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Below is an alphabetical list of all faculty at National University of Health Sciences.

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Acampora, Christina

  • Lecturer, Clinical Sciences

  • BS, San Jose State University, 1989

    DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic – West, 1992

Aikenhead, Kristine

  • Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences

  • BS (Biology), Loyola University, 1979
    BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1982, 1983
    Family Practice Residency (Board Qualified), National College of Chiropractic 1983-85

Anderson, Kenton

  • Lecturer, Clinical Sciences

  • BS, Northern Illinois University, 1984
    ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2012

Arnold, Robert L.

  • Instructor, Clinical Sciences, NUHS - Florida

  • BS, University of South Florida, 1990
    MA, University of South Florida, 1993
    EdD, University of Sarasota, 2000

Baker, Eric

  • Lecturer, Clinical Sciences

  • BS, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1994
     MSOM, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, 2000

Batenchuk, Brian G

  • Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences - Florida

  • BS, Colorado State University, 1980
     DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1979
    Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Radiology, 1993

Bifero, Antonio

  • Assistant Professor, Basic Sciences

  • BS, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1995
     MBA, Dominican University, 1999
     BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2002, 2003
    MS, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2013
     Diplomate: American Association for Integrative Medicine

Bifulco, Edward J.

  • Instructor, Clinical Sciences

  • AB, Cornell University, 1982
     BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1985, 1987

Bogar, William C.

  • Professor, Clinical Sciences; Director of Diagnostic Imaging Residency

  • BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1982, 1984
    Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Radiology

Bose, Amanda

  • Chief Clinician, Naturopathic Medicine; Instructor, Clinical Practice

  • BS, University of Maryland, 2010
    DC, ND, MSACP, National University of Health Sciences, 2014, 2015, 2019

Botterman, Kelsey

  • Attending Clinician, NUHS Whole Health Center

  • Tuesdays, Lombard – 630-629-9664

Cai, Hui Yan

  • Professor, Clinical Sciences

  • MD (China), Guang Zhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1970
    PhD (China), Guang Zhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2004
    Diplomate, Acupuncture and Herbology
    Licensed Acupuncturist

Cambron, Jerrilyn A.

  • Dean, College of Allied Health Sciences and Distance Education
    Professor, Research, Basic and Allied Health Sciences

  • BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1989, 1991
    MPH, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1999
    PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2005
    CMT, National University of Health Sciences, 2006
    Certified in Public Health

Cedermark, Ryan

  • Instructor, Allied Health Sciences

  • DC, Life University, 2011
    Diplomate of Neurology, Carrick Institute, 2013
    BS, Duke University, 2014
    Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Functional Medicine University, 2014
    MS, Georgia State University, 2015

Chromey, William

  • Instructor, Clinical Sciences-Florida

  • BS, East Stroudsburg University, 1987
    DC, New York Chiropractic College, 1998
    Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
    Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Levels I/II – Medical

Ciobanu, Simona

  • Lecturer, Basic Sciences

  • BLAS, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2003
    ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2010

Coe, Patricia A.

  • Instructor, Allied Health Sciences

  • BS, University of Pittsburgh, 1992
    BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1995, 1997
    MS, ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2011, 2012
    Massage Therapist

Cooper, Daniel J.

  • Instructor, Clinical Sciences - Florida

  • BS, Florida State University, 2005
    DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, 2011

Cramer, Gregory

  • Professor, Research and Basic Sciences; Dean of Research

  • BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1977, 1979
    PhD, Medical College of Ohio, 1987

Curtin, Kevin J.

  • Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences

  • BS, Governors State University, 2004
    BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2005, 2007

Driscoll, Daniel R.

  • Dean, Institutional Compliance; Professor, Clinical Sciences

  • BA, George Williams College, 1973
    BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1977, 1978

Dybala, Melissa

  • Lecturer, Clinical Practice

  • BS, Governors State University, 2006
    ND, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2010, 2012

Elder, Terry M.

