Faculty Information
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
- 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, Brian
- Lecturer, Allied Health Sciences
BS, Northern Illinois University, 1999
DC, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2004, 2014
MPH, Benedictine University, 2008
PhD, Northern Illinois University, 2019
Anderson, Kenton
- Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BS, Northern Illinois University, 1984
ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2012
Arnold, Robert L.
- Lecturer, 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
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.
- Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences
AB, Cornell University, 1982
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1985, 1987
Bogaard, Katherine
- Instructor, ND Program
ND Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard BA, Whittier College, 2007
ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2012
Bogar, William C.
- Professor, Clinical Sciences; Chair, Diagnostic Imaging Residency
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1982, 1984
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Radiology
Burns, Krista
- Instructor of Clinical Sciences
DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic
Doctor of Health Administration, Capella University.
Cambron, Jerrilyn A.
- Dean, Institutional Effectiveness
Professor, Research 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
- Lecturer, 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
Ciobanu, Simona
- Lecturer, Naturopathic Medicine
BLAS, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2003
ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2010
Coe, Patricia A.
- Instructor, Clinical Practice
ND Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard 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.
- Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences - Florida
BS, Florida State University, 2005
DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, 2011
Cramer, Gregory
- Dean, Department of Research; Professor, Research and Basic Sciences
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
Durocher, Stephanie
- DC Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Pinellas Park, FL
- DC, NUHS-Florida, 2019Board Certified Chiropractic AcupuncturistFunctional Soft Tissue ProviderRegistered Yoga Instructor
Dybala, Melissa
- Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences
ND Clinician - NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard BS, Governors State University, 2006
ND, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2010, 2012
Fairbanks, Colleen
- Lecturer, Allied Health Sciences
BS, Illinois State University, 2001
MS, PhD, Indiana State University, 2003, 2007
Feng, Bi Lin
- Lecturer, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
BA, Whittier College, 2007
ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2012
Figgins, Julie
- Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BS, Gonzaga University, 2000
ND, Bastyr University, 2005
Freeman, Steven S.
- Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Clinical Sciences, NUHS - Florida
BA, Rutgers University, 1988
DC, Life College, 1992
Frydrych, Frank
- Instructor, Clinical Practice and
Chief DC Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Illinois BS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1999
BS, DC, MSACP National University of Health Sciences, 2007, 2007, 2022
Gantzer, Jennifer
- Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences - Florida
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2014
Diplomate: American Clinical Board of Nutrition, 2016
LAc, 2019
MS in Nutrition, University of Bridgeport, 2020
Fellow, American College of Nutrition (FACN), 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
- Dean, Lincoln College of Post-professional, Graduate and Continuing Education and Instructor, Clinical Practice
BS, Pennsylvania State University, Erie, 2006
DC, MS, ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2009, 2012, 2012
Glowiak, Lisa
- Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BA, DC, Illinois Wesleyan University, 2006
ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2016
Green, Bart
- Lecturer and Associate Editor, 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, 1997
Green, Jennifer
- Assistant Professor, Clinical Practice and
Chief ND Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard BS, Loyola University, 2004
ND, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2010, 2021
Guadagno, A. Carlo
- Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences, NUHS - Florida
BS, University of Miami, 1984
DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic – Iowa, 1988
International Certification of Sports Chiropractic
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
Hammer-Wakefield, Melodie
- Instructor, Basic Sciences, NUHS - Florida
BS, Colorado State University, 1983
DC, National University of Health Sciences-Florida, 2014
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
Hartman, Christopher
- ND Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center – Lombard
FISH Presenter
Hopper, David
- Instructor, Basic Sciences and Clinical Sciences
BS, MS, Northern Illinois University, 2008, 2011
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2015
Houston, Tawainna
- Lecturer, Naturopathic Medicine
BA, Sociology, Howard University, 1995
MDiv, Princeton Theological Seminary, 1998
ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2014
Iwami, Russell A.
- Associate Professor, James F. Winterstein Library
BA, Northern Illinois University, 1976
MALS, University of Illinois, 1979
Jenkins, James R.
- Instructor and Chair, Clinical Sciences
BS, Otterbein College, 1983
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1986, 1988
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association, 1999
MSACP, National University of Health Sciences, 2009
Jenkins, Moira
- Assistant Professor and Chair, Department of Basic Sciences - Illinois
BS, DC, Certified Chiropractic Acupuncturist, National College of Chiropractic, 1986, 1988, 1988
MS, Northern Illinois University, 2010
Johnson Jr., Theodore L.
- Dean of Clinics; Professor, Clinical Practice
BS, Jackson State 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, 1997
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, Clinical Practice and
DC Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard BS, State University of New York, Empire State College, 1992
DC, New York Chiropractic College, 1996
MS, ND National University of Health Sciences, 2014, 2022
Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner, 2012
Jourdan, Michelle D.
