Alumni / Leaders in the Field

AANMC Alumni & Speakers

Graduates of naturopathic medical programs from AANMC member schools are choosing and even creating their own careers, carving their own niche and helping to make the world a healthier place.

Discover the many diverse ways of practicing naturopathic medicine. Whether through private or integrated practice, research, travel or education – our AANMC alumni follow varied career paths and lead extraordinarily influential lives.

Meet our leaders in the field of naturopathic medicine:

Stacey AustinDr. Stacey Austin, ND – SCNM alumna
Former president of the Texas Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Specialties: auto-immune and cardiovascular diseases, botanical medicine, fibromyalgia, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, nutrition, yoga.
Read Dr. Austin’s bio.


Dr. Peter Bongiorno, ND, LAc – Bastyr alumnus
Major contributing writer, third edition of The Textbook of Natural Medicine. Specialties: acupuncture, teaching.
Read Dr. Bongiorno’s bio.
 

Dr. Ryan Bradley, ND – Bastyr alumnus
Developed and supervises the Diabetes & Cardiovascular Wellness Program at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Specialties: diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, cardiovascular conditions, metabolic syndrome (aka syndrome X), drug-nutrient combinations, antioxidants.
Read Dr. Bradley’s bio.
 
Dr. Kimberly Brown, ND, LAc – NCNM alumna
Teaches Oriental medicine at Guilford Technical Community College. Specialties: Oriental medicine, acupuncture, physical therapy.
Read Dr. Brown’s bio.



Dr. Mark Carney, ND, LAc – SCNM alumnus
Authored two upcoming books: Common Sense Medicine and A Faster’s Companion. Specialties: acupuncture, pediatrics, women's and men's health, herbal medicine, nutrition; public speaking.
Read Dr. Carney’s bio.



Dr. Kristina Conner, ND – Bastyr alumna
Vice president of the Indiana Association of Naturopathic Physicians (INANP). Specialties: nutrition, counseling, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, detoxification medicine, naturopathic endocrinology and gastroenterology.
Read Dr. Conner’s bio.

Dr. Carrie Louise Daenell, ND – Bastyr alumna
Co-authored Better Breast Health for Life; earns an income in the top one percent of doctors in similar practices, nationally. Specialties: menopause, hormonal issues, digestion, chronic fatigue, allergies, hepatitis,cholesterol levels, arthritis, immune challenges.
See our Spotlight feature on Dr. Daenell.
Read Dr. Daenell’s bio.

Dr. Stephanie Draus, ND – NCNM alumna
Founder of The Warrior Project, an organization dedicated to the prevention of domestic violence. Specialties: addiction recovery, women’s health, mental health, digestive disorders, mind-body and physical medicine.
Read Dr. Draus’ bio.

Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, ND – NCNM alumna
Co-author of Evaluating Low Plasma Homocysteine, contributing author of Laboratory Evaluations in Molecular Medicine. Specialties: research, clinical education, consultation, metabolic profile interpretation; teleconferencing/lecturing.
Read Dr. Fitzgerald’s bio.

Dr. Scott Fogle, ND – NCNM alumnus
Combines advanced laboratory medicine with nutritional, homeopathic, pharmacological and botanical medicine. Specialties: family practice, cardiopulmonary medicine, IV therapy, environmental medicine.
Read Dr. Fogle’s bio.

 
Dr. Carolyn Fuller, ND – Bastyr alumna
Emphasizes "Docere" (doctor as teacher), supporting patients’ health care goals through empowerment and education. Specialties: lifestyle factors, nutrition, exercise, botanical medicines, homeopathy, physical medicine and pharmaceuticals (as needed).
Read Dr. Fuller’s bio.

 
Dr. Judy Fulop, ND – NCNM alumna
Introduced House Bill #1591 and Senate Bill #1758 in the Illinois legislative process. Specialties: nutrition, chronic autoimmune and gastrointestinal diseases, cancer, women’s health, integrative care, drug-herb-supplement interactions, homeopathy, botanicals, hydrotherapy.
Read Dr. Fulop’s bio.

 
Dr. Jeanne Galloway, ND – Bastyr alumna
Current president of the Texas Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Specialties: allergy/asthma treatments, chronic medical conditions, menopausal symptom relief, skin problems, sleep disorders, gastrointestinal issues, herbal medicines, homeopathic remedies, hydrotherapy, detoxification treatments.
Read Dr. Galloway’s bio.

