1. Todd Adam Born, N.D.
1576 Buena Vista Ave, Apt C
Alameda, CA 94501
480-452-3327
docborn@gmail.com
www.bornnaturopathic.com
SUMMARY
Naturopathic doctor utilizing integrative medicine to focus on chronic disease, with a strong interest in difficult to treat and
refractory cases, gastrointestinal issues, neurological and neurodegenerative disorders, endocrinology, cardiovascular disease and
diabetes, autoimmune disease, development and behavioral issues, HIV/AIDS, and geriatrics. Extensive knowledge and training
in the basic medical sciences, physical medicine (osseous manipulation, craniosacral therapy, hydrotherapy and physiotherapy),
botanical medicine, homeopathy, biotherapeutic drainage, Ayurveda, counseling, and diet and nutrient therapies.
PROFESSIONAL AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES
8/13-present Co-owner & Medical Director, Born Naturopathic Associates, Inc., Alameda, CA
• Attending to the acute and chronic health concerns of patients from neonates to nonagenarians
9/15-present Editor in Chief, FOCUS Newsletter
• Focus publishes emerging nutritional science and scientific theories for healthcare practitioners and
physicians
5/14-9/15 Assistant Medical Editor, FOCUS Newsletter
• Focus publishes emerging nutritional science and scientific theories for healthcare practitioners and
physicians
3/14-9/15 Expert Contributor, Modern Health Care Practitioner (www.modernhcp.com)
• Online resource designed for medical professionals interested in researching and applying evidence-based
integrative treatment options in their practice
2/14-6/15 Expert Contributor, Curejoy (www.curejoy.com)
• Online platform to seek the most genuine and reliable information on Alternative and Natural healthcare
from the experts in the field.
8/12-6/15 Expert Reviewer, The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
• Manuscript reviewer in my fields of expertise
11/11-2/13 Naturopathic Physician, Whole Health Associates, LLC, Avon, CT
• Private group practice utilizing integrative medicine Moved up from second bullet
• Focus on chronic disease and refractory cases
9/10-9/11 First Year Resident Physician, Bastyr Center for Natural Health and Community Health Clinics,
Seattle, WA
BCNH—general practice. Specialty rotations in CVD, Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Men’s Health, Integrative Medicine, Minor
Surgery, Environmental Medicine, Homeopathy and Physical Medicine
Snow Valley Senior Center—Geriatrics, Family and Community Medicine
45th
St Youth Clinic—Homeless Youth
Mary’s Place—Homeless and formerly homeless women
YWCA—Homeless and low income women
Rotation in Virginia Mason Medical Center, Section of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spine Clinic
Preceptorship in Evergreen Hospital Emergency Department—Level 3 Trauma
Preceptorship in Swedish Medical Center, Department of Integrative Medicine
Preceptorship in Harborview Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine—Level 1 Trauma
Harborview/UW Medical Center Update on the Management of STDs and HIV Prevention
Alterative Healthcare Access Campaign (AHAC) Supervisor: indigent and homeless populations
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2. 7/11-9/11 Instructor for Directed Study, Survey of Western Clinical Sciences 3
• This three-course sequence emphasizes the systemic approach to Western pathology and the signs and
symptoms that are clinically associated with disease in the various organ systems. Students learn basic
physical exam skills from a Western clinical sciences perspective, including an overview to the
fundamentals of laboratory test interpretation. Recognition of signs and symptoms, as well as objective
findings that would indicate the necessity for a referral, are extremely important to contemporary
acupuncture practice.
4/11-06/11 Professional Tutor, Survey of Western Clinical Sciences 3
1/09-06/10 Teaching Assistant, Naturopathic Manipulation 4 (6 sections)
Assist professor in teaching assessment, diagnosis and manipulation of cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine, pelvis, extremities and
joints. Teach high velocity, low amplitude impulse techniques and their indications and contraindications. Administer midterm
and final examinations.
1/10-3/10 Teaching Assistant, Physical Clinical Diagnosis Lab 2
• Directly assist students in gaining more experience and greater understanding of head and neck, thorax and
lung, cardiac, vascular, abdominal, and neurological exams.
4/09-06/10 Teaching Assistant, Physical Clinical Diagnosis Lab 3 (2 sections)
Directly assist students in gaining more experience and greater understanding of detailed regional exams; learn basic
diagnostic/exam skills for the musculoskeletal system, the breast and genital systems, the anorectal system, and the pediatric
patient.
