Janis Gruska

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School of Naturopathic Medicine

San Diego

AREAS OF FOCUS

Herbal Sciences
Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Gruska is an associate professor at Bastyr University in San Diego. She is also a clinical supervisor at Bastyr University Clinic.

Biography

Dr Janis Gruska is a thirty-year veteran of naturopathic medicine graduating from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland Oregon. Throughout her professional career, she focused her attention on the health and well-being of women and children. After years of clinical practice, Dr. Gruska chose to share her expertise by educating future physicians in naturopathic medicine. Currently, she is an academic and clinical associate professor teaching gynecology and pediatrics. Her goal as a practitioner is to create an attentive and compassionate atmosphere that supports positive change through life transitions

Education:

  • Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in 1991.
  • Comparison of the Efficacy of Hospital vs Home Birth; SCNM Naturopathic Review (Article) Fall 1997
  • The Women’s Book of Healing Herbs; Rodale Press (Chapter Contributor •Reproductive Health) 1998
  • Music as Medicine: A Case Study in Autism; NDNR (Article) August 2016