 
Dr. Christine Girard, ND – NCNM alumna
Chief medical officer/executive vice president of clinical affairs at SCNM, expert panel member for the CAM Outcomes Research Project (CORP). Specialties: lecturing on natural medicine, integrative medicine, naturopathic residency programs and child passenger safety.
Read Dr. Girard’s bio.

 
Dr. Diane Hawk, ND – SCNM alumna
Was an immunologist in the biomedical field for over 20 years prior to becoming a naturopath. Specialties: homeopathy, nutrition, herbs, environmental medicine, diabetes, hydrotherapy, mind-body medicine; allergies, fibromyalgia, pain, colds, menopause, chemical sensitivities.
Read Dr. Hawk’s bio.

Dr. David Hogg, ND – SCNM alumnus
Teaches and coaches patients. Specialties: Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique (BEST), mind-body medicine, homeopathy, botanicals, nutrition/supplementation, hydrotherapy, Jin Shin Jyutsu.
Read Dr. Hogg’s bio.


Dr. Andrew Kaufmann, ND – SCNM alumnus
Has brought a naturopathic approach to diabetes treatment and prevention, working on an Apache reservation in Arizona. Specialties: diabetes prevention, weight management, metabolic syndrome, endocrinology, healthy cooking, research in naturopathic approaches to weight loss.
See our Spotlight feature on Dr. Kauffmann.

Dr. Patti Kim, ND – NCNM alumna
Applies Eastern and Western philosophies to the prevention of chronic, degenerative illnesses. Specialties: classical Chinese medicine, homeostasis, clinical nutrition, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, botanicals, acupuncture, qi gong, lifestyle counseling.
Read Dr. Kim’s bio.

Dr. Sally LaMont, ND, LAc – NCNM alumna
Associate professor at San Francisco State University’s Department of Health Education’s Institute for Holistic Healing Studies. Specialties: acupuncture, naturopathic medical science, traditional Chinese medicine; natural foods cooking instructor.
Read Dr. LaMont’s bio.


Dr. Melanie Landers, ND – NCNM alumna
Focuses on food, chemical, and environmental sensitivities. Specialties: mind-body connection, pediatrics, women’s health, fertility, cancer, nutrition.
Read Dr. Landers’ bio.


 
Dr. Tara Levy, ND – Bastyr alumna
Helped lead the movement to license NDs in California, and defines success in two words: family and balance. Specialties: pregnancy, pediatrics, women's health, cancer support; lecturer.
See our Spotlight feature on Dr. Levy.

Dr. Marnie Loomis, ND – NCNM alumna
Director of continuing education and alumni affairs at NCNM. Specialties: gastrointestinal disorders, women’s cancer screenings, highly sensitive people, nutrition’s impact on health; teaching, researching, writing.
Read Dr. Loomis’ bio.

 
Dr. Holly Lucille, ND – SCNM alumna
Author of Creating and Maintaining Balance: A Women’s Guide to Safe, Natural, Hormone Health. Specialties: public health education, addiction and recovery, nutrition and exercise, menopause and andropause, holistic approaches to healing; lecturer.
Read Dr. Lucille’s bio.

 
Dr. William Mitchell, ND – Bastyr alumnus
Esteemed naturopathic doctor and educator, practiced from 1998 to 2006; left a profound yet very personal influence on naturopaths worldwide. Specialties: internationally renowned expert in botanical medicine, pharmacognosy, spiritual essence of plant medicines, teaching kundalini yoga. 
See our Spotlight feature on Dr. Mitchell.

Dr. Paul Mittman, ND, DHANP – NCNM alumnus
Founding president of AANMC, current president of SCNM. Specialties: nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, homeopathy, botanical medicine; researcher, author, public speaker.
Read Dr. Mittman’s bio.


 
Dr. Jana Nalbandian, ND – Bastyr alumna
Faculty member at Bastyr University, clinical faculty member at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Specialties: women’s health care, botanical medicine, homeopathy, physical medicine, therapeutic nutrition.
Read Dr. Nalbandian’s bio.

 
Dr. Steve Nenninger, ND – NCNM alumnus
Founding donor of the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians (NYANP). Specialties: correcting imbalances, homeopathy, Chinese and Western herbs, supplements, nutrients; public speaker.
Read Dr. Nenninger’s bio.

Dr. Amy Neuzil, ND – SCNM alumna
Current vice president of the Texas Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Specialties: counseling, nutrition, physical activity, overall quality of life.
Read Dr. Neuzil’s bio.

