About Dr. Ralph Wilson

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

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My Training and Experiences in Healthcare:

I am a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, and a member of Mensa. I apply my skills to help the cause of world healing. My traditional training began in the University of Michigan Medical School in 1970, toward the M.D. degree. After completing a year I chose to go on what became a personal healing journey, discovering ways to integrate western medicine with other approaches to healthy living and health improvement. The keys to my own health improvement were: A) recognizing and treating toxic dental conditions, and, B) experiencing Homeopathy and “Integrative Medicine” approaches to remove restrictions to healthy function. I have trained with medical doctors, naturopaths, psychotherapists, shamans and others. My associations with natural medicine practitioners and doctors trained in western medicine helps me to create programs that integrate the best of both worlds. I am licensed as a Naturopathic Physician in Washington DC. This web site can give only a portion of the many studies, trainings and exposures I have had to mainstream Science as well as Complementary and Alternative Medicine approaches. 

Why I am proud to be practicing in Washington DC:

My father was born in Georgetown University Hospital while his father was at the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History doing research into the Crinoidea flexibilia (which he hoped would prove to be the "missing link" between plant and animal). My grandfather and both of my parents were dedicated to science and nature; my mother was the nurse who applied science to the practical art of healing. When I was young I wanted to go into Space (here are a few pictures, including the autograph of an astronaut I met). At this time in my life it is energizing to me to be giving to others from the rich background of knowledge and experience that I continue to develop while based in Washington DC. Our nation was founded in a time that held tremendous potential for humanity; the United States of America continues to provides a productive ground of creativity that will enrich science as it serves society in general. (See: The Invention of Air.)

My philosophy of practice includes integrating both physical and energy based ways of understanding life and health care. This includes Acupuncture theory, Homeopathy and supportive therapies such as are offered at NIHA.

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--Graduated from Bastyr University, Seattle Washington, with the degree conferred being Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. This university teaches scientific naturopathy, based on the principles of science and trusting in the "Vis Medicatrix Naturae":  the healing power of nature.

This four-year program includes: Gross anatomy; Physiology; Biochemistry; Histology; Embryology; Pathology; Immunology; Rheumatology; Cardiology; Endocrinology; Gastroenterology; Neurology; Geriatrics; Pediatrics; Gynecology; Obstetrics; Urology; Orthopedics; Oncology; Pharmacology; Clinical Ecology; Radiographic Interpretation; Physical/Clinical Diagnosis; Minor Surgery; Medical Procedures; Jurisprudence; Botanical Medicine; Homeopathy; Addictions & Disorders; Psychological Assessment; Naturopathic Counseling; Diet and Nutrient Therapy; Fundamentals of TCM, Ayurvedic Medicine; Hydrotherapy; Naturopathic Manipulation; Clinical Rotations, and more. Honors work in Counseling and Cranio-Sacral Therapy.

Internship and Residency:  During the four years of education we had extensive time observing and assisting licensed naturopathic physicians in patient care. Clinical practice under supervision of licensed N.D.s has been integrated into the final two years of education and there is a flavor of the internship experience during this time. At the time of my graduation there was no program for moving into additional intern and residency situations. I was able, however, to have significant experiences in group clinics: 

--- New Health Medical Center, Edmonds, WA. Dr. Richard Kitaeff, N.D., Lic. Acup. 

--- AYU Natural Medicine Clinic, Seattle, WA. Dr. Vivek Shanbhag, M.D. (Ayu, India)

--M.S. Acupuncture: Graduated from Bastyr University

--Studied Acupuncture in China

--Bachelor of Science in Natural Health Sciences: with a Major in Oriental Medicine  conferred by Bastyr University

--Spirituality, Health & Medicine: Graduate level certificate program at Basty University 

--Learned from a wide variety of natural medicine and spiritual/religious teachers.

--Adjunct Faculty teaching experience at Bastyr University: Physical examination; clinical laboratory techniques.

--Training w/American Academy of Neural Therapy (ART, AET, PK, APN, etc.). There, I met Dr. McClure of NIHA

--Coursework toward the Doctor of Integrative Medicine diploma, Capital University of Integrative Medicine (this was not completed; the school is disbanded and may reorganize).

Unique Coursework and Experiences:  Click here.

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Current Clinical Practice:

National Integrated Health Associates, Washington, DC.   NIHA was a teaching site for Capital University of Integrative Medicine. [clicking on the link will open a new window]

Washington Institute of Natural Medicine, Washington DC.

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Member:  [clicking on a link will open a new window]

International Association for Biologically Closed Electric Circuits in Medicine and Biology: IABC. Formed in 1993 by Bjorn Nordenstrom, M.D.

Bioenergetic Research Institute: Nutri-Energetic Systems technology [NES]

Synaptic Connections: Brain health support. Board of Directors.

Canadian Neuro-Optic Research Institute: Board of Directors 

Not Currently Dues-Paying Member: [clicking on the link will open a new window]

American Association of Naturopathic Physicians

American Association of Pastoral Counselors I joined to honor the intimate association of body, mind and spirit and the need to serve each patient with respect for their preference for religion or philosophy.

Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback

Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians

Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians

National Capital Lyme Support Group

Center for Frontier Sciences [Their Links page has interesting connections.]

Institute of Noetic Sciences  

International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine

Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology  

International Iridology Practitioners Association

DC Area Guild of Body Psychotherapists

Mensa.

I support ACEP: the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology

Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology  

I support the pioneering work of ACEP in informing the mental health community of important tools for accessing deep mental and emotional processes. Their careful development over recent years has been inspiring. Note: When you visit the ACEP web site please be aware that they are in the early stages of perceiving the importance of body energies that were originally studied by the doctors of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The ACEP members were originally members of the western psychology field who are now trying to stand in both camps. Please do not rely solely on the practitioners you may encounter after visiting their web site. The NIHA integrative team can deliver a much more robust program of individualized care than can their members. Still, I do appreciate them for their boldness in developing the work as far as they understand it.

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