Biography
Dr. Karyn Mitchell is a Naturopathic Doctor with a Ph.D. in
Psychology. She has attended The University of Iowa, The University of
Nebraska, Loras College, Buena Vista College, Midwest University, and
Westbrook University. After receiving her Doctorate in Psychology, she
pursued her degree in Naturopathic Medicine. She attended a year of
training and certification with Foundations In Herbal Medicine with
Tierrona LowDog, M.D. After she achieved her Naturopathic Degree, she
continued her education in Herbal Pharmacology from Bastyr University.
She was involved in research concerning women's health and cancer for
one year for Midwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, and is now Dean
of Students in that program. Advanced studies in parasitology and AIDS
led her to research in Mexico. She has continued her education by
completing course work with The American Botanical Council, and is now
in advanced training in Homeopathy with the Devon School in England.
She is certified by the ANCB as a Certified Traditional Naturopath. She is
currently involved in auto-immune research.
She is an international teacher and speaker in the fields of Reiki,
Hypnotherapy, Vegetarian, Vegan, and Raw Foods Lifestyle, Nutrition,
Iridology, Meditation, Natural Medicine, and Shamanism. She has been a
student of Psychology, Natural Health, Religion, and Philosophy for over
thirty eight years. She has taken the Five Mindfulness Trainings with
Master Thich Nhat Hanh, a Buddhist Monk ordained in the Zen
tradition, and has taken initiations and studied with His Holiness the
Dalai Lama. Also, Karyn is a graduate of the Silva Method, and has
studied Shamanism with Michael Harner and Sandra Ingerman (The
Foundation for Shamanic Studies). She has studied other cultural
dimensions of Shamanism in other countries and from other instructors,
including initiations by her grandfather who was a Sami Shaman. She is
certified through the American Board of Hypnotherapy as an Instructor.
She has devoted her life's work to assisting others with their healing
process. Karyn maintains an office at Haven Holistic Center in St. Charles,
Illinois and works as a Naturopath, Reiki Practitioner, Teacher, and
Therapist. She has taught at two high schools and three universities in the
United States. She is currently Dean of Students and a professor for
Midwest University teaching advanced courses in Anatomy, Herbology,
Homeopathy, Women's Health, Laboratory Testing, and Deep Tissue
Lymphatic Drainage. Dr. Mitchell is a prolific writer, and has written
four books concerning natural healing and one fiction book. She is
currently writing a book about healing with enzymes and raw foods. She
writes a monthly health column for the St. Charles and Geneva Republican
called “Nature's Way.” She also has two C.D.’s entitled “Heal Now,” and
“Re-Boot Your Brain.” She is most proud of her family (two sons and
husband of thirty-six years) and the students who have taken studies and
intern with her. “To be a teacher in natural health, one is comforted to
know that the future of traditional medicine belongs to those who care
compassionately for others.”
| Dr. Karyn Mitchell, N.D., Ph.D 603 Geneva Rd St. Charles, IL 60174 630-443-9930 or 815-732-7150 |
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