4/09-6/09 Teaching Assistant, Naturopathic Manipulation 1
Assist professor in student competencies including taking and charting a history for a musculoskeletal chief complaint,
recognizing dysfunction in stance and gait, identifying soft tissue and joint dysfunction, and performing neuromuscular
techniques.
Teach students how to apply knowledge of anatomy, assessments, palpation and manipulation techniques to clinical settings.
Administer midterm and final examination practicums.
1/08-4/10 Teaching Assistant, Naturopathic Manipulation 3 (3 sections)
• Assist professor in teaching assessment, diagnosis and manipulation of cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine
and pelvis. Administer midterm and final examinations.
1/09-4/09 Teaching Assistant, Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis II Lab
Assist students in acquiring phlebotomy techniques in finger-sticks, venipuncture, syringe and butterfly, as well as when to use
and not use these in a clinical setting.
Assist in promulgating knowledge of the clinical use and competency in performing serology tests (rheumatoid factor-RF) and
C-reactive protein (CRP); immunoassay slide tests including H. pylori, Mono testing and Strep Group A.
Assist in helping students perform ABO blood type testing, whole blood glucose testing using the Acu-check Elite home testing
system, along with demonstrating proper test preparation and the clinical application of glucose testing in screening for diabetes,
hypoglycemia and impaired glucose tolerance.
Assist in stool occult blood testing with proper specimen collection.
6/07 Teaching Assistant, Myofascial Analysis
• Administer hands-on final exam. Analysis of gait and posture. Graded students on accuracy of
musculoskeletal involvement in a given pathology as well as treatment options.
4/07-6/07 Teaching Assistant, Botanical Medicine 1 Lab
• Assist professor in promulgating therapeutic/medicinal use of herbs, their contraindications and
mechanisms of actions.
1/07-4/07 Teaching Assistant, Hydrotherapy/Physiotherapy Lab, 2 sections
Assist professor in promulgating indications, contraindications, physiologic actions and rationale for use of constitutional
hydrotherapy, contrast hydrotherapy, electric stimulation, interferential, hyperthermia, hot packs, cryotherapy, wet sheet packs,
TENS unit, ultrasound, diathermy, UV and infrared treatments, and cold laser applications.
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3. PRECEPTORSHIPS
4/10-2/11 Adrian M. Whorton, M.D. 64 hrs Emergency department
1/10-3/10 Henry J. Williams, M.D. 31.5 hrs Geriatrics, cardiology
10/09-12/09 Eric Yarnell, N.D., RH (AHG) 39.5 hrs Men’s health, urology, gastroenterology
9/09-9/09 British College of Osteopathic Medicine 44.5 hrs Traditional osteopathic medicine
7/09-8/09 Ashley Lindell, M.D. 26.25 hrs Family medicine
4/09-6/09 Cristopher Bosted, N.D., RN 20 hrs Physical medicine, transgender/transitional medicine
4/09-8/09 John Addison, M.D., FACP 46 hrs Geriatrics
1/09-4/09 Kimberly Kelly, N.D., LM, RN 32.75 hrs Pediatrics and family medicine
1/09-4/09 Sharum Sharif, N.D. 45.25 hrs Family medicine, chronic disease
10/08-11/08 Sari Gallegos, N.D., LAc, LM 20.75 hrs Pediatrics, women’s health and physical medicine
12/06-12/07 Steven M. Born, D.P.M. 28.5 hrs Podiatry
12/06 Eric Sanders, D.C. 10 hrs Chiropractor
12/06 Yvon Rachon, PhD 6 hrs Owner, Herbal Vitality
EDUCATION
1/10-9/11 New England School of Homeopathy (NESH), Seattle, WA
Philosophy and case-taking, materia medica, repertory, case analysis and long-term follow-up care. Emphasis on the Herscu
method of Cycles and Segments, which informs all aspects of practice.
7/05-06/10 Bastyr University, Seattle, WA, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, GPA – 3.57
Five-year post-graduate (330 quarter credits), doctoral level study with two years in the same basic sciences as an M.D. In
addition to a standard medical school curriculum, three years of study in botanical medicine, homeopathy, diet and nutrient
therapy, psychology and counseling, pharmacology, physical manipulation and hydrotherapy/physiotherapy. Coursework and
clinical rotations totaling over 4,400 hrs.
