Bastyr University

Bastyr University, located on the shore of Lake Washington in Kenmore, Washington, approximately 15 miles northeast of Seattle, operates from a modern campus nestled within Saint Edward State Park's wooded surroundings. Established in 1978 as the John Bastyr College of Naturopathic Medicine, the institution is a leading academic center for natural medicine, integrative health sciences, and research. The university offers graduate and undergraduate programs focusing on naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, Oriental medicine, nutrition, herbal sciences, and midwifery, with clinical training conducted at the on-site Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood. The 51-acre campus features LEED-certified buildings, organic gardens used for both teaching and food production, and student housing facilities designed to reflect the institution's commitment to environmental sustainability.