Dr.

Misty Jean McDowell ND, HBS, MEd

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Profile
The Educator:
For as long as I can remember, I have always been an educator. When I was a child I cared for and taught my mom, who
received a traumatic brain injury, offered peer support to classmates, and volunteered to help and support students with
special needs. This continued as I went through life, on my path to becoming a physician. I became a pre-school teacher,
surgical skills instructor, first aid and CPR instructor, and much more. Education has been at the core of everything I do, to
such an extent that I found myself torn between the worlds of teach and healthcare, when it came time to choose a career
and college path. When I became a physician, I found so much to be passionate about, especially being able to learn from
and teach my patients. After returning to my home town, I decided it was time to fulfill my promise to give back to the
struggling community which supported me, as I had promised to do, as a high school student. I realized that the best way to
fulfill this promise and have the greatest impact, was through education. I personally feel that a community is only as
strong as its population in the most need. Our high functioning special education students, are at the greatest risk for
addiction, not graduating, being incarcerated, and becoming homeless, which is why this group has been my focus. They
have faced many challenges in life, making them some of the strongest individuals that I know, and I am passionate about
setting high standards for them to achieve the highest level of success that they can. I enjoy watching these amazing
students realize success and see possibility in life. My students teach me so much every day, that I only hope I they gain half
as much from me.

The Physician:
I am a Naturopathic Physician and have extensive experience in a wide range of healthcare fields, both conventional and
alternative. In addition, I have been an educator for everyone from toddlers to adults for many years. I have a extensive
skills, ranging from project development and management, supplement formulation, research and book/article writing, to
personalized treatment plan development and patient case management. Having worked as a hands-on patient care
provider since I was a young teenager, I feel very comfortable in a variety of healthcare and business settings and work hard
on helping those around me to feel safe and supported as well. In addition, I have had extensive experience as a healthcare
advocate, coordinating care between patients, families, and government agencies. I am focused on providing the most
effective and supportive patient care and education that I can provide, and have no fear of a challenge.

About Naturopathic Medicine:

Naturopathic Physicians are fully licensed primary care practitioners, who often have special healthcare focus areas. We
have a broad scope of medical practice, which includes both conventional and alternative treatment modalities. Oregon
ND's are licensed to prescribe all pharmaceuticals needed in primary care, can preform minor surgery, formulate and
prescribe custom herbal medicines, utilize physical medicine and intravenous therapies, and even delivery babies, to name
just a few of our treatment modalities. The real focus of Naturopathic Doctors, however, lies in treating people as the
complex inter-related systems that they are, rather than just a series of symptoms. We welcome the unique and complex
healthcare challenges that so many people experience, for our goal is to support and aid people and their bodies in being the
healthiest and happiest that they can be.

Education

Masters of Education in Special Education (MEd)

-Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona, 2016-2018
-Special Education focus
-Current GPA: 4.0
-Degree in progress

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, ND

-National College of Natural Medicine, Portland, Oregon 2008-2011
-Graduated with Academic Honors
-Passed NPLEX (national licensing examinations) September 2011
-Oregon State Medical Provider License received October 2011

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-Completing an accredited program with coursework and supervised clinical treatment in all aspects of naturopathic
medicine.

Clinical Hours Completed:

 Over 624 as Primary Student Physician
 Over 288 as Secondary Student Physician
 48 hours as Hydrotherapy Technician
 Over 240 hours in Field Observation
 Patient contacts: over 500

Special emphasis:
 Advanced Minor Surgery Skills  Advanced Botanical Medicine
 IV Nutritional Therapy  Physical Medicine
 Naturopathic Proctology and Colorectal health  Autoimmune and Neurological Diseases
 Brain Injury and Stroke Recovery  Healthcare Education

Completed Physician Fellowships, include:

 Dawson Farr, ND, Primary Care and Hormonal
Balancing
 Hillary Costello ND, Minor Surgery and Women's
Health
 Russel Marz, ND, LAc, General Practice
emphasizing Nutrition and IV Therapy
 Steven Bailey ND, General Practice
 Kim Landi ND, DC, Physical Medicine
 Steven Gardner,ND, DC, Colorectal HealthPro
 Brett Hubbard, ND, Colorectal Health

