Meet our awesome team
AAMP Leadership
Paul Anderson, N.M.D.
Dr. Anderson is a recognized educator and clinician in integrative and naturopathic medicine with a focus on complex infectious, chronic, and oncologic illness. In addition to three decades clinical experience, he also was head of the interventional arm of a US-NIH funded human research trial using IV and integrative therapies in cancer patients. He founded Advanced Medical Therapies in Seattle, Washington, a clinic focusing on cancer and chronic diseases and now focuses his time in collaboration with clinics and hospitals in the US and other countries.
Former positions include multiple medical school posts, Professor of Pharmacology and Clinical Medicine at Bastyr University and Chief of IV Services for Bastyr Oncology Research Center. He is co-author of the Hay House book “Outside the Box Cancer Therapies” with Dr. Mark Stengler as well as a co-author with Jack Canfield in the anthology “Success Breakthroughs” and the Lioncrest Publishing book “Cancer… The Journey from Diagnosis to Empowerment.”.
He is a frequent CME speaker and writer and has extended his educational outreach creating an online CE website “ConsultDrA.com” and Advanced Applications in Medical Practice (AAMP) conferences. AAMP is dedicated to bringing next level learning to healthcare professionals to enhance their knowledge and clinical skills in a CME approved format.
Stephen Parcell, N.D., ABAAHP
Dr. Parcell earned his doctorate in naturopathic medicine in 2002 from Bastyr University in Seattle. This was a four-year full-time program with clinic rotations and internships. Prior to this he completed pre-med coursework at the University of Vermont. Dr. Parcell holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from New England College, which he received in 1986. In his previous career he worked in bond trading and mutual fund sales.
Steve Parcell, ND has done additional training at the American College for the Advancement of Medicine (ACAM), the National Lipid Association (NLA), the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) and the American Academy for Anti-aging Medicine (A4M). He is the past Vice President of the Colorado Association of Naturopathic Doctors (COAND). He is board certified in anti-aging medicine through A4M. After completing a two-year internship at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Seattle, Dr. Parcell completed a two-year internship in integrative medicine with Terry Grossman, MD.
Dr. Parcell has a strong background in medical research and is an expert in “evidence-based natural medicine.” He has worked at the American Institute for Biosocial and Medical Research and has co-authored National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grant proposals for Bastyr University. He also worked a freelance medical researcher at University of Washington Medical School. He co-founded nature med integrative medicine in 2005 and continues to see patients there. He is a strong believer in an integrative approach to patient care and enjoys working with medical doctors in his community.
Mark C. Houston, M.D., MS, MSc, ABAARM
Dr. Houston is Clinical Instructor in the department of Physical Therapy and Health Care Sciences at George Washington University (GWU) and served as Adjunct Professor in Metabolic Medicine at the University of South Florida Medical School from 2010-2018 and was Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine from 1990-2012.
He is also Director of the Hypertension Institute and Vascular Biology and Medical Director of the Division of Human Nutrition at Saint Thomas Medical Group, Saint Thomas Hospital and Health Services in Nashville, TN. He is also on the faculty of A4M for the FAARM and the Metabolic Medicine Institute (MMI) and George Washington University (GWU) and directs the Cardiovascular Modules.
Dr Houston was selected as one of the Top Physicians in Hypertension in the US in 2008-2018 by the Consumer Research Council, and by USA Today as one of the Most Influential Doctors in the US in both Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia twice in 2009- 2010. He was selected as The Patient’s Choice Award in 2010 -2012 by Consumer Reports USA. He was also selected as one of the Top 100 physicians in the US by the American Health Council in 2017 and one of the Top 50 Functional and Integrative Medical Doctors in the USA in August 2017. He recently was selected as one of the top Cardiovascular Physicians in the US by the Consumer Research Council.
He has four board certifications by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), the American Society of Hypertension (ASH) and the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM) and American Board of Cardiology (ABC) Certification in Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease (2017) (DBAC)
Dan Chong, N.D.
Growing up in Hawaii, Dr. Chong learned the importance of health and deep connection to nature at a young age. His interest in maintaining lifelong health through diet and lifestyle led him to complete his doctorate in naturopathic medicine at National University of Natural Medicine in 2000. For over 20 years, hen has been a practicing physician, using natural methods to support patients in regaining and maintaining optimal health.
Dr. Chong’s interests narrowed in on cardiovascular health due to stagnant and ineffective conventional medical efforts to address the causal factors underlying the most prevalent health crisis in the U.S. In response, he developed a niche practice, aiming to thoroughly screen, treat and in many cases reverse the trajectory of cardiovascular disease. He now defines himself as a “cardiovascular health facilitator,” applying leading-edge screening tools, evidence-based therapies and comprehensive patient education so his patients have optimal results.
John Gannage, M.D., CCFP
Graduated from the University of Toronto Medical School in 1990 and completed his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Ottawa. At the University of Toronto, he was recognized with the Medical Society Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Faculty of Medicine.
Dr. Gannage is considered an expert in the field of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), and is regularly requested to offer his opinion regarding the current standard of care and best practices within his professional domain.
He founded and is currently the Medical Director of Markham Integrative Medicine, where he has been emphasizing prevention and treatment of chronic disease through nutrition, detoxification, immune system modulation and reduction of oxidative stress since 1998.