8/96-5/02 Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, Bachelor of Science in Biology
Emphasis in human physiology and functional morphology, minor in chemistry
Coursework (175 semester units) includes biology (encompassing genetics, microbiology, ecology, plant structure and function,
zoology, mycology, developmental biology); human physiology and anatomy; human behavior; human nutrition (naturopathic
and allopathic); religious studies; ancient history; modern European history; physical and cultural anthropology, including future
studies; physics; chemistry (general, organic and biochemistry).
7/02-12/02 University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand
One semester at the School of Science and Technology
Studied microbial and population genetics; human and other mammals’ structure, form, and function; took two cultural
anthropology courses focusing on Oceania and their respective societies and cultures.
WORK EXPERIENCE
5/15-present Scientific Advisor, Allergy Research Group, LLC, Alameda, CA
1/14-present Product Manager & Director New Product Development, Allergy Research Group, LLC, Alameda, CA
10/12-present Thought Leader, Nutri-Link Clinical Education, London, England
10/12-1/14 Technical Support Communication Consultant, Allergy Research Group, LLC, Alameda, CA
6/11-present Technical consultant, Dr. David Kiefer & Associates Consulting Services, Seattle, WA
6/10-01/12 Technical consultant, Professional Complementary Health Formulas, Lake Oswego, OR
8/09-10/10 Research Assistant, Alan Gaby, M.D., et al., Seattle, WA
9/08-07/10 Student Representative, Allergy Research Group, Alameda, CA
2/06-9/08 Student Representative, New World Naturals, Kirkland, WA
7/04-09/10 Lead Dispensary Assistant, Bastyr Center for Natural Health, Seattle, WA
10/03-6/04 Server / Server Trainer, RA Sushi Bar and Japanese Restaurant, Scottsdale, AZ
8/02-9/03 Native Speaking Teacher, Hess Educational Organization, Taichung City, Taiwan
3/01-5/02 Assistive Technology Lab Technician, Disability Support Services, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff,
AZ
8/96-5/02 Lead Server / Team Leader, Radisson Woodlands Hotel, Flagstaff, AZ
9/99-5/00 Physical Sciences Computer Lab Technician, Biological Sciences, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff,
AZ
5/99-8/99 Student Carpenter, Northern Arizona University Facilities Services, Flagstaff, AZ
6/98-2/99 Volunteer, North Country Community Health Center, Flagstaff, AZ
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4. OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCES
Hungarian traditional hydrotherapy treatments, 2008
Traditional Peruvian medical treatments, emphasis on Amazon, 2007
Botanical Medicine in Italy, 2006
GRANTS & AWARDS
5/2010 Bastyr University Student Employee of the Month
2009/2010 University Graduate Fund Scholarship: $1000: Bastyr University, Seattle, WA
2009 Venture grant: $2,700: British College of Osteopathic Medicine, London, England
Establish preceptorship site
Study osteopathic, chiropractic, and naturopathic medicine with student clinicians and clinical faculty
Learn about legalities of practicing naturopathic medicine in the U.K., particularly with a license from the U.S.
Learn how they’ve achieved greater recognition and insurance coverage from their government
2003 Outstanding Teaching Award: Hess Educational Organization: Taichung City, Taiwan
PRESENTATIONS
3/2015 Bay Area Homeopathic Association Expert Panel, Corte Madera, CA
1/2015 “Natural Solutions to Optimize Immune Health,” Alameda Family Collective, Alameda, CA
11/2014 “Natural Solutions to Stress and Anxiety,” Whole Foods Market, Oakland, CA
9/2014 “Natural Solutions to the Cold & Flu Season,” Whole Foods Market, Oakland, CA
8/2014 “Natural Solutions to Stress and Anxiety,” Julie’s Tea House, Alameda, CA
7/2014 “Safe & Effective Ways to Spring Into Detoxification,” Alameda Market Place, Alameda, CA
7/2014 “Simple & Effective Weight Loss Solutions,” Julie’s Tea House, Alameda, CA
6/2014 “Cardiovascular Health,” Julie’s Tea House, Alameda, CA
5/2014 “Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities,” Julie’s Tea House, Alameda, CA
4/2014 “Treating Menopause, Naturally,” Julie’s Tea House, Alameda, CA
4/2014 “Safe & Effective Ways to Spring Into Detoxification,” Harbor Bay Club, Alameda, CA
4/2014 “Safe & Effective Ways to Spring Into Detoxification,” Julie’s Tea House, Alameda, CA
