July 28, 2008 
We will post several health and skin care articles by Dr. Karyn Mtchell.
Here is her short 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.
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.”
