Dr. HAZEL A. PHILP

Biography:
Dr. Philp supervises Team Care shifts in naturopathic medicine and acupuncture and East Asian medicine, and she sees patients in private practice at Bastyr Center for Natural Health.

Clinical Interests:
In her practice, Dr. Philp takes special interest in chronic illness, autoimmune disease, pain management, women’s health, therapeutic nutrition, botanical medicine and homeopathy.

Past Experience:
Dr. Philp has been in practice since 1995 and has served in a variety of roles in the natural medicine field. She has been a professor at Bastyr University, Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences. She was a technical advisor and senior editor for Thorne Research and served as a natural medicine consultant to organizations striving to present natural medicine accurately to health professionals and the public. She has written and edited articles for Alternative Medicine Review. She was recently a public health advisor for the state of Washington and chair of the Naturopathic Advisory Committee (NAC) for the Washington Department of Health's Quality Assurance Program.

Education & Affiliations:
Dr. Philp earned her ND, MS in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and a certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine from Bastyr University. She also has a BA in art history and English literature from the University of Washington. She is currently completing her PhD in human services with a focus on complementary and alternative medicine. Dr. Philp is a member of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations.