Mary Kate Horwood, student
Candidate, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Certificate in Naturopathic Midwifery ('10)

"It's an extremely challenging school and there is so much information to take in over a few short years, but the faculty goes above and beyond to assure knowledge and confidence in all topics. It's obvious they are truly here to produce the best clinicians possible." Read more >>

Sabrina Ramme, MS ('09)
Nutrition alumna

"At Bastyr, I made lifelong friends, gained knowledge and proficiency in nutritional science, and worked harder than ever before — and I loved every moment." Read more >>

Kimberley Wyckham, student
Bachelor of Science in Herbal Sciences ('10)

"I'm grateful to be able to be here. Bastyr has opened my mind, opened my heart and softened my perspective so that I can expand into who I am meant to be." Read more >>

David Ingalls, MS ('04), RD
Nutrition alumnus and co-creator of Zing Nutrition Bars

"My education provided me with the tools to start a new career and introduced me to a wealth of contacts — a community of talented, like-minded health care professionals — who helped me land jobs and start a private practice." Read more >>

Tracy McDaniel, ND ('02)
Naturopathic Medicine and Naturopathic Midwifery alumna

"The naturopathic medicine program at Bastyr University prepared me to use many different systems of medicine. It's the integration of naturopathic principles and medical science that makes Bastyr the best." Read more >>

Kristin Murdoch, BS ('09)
Health Psychology alumna

"Once at school, the small class sizes provide students with a great deal of contact with the professors and, ultimately, a deeper learning experience. This is one of the best things about Bastyr: the sense of community." Read more >>

Anthony Mavros, student
Bachelor of Science with a Double Major in Exercise Science and Wellness and Nutrition ('11)

"The student to instructor ratio allows me to have immediate access to faculty members who are working hard to see me succeed. And the small class sizes promote a group cohesion that I truly appreciate. There is a community here that is willing to help you 100 percent of the time." Read more >>

Nadya Assaf Rubinstein, ND ('09)
Naturopathic Medicine and Naturopathic Midwifery alumna

"I chose Bastyr University because it offered me the opportunity to become a midwife in addition to pursuing a naturopathic medicine degree. My education gave me the tools to be an excellent doctor." Read more >>

Katie McKenna, BS ('03), MS ('09)
Nutrition and Clinical Health Psychology alumna

"Bastyr University is a true pioneer. No other school in the country offers a dual master's degree in nutrition and health psychology. After attending Bastyr, I have the tools I need to turn my passions into a way to serve my community." Read more >>

Todd Hymel, MS ('96), LAc
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine alumnus

"For anyone considering a degree at Bastyr, I would say look at all your options. But if you want thorough training facilitated by excellent faculty — as well as a strong background in science — Bastyr is the best choice." Read more >>

Cristen Harris, PhD, RD
Nutrition faculty

"I believe Bastyr trains students better than most schools. You rarely find a nutrition program at a larger university that is so committed to teaching students about real food — whole foods, sustainability and policy matters that influence food." Read more >>

Casey Ellison, ND ('09)
Naturopathic Medicine alumna

"Bastyr is turning my dreams into a career, and has provided me with the strongest personal connections and support network in my life." Read more >>

Angela Pifer, MS ('05), CN
Nutrition alumna

"I've always had the confidence and drive to go into business for myself. Bastyr gave me the education that made me an expert in my field. Together, the two equal sweet success." Read more >>

Liisa Gavlick, BS ('09)
Health Psychology alumna

"I found my 'home' at Bastyr University — someplace unique where I truly belonged. The community of students, faculty and staff makes it special. " Read more >>

Kelly Morrow, MS ('99), RD, CD
Nutrition alumna and faculty

"Our program is rigorous and trains students to high standards. We have a greater than 90 percent placement rate in dietetic internships, whereas most schools have closer to a 50-60 percent placement rate." Read more >>

Eva Kozura, student
Candidate, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine ('11)

"A Bastyr University education is one of the best investments you can make. You'll be able to create your dream career and to make the kind of difference you want to make in the world." Read more >>

Cherie Calbom, MS ('90)
Nutrition alumna

"Attending Bastyr is one of the best career choices you can make. It will open doors that degrees from other universities will not." Read more >>

Karen Hurley, ND ('07)
Naturopathic Medicine alumna and adjunct faculty

"The naturopathic medicine program gave me the tools to be an in-demand physician in the 21st century marketplace." Read more >>

Stephanie Lecovin, MS ('04)
Nutrition alumna

"Bastyr University provided me with the education and credentials I needed to be successful in the field while helping me develop my philosophy around nutrition and health." Read more >>