 
Dr. Tabatha Parker, ND – NCNM alumna
Co-founder, executive director and medical director of Natural Doctors International (NDI). Specialties: diseases of poverty and socio-economic status, parasites, upper respiratory infections, diabetes, hypertension, women's health issues.
See our Spotlight feature on Dr. Parker.

Dr. Shelese Pratt, ND – NCNM alumna
Studies and practices Brain Integration Technique (BIT) – applied physiology and acupressure for learning difficulties, ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, and emotional trauma. Specialties: clinical nutrition, homeopathy, botanical medicine, hydrotherapy.
Read Dr. Pratt’s bio.

Dr. Michelle Qaqundah, ND – NCNM alumna
Director of naturopathic medicine at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA). Specialties: women’s health, oncology.
Read Dr. Qaqundah’s bio.


Dr. Betty Radelet, DC, ND – NCNM alumna
Oldest practicing naturopathic physician in Oregon; broke new ground by earning her ND degree in 1968, as a widowed mother of seven. Specialties: women’s health, pediatrics, gerontology, touch for health, diet and exercise for disease prevention; lecturer.
See our Spotlight feature on Dr. Radelet.

Dr. Jeffrey Sager, ND – SCNM alumnus
Developed the first U.S. program integrating traditional psychiatry with naturopathic medicine. Specialties:mental health, detoxification, therapeutic fasting.
See our Spotlight feature on Dr. Sager.


Dr. Steven Sinclair, ND, LAc – SCNM alumnus
Associate editor for The Alternative Medicine Review. Specialties: natural and botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, homeopathy.
Read Dr. Sinclair’s bio.


Dr. Shannon Sinsheimer, ND – NCNM alumna
Also studied homeopathy in Mumbai, India. Specialties: lifestyle counseling, diet modification, nutritional supplementation, homeopathy, botanicals; neurological conditions, pulmonary wellness, endocrine disorders.
Read Dr. Sinsheimer’s bio.


Dr. Michael Smith, ND – SCNM alumnus
Member of several naturopathic associations. Specialties: classical homeopathy, clinical nutrition, diabetes.
Read Dr. Smith’s bio.



Dr. Sharon Stills, ND – SCNM alumna
Began as a massage therapist; now brings European medicine to the U.S., particularly, to the yet unlicensed state of New York. Specialties: European biological medicine, esogetic colorpuncture, cancer treatment, bio-identical hormone replacement; national lecturer, medical consultant.
See our Spotlight feature on Dr. Stills.

Dr. Sara Thyr, ND, LAc, LM – Bastyr alumna
Co-authored Refined to Real Food; president of the New Hampshire Association of Naturopathic Doctors. Specialties: detoxification, women’s health, infertility, midwifery, pediatrics, family medicine; lecturer, teacher.
Read Dr. Thyr’s bio.


Dr. Maurice Werness, ND – Bastyr alumnus
Co-authored several books on natural healing. Specialties: mental, physical and emotional components of health, biochemistry, herbal medicine, nutrition; speaking, teaching.
Read Dr. Werness’ bio.

Dr. Doni Wilson, ND, LM – Bastyr alumna
President of the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians (NYANP). Specialties: women’s and children’s health, midwifery; midwife, doula, speaker.
Read Dr. Wilson’s bio.



Dr. Donese Worden, ND, MA – SCNM alumna
Has found success as a doctor from day one, in a career she finds both deeply satisfying and financially rewarding. Specialties: bioenergetic medicine, cold laser, therapeutic injections, mind/body therapies; public lecturer/educator.
See our Spotlight feature on Dr. Worden.

Dr. Joanne Wu, ND, LAc – NCNM alumna
Previously an ecosystem biologist; believes in combining ancient and modern knowledge, yin and yang, Eastern and Western, art and science. Specialties: acupuncture, Chinese/Oriental medicine, intrinsic natural healing abilities, our connection to our environment.
Read Dr. Wu’s bio.


Dr. Heather Zwickey, PhD – NCNM faculty
Director of research at the Helfgott Research Institute, assistant professor of immunology (both at NCNM). Specialties: research in botanicals, hydrotherapy, energy medicine, effects of diet on inflammation and immune activation; microbiology, infectious disease, vaccine development, autoimmunity; researcher, lecturer, professor.
Read Dr. Zwickey’s bio.


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