Commencement 2016

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national college of natural medicine
Commencement 2016
ACADEMIC REGALIA
Academic regalia date to the early
days of the oldest universities. A
statute of 1312 required that all
doctors, licentiates and bachelors of
the University of Coimbra, Italy, wear
gowns. The shape and size of the
American hood marks the college
degree of the wearer. It is possible to
recognize the college or university
from which the degree was
obtained by identifying the colors
on the center of the hood. Gowns
for master’s degree holders have
elongated sleeves, while doctoral
gowns have velvet striping on the
sleeves and down the front.
Hoods from the National College
of Natural Medicine are green and
white for all degree programs:
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine;
Doctor of Science in Oriental
Medicine; Master of Science in
Oriental Medicine; Master of
Acupuncture; Master of Science
in Integrative Medicine Research;
Master of Science in Nutrition; and
Master of Science in Global Health.
Dual-degree recipients wear the
hood of the doctoral degree and
a gold cord in recognition of their
master’s degree.
COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
June 25, 2016, 2 p.m.
Oregon Convention Center
Portland, Oregon
CONTENTS
A Brief History 2
Program 3
Presenters 4
Honoring Uncle Ben 7
Conferring of Degrees 8
Classical Chinese Medicine Oath 14
Naturopathic Physician’s Oath 15
NCNM Board of Directors, Executive
& Administrative Staff, & Faculty 16
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A BRIEF HISTORY
National College of Natural Medicine in Nutrition and Master of Science in Global cycles of nature, and teach them a powerful
(NCNM) is the oldest accredited Health. In 2015, NCNM introduced the Master diagnostic and therapeutic system that makes
naturopathic medical school in North of Science in Integrative Mental Health and it possible to treat all kinds of patients—even
America. Drs. Charles Stone, W. Martin Doctor of Science in Oriental Medicine degree those with chronic and acute conditions.
Bleything and Frank Spaulding, members programs. In fall 2016, NCNM will continue to
of the profession from Oregon, Washington expand with the launch of two undergradu- SCHOOL OF RESEARCH & GRADUATE STUDIES
and British Columbia, founded the college. ate degree completion programs: Bachelor of Research of natural therapies demonstrates
The NCNM Articles of Incorporation were Science in Nutrition and Bachelor of Science in that there are powerful alternatives for people
executed in May 1956, in Portland, Oregon. Integrative Health Sciences. to achieve wellness. As people worldwide
face significant health challenges, the need
NCNM was established originally as a college Today NCNM is alma mater to thousands for additional approaches to health care is
of naturopathic medicine. For more than 60 of alumni who practice in nearly every increasingly evident. The unique programs
years, NCNM has sought to preserve and state and Canadian province, and in many of the School of Research & Graduate
convey the classical modalities of naturopathy foreign countries. Studies prepare students to make significant
and honor the principles that guide contributions to the fields of nutrition,
naturopathic care: SCHOOL OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE research, global health, mental health, and
The School of Naturopathic Medicine program other fields that support medicine.
• First do no harm offers a distinctive approach to health
• The healing power of nature and healing—an approach that examines SCHOOL OF UNDERGRADUATE &
• Identify and treat the cause the whole person when treating specific PART-TIME STUDIES
• Heal the whole person conditions, and seeks to diagnose and treat NUNM is one of the very few higher
• Doctor as teacher root causes whenever possible. Naturopathic education institutions in the country to
• Prevention is the best cure medicine is heir to the vitalistic tradition offer undergraduate programs for students
of medicine in the Western world. This is
interested in integrative health science fields.
