Kenneth Proefrock, NMD

Education

1989-1992
Attended Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ. Graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, major in Zoology, minor in Chemistry

1993-1996
Attended Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences. Graduated with a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine.

Employment and Positions Held

1989-1992      Northern Arizona University      Flagstaff, AZ
Research Assistant
• Research Assistant under Dr. C. Propper and Dr. K. Nishikawa in comparative endocrinology and reproductive behavior
• Specific work in Herpetology, observing natural behavior and using immunohistochemical methods to determine hormone presence in specific tissues

1992-1993    Procter and Gamble     Phoenix, AZ 
Chemist
• Research and Development of New and Novel Personal Health Care Products
• Quality Control of Existing Product Lines
• Safety and Hazardous Waste Consultant

1993-1996     Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences     Tempe, AZ 
Consultant
• OSHA Compliance Consultant for a Medical School
• OSHA Compliance Consultant for a Medical Center
• Establishment of Safety Training Program for Medical Students and Faculty
• Establishment of Hazardous Waste Disposal Procedures

1996-Present     Total Wellness Medical Center     Sun City, AZ
Naturopathic Physician
• Owner and Operator of a Very Busy Naturopathic Medical Practice
• Supervising Physician and Clinic Director for Off-Site Training Facility for Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
• Developing Treatment Strategies for an Extremely Diverse Patient Base
• Designing and Creating Unique Medicinal Preparations for Customized Health Care

1998-present     Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examination     Portland, OR
Board Member
• Chairman of the Biochemistry Exam

2001-present     North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners     Portland, OR
Board Member/Secretary

2001-2002     Poliquin Performance Center     Tempe, AZ
Naturopathic Physician
• Devising Strategies to Optimize Athletic Performance for Professional Athletes
• Formulating and Creating Unique Medicinal Preparations for Elite Athletes
• Developing Treatment Strategies Within the Context of Sports Medicine

2001-2002     Trimedica/Home Health Care     Tempe, AZ
Consultant/Formulator
• Research and Development of New and Novel Products for the Promotion of Health and Wellness

Publications and Presentations

1992      International Symposium on Amphibian Endocrinology     Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan
Published Paper and Poster Presentation
• Immunohistochemical Staining in the Brain and Ovary of Desert Toads Using an Antibody Against Angiotensin II

April 10-11, 1999     Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine     Tempe, AZ
Speaker/Author-Notes Published in Proceedings
• An Eclectic Approach to Autoimmune Diseases
• A Novel and Effective Approach to Treating Drug Addiction

August 8,1999     Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences     Tempe, AZ
Keynote Speaker/Author for the Class of 1999 Graduation
• Through the Forest Adventurous—Finding Yourself in Your Career

February 18, 2000     Baha’i Health and Healing Conference     Casa Grande, AZ
Speaker/Author
• A Baha’i Perspective on the Spiritual Component to Treating Diabetes

2000     Marketing Brochures
Author
• Golden Flax 4 U—An Old Remedy for a New Millennium
• Fenugreek Seed—A Versatile Seed from Ancient Times
• Flaxseed Lignans—A New Version of an Old Remedy

April 8-9, 2000     Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine     Tempe, AZ
Speaker/Author-Notes Published in Proceedings
• Botanical Interventions for Hyperreactive Immune Systems
• Modern Correlates of Ancient Egyptian Herbal Medications
• Botanical Therapies Which Mitigate Cellular Damage Caused by Chemotherapy and Radiation

February 11, 2001     Baha’i Health and Healing Conference     Casa Grande, AZ
Speaker/Author
• I’m a Little Teapot—What it Means to be a Serving Vessel in the Baha’i Faith

April 7-8, 2001     Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine     Tempe, AZ
Speaker/Author-Notes Published in Proceedings
• Botanical Prescriptions for Conditions of the Eye, Including Cataracts, Glaucoma, Allergy and Conjunctivitis
• Botanical Regulation of Detoxification
• Botanical Considerations for Lung Cancer Patients

