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Naturopathic Physician Mark Harrison Nolting, ND Provides Services for the Washington State Area

Dr. Nolting completed his undergraduate program from Virginia Tech, where he studied pre-med and Geology. He then attended Northwest Institute of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine where he received an Acupuncture Therapist Certificate. Wanting to further his education he graduated with his Naturopathic Medicine Degree from Bastyr University in 1984. Giving him over three decades of experience in his field. He is a Diplomate of the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. He is also a Certified BioTE Physician.

Dr. Nolting is well known in the natural health community, having chaired the acupuncture program at Bastyr University, serving on various local and national acupuncture organization boards, working as a medical director for a leading national well-being company for the past 17 years, and mentoring many students along the way. He regularly travels to China to teach his Naturopathic Age Management program. He is the Senior Medical Director of TivityHealth,  on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and a professional member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Age Management Medical Group, Washington East Asian Medicine Association, Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians, and American Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Association. He currently practices with Edmonds Wellness Clinic where he is the Medical Director and founder. He is also licensed as a visiting physician in China working with the  Pantheon International Clinic in Shanghai and the Life Infinity Global Rejuvenation Club/Clinic in Beijing. He holds an expertise in Functional Medicine, Asian Medicine, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, and Age Management Medicine.

Naturopathic medicine is a distinct primary health care profession, emphasizing prevention, treatment, and optimal health through the use of therapeutic methods and substances that encourage individuals’ inherent self-healing process. The practice of naturopathic medicine includes modern and traditional, scientific, and empirical methods.

Dr. Nolting attributes his professional success to a combination of persistence, supportive upbringing, exposure to different cultures and education. When he is not working he enjoys bicycling.

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