In the fall of 1992, the college began plans to evidenced by its emphasis in treating disease
Employers and graduate schools are seeking
develop a curriculum that would emphasize through the stimulation, enhancement and
well-rounded candidates with interpersonal
the holistic spirit of the classical teachings of support of the inherent healing power of the
skills, intercultural competency, and
Chinese medicine. body. Chosen methods of treatment respect
academic preparation in the natural sciences.
this natural healing process. NUNM’s undergraduate degree completion
In addition to the Doctor of Naturopathic
programs provide an integrated curriculum
Medicine (ND) degree program, the Master of SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL CHINESE MEDICINE
featuring three core themes: integrative
Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) degree The School of Classical Chinese Medicine
health sciences or nutrition; natural
program was inaugurated in 1996, followed degree programs honor the deep wisdom
sciences and social sciences. Both programs
by a Master of Acupuncture (MAc) degree and holistic nature of the classical teachings
culminate in a capstone project that will
program in 2008. The Master of Science in of Chinese medicine. Scholar-practitioners
lead students to the next successful phase
Integrative Medicine Research degree pro- rooted in this ancient medical tradition help
of their careers—in either employment or
gram was introduced in 2011. NCNM added students develop a deep understanding about
graduate study.
two new degrees in 2014: Master of Science the importance of living in harmony with the
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PROGRAM
PROCESSIONAL School of Naturopathic Medicine
Audience Please Stand Richard Barrett, ND, Alumnus (1986)
Professor
COMMENCEMENT WELCOME & INVOCATION
Bracey Dangerfield, PhD
Nancy A. Scarlett, ND, Alumna (1997)
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
STAFF ASSOCIATION WELCOME
David J. Schleich, PhD
Sara Monaghan
President
Staff Association Board Representative
Willow Moore, DC, ND, Alumna (1983)
STUDENT ADDRESS Board of Directors, Chairperson
Lauren Head
Heather Zwickey, PhD
School of Research & Graduate Studies
Dean of the School of Research & Graduate Studies
Keith Loop, JD
Laurie Regan, PhD, ND, Alumna (1997)
School of Classical Chinese Medicine
Dean of the School of Classical Chinese Medicine
Daniel Reed
Melanie Henriksen, ND, MSOM, MN, Alumna (2005)
School of Naturopathic Medicine
Dean of the School of Naturopathic Medicine
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
SCHOOL OF RESEARCH & GRADUATE STUDIES STATEMENT
David J. Schleich, PhD
Heather Zwickey, PhD
President
Dean of the School of Research & Graduate Studies
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
CLASSICAL CHINESE MEDICINE OATH
Gordon Smith, ND, Alumnus (1976)
Rihui Long, Master of Medicine (China)
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS Professor
David J. Schleich, PhD Roger Batchelor, DAOM
President Associate Professor
Order of the University Medal
NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN’S OATH
Helen Ebers and Lauren Proctor (Nieces of Benedict Lust)
Melanie Henriksen, ND, MSOM, MN, Alumna (2005)
Faculty Emeritus Award Dean of the School of Naturopathic Medicine
Rihui Long, Master of Medicine (China)
Professor BENEDICTION
Brandt Stickley, MSTCM
Honorary Degree: Doctor of Letters
Assistant Professor
Gordon Smith, ND
Honorary Degree: Doctor of Laws CLOSING
Mark Blumenthal Nancy A. Scarlett, ND, Alumna (1997)
Associate Professor
AWARDING OF ACADEMIC REGALIA
RECESSIONAL
School of Research & Graduate Studies
Audience Please Stand
Andrew Erlandsen, ND, Alumnus (2011)
Assistant Professor
MUSIC PRESENTED BY
Chelsie Falk, ND, Alumna (2013) Phoenix Beat, NCNM Drumming Troupe and
Assistant Professor The Symphonic Brass Quintet
Steve Conrow, Trumpet; Tony Dilorenzo, Trumpet;
School of Classical Chinese Medicine
Joseph Berger, Horn; Aaron LaVere, Trombone;
Bob Quinn, DAOM
Ja’Ttik Clark, Tuba
Assistant Professor
Xiaoli Chen, Master of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (China)
Associate Professor
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PRESENTERS
(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)
Nancy A. Scarlett, ND, interested in helping to provide proper growth in enrollment. The school has also
grew up in California and nutrition, clean water and shelter in support expanded its campus, enhanced by a
fell in love with the Pacific of populations with high rates of chronic city-approved, 20-year Master Plan, as it
Northwest after moving to lifestyle diseases. created more educational, clinical and
Portland to attend NCNM. career opportunities for NCNM students
Dr. Scarlett earned her ND Keith Loop, JD, (Doctor and graduates.