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Des Moines, Iowa August 2004-2007
-Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine not completed
-I left program during my third year of medical school to pursue a more health and wellness career in naturopathic
medicine. Although I loved the hospital environment and surgery, I realized that I was seeking a type of medicine which
offered a broader variety of options for improving patient health. I was seeking something more and better than what I was
being offered in the osteopathic medical program.
-Emphasis on surgery and pediatrics
-Offered positions at 6 different medical schools

Honors Bachelors of Science (HBS)

Oregon State University Honors College, Corvallis, Oregon, 1999-2003
-Graduated with Honors: Cum Laude
-Degree: Biology major, Chemistry minor, Premedical option
 Involved in multiple clubs, honor societies, and book/thesis "Brain Injury and Its Effects on
volunteer organizations Families"
 Received multiple full-ride academic scholarships  Research: Organizational assistant for Community
 Research: Completed extensive research and Gestational Diabetes Analysis

High School Diploma

Lebanon High School, Lebanon, Oregon, 1995-1999
-Senior Class Valedictorian (4.00 GPA) with multiple honors and scholarships

Related Educational Certifications and Training

Restricted/Emergency Teaching License
Teaching Standards and Practices Commission, Oregon, 2016
-License certified that I was qualified to temporarily teach special education, until additional degrees/credentials could be
obtained.

IV Therapy Certification
IV Nutritional Therapeutics, Portland Oregon, 2010
-Certification to administer advanced IV nutritional therapies
Certifications:
 Fundamentals and Clinical Applications of IV Nutritional Therapeutics: Completed 2010
 Clinical Applications and Advanced Topics of IV Nutrient Therapy: Completed 2011

Apex Educational Seminars

Portland Oregon, 2010-2011
-Advanced training in blood chemistry analysis and autoimmune disease management
Certifications:
 Functional Blood chemistry Analysis
 Functional Endocrinology
 Neurotransmitters and the Brain

Advanced Botanical Medicine Training

Portland Oregon, 2010-2011
-Through various advanced weekend botanical medicine seminars

Integrative Medicine Conference: Building Bridges

Cooperative between Oregon traditional medicine schools, 2010
-Invitation only event
-Advanced training in the challenges of integrative medicine

HBBH Business Seminars: focus on the details of starting and maintaining a healthcare related business
 Clinic Operations

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  Marketing
 Business Leadership
 Business Administration
 Starting Smart: How to create a business plan
 QuickBooks for Docs

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Linn Benton Community College, Lebanon/Albany, Oregon, 1997

First Responder Certification (Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician)

Linn Benton Community College, Lebanon/Albany, Oregon, 1995-1996

American Heart Association First Aid Instructor Certification

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Corvallis, Oregon, March 2004

American Heart Association CPR Instructor Certification

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Corvallis, Oregon, 2003

American Red Cross Disaster Relief Services Certification

Oregon Pacific Chapter, Mid-Valley District, Albany, Oregon, 2003
-I am trained to respond to regional emergencies, in helping to establish disaster relief, shelters, etc.

American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Instructor

Oregon Pacific Chapter, Mid-Valley District, Albany, Oregon, 2001
-I have taught private classes in addition to volunteering for the local chapter.

National Coalition Building Institute Instructor Certification

Oregon State University chapter, Corvallis, Oregon, 2001
-Training in conflict management, understanding diversity, and conflict resolution

Related Professional Experience

Department Chairperson/Head, Special Education

Lebanon Community Schools, Lebanon Oregon, August 2018-Current
-Head of the special education department for Lebanon High School
-Oversee a team of 6 teachers, 8 Instructional Assistants, and an Administrative Secretary
-Plan meetings and implement systemic changes
-Organize teem to ensure that student and staff needs are being met
-Address general education and special education staff concerns
-Consult with administration as to department status, needs, areas of concern, and new practices being implemented.
-Plan, create, and present staff training sessions
-Ensure that student needs are being met (currently we have over 200 special education students, approximately 17% of the
school)

