Wendy Arthur, MD, FAAFP, has practiced family medicine with a holistic approach for more than 20 years. As Director of Complementary and Holistic Healthcare at CCNH, she develops degree program curricula for healthcare professionals. Wendy also travels and teaches about natural health to both the public and the medical community across the U.S.

Rudolph Ballentine, MD, an original pioneer of integrative medicine and member of the CCNH Advisory Board, has been in practice for more than 25 years. He advocates a common sense, down to earth approach to health that includes the spiritual foundations that underlie holistic therapies. Rudolph is the author of Diet and Nutrition, Transition to Vegetarianism, and Theory and Practice of Meditation.

Jonny Bowden, MA, CN, CNS, is a nationally known expert on weight loss, nutrition and low carb dieting, and the author of the best selling Living the Low Carb Life: Choosing the Diet That’s Right for You from Atkins to Zone. He is regularly featured on e-Diets.com, and he has appeared as a nutrition expert on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, and all three major networks. Jonny is currently a CCNH student.

Donna Carey, PhD, LAc, is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, sound healer, educator, and poet. She was Clinical Dean of the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NIAOM), where she created and administrated interdisciplinary community clinics serving the health care needs of diverse populations. Donna currently resides in northern New Mexico teaching courses in acutonics.

Ellen Franklin, PhD, brings extensive experience to the intersection of business, alternative health care, education, and technology. With more than 25 years experience in senior leadership, Ellen has directed efforts in organizational change, adult learning, community service, and publishing. Ellen is a frequent speaker at conferences, traveling throughout the world to promote and teach Acutonics, a sound healing system. She resides in northern New Mexico.

Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD is continually breaking new ground in all aspects of health—from natural hormone replacement to effective and safe weight loss. She is the award winning author of 20 books on health and healing with more than 3.5 million copies in print. Her latest NY Times and USA Today bestsellers are Before the Change and The Fat Flush Plan. Ann Louise is CCNH’s Adjunct Professor for Holistic Nutrition.

Rosemary Gladstar, Herbalist, has been practicing, living, learning, teaching, and writing about herbs for more than 30 years. She is the author of nine books, including the popular Herbal Healing for Women and The Family Herbal. Rosemary is the founder of United Plant Savers, a non-profit grass roots organization dedicated to the conservation and cultivation of at-risk medicinal plants.

Jeff Goin is the president of the Coalition for Natural Health. He is a student and teacher at Vajrarupini Buddhist Center in San Diego, CA. Jeff is appreciated by students for both his sense of humor and his clear and practical presentation of spiritual teachings.

Elson Haas, MD, a CCNH Advisory Board member, has been in medical practice for more than 25 years and was instrumental in the development of integrative medicine. He is founder and director of the Preventive Medical Center of Marin, an integrated health care facility in San Rafael, CA. Elson is the author of several books including Staying Healthy with the Seasons, Staying Healthy with Nutrition, and Vitamins for Dummies.

Susie Hale, ND, PhD, is a graduate of CCNH and is Director of Practitioner Education for the college. She is the author of “The Clayton College Model of Empowerment for Natural Health Practice.” Integrating the principles of traditional naturopathy with bodywork and counseling, Susie works and teaches from the perspective that the mind/body/spirit connection is required for true healing.

Steven Horne, AHG, is a professional herbalist and wellness consultant. He is an internationally recognized author, teacher, and consultant in the fields of herbalism, iridology, muscle response testing, flower essences, and emotional healing. His teaching has helped hundreds of people develop successful careers in the field of natural and holistic health care. Steven maintains a practice in St. George, Utah.

Ellen Tart Jensen, PhD, a CCNH adjunct faculty member, has been involved with natural healing and nutrition since 1979 and studying Iridology since 1983. She spent four years working alongside Dr. Bernard Jensen, considered by many to be the father of Iridology in the U.S. Ellen spent two years in Switzerland, where she studied natural healing methods at a health clinic.

Denise Lamothe, PsyD, HHD, is the author of the popular book, The Taming of the Chew: A Holistic Guide to Stopping Compulsive Eating. She has appeared in many publications, on television and radio, and teaches widely across the United States and Canada. Denise is a CCNH graduate.

Phyllis D. Light, RH, Herbalist, the Director of Herbal Studies at CCNH, has more than 25 years experience as an herbalist, healer, and educator. Phyllis travels the U.S. teaching and lecturing for both healthcare professionals and the general public. Her articles have appeared in national natural health magazines, newspapers, and journals, and she is the author of the upcoming book, The Practices and Principles of Appalachian Medicine.

Stewart Mitchell, BPhil a Certified Health Educator and CCNH International Adjunct Professor, is a graduate of the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom. He is the founder of the School of Complementary Health, a registered and licensed school in the U.K. Stewart is the author of Health Essentials: Naturopathy, The Complete Illustrated Guide to Massage, and Health Essentials: Massage.

Christine Page, MD, has more than 30 years experience in the caring professions both as a medical doctor and homeopath. She is committed to finding ways to enhance a state of well-being through tapping into our own inner truths, working from love, and working in cooperation with the natural elements of the world. Christine is the author of five books, including Spiritual Alchemy and Frontiers of Health.

Linda Page, PhD, has been a leader in the natural health industry for more than 30 years. She is the author of Healthy Healing: A Guide to Self-Healing for Everyone, Cooking for Healthy Eating, and How to be Your Own Herbal Pharmacist. Linda is a graduate of CCNH and is currently adjunct faculty.

Darryl Patton, ND, Herbalist, has been involved with plants for more than 20 years. He is the author of Tommie Bass: Herb Doctor of Shinbone Ridge, America’s Goat Man, and Mountain Medicine: The Herbal Remedies of Tommie Bass. Darryl is Adjunct Professor of Herbal Studies at CCNH and maintains a practice in Gadsden, AL. He also teaches survival courses around the world.

Jane Patton, AFAA, has worked as a certi- fied fitness instructor for more than 16 years. She is certified in Pilates mat work as well as yoga. Jane is also a personal trainer, and teaches Pilates and yoga classes in her local community.

Lesley Tierra, AHG, LAc, is a California licensed and nationally certified acupuncturist. She has been practicing for more than 20 years and combines healing with food, herbs, and acupuncture in her work. She is the director of the East-West Clinic in Santa Cruz, CA. Lesley is the author of several books, including Herbs of Life and A Kid’s Herb Book.

Michael Tierra, OMD, LAc, is the author of numerous books on health and healing, including The Way of Herbs, Planetary Herbology, and The Way of Chinese Herbs. Michael is a founding member of the American Herbalist Guild and teaches widely across the U.S. He maintains a clinic in Santa Cruz, CA.

David Winston, AHG, is an herbalist and ethnobotanist with more than 35 years of training in Cherokee, Chinese, and Western herbal traditions. He is an herbal consultant to many physicians and other healthcare professionals throughout the U.S. and Canada. David is the author of Herbal Therapy and Supplementsand Herbal Therapeutics: Specific Indications.

Matthew Wood, AHG, is an herbalist, homeopath, and adjunct faculty at CCNH. He is an internationally renowned author and teacher with more than 20 years of experience. His books include Seven Herbs: Plants as Teachers, The Book of Herbal Wisdom, and The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism.