SCNM Grad, Dr. Eric Udell, Discusses Food Allergies on Arizona 3 TV
SCNM alumni and Arizona Natural Health Center physician, Dr. Eric Udell, was featured in a "Good Morning Arizona" segement on 3TV on December 3, 2011.
Dr. Udell discussed the growing number of food allergy sufferers, common and rare food allergies, and typical food allergy reactions. Click here to view the segment.
SCNM Alumni and Resident Selected for Elective Rotation at Dr. Andrew Weil’s Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine
Dr. Adrienne Stewart, an SCNM alumni and SCNM resident, was selected to attend a month-long elective rotation at Dr. Andrew Weil’s Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Stewart joined a group of fourth year medical students and resident physicians from all across the country. During this rotation, Dr. Stewart attended lectures and workshops presented by community preceptors and Center faculty. Topics included laughter therapy, behavioral nutrition, heart-centered meditation, medical hypnosis, and integrative medical research. In addition, Dr. Stewart got to participate in a sweat lodge ceremony, botanical herb walk and several other rewarding experiences.
Dr. Stewart finished this rotation with a great sense of community and gratitude. As the first naturopathic physician to attend this rotation, she recognizes the need for naturopathic physicians to be involved in the discussion of integrative medicine. She says, “Making positive changes from the current health paradigm requires one of our greatest principles- docere. Docere not only involves the doctor and patient relationship, but also extends to doctors as educators throughout our evolving healthcare system.
Remembering Dr. Stacey Ann Austin
Stacey Ann Austin lost her long and courageous battle with brain cancer on August 19, 2011. Her transition was comfortable and pain-free, with close friends, husband and family at her side. She had faced her challenges since November 2008 with uncommon courage, grace, optimism, and strength. Stacey was born in McAllen, Texas, on Oct. 8, 1962, to Richard Austin III and Jane Austin.
Stacey is survived by: her husband, Richard Mahler; her mother, Jane Austin O'Neill; stepfather, James Richard O'Neill; sister Kelley Austin; aunts Ann Stewart, Jean Miller, Shelley Jordan and Sarallen Sandy; and many cousins and friends.
From March 2007 through October 2008, Stacey was a naturopathic doctor in private practice in Silver City, New Mexico, as well as an occupational therapist and yoga instructor for Gila Regional Medical Center. For many of the past 20 years she worked both as an occupational therapist and yoga teacher in New Mexico, Texas, Arizona and California. Stacey also was an avid volunteer for community events and organizations, donating her skills, energy, and talent to many nonprofit groups.
Stacey graduated in 1985 from Austin College in Sherman, Texas, and earned her master’s degree in occupational therapy from Columbia University in 1989. In 2005, she received her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from SCNM.
Stacey had a quick and inquiring mind, passion for the healing arts, brilliant intelligence, intense love of nature, and great loyalty to her family, friends, and colleagues. She loved to travel, read, bicycle, dance, jog, work in her garden, and explore basic questions about health, spirituality, and philosophy. Stacey's body may be gone, but her bright light will shine in our hearts forever.
Donations also may be made in her honor to the El Refugio women's crisis center (800 S. Robert, Silver City, NM 88061) or Western New Mexico University School of Occupational Therapy.
SCNM Grad Dr. Marianna Fisher Opens Luxury Juice Fasting Retreat Center
Dr. Marianna Fisher, formerly of the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center in Patagonia, AZ, is pleased to announce the opening of her new juice fasting retreat center in Sedona, AZ. Dr. Fisher has long been committed to the fundamental art and science of healing with food. Her approach can be summed up in the words of Paracelsus, "The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician. Therefore, the physician must start from nature, with an open mind." Dr. Fisher implicitly trusts the Vis Medicatrix Naturae and the body’s innate ability to heal. "We are born to heal, and we are also born to eat. The ability of the body to heal itself is intimately connected to the foods we eat. And the foods we eat come from nature. Clearly, the connection between food and health is a primary part of the inherent design".
Dr. Fisher believes that, collectively, we have forgotten our tribal nature, the origins of communal eating as well as our connection to Mother Earth – the very source of our sustenance. "It’s quite possible that we’re eating ourselves to death. It’s time to recognize that what we do to the Earth, we do to ourselves. A truly holistic approach must include caretaking this planet as well." It is her goal to revolutionize the meaning and context of holistic healing. "To me, holistic health is about healing the Whole of our existence. "Heal" is an action verb and holistic healing requires each of us to take personal responsibility, not only for our own health and well being, but also for the healing of this planet. Holistic healing must first truly integrate body, mind and spirit. Juice fasting is a powerful methods for healing hearts, cleansing minds and expanding awareness. As we heal our bodies, we heal our minds. As we heal our minds, we heal our souls. And as our souls heal, we develop spiritual insights, including a profound understanding of life’s interdependent nature. In turn, this expanded awareness leads to a sense of compassion and concern for the well-being of others along with a deep desire to heal the planet. We begin to realize that to fully heal ourselves, we must strive to heal the Whole."