Special Education Teacher and Case Manager

Lebanon Community Schools, Lebanon Oregon, August 2016-Current
-High school
-Teach high school special education students (along with some general education students), all subjects as needed.
-Teach basic math classes, direct instruction
-Manage caseload of 50 students with IEP’s (plan and hold meetings, create IEP, create behavior support plans)
-Educate and inform general education staff about special education students, legalities, and student needs
-Consult with staff on how to best help students to function within the classroom

Physician
Private Practice, Lebanon Oregon and surrounding area, 2015-Current

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-Provide private, in home, insurance-free medical services
-Currently I am working to expand my practice through the acquisition of a mobile medical office, which is being updated
and will be fully integrated into practice within the year.

School Bus Driver

Lebanon Community Schools, Lebanon Oregon, January 2016-August 2016
-Safely transporting students.
-Providing a physically and emotionally safe environment for students of all ages and abilities.
-Maintaining order and consistency among passengers.
-Following district, department of education, and DMV transportation policies and procedures

Student Assistant
Lebanon Community Schools, Lebanon Oregon, January 2016-June 2016
-Primarily working as a school assistant, for middle school age students.
-Providing a physically and emotionally safe environment for students of all ages and abilities.
-Prevention of physical and verbal altercations, between students.
-Promoting appropriate conflict resolution skills
-Enforcing school and district guidelines

Laboratory Technician/Assistant—Quality Control

BBSI (Contracted for Beta Seed), Albany/Tangent Oregon, August 2015-March 2016
-Utilizing a variety of techniques and procedures to verify the quality and germination of agricultural seed products.
-Focused on implementation of specific procedures, with attention to quality, quantity, and detail.

Substitute Bus Driver

Lebanon Community Schools, Lebanon Oregon, July 2015-December 2015
-Safely transporting students.
-Providing a physically and emotionally safe environment for students of all ages and abilities.
-Maintaining order and consistency among passengers.
-Following district, department of education, and DMV transportation policies and procedures

Private/Personal Physician (for an exclusive client)

Lebanon, Oregon, June 2011-July 2015
-Creating and implementing personalized treatment plans for one client with very poor health.
-Providing 24 hour a day care and assistance with daily living activities
-Goals are to improve health in all ways, prevent surgery (if possible), research and implement new and innovative
treatment modalities, coordinate care with other healthcare providers, negotiate with insurance companies.

Healthcare Article Columnist

Wilsonville Spokesman, Wilsonville Oregon, December 2011-2013
-Write articles with reputable resources for a local community newspaper.
-Educate the community about health related topics, with a focus on techniques for self-help

Nutraceutical Sales Representative and Educator

Priority One Supplements, Portland Oregon, 2009-June 2011
-Educate healthcare practitioners and students about nutritional supplements
-Represent the company in a variety of professional settings, including school and national organization conferences.
-Duties include: event organization, sale promotions, customer service, advertising, product research and document writing

Naturopathic Physician--Student
National College of Natural Medicine, Portland, OR (Sep 2008 to Jun 2011)
-Primary Care Physician
-Focus on: herbal/botanical medicine, prescription medications, chronic and acute disease management,
nutrition, autoimmune and neurological conditions, in addition to Brain Injury and stroke recovery

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Assistant and Researcher
National College of Natural Medicine, Office of Marnie Loomis, Portland, Oregon, 2008-2011
-Duties include helping to organize fund raisers, carrier advancement conferences, creating documents and spreadsheets,
assisting in creation of resource manuals, researching special topics for educational speaking engagements

Medicinary (Herbal Pharmacy) Technician

National College of Natural Medicine, NCNM Medicinary
-Preparing custom herbal formulations for physicians and patients (teas, tinctures, creams, homeopathics)
-Assisting in sales and communication with healthcare practitioners and patients
-Educating patients to proper usage and dosing of prescriptions

Physical Therapy Technician

Santiam Physical Therapy, Lebanon, Oregon, February 2008-July 2008
-Assisting patients in exercise programs, utilize therapy equipment and devices, front office management (schedule
appointments, insurance verification, general phone calls), records keeping, patient call-backs and satisfaction surveys