  • Instructor, Basic and Clinical Sciences

  • DC, Cleveland Chiropractic College, 1987

Fairbanks, Colleen

  • Lecturer, Allied Health Sciences

  • BS, Illinois State University, 2001
    PhD, Indiana State University, 2007

Fan, Robin

  • Assistant Professor, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

  • MD (China), Hunan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1982
    Licensed Acupuncturist

Figgins, Julie

  • Lecturer, Clinical Sciences

Fior, Timothy

  • Lecturer, Clinical Sciences

  • BS, Loyola Marymount University - Los Angeles, 1981
    MD, Michigan State University - College of Human Medicine, 1985
    Family Practice Residency, Saginaw Cooperative Hospitals, 1988

Freeman, Steven S.

  • Chair, Department of Clinical Sciences, NUHS - Florida

  • BA, Rutgers University, 1988
    DC, Life College, 1992

Frydrych, Frank

  • Instructor, Clinical Practice

  • BS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1999
    BS, National University of Health Sciences, 2007
    DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2007

Gantzer, Jennifer

  • Instructor, Clinical Sciences, NUHS - Florida

  • DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2014

    Diplomate: American Clinical Board of Nutrition, 2016

    MS in Nutrition, University of Bridgeport, 2020

Gidcumb, David A.

  • Instructor, Clinical Sciences

  • AB, Augustana College, 1974
    BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1977, 1979
    Diplomate: American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists

Glenn, Jenna

  • Assistant Professor, Lincoln College

  • BS, Pennsylvania State University, Erie, 2006
    DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2009
    MS, ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2012

Green, Bart

  • Lecturer, NUHS Journals

  • DC, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, 1992
    MSEd, University of Southern California, 2000
    PhD, Public Health, Epidemiology, Walden University, 2016
    Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians

Green, Jennifer

  • Instructor, Clinical Practice

  • BS, Loyola University, 2004
    ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2010

Guadagno, A. Carlo

  • Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences, NUHS - Florida

  • BS, University of Miami, 1984
    DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic – Iowa, 1988
    Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, 1992, 2009

Haire-Nino, Erika J.

  • Instructor, Clinical Practice - Florida

  • BS, Salem International University, 1997

    DC, New York Chiropractic College, 2009

Hanson, Debbi

  • Lecturer, Clinical Sciences, NUHS - Florida

  • BA, Carson-Newman College, 1997
    MS, Barry University, 2002

Hartley, Keith

  • Lecturer, Basic Sciences

  • BA, Lake Forest College, 2005
    DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2008

Heiser, Rudy

  • Lecturer, Clinical Sciences, NUHS - Florida

  • BS, University of Western Ontario, 2001
    BS, DC, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2003, 2004, 2010
    Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Radiology

Houston, Tawainna

  • Lecturer, Naturopathic Medicine

Iwami, Russell A.

  • Associate Professor, James F. Winterstein Library

  • BA, Northern Illinois University, 1976
    MALS, University of Illinois, 1979

Jenkins, Moira

  • Chair of the Department of Basic Sciences

  • BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1986, 1988
    MS, Northern Illinois University, 2010
    Certified Chiropractic Acupuncturist, 1988

Johnson Jr., Theodore L.

  • Dean of Clinics; Professor, Clinical Practice

  • BS, Jackson St. University, 1984
    BS, DC, MS, National College of Chiropractic, 1986, 1988, 2009
    Diplomate: American Board of Chiropractic Internists

Johnson, Claire

  • Professor and Editor, NUHS Journals

  • BA, University of California – San Diego, Revelle, 1987
    DC, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, 1991
    MSEd, University of Southern California, 2000
    PhD, Public Health, Epidemiology, Walden University, 2016
    Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians

Joseph, Simone J.

  • Lecturer, Basic Sciences, Allied Health Sciences

  • BS, University of Toronto, 1997
    BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2000, 2002
    Diplomate, Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists

Joubert, Sonia V.

