this book brings to life the naturopathic model for well-being that is based on the body's innate healing abilities.
Francis J. Brinker, N.D. is a 1981 graduate of the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. In addition, he completed the two year Postgraduate Studies Program in Botanical Medicine and taught Botanical Medicine there until 1985.
Dr. Brinker's undergraduate work includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Biology from Kansas Newman College and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology from the University of Kansas, Phi Beta Kappa.
He is currently co-facilitator in botanical medicine, with Dr. Andrew Weil, for the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, an instructor at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences and a researcher of historic, scientific and medical literature.