Dr. Gannage has a special focus in assisting children and families affected by developmental issues, including autism, using biomedical therapy. He has earned fellowship status from the Medical Academy for Pediatric Special Needs, and since 2013 has presented his accredited Neurodevelopmental Disorders full day program to NDs, MDs and other health providers. The program’s core modules relate to Nutritional, Microbiome and Environmental Medicine.
Lindsay Adrian, N.D.
Dr. Lindsay Adrian has an undergraduate degree in chemistry and graduated from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic medicine. After graduation she completed a 1-year general residency followed by many additional years of training in integrative cancer care. She is an active member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians, as a member of both the Conference Content Committee and the specialization committee for the association. Dr. Adrian is also a Fellow to the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO) as well as a member of the BC Naturopathic Association and the College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC. In addition, she works with the Examination Committee, which is responsible for conducting board exams for naturopathic physicians wanting to practice in BC.
Dr. Adrian believes in lifelong learning and strives to stay current with research and treatment options available- using both natural and conventional treatments. She is often heard saying, “we want to use all of the most appropriate treatments available!” and frequently attends conferences and seminars all over the world in this pursuit. This commitment to learning extends to teaching as well. Dr. Adrian is a guest lecturer at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine and commonly hosts student preceptors.
Frank Antonawich, Ph.D.
Dr. Antonawich completed his undergraduate training at the University of Rochester, earned a Ph.D. in Neurobiology from New York University and completed his post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of Neurology at Stony Brook University. After working for a decade as a Research Assistant Professor in Neurology at Stony Brook University Medical Center, he is currently a Professor of Biology at St. Joseph’s University in New York, and the former Chairman of the Biology Department.
His research focuses on mitochondria and metabolic dysfunction. This mechanistic research approach has been utilized to study apoptosis associated with various neurological conditions/diseases, ischemia/stroke, aging, radiation damage, and neoplastic anaplasia. His projects have examined the effects of oxidative stress, anti-oxidants, and providing mitochondrial cellular support to potentiate clinical outcomes. His collaborative work, with redox molecules, has led to the development of 8 IND studies, as well as a recent, collaborative, publication examining the benefits of a novel organometallic complex against the vascular remodeling, pulmonary fibrosis and anti-inflammatory effects in lungs exposed to Iraqi burn pit dust.
Paula Kruppstadt, M.D.
Dr. Kruppstadt is the Founder, CEO, and Medical Provider Team Leader for Hope for Healing. She graduated in 1990 from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and completed her pediatric internship and residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso in 1993. She promptly earned her Board Certification from the American Board of Pediatrics in 1993, and she is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
She served as a U.S. Army pediatrician at Ft. Hood, Texas and then relocated to The Woodlands, Texas in 1995. She has since worked as a general pediatrician in various venues, including Texas Children’s Pediatrics and Texas Children’s Urgent Care. Dr. Kruppstadt also served as a pediatric hospitalist and faculty for Baylor College of Medicine at St. Luke’s Hospital in The Woodlands, Texas.
Because she is an expert concerning PANS/PANDAS, Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed her to be a member of the Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council. The Council advises the commission and the Texas legislature on research, diagnosis, treatment, and education related to pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.
Chris A. Kleronomos, FNP, DAOM, M.Sc.
Dr. Kleronomos became interested in medicine as a Corpsman in the U.S. Navy, where he served with the Marine Corps elite Special Operations Teams; Force Reconnaissance. He is a multi-disciplinary integrated professional, holding graduate degrees as a Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and Functional Medicine and Clinical Nutrition.
He is board certified in Family Practice (AANP), and acupuncture (NCCAOM) and a board diplomate in Pain Management (AAPM), and Anti-Aging medicine (A4M), as well as a Professionally Registered Herbalist (AHG). He is considered one of the leading experts in the application of Bee Venom Therapy and publishes and lectures on the subject around the country. He is President of the American Apitherapy Society and an active board member of the Biotherapeutics Research and Education Foundation.
As a Functional Medicine Provider, he practices a truly comprehensive approach with a demonstrated history of successfully treating complex chronic conditions including chronic pain, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, and Autoimmune disorders. He also specializes in functional optimization, anti-aging, nutrigenomics, and biohacking. Practicing a comprehensive approach, he utilizes a variety of modalities to layer treatments incorporating the most current biomedical standards of care, with evidenced based Oriental and Natural Medicine through a Functional Medicine lens.
Jill Crista, N.D.
Dr. Jill Crista is a pioneering naturopathic doctor, best-selling author, devoted educator, and creative innovator. Her superpower is to make complex medical concepts simple and digestible for the average person. Her passion is to elevate the well-being of the planet via the well-being of her inhabitants. Her books and online courses support those wanting concrete steps to conquer health challenges. She focuses on conditions that cause injury to the brain and nervous system, including mold, PANS and PANDAS, Lyme disease, and concussion.
Dr. Jill supports children and teens struggling with PANS and PANDAS. As a mother of children affected by PANS, she has combined the knowledge gained through her clinical and personal experience into an indispensable book for parents titled A Light In The Dark for PANDAS and PANS. She also offers a CME training for practitioners who want to take a deep dive and expand their skills in helping these often tough neuropsychiatric cases. Dr. Jill shares her unique insight, which builds “in the trenches” experience and research findings onto the foundation of her naturopathic training and principles.