License/ Certification
Licensed Naturopathic Doctor (CA # ND-27)
Certified DAN! Doctor (Autism Research Institute)
Certificate in International Business Practices (Oxford University, UK)
Education
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine – ND
Bastyr University, Seattle
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Naturopathy) – BHSc
University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
Bachelor of Arts – BA
University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Medical Practice
RestorMedicine, San Diego, CA
Specializing in Lyme Disease and Autistic-Spectrum Disorders
The Center for Health and Wellbeing, San Diego, CA
General Practice within an Integrative Medical Facility
Stillpoint Center, Temecula, CA
Specializing in Autism, Eating Disorders and Women’s Health
BioHealth Centers, San Diego, CA
Specializing in Autism, Eating Disorders and Women’s Health
La Jolla Integrative Health, La Jolla, CA
Private Practice Residency in Integrative Medicine
Consulting Positions
Hyperbaric O2 Centers, Inc. San Diego, CA
Scientific Advisory Board
New Beginnings Nutritionals, Lenexa KS
Naturopathic Consultant
Great Plains Laboratory, Lenexa KS
National Autism Clinic Outreach Physician
Research Positions
Bastyr University Research Institute, Seattle, WA
Research Assistant
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Sergievsky Center for Neurology and Public Health, New York
Research Assistant
Memberships, Affiliations and Awards
International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS)
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)
California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA)
Certified DAN! Doctor
Mountbatten Scholar
Red Cross Senior First Aid Certificate
Royal Life Saving Society of Australia – Bronze Medallion
Toastmasters Club of La Jolla – Vice President, Public
Relations, CTM Award
Books
The Lyme Diet: Healing Strategies for Lyme Disease. Legacy Line Publishing, 2010.
Chapter in Insights into Lyme Disease Treatment: 13 Lyme-Literate Health Care Practitioners Share Their Healing Strategies by Connie Strasheim. BioMed Publishing Group, 2009.
The Beginner’s Guide to Lyme Disease. BioMed Publishing Group, 2013.
Lyme Disease in Australia. BioMed Publishing Group, 2013.
Lectures, Seminars and Conferences
Autism – GI Dysfunction, Neuroimmunology, Food Allergies, Preconception Health Care and Lyme Disease, Hope for Autism Conference, Atlanta, GA, April 2010
The Truth About Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue and Lyme Disease, Whole Foods, San Diego, July 2009
Biomedical Approaches to Autism, sponsored by The Great Plains Laboratory, San Diego, June 2009
The Gluten-Autism Connection, Whole Foods, San Diego, Jan 2009
Detoxification: The Key to Good Health, Jimbos, Escondido CA, Jan 2008
Lyme-Induced Autism Association Annual Conference, Palm Springs, June 2008 – invitational speaker – Pre-Conception Health Care for the Prevention of Lyme Disease and Autistic-Spectrum Disorders
Autism One, Chicago IL – invitational speaker – The Lyme-Autism Connection; Pre-Conception Health Care
Autism One Internet Radio (06-06) – presenter of monthly radio show – Pre-Conception Health Care
Natural Healing Institute, Encinitas CA – physiology lecturer; guest lecturer in nutrition program
University of California San Diego Women’s Center – guest speaker, Natural Health Series
San Diego State University Naturopathic Students Club – guest speaker
HerbFest August 2005 – invitational speaker – Eating Disorders, Autism and Female Hormone Balance
AANP Conference August 2005 – Naturopathic Medicine and Eating Disorders
BioHealth Seminar September 2005 – Essentials of Diagnosing and Treating Chronic Illness
BioHealth Seminar November 2005 – Female Hormone Balancing
Papers and Publications
Nutrition and Lyme Disease: the Power of Diet, Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, February 2010
Naturopathic Approaches to Lyme Disease Treatment, Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, July 2009
Naturopathic Perspective on the Assessment and Treatment of Lyme-Associated Autism, Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, April 2007
Three Pillars of Health and Disease, Healthy Times Newspaper, Aug/ Sept 2006
Lyme Disease, Healthy Times Newsletter, Jun/ Jul 2006
Male Hormone Imbalance, Healthy Times Newsletter, Feb/ Mar 2006
Natural Solutions for Eating and Dieting Disorders, Healthy Times Newspaper, Aug/ Sept 2005
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement, Featured Article, BioHealth Centers Newsletter, December 2004
Naturopathic Medicine for Eating and Dieting Disorders, Bastyr University Ask the Experts Series, www.bastyr.edu, 2004
Interview in When Food Attacks, Bastyr Magazine, Fall 2004
Doctor’s Notes Series on usage of the Plant Larrea tridentata, www.larreamed.org, website of the International Larrea Medical Society; also in print production.
Spirituality and Religion in Eating Disorders, Bastyr University Independent Study, 2002
Naturopathic Primary Care Approach to Eating Disorders, Bastyr University Independent Study, 2002
Nutritional Aspects of Eating Disorders, Bastyr University Independent Study, 2002
Eating Disorders – Reader’s Story, International Wellbeing Magazine, 2000
Feminist Perspectives on Eating Disorders, Academic writing: University of New England, Australia, 1997
Figure Fitness, Network Magazine for Fitness Professionals, 1995