About
Dr. Nushka Kassem is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor, licensed acupuncturist, and doctoral candidate in Classical Chinese Medicine.
She holds a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from Bastyr University and a Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Dongguk Royal University, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Classical Chinese Medicine. Her dual training gives her a rare depth of expertise across both Western and Eastern medical traditions.
Education
Ph.D. : Classical Chinese Medicine –American University of Complementary Medicine – in progress
Master of Science : Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine – Dongguk Royal University- 2008
Naturopathic Medical Doctor : N.M.D – Bastyr University – 2003
Bachelor of Science : Biochemistry –University of Michigan – 1998
Bachelor of Arts : Anthropology –University of Michigan – 1998
Specialties
Naturopathic Medicine
Chinese Medicine
Functional medicine
Specialty laboratory testing and analysis
Body composition testing
Nutrition counseling
Western herbology
Custom Detox protocols
Custom Chinese formulas
Custom nutraceutical optimization
Chinese herbology
Acupuncture
NAET/ allergy treatment
Homeopathy
Emotional health restoration/Clearing emotional blockage
Training
Environmental Medicine and Detoxification
Naturopathic Pharmacy
Obesity and Diabetes
Optimizing Fertility
Nutritional Supplements for Musculoskeletal Problems
Natural Support for Athletes
Blood Nutritional Lab Interpretation
Assessing the Impact of Environmental Burden for Patient Care
Gut Core of Self
Naturopathic Roots : Practical Applications of Nature Cure in Primary Practice
Natural Advances in Endocrinology
Naturopathic Advancements in Gastrointestinal Conditions
Cardiovascular Diseases: Natural Prevention and Treatment
Thyroid Disorders (and many more)
Additional Training
Certified NAET Practitioner:
Basic: Licensed medical practitioner has learned to evaluate, locate and eliminate food and environmental allergies. – 11/07
Advanced I: NAET Basic trained practitioner has learned to eliminate combination treatments, complicated NAET cases, commonly seen emotional blockages, exercise induced allergies, and person to person allergies. – 3/08
Advanced II C Part I: Meridian Association Time, Mirror Technique, Detox, Radiation – 5/12
Advanced II C Part II: Radiation, Exercise Disorders, Anaphylactic, Therapeutic Dilution – 5/12
Advanced II D: Male & Female Infertility, Female Disorders, Thyroid Imbalances, Melt Your Fat – 2/08
Advanced II E: Asthma, Head & Back aches, Ear/Nose/Throat, Treatment Enhancement – 2/08
Advanced II I: Chemical, Environmental, Seasonal Allergies, Physical Agents – 5/08 Advanced II J: Overcoming Osteoporosis, Insomnia, Anti Aging Secrets – 6/08 Advanced II P: NAET Immune Modulation Technique – 2/12
Advanced II Q: NAET Immune System Support – 2/12
NAET Symposium: 8/08, 7/13