- 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
MS, University of Science, Arts and Technology-Montserrat, 2018
Jurik, Anna
- Professor, Clinical Practice and
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
Kelley, Julia
- ND, DC, Instructor, Clinical Sciences
Khan, Muhammad Ali
- Professor, Pathology & Clinical Sciences
MD (Pakistan), Dow Medical College and University of Karachi, 1978
DTCD, University of Karachi, Pakistan, 1981
MCPS, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan, 1983
Kim, Hyundo Franz
- Assistant Dean, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
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
- Asst. Professor, 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-Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders Diploma, International Board of Functional Neurology, 2018
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)
Kwon, Yihyun
- 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
BS, MS Cleveland State University, 2010, 2011
ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2016
Residency, Lokahi Health Center (Integrative Oncology), 2018
Lambatos, Sandra A.
- Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2011, 2015
Lamkin, Peter
- Lecturer, Allied Health Sciences
BS, Purdue University, 1990
Lu, Yubin
- Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BS, MS, PhD of Medicine, Shandong University, 1986, 1990, 1993
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
Martensen, Jan
- Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences – NUHS Florida
BS, St. Ambrose University, 1981
DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1984
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Radiology, 1988
PhD, University of Toledo, 2004
Martin, Brett
- Professor, Basic Sciences, NUHS - Florida
BS, Northern Illinois University, 2006
DC, MSAc, National University of Health Sciences, 2009, 2011
MPH, Purdue University, Global, 2018
Mayer, David
- Chief AHM Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard
BS, MS, Northern Illinois University, 1989, 1994
Certified Personal Trainer, Aerobic and Fitness Association of America, 1998
Certified Personal Trainer, American College of Sports Medicine, 2012
MSOM, National University of Health Sciences, 2015
DACM, Pacific College of Health Sciences, 2020
Certified Nutrition Coach, National Association of Sports Medicine, 2021
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
Montesa, Sarah
- AHM Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard
FISH Presenter BS, MSAc, DC, MSOM, NUHS 2015, 2019, 2020, 2022
MSHAPI, Northeast College of Health Sciences, 2022
CHPCAS, National Association of Hospice and Palliative Care Acupuncturists, 2022
Mounce, Earnest
- Lecturer, Clinical 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
- Assistant Professor, 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 R.
- Associate Professor, Basic Sciences
BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1979
MS, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1983
EdD, Northern Illinois University, 1996
Ott, Mackenzie M.
- Professor and Chair, Basic Sciences, NUHS - Florida
BA, MS, PhD, University of South Florida, 2000, 2007, 2010
Ozakyol, Addison
- Instructor, Clinical Practice – NUHS Florida
DC Clinician-FL
BS, University of New Mexico, 2017
DC, National University of Health Sciences-Florida, 2020
Passi, Candace
- Dean, College of Allied Health Sciences and Distance Education
BS, MS, Loyola University of Chicago, 1980, 1983
MS, PhD, Northwestern University, 1988, 1995
Pearce, Patricia
- Instructor, Clinical Sciences & Clinical Practice and
ND Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard BS, University of West Florida, 2009
ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2016
Pearson, Nakiesha
- Assistant Dean, Chiropractic Medicine
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
Perrin, Jodi
- Instructor, Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences
ND Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard BS, Aurora University, 2000
DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 2004
ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2014
Petz, Jeri
- Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BS, University of Oregon
MSOM, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, 2007
Licensed Acupuncturist
Prakash, Jaya
- Lecturer, Allied Health Sciences
MBBS, MD (India) University of Poona, 1983, 1986
Specialist Microbiologist: American Academy of Microbiology, 1995
Reinke, Tari S.
- Associate Professor, Clinical Practice and
DC Clinician - NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard DC, Northwestern College of Chiropractic, 1986
MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2011
Rioch, Kathryn
- Chair, Allied Health Sciences & Distance Education
BA, Illinois Wesleyan University, 2000
RDN, University of Illinois, 2002
MS, Benedictine University, 2014
Licensed Dietician-Nutritionist, 2014
EdD, Maryville University, 2021
Rivera, Pedro
- Lecturer, Research
BS, DVM, Purdue University, 1985, 1986
Fellow of the American College of Functional Neurology (2009)
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (2016)
Robinson, Polina
- Instructor, Naturopathic Medicine
ND Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2019
MS, Northeast College of Health Sciences, 2019
BS, National University of Health Sciences, 2014
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.
- DC Instructor and Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard
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
Slowinski, Thomas
- DC Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard
BS, University of Illinois, Chicago
BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2012, 2015
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
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; Professor
BS, State University of New York, 1998
DC, New York Chiropractic College, 2001
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
Van Auken, Todd
- Lecturer, Basic Sciences - Florida
BA, Eckerd College, 2005
MA, PhD, University of South Florida, 2008, 2022
Vazquez, Joseph
- Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BS, Austin Peay State University, 2008
ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2013
Vucaj, Tina
- Instructor, Clinical Practice
ND Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard
BS, DePaul University, 2007
ND, MSAc, National University of Health Sciences, 2016, 2018
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
Weber, Leah
- Assistant Professor and
Assistant Dean, Institutional Effectiveness 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
- Assistant Professor, 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
