Bastyr University

Bastyr University is a natural health arts and sciences university located in Kenmore, Washington. It offers degrees in naturopathic medicine, acupuncture and Oriental medicine, nutrition, herbal sciences, exercise science, psychology, midwifery and other programs. Its main campus is on a forested property just north of Seattle, and its second campus will open in San Diego, California, in September 2012. Bastyr's programs emphasize the healing power of nature and a holistic approach to health. The university is the largest of seven accredited naturopathic medical schools in North America and... is distinguished by its research programs and its focus on integrating centuries-old healing traditions with current research on health and human systems. Bastyr also operates a teaching clinic, Bastyr Center for Natural Health, in Seattle's Fremont/ Wallingford neighborhood. The clinic treats many types of health conditions using naturopathic medicine, acupuncture and Oriental medicine, nutrition, and counseling. Bastyr University was established in 1978 as the John Bastyr College of Naturopathic Medicine in Seattle, Washington, by Sheila Quinn, Joseph E. Pizzorno Jr., William A.
more