Anderson, Paul Division Director. Dr. Anderson has taught in Naturopathic Medical Schools since 1994, and in other college programs since 1988. He was an Ophthalmic Optician from 1976 through 1994, and was also an assistant in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Willamette Falls Hospital in 1979. His residency training in Oregon included Emergency Department training at Eastmoreland General Hospital, and Family Practice training through Providence Medical Centers. He focuses on Integrative Medical care, combining the best aspects of naturopathic and allopathic approaches. He is certified in Interventional Pain Management by the Society for Pain Practice Management, and is a physician member if the Infusion Nurses Society.

Axelrod, Leslie Professor. B.S., University of Massachusetts; N.D., Bastyr University. Dr. Axelrod is a graduate of Bastyr University (1987). She offers medical services including acupuncture, homeopathy, craniosacral therapy, nutrition, botanical medicine, family medicine as well as women's health. She also graduated (1999) from Southwest College's Acupuncture program and is nationally certified in Acupuncture.

Baral, Matthew Assistant Professor. Dr. Baral received the B.A. in Biology from Castleton State College in 1994 and obtained the N.D. degree from Bastyr University in 2000. He is medical director of the Hamilton Elementary School Clinic and teaches pediatrics and nutrition courses at the College. Dr. Baral has a particular interest in childhood diseases and has published papers on ear infection, childhood obesity and autism. His focus is general pediatric medicine, nutrition, autism, and attention deficit/hyperactivity.

Crinnion, Walter Director of Environmental Medicine Center of Excellence. Walter J. Crinnion ND received his naturopathic degree from Bastyr University in 1982. He developed a specialty in environmental medicine and opened a comprehensive cleansing center in the Seattle area for twenty years. In addition to directing SCNM's Environmental Medicine Center of Excellence he is an adjunct faculty member at NCNM, Bastyr U, and Univ. of Bridgeport teaching environmental medicine to all the four US naturopathic medical schools.

Martin, Pamela Assistant Professor. Dr. Martin received her M.D. degree from Texas Tech Medical School, Lubbock, Texas and completed a residency in pediatrics at the same institution. Dr. Martin was in practice for 10 years in Amarillo, Texas and has been an adjunct faculty member here for several years. Dr. Martin will be teaching medical ethics, hematology, musculoskeletal & connective tissue disorders and HEENT.

Nevels, Jennifer Temporary Instructor. Dr. Jennifer Nevels is currently a resident at the Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center after graduating in the Summer of 2003. She holds a BS in Psychology from the University of Arizona. The focus of her residency is general family practice and women’s medicine. She implements individualized treatments using botanicals, acupuncture, nutrition and lifestyle counseling. She enjoys doing research on women’s health topics and is involved in coordinating the Annual Women’s Integrative Medical Conference held at SCNM.

Smolinski, Debi Assistant Professor/Chair of Women’s Medicine. Dr. Smolinski is a graduate of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and is the Chair of the Women’s Integrative Medicine Department and an Assistant Professor at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Smolinski speaks regionally on healthcare challenges that women face throughout a lifetime. She is a staff physician at Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center focusing on female health issue's including: PMS, Menopause, Osteoporosis, Menstrual cramps, Abnormal Pap smears, PCOD, and Infertility. Dr. Smolinski primarily utilizes nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy and acupuncture in her practice, tending to the whole woman, through holistic healthcare.