Brad Lichtenstein, ND ('95)
Naturopathic Medicine alumnus and Health Psychology faculty
Bastyr Center for Natural Health clinical faculty

"An education at Bastyr is an intense period growth and development. Expect to be different than when you started — expect a true initiation into a career as a healer." Read more >>

Jenny Perez, BS ('05)
Herbal sciences alumna and adjunct faculty
Herb garden supervisor

"The chance to get a Bachelor of Science in Herbal Sciences is what brought me here. I knew that deepening my knowledge and understanding of herbal medicine would empower me to take care of myself, my family and my community." Read more >>

Andrew McIntyre, MS ('94), LAc
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine alumnus and faculty
Bastyr Center for Natural Health clinical faculty

"Bastyr students benefit from training at a clinic where patients can receive multiple Chinese medicine therapies and techniques at once, which is not something usually available in a private practice setting." Read more >>

Wendy Weber, ND ('01), PhD, MPH
Naturopathic Medicine alumna, faculty and researcher
Bastyr Center for Natural Health clinical faculty

"I am a completely different person because of my work at Bastyr Center for Natural Health ... I teach students how to be healers and together we teach patients how to make healthier choices. Any time you have the opportunity to do that, you are changing lives." Read more >>

Brandon Leahy, MS ('08)
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine alumnus

"What I appreciate most about Bastyr's program is the vast experience of the core faculty members. The Chinese doctors on our faculty have such deep knowledge, and many are the premier experts in the world — they are the true masters." Read more >>

Anna Evershed, ND ('09)
Naturopathic Medicine alumna

"I really flourished at Bastyr. One of the best parts of my education was treating patients at the teaching clinic. Seeing how natural medicine positively affects patients is inspiring, and I fell in love with the medicine every day..." Read more >>

Michelle Miller, MS ('08)
Nutrition and Clinical Health Psychology alumna

"I came to Bastyr University because the Master of Science and Nutrition and Clinical Health Psychology (MSNCHP) is unique and isn't offered anywhere else." Read more >>

Samyar Bukovcan, ND ('08)
Naturopathic Medicine alumnus

"I don't think you'll find a more supportive environment in a school. I chose to come to Bastyr because it has a well-known name throughout the country, and it attracts uniquely passionate and caring individuals… I can use my education anywhere because a Bastyr degree is respected worldwide." Read more >>

Jane Guiltinan, ND ('86)
Naturopathic Medicine alumna and faculty
Bastyr Center for Natural Health clinical faculty

"I am inspired daily by watching students learn and grow in their medical studies. As a clinical supervisor and physician at Bastyr Center for Natural Health, our University teaching clinic, I teach students how to incorporate a patient's body, mind and spirit into each treatment plan." Read more >>

Trina Seligman, ND ('96), MS ('99), LAc
Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncture alumna

"Every day I practice what I learned at Bastyr. I've always wanted to be an entrepreneur, so I love that I own my own medical practice. My education at Bastyr gave me the opportunity to help myself and others achieve wellness..." Read more >>

Debra Boutin, MS, RD, chair
Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science

"Our graduates are ready to change health care. I am not aware of any other place where master's level students get to directly practice patient care. To see students progress from tentatively approaching their first patient to interacting confidently with patients to support effective lifestyle changes is such a wonderful opportunity..." Read more >>

Paul Anderson, ND, faculty
School of Naturopathic Medicine

"My daily interactions with students inspire me. Their questions keep me on my toes, and I am exposed to a lot of new ideas that enhance my capabilities as a practitioner. I challenge students to learn all they can and strive to model for them what it means to be a good doctor..."
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Safiya McCarter, student
Candidate, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine ('10)

"One reason I know I will succeed is because of the community at Bastyr — it is very, very supportive..." Read more >>

Tamara Cullen, ND ('99)
Naturopathic Medicine alumna

"Bastyr University changed my life, and now I'm changing other people's lives. In my private practice, I make a huge difference with my patients and I love it!" Read more >>

Geoff Lecovin, DC, ND (’94), MS (’94), LAc
Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncture alumnus

"...My education at Bastyr allowed me to integrate more therapies into my practice, giving me a much more holistic perspective." Read more >>

Samantha Ivey, BS ('08)
Exercise Science and Wellness alumna

"Bastyr University offers the only exercise science program that focuses on the body, mind and spirit. I love that the program is not just about working out and getting better physically, but also mentally, spiritually and emotionally... " Read more >>

Ryan Bradley, ND ('03)
Naturopathic Medicine alumnus
Bastyr Center for Natural Health clinical faculty

"What I appreciate about being a naturopathic doctor is that I can sit with a patient for as long as I need to, talking not just about medications..." Read more >>