degree in 1997, and after a of Science in Oriental
NCNM’s stature as an educational and
two-year residency joined Medicine, Class of 2016)
natural medicine research leader has grown
the NCNM faculty in 1999. Dr. Scarlett is a started his professional
nationally during Dr. Schleich’s tenure,
professor at the School of Naturopathic career as an attorney, but
lending its reputation to advance the natural
Medicine teaching medical ethics, clinical/ decided that he literally
medicine professions toward a remarkable
physical diagnosis and urology; and is a desired a more “hands-on”
renaissance through education, research
supervising physician at In-Act, an NCNM approach to helping people
and advocacy. NCNM now offers two
community clinic serving patients with drug and a deeper connection to spiritual growth.
colleges of medicine and two schools of
addiction. She also teaches courses for the For more than a decade before enrolling at
education, including for the first time in its
integrative medicine research program and NCNM, Loop worked as a licensed massage
history, the School of Undergraduate &
the Chinese medicine program. She has therapist and certified yoga instructor, and
Part-Time Studies.
been an investigator at Helfgott Research created a flourishing Ayurveda and yoga
Institute, involved with studies on inter- wellness clinic in Denver, Colorado. Classical A nationally recognized expert in the
professional attitudes, essential oils and Chinese medicine’s multidisciplinary professional formation of natural medicine,
naturopathic health outcomes. Dr. Scarlett approach has allowed Loop to examine ways Dr. Schleich, formerly president and CEO
is a board member for the Council on to heal his own chronic immune deficiency of the Canadian College of Naturopathic
Naturopathic Medical Education. and provided insight on the journey to Medicine (CCNM) from 1996 to 2003, has
wellness, peace and balance for his patients. held a series of increasingly significant
Sara Monaghan has been positions in an educational career that spans
working at the NCNM Clinic Daniel Reed (Doctor of more than 45 years: academic vice president
since 2013. During this Naturopathic Medicine of Niagara College (Ontario); administrative
time she has watched and Class of 2016) graduated and teaching posts at St. Lawrence College
helped the teaching clinic from the University of (Ontario); Swinburne University (Australia);
progress into a Top-Tier Wisconsin with a bachelor’s and the University of Alberta.
Patient-Centered Primary degree in zoology. Inspired
Dr. Schleich earned degrees from the
Care Home. Monaghan has by studying abroad in Italy,
University of Toronto (PhD); the University
worn many hats at the clinic, ranging from he explored the world after
of Alberta (MA); Queen’s University (BEd);
clinic operations coordinator to medical graduation, teaching English in France and
and the University of Western Ontario (BA).
records coordinator, and is now the clinic China. Since he couldn’t be a professional
His doctoral studies focused on higher
operations assistant manager. In 2015, “Renaissance Man,” Reed instead gravitated
education, with a special interest in the
she furthered her commitment to NCNM toward naturopathic medicine because of
regulatory and public policy frameworks
by earning a Bachelor of Health Science its hands-on, patient-centered focus, its
that affect medical education.
at Pacific University. Monaghan currently unique spirit, and dedication to lifelong
serves as Staff Association board liaison. learning. Reed has been very active in the
Gordon Smith, ND,
Student Government Association at NCNM,
practices medicine at the
Lauren Head (Master of and hopes to participate in advocacy and
Whitehorse Naturopathic
Science in Nutrition Class teaching in his future community. He intends
Centre, Whitehorse,
of 2016) graduated from to open his practice to patients ready to
Yukon Territory, Canada,
the University of Portland embark on their own healing journey. Reed
where he has worked
in 2004, earning bachelor’s would like to thank his parents Jeffrey and
for the last nine years.
