Bachelor of arts in communication disorders and psychology, University of Pittsburgh, 1989
Doctorate in naturopathic medicine, Bastyr University, 1995
Past Experience
After 15 years of HIV care, his work examines developing psycho-emotional-spiritual health in the midst of living with a chronic, life challenging illness. For three years, Dr. Lichtenstein was involved in research studying the impact of meditation on end of life care, conducting bi-weekly guided meditation to hospice patients.
Current Roles
Dr. Lichtenstein is a full-time, core faculty member for the Department of Counseling and Health Psychology. He teaches courses for the health psychology, naturopathic medicine, and acupuncture and Oriental medicine degree programs.
Classes Taught
Undergraduate:
Psychology and the Soul
Myth, Ritual and Healing
Science and Spirituality
Healing: Self, Society and World
Graduate:
Mindbody Techniques for Stress Reduction
Counseling and Chronic Pain and Terminal Illness, Naturopathic Counseling 3
Psychoneuroimmunology
Naturopathic Medicine in Historical Context
Fundamentals of Naturopathic Clinical Theory
Naturopathic Medicine in Historical Context
Various homeopathy courses
Interests
Dr. Lichtenstein's main passions are homeopathy and psychoneuroimmunology, or bodymind medicine. He has studied and trained in biofeedback, breathwork, meditation, and yoga therapy, and energetic bodywork (craniosacral, orthobionomy, Thai Yoga therapy, reflexology).
Philosophy
Like medicine, education is an "art," and Dr. Lichtenstein views education as a co-creation where we are all students in this journey of self-discovery. More than the accumulation and acquisition of facts, this process pertains to that territory we call the "self" and our relationship with the others and the world. It is his deepest wish to facilitate a safe, respectful and supported environment where everyone feels invited to participate in active, playful and joyful discussion learning and self-reflection.
