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Alumni Speaker Profile
Mikyle Byrd-Vaughn, Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Mikyle Byrd-Vaughn joined the faculty of the Univeristy of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine, her alma mater, in 2009 as clinical assistant professor and the dispensary manager after enjoying a full-time practice in New Jersey. She was instrumental in developing a practice management course that incorporated dispensary operations and hands-on practice relevant to office management. Dr. Byrd-Vaughn was appointed coordinator for academic affairs in July 2012 and oversees academic programming and development, as well as student advising. Dr. Byrd-Vaughn maintains a part-time practice in New Jersey.
Naturopathic medicine is the natural path to wellness because it offers complete care for the whole person – mind, spirit and body. Natural therapies address people, not diseases, and empower people to take responsibility for their own health and well being, thereby creating a greater sense of satisfaction and true healing with health care. It is the missing piece in today's medical paradigm because it addresses lifestyle. It works hand-in-hand with conventional medicine.