  • Associate Professor, Attending Clinician-Lombard Clinic

  • BS, State University of New York, Empire State College, 1992
    DC, New York Chiropractic College, 1996
    MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2014
    Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner, 2012

Jourdan, Michelle D.

  • Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences, NUHS - Florida

  • BS, University of Michigan, 1990
    BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 1997, 1999
    Diplomate: American Board of Chiropractic Internists

Jurik, Anna

  • Professor, Clinical Practice; DC Clinician, NUHS Whole Health Center - Lombard

  • BS, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1994
    BSc, University of Kentucky, 1998
    DC, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2005, 2011
    Licensed Dietician, Nutritionist
    Registered Dietitian

Keating, Jessica

  • Clinician, Clinical Practice

  • BA, Lewis & Clark College, 2011
    DC, ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2016, 2018

Kelly, Sarah

  • Attending Clinician, NUHS Whole Health Center ̶ Pinellas Park
    Instructor, Clinical Practice

  • BS, Northern Illinois University, 1995

    BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1997, 1999

Khan, Muhammad Ali

  • Professor, Pathology & Clinical Sciences

  • MD (Pakistan), Dow Medical College and University of Karachi, 1978
    DTCD, Univeristy of Karachi, Pakistan, 1981
    MCPS, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan, 1983

Kim, Hyundo Franz

  • Chief Clinician, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences

  • BA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1992
    PhD, Sangji University, Wonju Korea, 2006
    MSOM, Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine, California, 1998
    Licensed Acupuncturist

Klahr, Nelson

  • Instructor, Basic Sciences-Florida

  • BS, University of Miami, 1997
    PhD, University of Florida-Gainsville, 2011

Klein, Rachel

  • Lecturer, Allied Health Sciences

  • BS, University of Hawaii- Hilo, 2007
    MT, National University of Health Sciences, 2011
    DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2012
    ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2013

Korvatko, Yuri

  • Professor, Clinical Sciences and Diagnostic Imaging

  • BSs (Hons) Ost, The London School of Osteopathy, United Kingdom, 1999
    DC, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2011, 2014
    Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Radiology (DACBR)

Krebs, Lisa

  • Lecturer, Clinical Sciences

  • BA, DC, Illinois Weslayan University, 2006
    ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2016

Krys, Michael

  • Lecturer, Clinical Sciences

  • BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1994, 1996
    MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2009

Kwon, Yihyun

  • Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences

  • BSc, MSc, Chung Ang University, 1989, 1991
    BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2001, 2002
    BSc, MSOM, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, 2002, 2002
    Chiropractic Family Practice Residency, National University of Health Sciences, 2006
    PhD, (China) Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010

Labant, Miranda

  • Lecturer, Naturopathic Medicine

Lamkin, Peter

  • Lecturer, Allied Health Sciences

  • BS, Purdue University, 1990

Lu, Yubin

  • Lecturer, Clinical Sciences

  • Bachelor, Master, PhD of Medicine, Shandong University, 1986, 1990, 1993

Lyonsford, Tanya

  • Lecturer, Allied Health Sciences

  • CMT, National University of Health Sciences, 2012

Machini, Marina

  • Assistant Professor, Basic Sciences, NUHS - Florida

  • MAN, Professional Training Hospital Center, Kirovsk Central District Hospital, 1990
    MD (Russia), St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy, 1997

Madigan, Dana

  • Instructor, Research, Institutional Effectiveness

  • BS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008
    DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2013
    MPH, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2013

Manavalan, Sridharan

  • Assistant Professor and Chair, Basic Sciences, NUHS - Florida

  • BSc, MSc, University of Madras, 1994, 1997

Martin, Brett

  • Assistant Professor, Basic Sciences, NUHS - Florida

  • BS, Northern Illinois University, 2006
    DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2009
    MSAc, National University of Health Sciences, 2011

