Joseph Vazquez, ND
Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences; Attending
Clinician
Joseph Vazquez, ND, specializes in MTHFR mutations and other
Epigenetic considerations, treatment protocols for small intestinal
bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), naturopathic care for weight
management, and athletic training and Lyme Disease. He has
spent many years in research specific to the etiology and
microbiology of Lyme Disease and has published additional work on
melittin (main component of bee venom) as a therapeutic.
"As a faculty member, I truly enjoy emphasizing clinical
application to my students in all of my courses," Dr. Vazquez said.
"As a prior student, I remember always wondering 'Why?' and so I
try to answer these questions and add more value to the students'
development. I truly enjoy interacting with students and observing
their maturation into primary care physicians."
He enjoys working at NUHS because it is a leader in applying
naturopathic principles to modern medicine. "There is no divide
between conventional and traditional techniques," noted Dr.
Vazquez, adding, "When students are instructed in this type of
environment, they become better equipped and more knowledgeable
physicians, confident and informed in the wide scope of practice
that is Naturopathic Medicine."
Dr. Vazquez enjoys running, exercising and spending time with
his wife and two boys. Writing and Lyme disease/melittin
research are intellectual hobbies of his. "As a New England native,
my other hobbies include rooting for every Boston sports team!"