Library Assistant
Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA, 2005-2007
-Guiding students through library resources
-Checking out, locating, filing books and documents
-Following close procedure to ensure safety and security, while closing library at night

Pre-School Teacher & Nursery Attendant

1. Walnut Hills Methodist Church, Des Moines, IA, 2004-2006
2. Lebanon Church of the Nazarene, Lebanon, Oregon, 1992-2004
-I ran and coordinated and extensive preschool program, complete with lesson plans and education goals for many years
-Created weekly, monthly, and yearly lesson plans with bench markers for evaluating child's progress

Surgery Teaching Assistant

Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA, 2004-2006
-As a first year medical student I am trained in surgical skills, normally learned in the second year of medical school,
including: Basic Aseptic Techniques, suturing, operating room procedure, IV insertion, catheter insertion, NG tube insertion,
charting, etc. I teach these skills to second year medical students at the university.

First Aid and CPR Instructor

1. Des Moines University, American Heart Association, Des Moines, Iowa, 2004-2007
2. Samaritan Health Services, American Heart Association, Corvallis, Oregon, 2003-2004
3. American Red Cross, Corvallis/Albany, Oregon, 2001-2004
-Taught private, community,and healthcare provider courses, along with volunteer teaching throughout the community

Obstetrical Technician (and Unit Secretary)

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Corvallis, Oregon, 2003-2004
-Duties include: Assisting in all deliveries, providing antenatal and perinatal care to mothers and families, caring for
newborns, stocking Labor and Delivery rooms, stocking c-section room, ordering supplies and assisting in c-sections when
needed. In addition, I have numerous clerical duties as a unit secretary including: transcribing physician orders, processing
paperwork, extensive computer duties with a variety of programs, coordinating procedures with all departments, organizing
staff and duties to maintain a smooth and efficient healthcare team. I also perform all CNA duties.

Certified Nursing Assistant (and Unit Secretary at GSRMC)

1. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Corvallis, Oregon, 2000-2003
-I primarily work in the surgical unit providing both pre and post operative care for patients, yet I also have experience in
the cardiac, pediatric, oncology, and intensive care units. Duties include: assisting in and providing personal care (bathing,
grooming, dressing, oral care, toileting, eating, etc.); application of therapeutic and post-operative equipment; assisting in
therapy; assisting in nurses and physicians in wound care and blood glucose maintenance; monitoring vital signs; lifting and
turning patients; management of assaultive behaviors
2. Villa Cascade Rehabilitation and Living Center, Lebanon, Oregon, 1997-2000

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 -Similar duties to those listed above

Office Assistant
Lebanon High School, Lebanon, Oregon, 1999
-Duties include word processing, filing, record maintenance

Silk Screenest
Lebanon High School, Lebanon, Oregon, 1999
-Duties include graphic design work, creating silk screens, printing shirts, and record keeping

Additional Awards, Associations, Public Service, and Scholastic Information

Naturopathic Medical School

-Graduated with Academic Honors
-Designed and decorated annual awards banquet (on a very small budget)
Service:
-Free pediatric physical exams,
-Medical Service Tent at Triathlon
-School representative at community events