McRae, Marc

  • Professor, Basic Sciences

  • BSc, BA, University of Waterloo, 1991, 1997
    BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 1999, 2001
    MS, University of Bridgeport, 2002
    Licensed Dietician, Nutritionist
    Diplomate: American College of Nutrition, American Clinical Board of Nutrition, 2003
    Fellow: American College of Nutrition, 2006

Mounce, Earnest

  • Lecturer, Clinical Sciences, Allied Health Sciences

  • BA, University of Mississippi, 1991
    CMT, MSAc, National University of Health Sciences, 2006, 2009
    PhD Candidate in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Nazik, Hasan

  • Instructor, Basic Sciences-Florida

  • MD, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine (Turkey), 2001
    Residency, Istanbul University (Turkey), 2005

Olsen, Christopher

  • Assistant Professor, Instructional Designer

  • BS, MS, Western Illinois University, 2000, 2006

Olson, Daniel

  • Associate Professor, Basic Sciences

Ott, Mackenzie M.

  • Assistant Professor, Basic Sciences, NUHS - Florida

  • BA, MS, PhD, University of South Florida, 2000, 2007, 2010

Passi, Candace

  • Assistant Dean, Student Services

  • BS, Loyola University of Chicago, 1980
    MS, Loyola University of Chicago, 1983
    MS, Northwestern University, 1988
    PhD, Northwestern University, 1995

Pearce, Patricia

  • Instructor, Clinical Sciences and Clinical Practice

  • BS, University of West Florida, 2009
    ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2016

Pearson, Nakiesha

  • Chair - Department of Clinical Sciences

  • BS, Indiana University, 2003
    DC, ND, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2010, 2013, 2013
    Family Practice Residency, National University of Health Sciences, 2011-2014

Petz, Jeri

  • Lecturer, Clinical Sciences

  • BS, University of Oregon
    MSOM, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, 2007
    Licensed Acupuncturist

Reinke, Tari S.

  • Associate Professor, Clinical Practice; DC Clinician, NUHS Whole Health Center - Lombard

  • DC, Northwestern College of Chiropractic, 1986
    MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2011

Rioch, Kathryn

  • Lecturer, Allied Health Sciences

  • BA, Illinois Wesleyan University, 2000
    RD, University of Illinois, 2002

Rivera, Pedro

  • Lecturer, Research

  • BS, DVM, Purdue University, 1985, 1986
    Fellow, American College of Functional Neurology

Robinson, Michael

  • Lecturer, Naturopathic Medicine

  • BS, Benedictine University, 2013
    CFMP, Functional Medicine University, 2017
    MS, Nutrition, New York Chiropractic College, 2018
    ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2019
    Certified Nutrition Specialist, 2019
    Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, 2019
    ONC, Oncology Nutrition Institute, 2021

Robinson, Polina

  • Instructor, Naturopathic Medicine

Rogers, Sandra

  • Dean, College of Professional Studies

  • BS, PhD, Post-Doctorate, University of Illinois – Chicago, 2001, 2006, 2007

Salvatore, James

  • Instructor, Basic Sciences

  • BS, St. Joseph's College, 2000
    MS, Northern Illinois University, 2013
    DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2005

Sandman, Terry D.

  • Lecturer, Clinical Sciences, NUHS - Florida

  • BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1975, 1977
    MPH, Northern Illinois University, 1997
    Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Radiology

Saunders, Paul Richard

  • Lecturer, Clinical Sciences

  • BS, MS, Purdue University, 1972
    PhD, Duke University, 1979
    ND, Ontario (now Canadian) College of Naturopathic Medicine, 1980
    ND, National College of Naturopathic Medicine, 1991

Schipma, Matthew

  • Lecturer, Allied Health Sciences

  • BA, Trinity Christian College, 1998
    MS, DePaul University, 2004
    PhD, Loyola University, 2004

Serlin, Andrew B.

