Naturopath (ND)
Dr. Linda Mundorff, MPH, MSN, ND, RN, CNC, CTN
Linda Mundorff has worked in health care for over 25 years as a registered nurse, health educator, associate professor, and a naturopathic doctor. She holds several degrees in health education, public health, nursing, and naturopathy. She is a certified nutritional consultant and a board certified traditional naturopath. She was nominated and entered in the 2004 edition of “Who’s Who Among American Teachers”.
She has been very active in the community as the past medical director for the 9-HealthFair at Red Rocks Community College; founder and past President of the Northwest Community Center; and she has developed curriculum in both anatomy and physiology and medical terminology for the layperson. She is the past Colorado patient resource advocate for the Cleft Palate Association. She has been a member of several local committees such as the Youth Alliance Educational Program at Exempla Lutheran Hospital and the Colorado Workforce Task Program for Dislocated Workers.
Dr. Mundorff is a columnist for the Denver Nursing Star and the Oklahoma Nursing Times, and the author (as Linda Rener) of two books: Medical Terminology: A Student Workbook and Memories of My Sister: Dealing with Sudden Death. Her latest book, Take Control: A Guide to Holistic Living, is an innovative health guide that helps the reader learn how to regain control of their health by discovering the practical effectiveness of combining alternative and modern medicine.
Passionate about self-advocacy and health reform, she is currently in her second year of law studies. She is an outstanding speaker and has aroused audiences on topics such as “The mindless patient”, “Dying to know your patient rights”, and “Alternative and modern medicine: What you need to know to survive!” She resides in Colorado with her husband and children.
You can email Dr. Mundorff at drmundorff@naturallysavvy.com
Douglas “Duffy” MacKay, ND
Douglas MacKay, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor who is committed to the advancement of natural and preventive medicine. Currently serving as Nordic Naturals Research Advisor, he facilitates the numerous ongoing human clinical trials using Nordic Natural products and is developing research-based educational materials for professionals and consumers.
Dr. MacKay also maintains a part-time practice, lectures internationally, and is devoted to research and advocacy. Founder of Makai Naturopathic Center in Dover, NH, Dr. MacKay as worked as a medical consultant for the nutrition industry for the past eight years, and served as a medical editor for the Alternative Medicine Review. An expert in nutritional biochemistry and member of the American Oil Chemists’ Society, Dr. MacKay specializes in the impact of fatty acids on human health and disease.
He is featured regularly in the media and has written a book on natural treatments for hepatitis, and has several scientific articles published in peer review medical journals.
Jill, B.A. (Hons), ND
Jill is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. Jill’s passion for healing and teaching has guided her to varied therapeutic experiences within Naturopathic Medicine, including studying with a chartered herbalist, lecturing extensively, writing numerous articles, and traveling to Nepal to develop Naturopathic outreach in remote hill-tribe communities. For this work abroad she was awarded the President’s Award for Professional Courage. Jill’s special interests include paediatric and women’s health. She lectures on a wide variety of topics varying from autism and food introduction for infants, to menopause, prenatal wellness, and breast cancer prevention.
Jill is in private practice. For more information; contact her directly at: naturopath@naturallysavvy.com.
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Disclaimer: Dr. Mundorff and Jill are Board Certified Naturopaths, and not medical doctors. The information in this column is for educational purposes only and should not be used to self-diagnose and treat diseases. Naturopathy is a complementary practice to health care and should be used in conjunction with a competent health care practitioner. Many herbal and homeopathic remedies can actually be contraindicated in many health conditions, with certain prescriptions, and over-the-counter medications. Please consult your physician before starting any alternative modalities.
