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WELCOME

A Bit About Bastyr:

Bastyr's original campus is in Kenmore, WA, just outside of Seattle. Bastyr University's San Diego campus opened its doors in San Diego in fall 2012.

Bastyr University was founded in 1978 in honor of Dr. John Bastyr, a pioneering figure in natural medicine and a doctor and teacher who helped rescue the field of naturopathic medicine from obscurity. 

Today, Bastyr University San Diego is home to two on-campus degree programs. 

The Bastyr University California community consists of about 307 students as of the Winter 2024 quarter. Both the Kenmore and San Diego campuses combined have an alumni database of over 6,400.  

A Bit About Bastyr:

• In the Histology Lab, students use powerful microscopes to study and familiarize themselves with different cell tissue types.  

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• Students and faculty also utilize the Neurology Lab, which focuses on the study of different parts of the brain and spinal cord.

• The Dry Anatomy Lab is home to a collection of supplemental tools for the study of anatomy. Students study the different nerves, arteries, veins, muscles and bones using many different anatomy models. 

• Students utilize this room for courses like Infectious Disease, Anatomy and Phisology, Microbiology, Minor Surgery, Medical Procedures, Neuroscience and Clinical Lab Diagnosis.  

• First year naturopathic medical students spend a lot of time in the Physical Medicine Lab; They must pass a Clinical Skills course, where they learn to perform physical exams and minor manipulations on patients in this space.

• The Gross Anatomy Lab allows students to take a hands-on approach to learning about the body
• Research shows that dissection helps students to better understand the human body.
• Bastyr University is one of the few ND schools to offer this as a part of their program; Each student treats the donor as their first patient.

• Affectionately known as the “Stab Lab,” this is where ND students in their second year learn to draw blood samples and interpret fasting blood glucose tests and EKG readings, among many other tests. 

• This is an example of one of the classroom spaces.

• As one of the classrooms for the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program, this room is where students learn a holistic approach to mental health counseling.

• Available for student use as a space for studying, eating, and food preparation.
• Student-run food pantry – Non-perishable food is stocked several times a year for students in need.

• Used as an area for open meetings, or as an area for students to have lunch, study and build community. 

• Community Chalk Wall: Students can write ideas, words of encouragement and announcements. 

• The Bastyr University Clinic is where our naturopathic and counseling students see patients. Students in the ND program also see patients in community clinics during their 3rd and 4th year of the program.
• The clinic is open to serve patients of all ages.
• Open Monday through Friday, including evenings
• Students simply walk across the parking lot from building A – there is no commute from the university to the clinic!

• One of Bastyr University Clinic’s 19 exam rooms 

• In these rooms, students and licensed providers assess a patient’s mental health.

• As natural health leaders who believe in a holistic approach to healing the body, Bastyr University understands the connection between the mind and the body, and how, if left untreated, the mind can cause physical symptoms to manifest.

• Bastyr University Clinic also offers virtual counseling to patients anywhere in California!

Counseling Rooms

• In this room, student clinicians meet with the supervising doctor before, during and after their shift to speak privately about the patient they are treating. From there, they form a plan of care and present it to the patient. 

• The Dispensary stocks herbs in bulk and homeopathic remedies.

• Here, student clinicians formulate tinctures and teas that are prescribed to their patients.

• Students receive hands-on experience in preparing herbal tinctures, salves, teas and compresses. 

• The Botanical Medicine club gives students additional opportunities to learn how to make their own herbal creations. It is open to all students to join. 

• Bastyr University believes in a whole foods philosophy - eating as close to nature as possible with foods that are as close to being unprocessed and unrefined.
• Each station has top-of-the-line cookware and appliances.
• Nutrition classes are open to all students, as whole-person health often starts with food.

• The Hydrotherapy Room is where students treat patients when they are on a physical medicine shift.

• Hydrotherapy is the use of water at different temperatures and forces as a treatment that helps to increase blood flow, to get metabolism and digestion going, or stimulate wound healing.

• This shift also offers infrared dry sauna therapy. 

• In this space, students practice on other students to learn stretches, physical manipulations, taping and ultrasounds. Students are closely supervised by Doctor of Chiropractor (DCs) faculty members.