Dhai Barr, N.D.

 

Dhai is a native of Colorado and has a life-long abiding interest in Naturopathic Medicine and Herbal Medicine in particular. After undergraduate studies in her home state she moved to Portland, Oregon to attend the National College of Naturopathic Medicine from which she was graduated in 1998 with a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. She is licensed as a Naturopathic Physician in the state of Oregon.

Dr. Barr’s special interests include treating neuromuscular disease and Fibromyalgia with frequency-specific Microcurrent, detoxification with appropriate Homeopathic drainage therapy. She is also gifted in her knowledge of  Women's health care, Vega testing for allergies, and the treatment of  chronic ill-health and disease.

Dr Barr has on-going classes in menopause management, cooking and diet therapy, allergy resolution, Herbal Medicine, fasting,  and self-treatment for health optimization. Please call the clinic for more information and the upcoming classes.

Dr. Dhai is available for consultation and treatment at the Acupuncture and Natural Medicine Clinic on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and Saturday by appointment.

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EDUCATION                                                                                                                                                                                                    

      1994-1998         Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

National College of Naturopathic Medicine

                            Portland, OR  97213

 

1992-1994          Pre-Med Studies

Western State College

Gunnison, CO  81234

 

1979-1983          Metropolitan State College – Psychology Major

Denver, CO

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES  

 

·       Excellent communication and patient rapport

·       Well trained in holistic care

·       Confident in clinical diagnosis and treatment

·       Dedicated in patient education and empowerment

·       Committed to Naturopathic principles of healing

 

 

 

CLINICAL SKILLS                                                                                                    
Naturopathic Therapeutics                                Physical Medicine

Nutritional Medicine                                  Naturopathic Manipulative Therapeutics

Botanical Medicine                                    Orthobionomy

Homeopathic Medicine                                         Frequency Specific Microcurrent

Lifestyle and Stress Management                Constitutional and Specific Hydrotherapy

Biotherapeutic Drainage                                        Physiotherapy

Chinese Medicine                                                   IV Nutritional Therapy

Flower Essence Therapy                            Naturopathic Skin Care

Aromatherapy

Allergy Elimination Techniques

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXTRA CURRICULAR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES

 

Pacific NW Herbal Symposium                                                                                                         1995 - 2001

Gaia Herbal Symposium                                                                                                                     1996

Homeopathic Conference with Paul Herscu, N.D.                                                       1997

Frequency Specific Microcurrent Seminars with Carolyn McMakin, D.C.                                1997

Therapeutic Drainage with Mychal Adams, N.D. and Dick Thom. N.D.                                    1997, 1998, 2000

Vegatest Seminar with BioEclectic Institute                                                         1998

Vegatest Seminar with Dickson Thom, N.D.                                                                                   1998

Orthobionomy Seminar                                                                                                                      1995, 1997

American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Conference                                                 1996-1998, 2000, 2003

Hopewell House Hospice Training                                                                                                  1996

Neural Therapy A with Dietrich K. Klinghardt, M.D., Ph.D.                                      1999

American Academy of Pain Management Conference                                                                 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003                

Neuro Emotional Techniques Training                                                                          2000

Thought Field Therapy Training Workshop                                                                                  2001

Injection Techniques Seminar Series

(Myofacial Trigger Point, Neural Therapy and Prolotherapy)                                   2002

Bioset Basic and Advanced Training                                                                            2003                                            

Woman’s Cancer Seminar                                                                                                                 2003

Essential Oil Skin Care Management                                                                             2003

Gaby/Wright Nutrition Seminar                                                                                                        2003

Neostrata Skin Care Training                                                                              2003

 

RELATED PROFESSIONAL HEALTH EXPERIENCE

 

1996-1998                  Clinical Experience: Supervised as a primary or secondary student

                                   physician on more than 500 office visits.

Natural Health Centers East (Portland. OR)

Portland Addictions and Acupuncture Center

Mt. Olivet Community Clinic- low income clinic

Outside-In- medical clinic for homeless youth

In-Act- outpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment center

 

1996-1998                  Preceptorship:  Observed and assisted physicians in practice on more  

                  than 300 cases.

                                   Jill Stansbury, N.D.  Family practice, botanical medicine, homeopathy

                                   Dickson Thom N.D.  Eclectic medicine, specializing in allergies

                                   Russell Marz N.D., M.Ac.O.M.   Acupuncture, eclectic medicine, specializing in nutrition

                           Carolyn McMakin, D.C.  Chiropractic, specializing in treatment of Fibromyalgia and MVA

                                   Kimberly Windstar N.D.  Homeopathy, women’s health, menopause

Steve Gardner N.D., D.C.  Chiropractic and naturopathic medicine, specializing in 

treatment of hemorrhoids  and proctologic complaints

Rick Marinelli N.D., M.Ac.O.M.  Acupuncture, internal medicine, chronic illness, MVA, autoimmune disorders, endocrine diseases, specializing in chronic pain and Prolotherapy

                                  

1996-1998                  Student Representative for Wise Women Herbals, Inc- oversaw all orders and delivery of herbal products and tinctures, researching, and customer service.

 

1996                            Hopewell House Hospice- volunteer and assisted with cooking, feeding and care of inpatients.  Certified for Hospice Care.

 

1998-2001                  Representative for Wise Woman Herbals, Inc.- provided assistance whenever needed for trade shows and conventions.

 

1999-2003                  Menopause Support Group Leader and Facilitator – met on a biweekly basis to discuss areas of concern during the menopause transitions.  Lead group, answered questions and coordinated group activities.

  

2002-present             Seminar Coordinator for Injection Technique Seminars – oversaw all marketing details, booking space, collecting tuition, applied for CE hours, and answering any questions before and after seminars.

 

             

MEMBERSHIPS

 

·       American Association of Naturopathic Physicians 

·       Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians

 

 

Teaching Schedule

 

·       Beaverton Lunch Series - Menopause Naturopathic Options     1999

·       Cedar Mill Library - Menopause Naturopathic Options 1999

·       Beaverton Lunch Series - Osteoporosis                       2001

·       Portland Community College                                      1999-2002

Menopause Support Group                                              1999-2003