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John Bastyr
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John Bartholomew Bastyr (May 16, 1912 - June 29, 1995) was a chiropractor, naturopath, homeopath, obstetrician and educator. He was an influential advocate of naturopathic medicine at a time when it faced political pressure in the United States, Bastyr University, founded in 1978, was named in tribute to Bastyr's dedication to naturopathic medicine. In 1928, Bastyr's family moved to Seattle, Washington. Bastyr died on June 29, 1995, at the age of 83. After his graduation in 1931, he studied at Northwest College of Chiropractic (graduation June 5, 1936) and began a residency with C.P. Bryant, MD, at Grace Hospital. He completed his internship in 1934 and obtained the license of Naturopathic Doctor. In 1944, he was awarded a degree in Surgery, Obstetrics and Internal Medicine from the University of Guadalajara. Professional Bastyr was President of the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, now known as National University of Natural Medicine, (NUNM) from 1976-1979. He began his affiliation with the college shortly after its founding in Portland, Oregon in 1956. 
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