Osteopathic Medical School

Scholarships, Awards, Organizations:
-Dr. Frank Girod medical Scholarship: $8,000 first year, $4,000 second year
-American Medical Women’s Association Loan: $4,000 (06-07)
-Surgery Teaching Assistant: Awarded one of seven coveted positions (04-07)
-Student Osteopathic Surgery Association: First-year liaison (04-05), Events Coordinator (05-06)
-Medical Students For Choice: First-year liaison (04-05), Treasurer (05-06)
-Women’s Medical Alliance: Member, Secretary (05-06)
-Histology Nexus Committee (04-05)
-DMU Professionalism Committee (05-06)
-Student Osteopathic Surgery Association Spring Conference: helped to create and plan the grand banquet, in addition to
assisting with the surgery lab
-Other club memberships and involvement: American Osteopathic Association, American Medial Student Association,
American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners.
Service:
-Women in Science Day: Coordinator & co-creator of the first annual science day for 5th & 6th grade girls, along with their
parents.
-House of Mercy Holiday Party—helped to organized and hold a Christmas party for a local women and children’s shelter
-Christmas Package Wrapping—for a teen shelter
-What’s in a Doctor’s Bag: teach elementary school students about and give them the opportunity to play with/explore
doctor’s equipment
-AIDS Awareness Race: Help with registration and coordination
-AIDS Awareness Campaign: Help to make and sell red ribbons
-Community OMM night: Provide OMM treatments to community members and introduce them to our school, along with
the principals of osteopathy
-Osteopathic Finish Line: Provide OMM treatments to runners after races
-Chronic Care Program: I go to visit a local community member with a chronic illness to help her cope with her illness and
to also have her teach me about her daily challenges.
-Race for the Cure
-Orchard Place Children’s Center—Help with Halloween Party
-School Physicals—volunteer to provide free physical exams to local students

College
Organizations and Awards:
-University Honors College at Oregon State University
-Oregon State University Pre-medical Society: Interim president, web-site manager, member

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-Oregon State University Mortar Board: President, nationally recognized senior honor society and community service
organization
-Singer in OSU Women’s Choir, Bella Voca’
-Talons member: honorary women’s community service society
-Phi Eta Sigma member: honor society
-Teacher of the Year (2003): Lebanon Church of the Nazarene
-Honor Roll: multiple terms (8)
-Golden Key Honor Society: member
-National Coalition Building Institute: Instructor, member
Research:
-Thesis: “Brain Injury and Its Effects on Families”: Book based upon personal experience, interviews, and professional
writings
-Gestational Diabetes Investigation: Student research coordinator for an investigational study into suspected elevated
levels of gestational diabetes among births at Lebanon Community Hospital
-International Undergraduate Research Program: Acceptance into program, acceptance of proposal for comparison
between water properties in South Africa and comparable region in United States
-Recipient of URISC Research Grant
Service:
-Lebanon Boys and Girls Club Volunteer
-Community Outreach Inc.: Albany and Lebanon outreach clinics, volunteer intake coordinator and admissions nurse
-American Red Cross: First Aid and CPR instructor, volunteer
-American Red Cross: Disaster Services, volunteer
-Eager Beavers: College introduction program, volunteer
-SMILE (Science Math Investigative Learning Experience): team leader for elementary and middle school students in
science challenges and college immersion programs
Scholarships:
Oprah Winfrey Scholarship winner; Boys and Girls Club of America; Lebanon Boys and Girls Club, Wal-Mart; Dr.
Melanie; Lebanon Rotary Club; Uschmann Memorial Scholarship; Oregon State University Presidential Scholarship;
University of Oregon Presidential scholarship (I turned this one down—attended OSU instead); Lebanon Strawberry
Festival Court, and others.

High School
Awards and Organizations:
-National Honor Society
-Student Government: class senator
-Senior Class Valedictorian
-Singer in Lebanon Community Choir
-Junior Rotarian
-Optimist of the Month
-Business and Professional Woman of the Month
-Lebanon Strawberry Festival Court: Princess and Queen
-Drama Club
-Future Family and Community Leaders (FFCL): Member
Service:
-Key Club: member, secretary, treasurer
-STARS (Students Today Aren’t Ready for Sex): Instructor for elementary and middle school programs
-OSSOM/DARE: Leader, Drug awareness program
-FFCL: Helped to design family and life awareness programs for community
-Lebanon Boys and Girls Club: Volunteer, home work helper and peer support
Other Awards:
Senior class valedictorian; Varsity letter for community service; Optimist of the Month; Junior Rotarian; Citizen of the
Month nominee; Business and Professional Woman of the Month; Lebanon Strawberry Festival Princess; Lebanon
Strawberry Festival Queen; Oregon Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year; Lebanon Boys and Girls Club Youth of the
Year; Voted “most likely to succeed” by senior class; Lebanon’s first Future Leader of the Year; Top German student; Top
Anatomy and Physiology student

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