Northwest Natural Health of Seattle has several physcians that have the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) degree and who are experts in holistic, homeopathic, natural medicine and cancer nutrition. Each has extensive training and experience in diagnosing, treating and preventing disease complemented with modern, traditional, scientific and empirical methods.
Dr. Labriola founded Northwest Natural Health in 1985. He currently serves as the Director of the clinic, and is a consultant for a number of areas hospitals specializing in the appropriate use of alternative medicine and complementary therapies for patients currently involved in conventional medical treatments.
Education N.D., Bastyr University, Seattle, WA B.S., Aerospace Engineering, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
A.A., Engineering Science, Bronx Community College, Bronx, NY
Leadership, Membership and Awards Director, Naturopathic Services, Swedish Cancer Institute, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA Director, Naturopathic Services, Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle Medical Advisory Committee Cancer Lifeline Board of Directors Hepatitis Education Project Speaker’s Bureau American Cancer Society Medical Advisory Council Center for Mind-Body Special Advisor to the Secretary of Health, State of Washington Department of Health for Alternative and Complementary Medicine Naturopathic Advisory Committee, State of Washington Department of Health American Cancer Society Leadership Committee President, Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians Board of Directors, American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Health Personnel Resource Plan member Editorial Board, Integrative Medicine, A Clinician’s Journal Associate Editor, Journal of the Society of Integrative Oncology Past member National Speakers Association Member, Washington State Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan
Other Professional Experience 1978 – 1980 President and CEO, Technical Systems Management and TSA Inc. 1969 – 1973 Chief Engineer, Experimental Pilot, Robertson Aircraft 1969 – 1974 Senior Engineer and Flight Crew Instructor, The Boeing Co. 1969 – 1975 Program Manager, U.S. Navy Phalanx System, Pacific Technica Corp. 1967 – 1969 Chief Aerodynamicist, Safe Flight Instrument Corporation
Patrick L. Bufi, ND
Dr. Bufi joined Northwest Natural Health in 2004 and currently focuses his full-time naturopathic medical practice on pulmonary and internal medicine.
Education N.D., Bastyr University, Seattle, WA B.S., California State University, Fullerton, CA Pre-med, California State University, Fullerton, CA California State University, Long Beach, CA
Licensure and Certification Licensed Naturopathic Physician, Washington Washington Federation of Private Vocational Schools State Certification: Mastery of Vocational Instruction. Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) certified S.C.U.B.A., Open Water Basic and Advanced Open Water Search and Recovery Teams
Teaching 2002 - 2006 Wu Hsing Tao Five element Acupuncture, Seattle, WA. Professor of Basic Sciences and Survey, Immunology, Dermatology, Pulmonary Medicine, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Laboratory Medicine Current, Board of Directors
1996 - 2002 Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Seattle, WA. Professor of Anatomy and Physiology, Immunology, Dermatology, Nutrition, Pulmonary Medicine, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Laboratory Medicine, Survey of American Medicine Chair of Western Clinical Medicine
1998 - 2002 Ashmead College, Seattle, WA Professor of Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Nutrition
1996 - 1998 Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA Professor of Pulmonary Medicine Adjunct faculty
1990 - 1998 Seattle Massage School, Seattle, WA Anatomy and Physiology, Sports Physiology Co-wrote 30 hour Sports Physiology lecture sequence
1994-1996 University of Washington School of Medicine New Insights into Cystic Fibrosis: Certified Continuing Medical Education Series
Leadership, Membership and Awards Patrons for Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Washington State Chapter Physicians for Social Responsibility Cystic Fibrosis Parent Advisory Committee, Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Kathleen Pratt, ND
Dr. Pratt has been a full-time naturopathic physician with Northwest Natural Health in Seattle since 2006. She focuses on Women’s Health research as well as oncology and cardiology.
Education N.D., Bastyr University, Seattle, WA B.A., University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA
Licensure and Certification Licensed Naturopathic Physician, Washington
Leadership, Membership and Awards Member, American Association for Naturopathic Physicians Member, Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Member, US Rowing
Other Professional Experience 2003 – 2006 Private Practice N.D., Fremont Naturopathic at ONE Integrated Therapies 2003 – 2006 Shift Supervisor, Bastyr Center for Natural Health 2002 – 2003 Resident I, Bastyr Center for Natural Health 2000 – 2003 Personal Trainer, Xgym, Inc. 1996 – 1998 Group Manager, Adobe Systems 1993 – 1996 Supervisor, Aldus Corp./Adobe Systems 1991 – 1993 Software Support Technician, Aldus Corp.
Other Staff The staff of Northwest Natural Health are committed to the health and well-being of each patient, understanding individual needs and exceeding expectations. Even though each of our highly-skilled staff members has a specific area of expertise, each is dedicated to assisting our patients in every aspect of their office experience.
Christina Cush, Marketing and Customer Service Maro Howe, Dispensary Linda Roberts, Billing