Dr. Fisher emphasizes the importance of food as the foundation for holistic healing by linking Earth to food, food to people, people to each other and all of us back to Earth again in a vast, multi-dimensional, yet unified web that strives toward holistic balance, harmony and wellbeing. She encourages her clients to embrace and heal the Whole through their daily food choices. She underscores her belief that, "If we change the way we eat, we can change the world". Take the first step towards holistic healing by joining Dr. Marianna Fisher’s first juice fasting retreat November 4th-13th in Sedona. Please view her website at www.luxuryjuicefast.com for more information.
Dr. Christopher Johnson Starts Research Column in Homeopathy Today
SCNM alumni Dr. Johnson’s inaugural “Homeopathic Research Matters” column launched in the Autumn 2011 issue of Homeopathy Today, the quarterly publication for the National Center for Homeopathy.
In his column, Dr. Johnson will focus on new studies, reviews of older studies, and profiles of homeopathic researchers. The first column is available for download here.
SCNM’s Dr. Kwan and Dr. Oskin Quoted in Arizona Republic
Arizona Republic’s “Living Well” supplement, devoted to family health care, recently covered safety issues for children’s lunches in the September 7, 2011, issue.
SCNM alumni Dr. Laurinda Kwan and Dr. Oskin both were quoted in the article titled "Lunchbox Safety is Important" (pg. 8).
SCNM Alumni Dr. Gorman and Dr. Vaughan Graduate from AAAME
Owners of Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine Center (www.aimcenteraz.com), Dr. Toni Vaughan and Dr. Julie Gorman, recently graduated from the APS Academy for the Advancement of Small, Minority- and Women-Owned Enterprises (AAAME). AAAME is a two-year business mentoring program which combines business skill training, one-on-one mentoring, group projects, individualized goal setting and action plans.
“Each member of AAAME Class 12 has been challenged to implement something new; to review their current practices and make changes and decisions. They have been directed in sometimes harsh ways to get out of their comfort zone, reach for the starts and embrace risk. AAAME has supported them through mentoring and with relevant business information and skills. AAAME CEOs have met with their advisors on their two-year plans. They have helped each other with amazing, insightful case studies. They have worked hard to reach high.”
- Rena A.J. Huber, Director, AAAME
With their AAAME training, Dr. Gorman and Dr. Vaughan grew gross revenues by 26 percent and net profits by 500 percent from 2009 to 2010. Gross revenues for 2011 are already up 32 percent in from 2010 and the duo is planning to purchase a new medical office.
Since starting AAAME, Dr. Vaughan was named a PHOENIX Magazine “Top Doctor” in 2010. She was also elected vice-president of the board of directors of the Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association. Dr. Gorman became nationally recognized as a fellow of the American Board of Oriental and Reproductive Medicine for her training and skill in holistic infertility care. She was also elected to the executive committee of the Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association and serves as the Insurance Committee chairperson, where she works to get coverage of naturopathic medicine through conventional healthcare plans.
Dr. Eli Camp Presenting Event on Practice Development
SCNM alumni Dr. Eli Camp is presenting “Tricks of the Trade: How to Create a Successful Naturopathic Practice in Licensed and Unlicensed States,” September 17 to 18 on the SCNM campus. The event has been approved for 16 hours of CME credits.
Dr. Camp will discuss opening a practice in an unlicensed state, electronic financial spreadsheets, stocking and managing a medicinary, locating and preparing the a practice space, working with insurance, designing and implementing marketing campaigns and general office management including hiring, training and maintaining employees.
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SCNM Alum Dr. Natalie Ham Featured on Fox TV Story about Lyme Disease
Phoenix’s Fox TV News aired a segment about Lizzie Bloom, a patient of SCNM’s Dr. Natalie Ham, who was recently diagnosed with Lyme Disease after being misdiagnosed for seven years. Bloom discusses how her seven-year quest for answers led her to Dr. Ham, a naturopathic doctor and SCNM alumni.
Also in the piece, Dr. Ham discusses the challenges of diagnosing Lyme Disease as not all patients display the same symptoms and how the disease is uncommon in Phoenix. Dr. Ham is currently treating Bloom with natural remedies and seeing an improvement in her symptoms.