degrees in Life Sciences and Sylvia, his uncle Albert, and his aunts Kathy
Previously, he practiced in
Spanish. Prior to enrolling and Sharon for their support and key role in
Ontario, Canada, for nearly 30 years. A 1976
at NCNM, she worked as a his success.
graduate of NCNM, Dr. Smith co-founded
family educator and advocate in Vancouver,
the Ontario College of Naturopathic
Washington, providing bilingual case David J. Schleich, PhD,
Medicine, served as its inaugural dean/
management and education for families has been president of
clinic director, was a member of the board
involved with Child Protective Services. National College of Natural
of governors, and was a professor and chair
In addition, she served from 2005 to 2007 Medicine (NCNM) since
of the Botanical Medicine Department.
as a Peace Corps volunteer in Nicaragua 2007. Under his leadership,
Dr. Smith is also active with the Ontario
working on food security and micro-finance the 60-year-old accredited
Naturopathic Association, currently as
projects. She came to NCNM because of college has experienced a
president (previously vice president), and
its strong reputation for teaching the skills sustained period of success
was a co-producer, contributor and editor
necessary to truly heal people. Head sees and growth, culminating this year in the
of the association’s Friends of Naturopathy
herself working somewhere in the public transition of the college into state-approved
newsletter. He is widely known for his work
sector, perhaps internationally. She is most university status. During Dr. Schleich’s
with Canada’s aboriginal people, tending to
administration, NCNM has seen a significant
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tribal health care and mental health needs industry in the 1970s. He is also a founding Bob Quinn, DAOM, is a
throughout Ontario. In addition, he taught board member of the American Herbal clinical supervisor and
holistic health and healing to native groups Products Association. Recently, Blumenthal’s assistant professor at the
at Native Studies Georgian College, in name appeared with some of the most School of Classical Chinese
Ontario. An ardent environmentalist and the prestigious names in the natural health Medicine. Dr. Quinn earned
first Waterloo-Wellington Ontario member movement when he was awarded Natural a Doctor of Acupuncture
of Physicians for Social Responsibility, Health Magazine’s Hall of Fame Award for and Oriental Medicine
Dr. Smith has worked many years as an “Opening America’s eyes to the healing degree in 2008 and a Master
advocate for habitat protection, ecological powers of herbs.” Blumenthal has appeared of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
literacy and public health enhancement, on more than 500 radio or television shows, degree in 1998 from the Oregon College of
including organizing opposition to oil and contributed more than 600 articles for Oriental Medicine in Portland, Oregon. In
fracking in the Yukon. such publications as Whole Foods, Health addition to his clinic work, Dr. Quinn teaches
Food Business, Let’s Live and Vegetarian Times. about Chinese patent medicines, internal
Rihui Long, Master of medicine and Asian bodywork. At the NCNM
Medicine (China), has Andrew Erlandsen, ND, Clinic and in his private practice in Portland,
more than 30 years of is chair of NCNM’s Master Dr. Quinn treats a variety of conditions from
clinical experience and is a of Science in Nutrition musculoskeletal pain to anxiety and chronic
professor teaching internal program. Dr. Erlandsen conditions, such as Lyme disease, employing
medicine, classical texts and earned his Doctor of a very gentle style of acupuncture called
case studies at the School of Naturopathic Medicine Japanese Meridian Therapy.
