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Penny Simkin speaks at a midwifery course at Bastyr University.
Mother of Modern Childbirth Education Still Leads Movement – Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Penny Simkin, the namesake of Bastyr University’s Simkin Center for Allied Childbirth Vocations,... Read more »
Water aerobics class.
How to Keep Your Brain at Full Strength through Exercise – Friday, November 16, 2012
A little physical activity goes a long way at maintaining the brain health of seniors. Read more »
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Veterans Find Path Beyond Military in Health Programs – Thursday, November 15, 2012
Veterans at Bastyr plan to use their counseling and healing skills to help other military members... Read more »
Students and a pediatrician meet with a child.
AOM Students Hone Skills on China Trip (Photos) – Monday, November 12, 2012
Acupuncture and Oriental medicine students train in busy Chinese hospitals on the annual fall... Read more »
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Bastyr University Celebrates 2012 Founders' Day Gala – Wednesday, November 7, 2012
The 2012 Bastyr University Founders' Award Gala is the largest, most successful one to date. Read more »
Marcy Dorsey, RD, outside a Microsoft wellness fair.
Alumni Help Wellness Take Root at Microsoft – Monday, November 5, 2012
Nutrition graduates offer personal coaching on the front lines of the workplace wellness movement. Read more »
Bastyr University Has Much For Which To Be Thankful
Bastyr University Has Many Reasons to Give Thanks This Fall – Thursday, November 1, 2012
A new campus, a new clinic and a yearlong birthday celebration for our institution’s namesake - all... Read more »
Inaugural class of Bastyr University California outside campus building
"This medicine will provide justice along with health" - A Dispatch from the First Class of Bastyr California – Monday, October 29, 2012
Natiya Guin, member of the gutsy inaugural class of Bastyr University California, wrote this... Read more »
“When Survivors Give Birth,” instructors Penny Simkin & Phyllis Klaus
Simkin Center Opens at San Diego Campus in January 2013 – Thursday, October 25, 2012
It’s not too late to sign up for Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations certificate training at... Read more »
Classmates in the fall 2012 Hypnotherapy: Awareness & Integration class.
Enhance Your Life and Your Career with Bastyr’s Hypnotherapy Training Program – Wednesday, October 24, 2012
The noncredit program offers both students and members of the public the opportunity to learn a... Read more »
John Bastyr's hands folded.
Memories from an Appointment with Dr. Bastyr – Monday, October 22, 2012
A former patient of Dr. John Bastyr shares a story about her first appointment with the namesake of... Read more »
Seattle skyline seen from West Seattle.
"To me, healing is a synonym for loving" ~ A New Student Reflects on Week One – Thursday, October 11, 2012
Naika Apeakorang recently wrote this tender, funny, honest post about moving across the country to... Read more »
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Students Bring Food Farm-to-Table at Quillisascut Farm – Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Students milk goats, make cheese, harvest herbs and cook straight from the garden on this one-week... Read more »
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New Clinic Opens at Bastyr University California – Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Bastyr University Clinic offers a full range of primary care services to the San Diego area. Read more »
Student with bike along Puget Sound
17 Ways to Stay Healthy in School – Wednesday, October 3, 2012
We gathered tips from Bastyr students about caring for their bodies, spirits and hungry, hungry... Read more »
A closeup of an orange leaf in the fall.
Why Fall Feels Like Spring at Bastyr University – Monday, October 1, 2012
In addition to welcoming our students to a new academic year at our annual convocation ceremony, we... Read more »
John Bastyr's hands folded.
7 Things You May Not Know About John Bastyr – Wednesday, September 19, 2012
The beloved healer and teacher revealed his personal side in a candid 1989 interview. Read more »
Ribbon-cutting at Bastyr University California.
San Diego Celebrates Grand Opening of Bastyr University California – Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Approximately 400 students, alumni and friends of Bastyr University attended the grand opening... Read more »
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See Our Students' Summer Postcards – Thursday, September 13, 2012
Our students spotted whales, studied on the beach, hiked, climbed, volunteered, listened for nature... Read more »
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Prestigious Scholarship Awarded to Student Researching Mushroom Extract – Thursday, September 13, 2012
Katie Strobe is the first naturopathic medicine student awarded the Poncin Scholarship, which aids... Read more »
An exterior photo of the Bastyr University California campus.
The Bastyr University California Countdown Continues... – Thursday, August 30, 2012
On September 14, 2012, Bastyr University California welcomes its first class of more than 50... Read more »
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Alumna Bridges Natural Medicine and Sleep Health – Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Interest in sleep medicine first led alumna Catherine Darley, ND ('02), to Bastyr University, and... Read more »
Lisa Harper shows volunteers how to harvest lacinato kale.
Bastyr Alumna Connects Area Farms with Local Food Banks – Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Master’s nutrition graduate Lisa Harper is helping small to medium-sized farms harvest extra... Read more »
Drs. Arianna Staruch, Joni Olehausen, Hazel Philp and Lynelle Golden.
New Deans, Associate Deans Ring in the New Academic Year – Monday, August 27, 2012
Please welcome these four extraordinary women to their new roles at Bastyr University: Hazel Philp... Read more »
Dr. Guan-Cheng Sun teaches qigong in the Bastyr University Chapel.
Medical Qigong Certificate Programs Focus on Self-Healing – Friday, August 24, 2012
Beginners and advanced qigong practitioners alike will become deeply aware of the connection... Read more »
Elizabeth Lipman chops vegetables in the whole-foods nutrition kitchen.
Culinary Students Learn Real-World Skills at Professional Kitchens – Thursday, August 16, 2012
The bachelor’s degree program offers hands-on experience at off-campus locations ranging from the... Read more »
Woman on a massage table with two women performing healing motions.
Bastyr University Introduces Indigenous Wisdom Teachings Program – Thursday, August 9, 2012
The new noncredit program will help you incorporate aspects of spiritual awakening in your life,... Read more »
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