3/2014 Radio Interview, “Allergies,” An Organic Conversation, San Francisco, CA
3/2014 “Natural Treatments for Common Pediatric Ailments,” Tot Tank, Alameda, CA
2/2014 “Senior Wellness,” Jewish Community Center of the East Bay, Berkeley, CA
4/2013 “Senior Wellness,” Mandell Jewish Community Center, West Hartford, CT
1/2013 “Naturopathic Approach to Common Pediatric Ailments,” Burlington Library, Burlington, CT
12/2012 “What is Homeopathy,” Hartford Hospital Clinical Rounds, Avon, CT
11/2012 “Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Disease,” Garden of Light, Avon, CT
11/2012 “Geriatric Wellness,” Healthtrax Fitness, Avon, CT
8/2012 “Cardiovascular Health,” Otis Engineering, Farmington, CT
5/2012 “Osteoporosis,” Otis Engineering, Farmington, CT
4/2012 Guest on Naturopathic Radio, 91.7 FM, Storrs, CT
3/2012 “Naturopathic Treatment Options for ADHD,” PTO Meeting, Bugbee Elementary School
11/2011 “Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Disease,” Garden of Light, Avon, CT
2/2011 “The Vitamin D-lemma,” Bastyr Center for Natural Health Clinical Faculty Meeting
11/2009 “Venture Grant: British College of Osteopathic Medicine,” Bastyr University
Publications
5/2015 “Topical Use of Castor Oil: What Does the Science Say,” NDNR
11/2014 “Back to Nature: Nutraceutical Medicines for Anxiety,” PMPS
8/2014 “Treatment Consideration: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease,” Natural Medicine Journal
7/2014 “Deep Sea Stress Relief,” Natural Partners Wellness Blog
6/2014 “Naturopathic Treatment Strategies for Depression,” Naturopathic Doctor News & Reviews
5/2014 “Multiple Sclerosis: Etiological and Therapeutic Considerations,” Naturopathic Doctor News and Reviews
4/2014 “An ‘Alternative Look to Anxiety,” Integrative Medicine Alert
4/2014 “Naturopathic Strategies for Successful Outcomes,” Naturopathic Doctor News & Reviews
2/2014 “Chronic Kidney Disease,” Nutri-Link Clinical Education
2/2014 “Naturopathic Treatment Strategies for Depression,” Nutri-Link Clinical Education
5/2013 “Multiple Sclerosis, a Review,” Nutri-Link Clinical Education
4/2013 “Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), Why We Need To Be Responsive,” NL Clinical Education
4/2013 “The Forgotten Therapeutic Applications of Castor Oil,” Nutri-Link Clinical Education
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5. 12/2012 “Anxiety; A Naturopathic Perspective,” Nutri-Link Clinical Education
1/2012-12/12 “Monthly Health Columns,” Foothills Media Group, Connecticut
5/2012 “Safe and Effective Ways to Spring into Detoxification,” Natural Nutmeg Magazine
4/2012 “Cleansing and Rejuvenation for Autistic Patients,” Natural Nutmeg Magazine
3/2012 “A Natural Approach to Allergens,” Natural Nutmeg Magazine
12/2011 “Anxiety,” Natural Nutmeg Magazine
4/2011 “Safe and Effective Ways to Spring into Detoxification,” Seattle Post Intelligencer
11/2010 “Probiotics and the Immune System,” Seattle Post Intelligencer
CERTIFICATES
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)
Bay Area Homeopathy Association (BAHA)
California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA)
Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM)
Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM)
REFERENCES & JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Available upon request
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6. 12/2012 “Anxiety; A Naturopathic Perspective,” Nutri-Link Clinical Education
1/2012-12/12 “Monthly Health Columns,” Foothills Media Group, Connecticut
5/2012 “Safe and Effective Ways to Spring into Detoxification,” Natural Nutmeg Magazine
4/2012 “Cleansing and Rejuvenation for Autistic Patients,” Natural Nutmeg Magazine
3/2012 “A Natural Approach to Allergens,” Natural Nutmeg Magazine
12/2011 “Anxiety,” Natural Nutmeg Magazine
4/2011 “Safe and Effective Ways to Spring into Detoxification,” Seattle Post Intelligencer
11/2010 “Probiotics and the Immune System,” Seattle Post Intelligencer
CERTIFICATES
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)
Bay Area Homeopathy Association (BAHA)
California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA)
Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM)
Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM)
REFERENCES & JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Available upon request
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