Below is an alphabetical list of all faculty at National
University of Health Sciences.
A
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
Appleyard, Robert F.
Chair and Professor, Basic Sciences
- Illinois
BS, MS, PhD, Washington State University, 1975, 1979, 1986
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
B
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
Blesoff,
Jamine
Assistant Professor, Clinical
Sciences
BA, University of Connecticut, 2000
ND, Bastyr University, 2010
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
C
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
Chair, Massage Therapy Program
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
Camer, Lauren
Lecturer, Allied Health
Sciences
CMT, National University of Health Science, 2012
Campione,
John
Instructor, Clinical Sciences
BS, West Virginia University, 2005
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2010
Cedermark, Ryan D.
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
Chancellor, Nick
Dean, Institutional Effectiveness,
Clinical Training & Assessment Clinician
BS, Millikin University, 2001
BS, DC, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2002, 2004,
2012
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;
Supervisor, Massage Therapy Program
BS, University of Pittsburgh, 1992
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1995, 1997
MS, ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2011, 2012
Massage Therapist
Conner,
Kristina
Professor, Clinical Sciences
BA, St. John's College, 1994
ND, Bastyr University, 2001
MSOM, National University of Health Sciences, 2013
Diplomate: National Certification Commission for Acupuncture &
Oriental Medicine
Cooper, Daniel J.
Instructor, Clinical Sciences -
Florida
BS, Florida State University, 2005
DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, 2011
Cramer,
Gregory D.
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
D
Darby, Susan A.
Professor, Basic Sciences
BA, Millikin University, 1974
PhD, University of Illinois, 1980
Dixon, Kelly
Lecturer, Allied Health
Sciences
BS, Northern Illinois University, 2013
LMT, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2014, 2019
Driscoll, Daniel R.
Dean, Institutional Compliance;
Professor, Clinical Sciences
BA, George Williams College, 1973
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1977, 1978
Duarte,
Manuel A.
Professor, Clinical Practice
BS, Brooklyn College, 1977
MS, Long Island University, 1978
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1984, 1986
MSAc, National University of Health Sciences, 2013
Diplomate: American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
Diplomate: American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture
Dybala, Melissa
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BS, Governors State University, 2006
ND, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2010, 2012
E
Edwards, Louise
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
ND, National College of Naturopathic Medicine, 1988
LAc, The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, 1989
Elder, Terry
M.
Instructor, Basic and Clinical
Sciences
DC, Cleveland Chiropractic College, 1987
F
Fairbanks, Colleen
Lecturer, Allied Health
Sciences
BS, Illinois State University, 2001
MS Indiana State University, 2003
MS, PhD, Indiana State University, 2003, 2007
Fan,
Robin
Assistant Professor, Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine
MD (China), Hunan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine,
1982
Licensed Acupuncturist
Fergus,
Michael
Assistant Professor, Clinical
Sciences
BS, Loyola University, 1994
BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 1996, 1998
Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Radiology, 2001
Figgins, Julie Alison
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BS, Gonzaga University, 2000
ND, Bastyr University, 2005
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 (Michigan) Cooperative
Hospitals, 1988
Freeman, Steven
S.
Chair, Department of Clinical
Sciences, NUHS - Florida
BA, Rutgers University, 1988
DC, Life College, 1992
Frydrych,
Frank
DC Clinician; Instructor, Clinical
Practice
BS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1999
BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2007
G
Gantzer,
Jennifer
Instructor, Chiropractic Medicine -
Florida
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2014
Diplomate: American Clinical Board of Nutrition
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, MS, ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2009,
2012, 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
Griffin, Roxanne
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences, NUHS -
Florida
BS, State University of New York
MS, Nova Southeastern University
Guadagno, A. Carlo
Associate Professor, Clinical
Sciences, NUHS - Florida
BS, University of Miami, 1984
DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic - Iowa, 1988
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, 1992, 2009
H
Hanson,
Debbi
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences, NUHS -
Florida
BA, Carson-Newman College, 1997
MS, Barry University, 2002
Hartley, Keith
Lecturer, Allied Health
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
I
Iwami,
Russell A.
Associate Professor, Learning
Resource Center
BA, Northern Illinois University, 1976
MALS, University of Illinois, 1979
J
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
Johnson Jr., Theodore L.
Dean of Clinicis; Professor,
Clinical Practice
BS, Jackson St. University, 1984
BS, DC, MS, National College of Chiropractic, 1986, 1988,
2009
Diplomate: American Board of Chiropractic Internists
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.
Assistant Professor Clinical
Practice, Attending Clinician, NUHS Whole Health Center -
Aurora
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.
Assistant Professor, Clinical
Sciences, NUHS - Florida
BSBS, University of Michigan, 1990
BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 1997, 1999
Diplomate: American Board of Chiropractic Internists
MS, University of Science, Arts and Technology-Montserrat,
2018
Jurik,
Anna
Associate 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
K
Kaemicke, Alexandra
Lecturer, Allied Health
Sciences
BS, Loyola University, 2016
MS, Northern Illinois University, 2019
Keating,
Jessica
BA, Lewis & Clark College,
2011
DC, ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2016, 2018
Kelly, Sarah
K.
