Peter Kassner's Vitae
Clinical Director for Health Natura, LLC
Dr.
Peter C. Kassner, NMD, ND, NMT, LMT, NCBTMB, SET, CI, BTP, is a
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and a licensed massage therapist #54
AL. He holds two degrees in Naturopathy and many additional
specialized certifications. Presently he maintains an active
practice while completing an additional masters degree in
Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Peter has over 4500+ hours of clinical education, with clinical field experience since 1996, and personal involvement in the natural health field since 1989.
Personally, Peter's long health struggles began when he contracted Lyme disease at age 13. After years of misdiagnosis, pain, fatigue, severe chemical sensitivities, depression and several near death experiences, it was Natural Medicine that transformed his life and has now restored him to an active and fulfilling life. He now has more energy than he ever had as a child and is passing the gift of health on to others. His motto for his patients is by example, "If I can recover, so can you."
Areas of expertise include Lyme disease, thyroid, endocrinology, chronic fatigue, autoimmune disorders, depression, psychological disorders, and spiritual/emotional healing.
Education
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (NMD) – Graduate of First National University of Naturopathy and Allied Sciences. November 11th, 2001. (3 year master's program)
Naturopathic Doctor (ND) – Graduate of the United States School of Naturopathy and Allied Sciences November 10th, 2000. (4 year undergraduate program.)
Goodbye Lyme protocol - For the treatment of incredibly persistent Lyme disease through the use of Chinese herbs, cupping and acupuncture.
Certified Bowen Therapy Practitioner & Assistant Teacher - 2005
Cranial Integration®, Craniosacral Therapy & Somatic Cranial Work – The Sutherland Approach (bio-dynamic and osseous models) 177 hours. Cranial Integration® is the synergistic application of several cranial therapeutic modalities, including Cranial Osteopathy, Craniosacral Therapy, Sacral Occipital Technique, Cranial Kinesiology®, and Somatic Cranial Work. Cranial Integration® emphasizes function of the craniosacral system and its correlation to the myofascial, neuromuscular, autonomic, and meridian systems, as well as cranial/spinal scoliosis decompensation.
Structural Energetic Therapy – Myofascial release technique, 60 hours. Structural Energetic Therapy is an integrative technique of cranial and myofascial work. Cranial lesion patterns, their link to spinal scoliosis decompensation and objective diagnosis are emphasized in the process of developing corrective protocols that allow normalization of posture. The myofascial techniques are systematic and similar to Rolfing with a lighter application of touch that supports the progressive “unwinding” reorganization of the torsion collapse. www.structuralenergetictherapy.com
Integrated Neuromuscular Re-Education - 90 hours
Integrated Neuromuscular Re-Education teaches palpatory sensitivity through the practice of basic Jin Shin Do. Traditional therapy techniques of Neuromuscular Therapy are related to dysfunction of the neuromuscular system, development of trigger points, and their relation to the myofascial, autonomic, and craniosacral systems.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage certified - 1996
Alabama School of Massage Therapy – 620 hour certification. Graduated with honors 1996.
Certified Computerized Electro-Dermal Stress Assessment Technician - 2000