseling Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 2000.

Stone, Sarah, ND
BS, Psychology, University of South Florida, 2011; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2015.

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Tabares, Amber, ND
BA, Biology, University of Missouri, 2004; MBA, Healthcare, American Intercontinental University, 2006; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2012.

Tamburri, Phranq, ND
BS, Life Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, 1998; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2002.

Tately, Molly, ND
BS, Technical Management, DeVry University, 2004; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2021.

TerHaar, Jessica, PhD
BSc, Kinesiology & Health Science, York University, Canada, 2007; MSc, Human Health & Nutrition, University of Guelph, Canada 2009; PhD, Medical Science & Microbiology, UMCG, The Netherlands, 2015.

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Vaughan, Karen, ND
BS, Biology, University of South Florida, 1999; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2004.

Volk, Kimberly, ND
BA, Psychology, University of Buffalo, 2001; RN, Associates in Applied Sciences, Alfred SUNY, 1992; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2006.

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Wright, Berlin, ND
BS, Kinesiology, Barrett Honors College, ASU, 2013; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2018.

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Yarnell, Eric, ND
BS, Natural Health Sciences, Bastyr University, 1994; ND, Bastyr University, 1996.

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Bell, Iris, MD, PhD
BA, Harvard University, 1972; MD, Stanford University, 1980; PhD, Stanford University, 1997.

Bibak, Emily, PhD
MS, Chemistry, Linkoping University, Sweden; PhD, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Heidelberg University.

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Dirkmaat, Heather, NMD
MBS, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, 2017; MBT, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, 2019; NMD, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2022.

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Jacobs, Jennifer, MD, MPH
BA Biology, Wayne State University 1972; MD, Wayne State University, 1976; MPH, University of Washington School of Public Health, 1990.

JoAnn L., Yane, ND, MPH, CAE
ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2000; MS, Public Health, Des Moines University, Iowa, 2012.

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Kumar, Ashok, PhD
PhD, AMU, Aligarh, India, 1986; Research Fellow, University of Calgary, Canada, 1989; Fogarty International Research Fellow (NIH), Harvard Medical School, Boston, 1990.

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Lovejoy (Snowden), Rebecca, ND, LAc, FABNO
MS, Acupuncture, Tri-State College of Acupuncture, New York, 2009; ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), 2013; Naturopathic Oncology Residency, Indiana University Health Goshen Center for Cancer Care, 2015.

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Riley, David, MD
BA, UNC-Chapel Hill, 1976; MD, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, 1983.

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Shahabi, Shahram, MD, PhD, Dhom
DHom, Diploma of the Institute of Homeopathy, British Institute of Homeopathy; MD, General Medicine, Tehran Medical Sciences University; PhD, Medical Immunology, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.

Standish, L, Jeanna, PhD, ND, MSAOM
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst; ND, Bastyr University; MSAOM, Bastyr University.

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Upton, Roy, RH; DipAyu
Diploma in Ayurveda, Mt. Madonna College of Ayurveda, 2006; 120-hour Program, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture, Shanghai College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1997.

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Buratovich, Nick, ND
Professor Emeritus
BS, Biology, Saint Mary’s College, 1973; ND, National University of Natural Medicine, 1983.

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Canvasser, Bruce, ND
National University of Natural Medicine, 1977.

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Deng, Yong, MD, LAc;
Professor Emeritus
Supervising Acupuncturist, Endowed Chair (Gero-Vita); MD (China), LAc, Chengdu College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1983.

Dye, John, ND
Professor Emeritus
BA, Whittier College, 1974; ND, National University of Natural Medicine, 1979.

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Messer, Stephen, MSEd, ND, DHANP
Professor Emeritus
MSEd, University of Pennsylvania, 1974; ND, National University of Natural Medicine, 1979; DHANP, 1988.