Attending Clinician, NUHS Whole
Health Center ̶ Pinellas Park
BS, Biology, Northern Illinois University, 1995
DC, National College of Chiropractic, 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, Department of 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, DC, ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2011, 2012,
2013
Diplomate in Functional Neurology, 2013
Fellow in Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders Diploma, Int.
Board of Functional Neurology, 2018
Korvatko,
Yuri
Professor, Clinical Practice, Allied
Health Sciences
BS, The London School of Osteopathy, 1999
DC, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2011, 2014
Korzen,
Erik
Instructor, Basic Sciences
BS, Bradley University, 2009
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2013
Krebs, Lisa
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BA, DC, Illinois Weslayan University, 2006
ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2016
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, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010
L
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
M
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
Assistant Professor, Research,
Institutional Effectiveness
BS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2013
MPH, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2013, 2020
Manavalan, Sridharan
Assistant Professor and Chair, Basic
Sciences, NUHS - Florida
BSc, MSc, University of Madras, 1994, 1997
Martin,
Brett
Associate Professor, Basic Sciences,
NUHS - Florida
BS, Northern Illinois University, 2006
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2009
MSAc, National University of Health Sciences, 2011
MPH, Purdue University, Global, 2018
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 Clinical Board of Nutrition
Fellow: American College of Nutrition
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
Myover-Piotrowski, Erin
Lecturer, Allied Health
Sciences
BFA, Millikin University, 2003
CMT, Cortiva Institute, 2007
N
Nazik,
Hasan
Instructor, Basic Sciences,
NUHS-Florida
MD, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine (Turkey), 2001
Residency, Istanbul University (Turkey), 2005
O
Olsen, Christopher
Assistant Professor, Instructional
Design
BS, MS, Western Illinois University, 2000, 2006
Ott,
Mackenzie M.
Associate Professor, Basic Sciences,
NUHS - Florida
BA, MS, PhD, University of South Florida, 2000, 2007, 2010
P
Passi,
Candace
Assistant Professor, Assistant Dean,
College of Allied Health Sciences & Distance Education
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
Pearlstein, Leslie
Lecturer, Basic Sciences, NUHS -
Florida
BS, Duke University, 1967
MD, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 1971
Pearson, Nakiesha
Assistant Professor, 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, 1975
MSOM, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, 2007
Licensed Acupuncturist
Q
R
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,
Clinical Sciences
BA, Illinois Wesleyan University, 2000
RDN, University of Illinois, 2002
MS, Benedictine University, 2014
Licensed Dietician-Nutritionist
Rivera, Pedro
Lecturer, Research
BS, DVM, Purdue University, 1985, 1986
Fellow, American College of Functional Neurology
Rogers,
Sandra
Dean, College of Professional
Studies
BS, PhD, ost-Doctorate, University of Illinois -
Chicago, 2001, 2006, 2007
S
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,
1990
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, Stacey C.
Floating Clinician, DC
BS, Michigan State University, 2001
BS, DC, MSAc, National University of Health Sciences, 2003, 2004,
2017
Soli, Krista
Lecturer, Allied Health
Sciences
CMT, National University of Health Sciences, 2009
Sorensen, Lorinda
Professor, Clinical Sciences
BS (Natural Health Sciences), Bastyr University, 1998
MS (Acupuncture), Bastyr University, 1999
ND, Bastyr University, 2000
Spencer, Joan
Lecturer, Allied Health
Sciences
BS, Northern Illinois University, 1998
CMT, National University of Health Sciences, 2006
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 College at Brockport, 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.
Professor, Clinical
Services
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1977, 1977
MHPE, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1991
T
V
Vazquez,
Joseph
Assistant Professor, Clinical
Sciences; Attending Clinician
BS, Austin Peay State University, 2008
ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2013
Van Auken, Todd
Lecturer, Basic Sciences, NUHS -
Florida
BA, Eckerd College, 2005
MA, University of South Florida, 2008
W
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
Ware, Jeffrey
Associate Professor, Clinical
Sciences
DC, Certified Insurance Consultant, MS Nutrition, Logan College of
Chiropractic, 1989, 2012, 2013
Diplomate, American Board of Chiropractic Internist, 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, NUHS - 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
X
Xie,
Guang
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
MD (China), Gangsu College of Traditional Chinese Medicine,
1983
Beijing Academic Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine,
1984
Licensed Acupuncturist
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
Y
Yingling,
Steven
Instructor, Clinical Sciences
BS, University of New Mexico, 2000
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2007
Young, Thomas
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences, NUHS -
Florida
BS, Gannon University, 2000
DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic - Florida, 2006
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
Yurasek,
Frank
Lecturer, Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine
BA, MA, Notre Dame University, 1961, 1963
MSOM, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine,
1999
PhD (China), Guang Zhou University of Traditional Chinese
Medicine, 2002
Z
Zhu, Yu
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
MD, (China), Gangsu College of Traditional Chinese Medicine,
1983
MS, (China), Shanghai University of Chinese Medicine and
Pharmacology
Licensed Acupuncturist