May 26-28, 2001     Pacific Northwest Herbal Symposium     Wilsonville, OR
Speaker/Author-Notes Published in Proceedings
• Botanical Strategies for Treating Neuroendocrine Dysfunction
• Botanical Considerations in the Treatment of Breast and Prostate Cancer
• Rauwolfia serpentina—Indian Snakeroot as a Powerful Plant Ally in the Treatment of Psychoses, Insomnia, and Hypertension

August 22-25, 2001     AANP National Convention     Tucson, AZ
Speaker/Author-Notes Published in Proceedings
• Naturopathic Considerations for Lung Cancer Patients

December 7, 2001     OANP State Pharmacy Convention     Portland, OR
Speaker/Author-Notes Published in Proceedings
• Rauwolfia serpentina—Indian Snakeroot as a Powerful Plant Ally in the Treatment of Psychoses, Insomnia, and Hypertension

April 6-7, 2002     Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine     Tempe, AZ
Speaker/Author-Notes Published in Proceedings
• Botanicals as Selective Hormone Receptor Modulators
• Developing Effective Botanical Strategies
• Rauwolfia serpentina—Indian Snakeroot as a Powerful Plant Ally in the Treatment of Psychoses, Insomnia, and Hypertension

July 27, 2002  |  Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences     Tempe, AZ
Keynote Speaker/Author for the Class of 2002 Graduation
• Becoming Your Archetype

April 4-5, 2003     Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine     Tempe, AZ
Speaker/Author-Notes Published in Proceedings
• From Flaxseed to Fenugreek: Effectively Managing Diabetes with Botanicals
• Herbal Dermatology, A Fundamental Approach
• Botanical Updates in the Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases: Lupus, Scleroderma and Rheumatoid Arthritis

May 31-June 2, 2003  Medicines from the Earth-11th Annual Symposium on Botanical Medicine  NC
Speaker/Author-Notes Published in Proceedings
• The Many Faces of Tesosterone: HowBotanicals play an important regulatory role
• Naturopathic Applications of Uncommon Botanicas
• Diagnostic Techniques and Their Use in Clinical Herbal Practice-Plenary Session
• Uncommon Cardiovascular Remedies

April 3 & 4, 2004     Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine     Tempe, AZ
Speaker/Author-Notes Published in Proceedings
• The Potential Role For Botanicals in Mind-Body Medicine
• Revisiting the Topical Uses of Botanical Medicines: Liniments, Salves, Oils and Creams
• Effective Management of the Hypertensive Patient with Botanical Medicine

December 4, 2004     OANP State Pharmacy Convention     Portland, OR
Speaker/Author-Notes Published in Proceedings
• Naturopathic Approaches to Neurotransmitter Dysfunction-Specifically Addressing Pain Management, Addiction and Parkinson’s Syndrome

April 2 & 3, 2005     Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine     Tempe, AZ
Speaker/Author-Notes Published in Proceedings
• Botanical Interventions for Thyroid Disease
• A Modern Role for Botanical Cardiac Glycosides in Clinical Practice
• Naturopathic Approaches to Parkinson’s Disease-Primary and Adjunctive Alternatives
• Panel Discussion: Herbal and Natural Alternatives to Statins and other Cholesterol Lowering Substances

Professional Organizations

1993-Present     American Chemical Society     Portland, OR
Member
• Division of Medicinal Chemistry
• Division of Historical Chemistry

1996-Present     American Association of Naturopathic Physicians     Portland, OR
Member
• Speaker at the 2001 National Conference

1993-Present     American Botanical Council     Portland, OR
Member

1996-Present American Association of Anti-Aging Medicine Chicago, IL
Member

1996-Present Institute of Traditional Medicine—START group Portland, OR
Member

2001-Present American Herbalists’ Guild Portland, OR
Member

Teaching Positions

1996–2004     Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences     Tempe, AZ
Professor-Teaching Courses In:
• Nutritional Biochemistry
• Clinical Training
• History and Philosophy of Medicine
• Intravenous Therapeutics