BRENT MATHIEU, ND, DHANP
Wholistic Therapy Center, LLC
1412 W Washington Street
Boise, Idaho 83702
Green Man Health - 208-338-5590
contact via email
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Dr Brent Mathieu is a naturopathic and homeopathic physician in practice in Boise since 1992, and previously in Billings, MT from 1980 - 1991. He provides health care in harmony with Nature and Green Man wisdom. He integrates nutritional, herbal, manipulative and homeopathic therapies to provide individualized health care for children, women and men of all ages. He is in general naturopathic and homeopathic practice. He is a skilled health and lifestyle coach. He is co-owner/member of the Wholistic Therapy Center, LLC, which owns and manages an office building leasing offices to practitioners of alternative, holistic healing currently including massage therapists, counselors, mediators, and acupuncturists. He has been in leadership roles in professional associations, including Executive Director.
EDUCATION:
1973-76 Undergraduate study of Humanities and pre-Physical Therapy, University of Montana
1978 Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, summa cum laude, Kansas Newman College
1980 Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, National College of Naturopathic Medicine, an academic and clinical program of more than 4000 hours.
1995 Graduate of the International Foundation for Homeopathy, Professional Course
Annual continuing education of at least 15 hours in naturopathic and homeopathic medicine.
ORGANIZATIONS:
Diplomate of Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Medicine since 1996.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
Board certified by the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians.
Certified in classical homeopathy by the Council for Homeopathic Certification
Licensed to practice naturopathic medicine by Idaho.
PUBLICATIONS:
Journal of Naturopathic Medicine, Vol. 7, No. 2 Fall, 1997, "Appendicitis" Letter to the Editor
Simillimum, Vol. XI, No. 1 Spring, 1998, "A Case Of Chronic Urticaria"
Simillimum, Vol XVII, No. 3 Fall 2004, "Questions and Answers on the Homeopathic and Naturopathic Professions"
Hedra News, "Green Man Wisdom" monthly columns Jan-June 2005
INTERESTS:
Professionally: The study and use Classical Homeopathy which gives a single medicine in minute, energetic form prescribed based on the whole person rather than the disease diagnosis. Visceral manipulation especially of the stomach, gall bladder and liver to improve their function, particularly for heartburn and hiatal hernia. The healing power of herbs, foods and nutrients, especially food as medicine and common herbs like dandelion and burdock. Natural hormone replacement using phyto-estrogens, tri-estrogens and progesterone. Energetic healing and Reiki by conscious intent, prayer and laying on of hands. Health care legislation and politics.
Personal interests: Fly-fishing. Singing. Hiking and camping. The game of Go, an ancient game of strategy. Comparative religion and spirituality. The Dances of Universal Peace.
HONORS and OFFICES:
2007 - present President of the Council for Homeopathic Certification
2004-present Board member of the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians
2002-present Board member of the Council for Homeopathic Certification
2006 Service Award from the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians
2002-2004 Executive Director of the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians
2001-2002 President of the HANP
1999-2001 Board member of the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians, primary director of the Homeopathic Board Certification Examination.
1998 Vice-President of the Idaho Association of Complementary and Alternative Therapies
1992-1998 Naturopathic legislative activist involved in drafting and advocating the Complementary Health Care Act in Idaho, and the Naturopathic Health Care Act.
1990-1991 Speaker of the House of Delegates of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), and member of the AANP Board of Directors.
1991 AANP President's Award for service in the House of Delegates
1991 Primary author of the AANP Code of Ethics and Freedom of Choice in Health Care Position Paper adopted by the AANP House of Delegates
1988-1991 Vice-President of the Montana Association of Naturopathic Physicians
1988-1991 Delegate to the AANP House of Delegates for the MANP.
1991 Primary author of the Montana Naturopathic Health Care Act that licensed naturopathic physicians
1989 Co-author of the AANP model licensing bill.
1989-1991 President of the Montana Chapter of the American Association of Massage Therapists