Jason Harmon, ND
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
907.770.6700

Jason J. Harmon, ND is a Naturopathic Doctor, who graduated from Bastyr University as a Naturopathic Primary Care Physician in Washington State.  He is a fourth generation Alaskan who returned to practice in 1999.  Since that time he has been providing family practice care; including a specialty in integrative oncology and advanced diabetic pathology, and currently specializes in difficult medical cases with his emphasis on integrative internal medicine.  Dr Harmon is dedicated to ongoing education of the local community as well as throughout Alaska.  He lectures on a continual basis in the hospital setting as well as the community at large.  Dr. Harmon is committed to advancing the integration of modern medicine, bringing together the best of science and nature.  He co-founded Avante Medical Center, LLC.  Avante is a center established to provide Alaskans with a broad range of integrative and progressive medical services.

Present Positions

Naturopathic Oncology and Internal Medicine Practice
(Board Certified in Naturopathic Oncology)
Avante Medical Center, LLC (www.avantemedical.com)

Clinical Director/Owner
Avante Medical Center, LLC

Co-Founder

1. Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Inc. (www.oncanp.org)

1. Avante Medical Center, LLC

Board Member

1. American Board of Naturopathic Oncology Board of Medical Examiners (www.oncanp.org)

1. Pacific Northern Academy-Board of Trustees

Previous positions
                       
2007-2008         Alaska Cancer Research and Education Center Board of Directors
Board responsible for new cancer research drug trials in Alaska

2004-2007       Secretary, Board of Directors
Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Inc. (www.oncanp.org)

2004-2005         President, Board of Directors
Alaska Association of Naturopathic Physicians

1999-2002         Naturopathic Oncology and Internal Medicine Practice
Natural Health Center, LLC

1997-1999         Earth Steward
Bastyr University
Seattle, WA
                       

Education

2007                 Board Certified in Naturopathic Oncology
FABNO- Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology

1. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Bastyr University Seattle, WA
2.  Bachelor of Science, Pre-Medicine, Bastyr University Seattle, WA

1991-1994         Pre-Medicine, University of Colorado

Clinical Experience

2002-Present     Naturopathic Physician- Internal Medicine and Integrative Oncology & Clinical Director
Avante Medical Center, LLC

1999-2002         Naturopathic Physician- Internal Medicine and Integrative Oncology                                                           Natural Health Center, LLC

Community Education & Teaching Experience

2000-Present     Integrative Oncology
Providence Hospital
Breast Cancer Group
Yearly Lecture-December

2008                 Healing From the Center
Lecture on Advancements in Medicine Pertaining to Team Approach Medicine; University of Alaska

2008                 Integrative Oncology, Medical Biochemistry and Diabetes; Providence Hospital Primary Care Residency Program

2007                 Integrative Oncology and Diabetes
Two Day Lecture Series for Village of Port Graham;
Rural Alaska

2007                Integrative Oncology, Medical Biochemistry and Diabetes; Providence Hospital Primary Care Residency Program

2000-2007     Advanced Nutrition and Cancer Care
Monthly Lecture Series; Anchorage, Alaska

2006                 Integrative Oncology, Medical Biochemistry and Diabetes; Providence Hospital Primary Care Residency Program

2006            Integrative Oncology and Hope for Tomorrow; Lance Armstrong Foundation- Ride for Life

2006            Honoring our Wisdom Keepers; Rita Day; The Integration of Modern Medicine

2006            Advancements in Pancreatic Cancer Therapy; AANP National Meeting
Scottsdale, Arizona                

2005                 Oncology and Primary Care; Providence Hospital; Primary Care Residency Program

2004              Integrative Oncology; Providence Hospital
Breast Cancer Symposium

2002                 Integrative Oncology ; Providence Hospital
Breast Cancer Symposium

2002                 Integrative Oncology; National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Dinner and Fundraiser

2001-2003      Integrative Oncology
Three-day Intensives for People Living with Cancer
Summer and Fall 

2001                 Integrative Oncology
Two Day Lecture Series for City of Kodiak, Alaska

2001            Integrative Oncology; Kalani Hanua, Hawaii

Professional Affiliations

Alaska Association of Naturopathic Physicians
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology

General Business Address                    

915 W. Northern Lights                 Phone              907-770-6700
Anchorage, AK 99503                    Fax                   907-770-6707
Email                Drjasonharmon@gmail.com

"Naturopathic doctors practice as primary care providers. They make a conventional Western diagnosis using standard diagnostic procedures such as physical examination, laboratory tests, and radiology. However, they also make a pathophysiologic diagnosis using physical and laboratory procedures to assess nutritional status, metabolic function and toxic load. In addition, a considerable amount of time is spent assessing the patient's mental, emotional, social and spiritual status. Therapeutically, NDs use virtually every known natural therapy: dietetics, therapeutic nutrition, botanical medicine, physical therapy, naturopathic manipulative therapy, lifestyle counseling, exercise therapy, homeopathy,  psychological and family counseling and hydrotherapy. Naturopathic medicine concentrates on whole-patient. wellness-the medicine is tailored to the patient and emphasizes prevention and self-care.  Naturopathic medicine attempts to find the underlying cause of the patient’s condition rather than focusing solely on symptomatic treatment.  Naturopathic doctors cooperate with all other branches of medical science referring patients to other practitioners for diagnosis or treatment when appropriate."