  • Instructor, DC

  • BA, University of Wisconsin, 1986
    JD, University of Illinois – College of Law, 1989
    DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2005

Settergren, Roy

  • Lecturer, Allied Health Sciences

  • BS, MS, Eastern Illinois University, 2003, 2005
    DC, MSACP, National University of Health Sciences, 2009, 2012
    MD, International University of Health Sciences, 2017

Shish, Jamie

  • Lecturer, Allied Health Sciences

  • BS, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1999
    RDN/LDN, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2002

Smith, Fraser

  • Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences; Assistant Dean, Naturopathic Medicine

  • BA, University of Toronto, 1991
    ND, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, 1997
    MA, Roosevelt University, 2014

Smith, Stacy C.

  • Floating Clinician, DC

  • BS, Michigan State University, 2001
    BS, DC, MSAc, National University of Health Sciences, 2003, 2004, 2017

Sorensen, Lorinda

  • Lecturer, Clinical Sciences

  • BS, MSAc, ND, Bastyr University, 1998, 1999, 2000

Steinke, Nancy

  • Lecturer, Allied Health Sciences

  • BS, Anderson University, 1959
    MS, Southeast Missouri State University, 1971

Stiefel, Joseph P.D.

  • President, National University of Health Sciences; Professor, Clinical Sciences

  • BS, Ball State University, 1995
    BS, DC, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2002, 2004, 2007
    EdD, Argosy University, 2013

Strauss, Daniel

  • Dean, College of Professional Studies - Florida;

  • BS, State University of New York, 1998
    DC, New York Chiropractic College, 2001

Stretch, George

  • Assistant Dean, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

  • DN, National College of Naprapathic Medicine, 1988
    LAc, Midwest College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, 1992

Swenson, Randy L.

  • Vice President for Academic Services; Professor, Clinical Sciences

  • BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1977, 1977
    MHPE, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1991

Tortoriello, William

  • Lecturer, Clinical Sciences

Van Auken, Todd

  • Lecturer, Basic Sciences - Florida

  • BA, Eckerd College, 2005
    MA, University of South Florida, 2008

Vazquez, Joseph

  • Lecturer, Clinical Sciences

  • BS, Austin Peay State University, 2008
    ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2013

Wakefield, Melodie

  • Instructor, Chiropractic Medicine-Florida

Wang, Zhanxiang

  • Professor, Clinical Sciences

  • MD (China), Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, 1989

    PhD, China Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Beijing, 2001

    Licensed Acupuncturist

    Certified Chinese Herbologist

Ward, Krista

  • Lecturer, Allied Health Sciences

  • BA, Colby College, 1999
    DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic-West, 2003
    MPH, San Francisco University, 2009

Ware, Jeffrey

  • Assistant Dean, Chiropractic Medicine

  • DC, Certified Insurance Consultant, MS Nutrition, Logan College of Chiropractic, 1989, 2012, 2013
    Diplomate: American Board of Chiropractic Internists, 1998
    Certified Acupuncturist, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 2012

Weber, Leah

  • Assistant Professor, Institutional Effectiveness, Allied Health Sciences

  • BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1994, 1996

Wieland, Mark

  • Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences - Florida

  • BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1983, 1985

Winterstein, James F.

  • President Emeritus, National University of Health Sciences, Professor, Clinical Sciences

  • DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1968

    Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Radiology

Wurtz, Holly

  • Lecturer, Naturopathic Medicine

  • BA, University of Minnesota, 1999
    ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2015

Xu, Jia

  • Lecturer, Clinical Sciences

  • BS, Liaoning University, China, 1982

    MSOM, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, Racine, Wisconsin, 2000

    PhD, Guang Zhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2013

    Licensed Acupuncturist

Yingling, Steven

  • Instructor, Clinical Sciences

  • BS, University of New Mexico, 2000

    DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2007

Young, Thomas

  • Lecturer, Clinical Sciences - Florida

  • BS, Gannon University, 2000
    DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic – Florida, 2006
    Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians

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