Classical Chinese Medicine. degree from NCNM and his
He attended China’s Chengdu University of bachelor’s degree summa Xiaoli Chen, Master of
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) where cum laude in Food Science and Human Medicine, Doctor of
he earned his Master of Medicine degree Nutrition from the University of Maine, Medicine (China), studied
(the equivalent of an internal medicine Orono. His enjoyment of the culinary arts Chinese medicine and
doctorate). Before coming to Portland, and nutrition led him to pursue a career in acupuncture for 11 years at
Professor Long practiced privately preventive medicine. He is a firm believer China’s Chengdu University
and taught at the University of TCM’s in Hippocrates’ injunction, “Let food be thy of Traditional Chinese
International Training Program and Neijing medicine.” Dr. Erlandsen teaches courses Medicine (TCM), where she
Teaching and Research Office. He also taught in nutrition, research, therapeutic diets and received a master’s and a doctoral degree in
at the Canadian College for Chinese Studies cooking. In addition to his teaching role Acupuncture in 1987 and 1994. She taught
and the International College of Traditional at NCNM, he participated in NCNM’s ECO and practiced Chinese medicine in China
Chinese Medicine in British Columbia. Project, first as a student and then was hired for over 25 years, and served as an associate
An expert in treating digestive disorders, into the community program as a physician. professor and vice chief physician at
Professor Long is skilled in the Zang-fu He is also a Food as Medicine Institute Chengdu University of TCM. Dr. Chen began
system of diagnosis. He is also an authority physician and maintains a private clinical teaching at NCNM in 2002. As an associate
on the seminal medical text of ancient practice in Beaverton, Oregon. professor, she supervises students at the
China, Neijing, known as The Yellow Emperor’s NCNM Clinic and teaches courses that focus
Classic of Internal Medicine. Professor Long Chelsie Falk, ND, is an on the classical approach to treating patients
has served as NCNM’s chief medical officer of assistant professor for with acupuncture and herbs. Dr. Chen
Chinese medicine. the Master of Science in maintains a private practice at the Kwan Yin
Nutrition and Master of Clinic in Portland. She says that her practice
Mark Blumenthal is the Science in Integrative is a calling and that “using Chinese medicine
founder and executive Medicine Research to heal wounds, treat illness and prevent
director of the American programs at NCNM. diseases is my holy mission. My intention is
Botanical Council, an A native Oregonian, to always practice with a kind heart.”
independent, nonprofit Dr. Falk earned her Doctor of Naturopathic
organization dedicated to Medicine degree from NCNM in 2013. Rich Barrett, ND, is a
disseminating accurate, While a student, she completed many professor at the School of
reliable and responsible clinical rotations at community clinics, Naturopathic Medicine.
information on herbs and medicinal plants. including an internship focusing on Dr. Barrett, who received
He is the editor/publisher of HerbalGram, cardiopulmonary medicine. In addition to his Doctor of Naturopathic
an international, peer-reviewed quarterly her teaching role, Dr. Falk is also a freelance Medicine from NCNM
journal. For six years he was an adjunct medical writer with a focus on basic health in 1986, brings decades
associate professor of medicinal chemistry and medical education. Her particular of clinical training and
at the University of Texas, Austin, College emphasis is in holistic treatment, cardiac experience to the school. His areas of
of Pharmacy, teaching a course on herbal health, integrative therapeutics, nutrition expertise and research include family
products in today’s pharmacy. Blumenthal is and prevention of chronic disease. Dr. Falk’s practice; eyes, ears, nose and throat; and
also a co-founder and former vice president commitment to preventive medicine goes pediatrics. He also serves as a faculty
of the Herb Research Foundation, and hand-in-hand with her love of nutrition investigator at NCNM’s Helfgott Research
president of the Herb Trade Association, the and cooking, and she is passionate about
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Institute and earned a certificate in Human Medicine. In addition to her service on the two years of residency at NCNM. Following
Investigations from OHSU’s School of NCNM board, Dr. Moore presently serves residency she began a private practice
Medicine. He has authored numerous on the board of Phoenix Rising Transitions, focused on women’s health and prenatal
publications and is a frequent presenter facilitating people’s transition from prison care. She further advanced her education
at professional conferences. Dr. Barrett is to community; volunteers with CASA (Court by obtaining a Master of Nursing degree
an accomplished educator; in addition to Appointed Special Advocates) for foster (Certified Nurse Midwife) from Oregon
the awards he has received for excellence children; and is a certified instructor for Health & Science University in 2009.
in teaching, he is also a Harvard Macy equine facilitated learning. Dr. Henriksen sees patients at the NCNM
Program for Educators in Health Professions Clinic and oversees student clinic shifts. She
Scholar. He has served on numerous Heather Zwickey, PhD, is passionate about collaborative medicine
naturopathic committees, including the is dean of NCNM’s School and evidence-informed practice.