Kimberly Landino is a 2000 alumni and was just awarded the Favorite Acupuncturist in Phoenix in the Natural Awakenings magazine's Natural Choice Awards for 2010. (Page 23)
July 1, 2010
Veronica Boyer knew she wanted to be a doctor when she was 8 years old. Her dream took a slight turn with a health issue in her 20s that led Boyer to naturopathic medicine, which she has been practicing for about seven years. May 15, 2010
SCNM Alumna, Laryn Callaway, founder of Callaway Consumer Products, LLC and developer and marketer of Organic Bistro brand of frozen meals, has posted a sevenfold growth in sales since it launched last year. Oct 4, 2007
Whole Health Naturopathic Medical Center in Manchester, NH was started by five SCNM Alumni: Drs. Eli Camp, Sari Cohen, Nicole Kellum, Khara Lucius, and Laura Riley-Jones. These five women have made a difference in Manchester and have been featured in newspapers and now on the news. Click on the link above to watch their news broadcast. Feb 26, 2007
Dr. Waters in collaboration with ASU will be one of the research programs celebrated at the WUFC Arizona Centennial Cancer Research Fundraiser February 2, 6:30 to 9:30 pm at the Arizona Biltmore
Dr. Waters in collaboration with ASU will be one of the research programs celebrated at the WUFC Arizona Centennial Cancer Research Fundraiser February 2, 6:30 to 9:30 pm at the Arizona Biltmore
2012 Botanical Medicine in Tempe, AZ. Register before March 6th for large discount!
CEO, Paul Mittman, N.D., Ed.D., presented Dr. Hughes Ph.D. an honorary degree at the winter 2011 commencement.
Students spent the last two days of orientation in a “Healthy Communication Workshop” with Dr. Kirschner
SCNM alumni and Arizona Natural Health Center physician, Dr. Eric Udell, was featured in a "Good Morning Arizona" segement on 3TV on December 3, 2011.
Dr. Adrienne Stewart, an SCNM alumni and SCNM resident, was selected to attend a month-long elective rotation at Dr. Andrew Weil’s Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Stewart joined a group of fourth year medical students and resident physicians from all across the country. During this rotation, Dr. Stewart attended lectures and workshops presented by community preceptors and Center faculty. Topics included laughter therapy, behavioral nutrition, heart-centered meditation, medical hypnosis, and integrative medical research. In addition, Dr. Stewart got to participate in a sweat lodge ceremony, botanical herb walk and several other rewarding experiences.
Dr. Stewart finished this rotation with a great sense of community and gratitude. As the first naturopathic physician to attend this rotation, she recognizes the need for naturopathic physicians to be involved in the discussion of integrative medicine. She says, “Making positive changes from the current health paradigm requires one of our greatest principles- docere. Docere not only involves the doctor and patient relationship, but also extends to doctors as educators throughout our evolving healthcare system.
Stacey Ann Austin lost her long and courageous battle with brain cancer on August 19, 2011. Her transition was comfortable and pain-free, with close friends, husband and family at her side. She had faced her challenges since November 2008 with uncommon courage, grace, optimism, and strength. Stacey was born in McAllen, Texas, on Oct. 8, 1962, to Richard Austin III and Jane Austin. 
Dr. Marianna Fisher, formerly of the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center in Patagonia, AZ, is pleased to announce the opening of her new juice fasting retreat center in Sedona, AZ. Dr. Fisher has long been committed to the fundamental art and science of healing with food. Her approach can be summed up in the words of Paracelsus, "The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician. Therefore, the physician must start from nature, with an open mind." Dr. Fisher implicitly trusts the Vis Medicatrix Naturae and the body’s innate ability to heal. "We are born to heal, and we are also born to eat. The ability of the body to heal itself is intimately connected to the foods we eat. And the foods we eat come from nature. Clearly, the connection between food and health is a primary part of the inherent design". 
SCNM alumni Dr. Johnson’s inaugural “Homeopathic Research Matters” column launched in the Autumn 2011 issue of Homeopathy Today, the quarterly publication for the National Center for Homeopathy. 
Arizona Republic’s “Living Well” supplement, devoted to family health care, recently covered safety issues for children’s lunches in the September 7, 2011, issue. 
Owners of Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine Center (
With their AAAME training, Dr. Gorman and Dr. Vaughan grew gross revenues by 26 percent and net profits by 500 percent from 2009 to 2010. Gross revenues for 2011 are already up 32 percent in from 2010 and the duo is planning to purchase a new medical office. 
SCNM alumni Dr. Eli Camp is presenting “Tricks of the Trade: How to Create a Successful Naturopathic Practice in Licensed and Unlicensed States,” September 17 to 18 on the SCNM campus. The event has been approved for 16 hours of CME credits.
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