About Dr. Morris
Philosophy
I believe in the body’s ability to heal itself. I see my job as partnering with patients in the development of diet and lifestyle habits that maximally promote health while also avoiding and reversing illness. When symptom relief is indicated, I will always work to identify and treat the root cause–not just mask symptoms. At times, the use of nutritional supplements, herbs, hormones or even pharmaceutical drugs may be appropriate. Whatever the case, I will always work with patients to find the most gentle and effective therapies available.
Specialization
Primary Care, Physical Medicine (including spinal manipulations), Chronic Conditions, Specialty Diets, Fasting & Cleansing, Nutritional Mood Management, Counseling, Conventional Laboratory Diagnosis, Genetic Testing, Alternatives to Pharmaceutical Drugs.
Professional Expertise
In addition to my private practice, I currently teach anatomy & physiology, microbiology, genetics, nutrition, and pharmacology at medical programs around the Puget Sound. I am also currently involved in researching and documenting evidence-based natural health practices for outside corporations and non-profit foundations. I was previously the medical director of an large integrated clinic which focused on both physical medicine complaints and primary care. I have also helped to launch two new medical laboratories covering convention lab diagnosis, alternative testing, and cutting edge genetic tests.
Education
ND in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University, 2002
BS in Environmental Science from Western Washington University, 1993
Licenses/Certifications
Washington State Naturopathic Physician License #NT00001144
North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE) Certified, 2002.
Experience
Years in Practice 7
Personal Interests
Meditation (Vipassana)
Ultimate Frisbee
Homebrewing (beer & kombucha)
Urban Gardening
Urban Chickens