Oregon Board of Naturopathic Examiners of Research & Graduate
and the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Studies, director of the Roger Batchelor, DAOM,
Examinations Board, and is a site visitor college’s Helfgott Research is an associate professor at
for the Council on Naturopathic Medical Institute, and a professor of NCNM’s School of Classical
Education. immunology. Her training Chinese Medicine, where
at the world-renowned his focus is classical Chinese
Bracey Dangerfield, PhD, National Jewish Medical and Research Center acupuncture. He has been
is an assistant professor of in Denver prepared her to complete a at NCNM since 2009. In
basic sciences at NCNM’s post-doctoral fellowship at Yale University. addition, he is an affiliate
School of Naturopathic Dr. Zwickey hopes to prove natural therapies’ assistant professor in the Department of
Medicine, where he teaches benefit to immunological responses. Her Family Medicine at Oregon Health & Science
courses in the biochemistry research experience examining the effects University. Dr. Batchelor earned a Doctor of
of cellular systems and basic of botanicals, probiotics, energy medicine, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree
science clinical correlates. and diet on immunological parameters in in 2005 from the Oregon College of Oriental
Dr. Dangerfield earned a doctorate in humans is pivotal to achieving this task. Medicine, where he taught acupuncture and
Physiology from Maharishi International She also explores the mechanisms involved qigong, and was a clinical supervisor. He first
University, Iowa, in 1992, and a bachelor’s in infectious disease, cancer, autoimmune began studying natural therapies, such as
degree in Chemistry from Beloit College, disease, psychoneuroimmunology and bodywork and herbs, in 1983. In addition to
Wisconsin, in 1970. He also did graduate immunological tolerance. Her long-term teaching, Dr. Batchelor worked as the main
coursework and research in organic personal goal is to establish NCNM as one acupuncturist and coordinator of mental
chemistry at State University of New York, of the leading integrative medicine research health programs at Central City Concern in
Stony Brook. Dr. Dangerfield previously was institutions in the U.S. Portland, and had a private practice in West
an assistant professor of basic sciences at Linn, Oregon, from 1989 to 1995.
NCNM from 1997 to 2000, where he taught Laurie Regan, PhD, ND,
biochemistry, immunology, research and is dean of NCNM’s School Brandt Stickley, MSTCM,
statistics, organic chemistry, and basic of Classical Chinese is a licensed acupuncturist,
science clinical correlates. He also was a Medicine and an assistant herbalist and author who
visiting assistant professor at Evergreen State professor of qigong. joined NCNM’s academic
College’s Tacoma, Washington, campus. Dr. Regan received a and clinical faculty as
doctorate in Neurobiology an assistant professor at
Willow Moore, DC, ND, from Harvard University in the School of Classical
Chair NCNM Board of 1991 and a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Chinese Medicine in 2009.
Directors, received her degree from NCNM in 1997. Her interest in A graduate of Cornell University and the
Doctor of Naturopathic the healthy integration of body, mind and American College of Traditional Chinese
Medicine degree from spirit led to further training in homeopathy Medicine in San Francisco, he completed
NCNM in 1983, and is at the Hahnemann College of Homeopathy, his internship in Hangzhou, China. He
licensed as a chiropractic and qigong in mainland China under the has studied contemporary Chinese pulse
and naturopathic physician mentorship of Professor Wang Qingyu, diagnosis since 1998 with Leon Hammer,
in Oregon, Washington and Montana. lineage holder of the Jinjing School of MD, with whom he has worked closely.
Dr. Moore earned her Doctor of Chiropractic Qigong. He received his NCCAOM certification as a
degree cum laude from Western States Diplomate in Acupuncture in 2001, and prior
Chiropractic College, and a Bachelor of Melanie Henriksen, to joining NCNM was a professor at Florida
Science degree in Chemistry from the ND, MSOM, MN, is dean College of Integrative Medicine in Orlando
University of Washington. She is a past of NCNM’s School of and at Dragon Rises College of Oriental
board member of the American Association Naturopathic Medicine. She Medicine in Gainesville, Florida.
of Naturopathic Physicians, the American graduated from NCNM’s
College of Naturopathic Obstetricians naturopathic and Chinese
and the Montana Board of Alternative medicine programs in
2005 and then completed
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Honoring Uncle Ben
Lauren and Helen Lust, identical twins and
nieces of Dr. Benedict Lust, the father of
naturopathic medicine in the United States,
were born December 28, 1925, in Butler,
New Jersey. The youngest of eight children,
the pair grew up in a home adjacent to the
Yungborn health resort operated by their
uncle. The Lust twins, their older brother
and five sisters, spent their entire childhood
in this unique environment, learning from
their uncle about health and nutrition. Even
as little girls they helped at Yungborn by
folding napkins and setting tables, and later
as teens, greeting guests and serving meals in
the dining hall.
After completing their educations, each twin married and built a home in Butler on former
Yungborn property. Lauren and Helen, now Proctor and Ebers respectively, both had four
children, each within one year apart and always a match in gender. When their children
were grown, the sisters started successful careers in sales. Helen was active in residential
real estate for more than 30 years, a pursuit she continues. Lauren spent 30 years with
World Book Enterprises, advancing from sales rep to division manager covering all of
central New Jersey.

Helen Ebers and Lauren Proctor—
the Lust twins—wish to thank
NCNM for recognizing Dr. Lust’s
important contributions to the study
of natural healing, and are honored
to attend graduation and to be
associated with their beloved uncle.
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CONFERRING OF DEGREES
JUNE 25, 2016
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GLOBAL HEALTH Anne E. Edgecombe
Michael Armah Chelsea Jo Fechtner
Dèïascha-Brïtte Heather Barlow, MS Amanda Laurel Garner
Erin Maureen Boundy, MA Katherine Ann Gavlick
Elizabeth Marie Dalton Michelle Lee Glenn
Claire Annelise Feigal-Henry Julie Ann Guenette
Christopher Sean German Brian C. Halso
Keith Francis Gittens Sadie Celeste Harmon
Kastania Gleissner Rasmussen Emily Haroldson, MS
Kyle Herling Lauren Dempsey Head
Ihuoma Chinedum Nwankwo Caroline Parker Hinchliff
Raquel Valdés Angües, PhD Tran Huyen Hoang
Emily Kait Johnson
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NUTRITION
Tiana Risa Kamen
Amber Anderson
Alisa Karmel
John Ard
Heather Joy Kehret
Mary Bailey, MS
Carlee Jane Kelly
Natalie Bickford
Leesa Renae King
Chelsea Paige Brinegar
Riley Jo Kirchmeier
Angela Bublik
Elizabeth Ann Lennon
Halla Anne Byer
Brenda Frieda Levin, MSOM
Lindsey Sheridan Byers
Karissa Ashley Liddell
A. Alexandra Cameron
Stephanie Alexis Lossinsky
Su Yu Chan
Christie Noelle Mainart
Natalie Christine Collier
Holly Kristina Brandt Marban
Rachel Noel Crawford
Paola Alexandra Martin
Lyndsay Joy Davis
Lindsay Regan McDonald
Karen DeVyldere
Elaine Meis
Melissa Kathleen Doosing
Eryn Nicole Neptune
Katie Alice Dwaileebe
Shyesha Osler
Names listed above are students who have completed or anticipate the completion of degree requirements.
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