Dr. Kirk Slagel

For nearly 50 years, Dr. Kirk Slagel has explored one central question: how can people become more aware, resilient, and capable of creating meaningful lives?

His journey has taken him from wilderness expeditions and emergency medicine education to classrooms, wellness programs, and communities throughout the United States and internationally in Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas. He holds a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, a Master’s degree in Education, and a Bachelor of Science, but his greatest education has come from decades of working with people in numerous environments and helping them discover their own strengths.

Throughout his career as an outdoor professional, wilderness medicine instructor, educator, and natural medicine teacher, Dr. Slagel has seen the powerful connections between safety, leadership, wellness, and personal growth. His work in wilderness education, CPR and first aid instruction, emergency preparedness, outdoor safety, and holistic wellness has shaped his belief that people thrive when they develop greater awareness of themselves, their communities, and the world around them.

Dr. Slagel is the author of The Six-Sided Circle: An Adventure in Creating Self-Direction, a book that explores the principles of self-guided growth and the process of discovering personal direction, resilience, and purpose.

His recent book, The Five Spheres of Wellness: Navigating Whole-Person Health, explores five interconnected dimensions of wellness—Energy, Spirit, Mind, Emotion, and Body—and offers a framework for understanding the many factors that contribute to a balanced and fulfilling life.

Based in Prescott Valley, Arizona, Dr. Slagel continues to create educational resources through the Wellness Education Network, where he brings together his lifelong passion for safety, leadership, and wellness. His mission is simple: to help people develop the knowledge, awareness, and confidence to navigate life with greater intention.

Learn more about Dr. Slagel’s books, programs, and educational resources at Wellness Education Network.