At Bastyr Center for Natural Health, it's all about people. Our naturopathic doctors, acupuncturists, nutritionists and counselors offer health care to thousands of patients each year, and we have made it our goal to provide the best care for every patient, every day.

The words of our patients say it best.

In their own words, our patients share their health challenges and their successes before, during and after their care at Bastyr Center. Our patients’ stories are just like those of your family, friends and neighbors.

Their stories are really our story. Their stories provide insight into Bastyr University, to our model of care, and how our approach to medicine can change people's lives. Get acquainted with a few of these stories; it's a good way to get acquainted with Bastyr Center for Natural Health.

Meet Sarah

Treated by: Naturopathic Medicine

"Within two months of visiting Bastyr Center for Natural Health, I was pregnant — what I was originally told was almost impossible! ..."
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Meet MaryLee

Treated by: Naturopathic Medicine, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

"When I came to Bastyr Center for Natural Health 12 years ago, Dr. Steve Milkis and the students on his team helped saved my life. ..."
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Meet Margi

Treated by: Naturopathic Medicine, Physical Medicine, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

"If your doctor says you can’t dance anymore, don’t put away your dancing shoes until you go to Bastyr... "
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Meet Wayne

Treated by: Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine

"Thanks to the students and faculty at Bastyr Center for Natural Health, my poodle, Jasper, and I go on great walks... "
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Meet Georgia Rae

Treated by: Physical Medicine

"I have arthritis in my neck and shoulders. I had been going to physical therapy for more than a year, but it didn't help..."
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Meet Lorrin

Treated by: Physical Medicine

"Through their care, I have learned to effectively overcome both fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome... "
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Meet Anne

Treated by: Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

"Three years ago, I began suffering from the excruciating pain of plantar fasciitis severe heel spurs in both feet... "
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Meet Alexis

Treated by: Naturopathic Medicine

"I’m a surgeon and I had been struggling with hives for about six months. The itching wasn’t too bad, but I can’t have swollen hands... "
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Meet Shira

Treated by: Naturopathic Medicine

"I am a 78-year-old Seattle girl, born and bred in the Emerald City. So not only Boeing but also Bastyr has always been a household word..."
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Meet Maria

Treated by: Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

"My neck and shoulder pain reached a level I couldn't stand. When a friend told me about Bastyr, I said, 'What's a Bastyr?'"
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Meet Kathya

Treated by: Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine

"After only one year of acupuncture and naturopathic treatment, my life has changed... "
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Meet Cori

Treated by: Naturopathic Medicine

"At Bastyr, I got in right away to see doctors who took their time to get to know me and assured me that I would be well soon... "
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