Education
Certified One Brain Consultant Facilitator (Stress Reduction), Three in One Concepts, Burbank, CA, (2005)
Presently working on certification as a "Certified Natural Health Professional", Winona Lake, In., Classes Passed and Credits earned in Nutrition and Iridology, Dr. George de la Torre, MD, ND, CNHP
Homeopathy Certification, Oxford University, Oxford England (2000)
Postgraduate classes at Bastyr University (Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Herbalism), Seattle, Washington (1997-1999)
CONTACT REFLEX ANALYSIS as taught by Dr. Richard Versendaal, D.C. (Certification awarded May, 1995)
Certified One Brain Emotional Stress Reduction Facilitator, (Certification awarded by "Three in One Concepts", Burbank, CA, December, 1994)
Doctor of Naturopathy - Natural Health Academy of the Healing Arts (Tenafly, NJ, 1991)
Certified Master Herbalist Course of Study completed as taught by Master Herbalist Pamela Draper and Master Herbalist Joan Vandergriff, N.C., N.W.W., I.D., (Dallas, Texas, 1991)
Iridology Course of Study Completed with Master Herbalist Pamela Draper and Joan Vandergriff, M.M., N.D. (Dallas, Texas, 1991)
Reiki - 1st and 2nd stage study completed with Michele Troise, Master Reiki Teacher (1986)
Master of Music Degree Magna cum Laude - The New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science Degrees - The University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Licenses and Affiliations
Health Care Provider with United Healthcare Insurance Company (since 2004)
Medicare Provider -Medical Nutrition Therapy (since 2002) Provider #7R4931
Naturopath (North Carolina - since1998); License #200000522859
Registered Naturopath (National Registry, Washington, DC - since1997) #GP323111
New York State Certified Nutritionist/Dietitian (since1996); License #003809
Doctor of Naturopathy (Washington, D.C. - since1996); License #157
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Professional Organizations
National Speakers' Association (NSA) - 1999 - 2004
International and American Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT) - 1997 - 2005
American Naturopathic Medical Association (ANMA) - Board Certified Naturopathic Physician - 1997 - 2005
International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists (IAACN) - 1995 - 2005
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Publication
Simplified Nutritional Handbook by Body System, Karen Purcell, M.M., N.D., C.N. - 1995
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Awards, Honors, Projects
Who's Who in America (Millennium Edition) - Plus, 2000 -2005
Who's Who in Medicine and Health Care - 2000 - 2005
Membership Achievement Award from the American Naturopathic Medical Assn. - 2000
Voted International Woman of the Year (2000-2001) by the International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
Founder, WINS Foundation (We're Important, NOT Stupid) 1999 - 2005, a non-profit organization for learning disabled children, teens, and adults, which is dedicated to disseminating information about drug-free solutions for moderate to severe brain disorders (Web Site www.winsfoundation.com)
Health Achievement Award, by Julian Whitaker, M.D., Health and Healing Newsletter - 1998
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Audio Tapes
I Never Met a Brain I Couldn't Help, Karen Purcell, N.D., C.N. 2000
Nutrition, Stress, & Adults, Karen Purcell, N.D., C.N. 1996
What is One Brain?, Karen Purcell, N.D., 1995
12 Secrets of Optimum Health, Karen Purcell, N.D. 1995
Nutrition, Stress, & Your Child, Karen Purcell, N.D. 1995
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Videos
Drug-free Solutions for Moderate to Severe Brain Disorders, Karen Purcell, N.D., C.N. 2000
Diva Delights, Opera's Best-Known Heroines Portrayed in Song and Story, Karen Purcell, Soprano, 2001
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CDs and Workbooks (CD or Printed Foremat)
Fearless Aging (How to Live to Be 100+ with All Your Teeth & All Your Marbles) Karen Purcell, M.M., N.D., C.N.
Women's Health, Women's Spirit! Karen Purcell, M.M., N.D., C.N.
The Thyroid: Its Function and Its Care, Karen Purcell, M.M., N.D., C.N.
Brain Food: The Care Maintenance of Your Brain, Karen Purcell, M.M., N.D., C.N.
Enhanced Digestion, Cleansing and Cellular Detoxification, Karen Purcell, M.M., N.D., C.N.
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Continuing Education
American Naturopathic Medical Association. National Medical Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada 2003/2005
International and American Assns. of Clinical Nutritionists (IAACN) International Scientific Symposium -
"Nutrition and Cancer: Prevention, Assessment and Support", Orlando, FL 2003
Homeopathy and Homotoxicology Seminar, -Subject - "The Latest Scientific Advances in the Treatment of Immunological Deficiencies", presented by HEEL, 2003
"Homeopathy and the Neuroendocrine System", Presented by HEEL, 2002
"Brain - Gut Connection", presented by Integrative Therapeutics, 2002
"Co-management of Cancer", presented by Tyler Encapsulations, 2001
International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists International Scientific Symposium "Unmasking and Treating Chronic Infection to Manage Chronic Disease", Las Vegas, Nevada 2000
American Naturopathic Medical Association National Medical Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada 2000
American Naturopathic Medical Association National Medical Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada 1999
Contact Reflex Analysis (every Spring and Fall), Richard Versendaal, D.C., New York, NY, 1992 - present
Ongoing monthly classes in Contact Reflex Analysis & Clinical Nutrition, Loren Marks, D.C., New York, NY, 1996- 1999
Homeopathy and Homotoxicology Seminar, Subject - "The Lymph System: Its Role and the Therapeutic Modalities of Abnormal Lymphatic Function", presented by HEEL, The International Society of Homotoxicology and Antihomotoxic Therapy, 1999
"Improving Genetic Expression in the Prevention of the Diseases of Aging", Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., New York, NY, 1998
Homeopathy and Homotoxicology Seminar, Subject - "A Complementary Approach Treating Auto-Immune
Function", presented by HELL, The International Society of HOmotoxicology and Antihomotoxic Therapy, 1998
Homeopathy and Homotoxicology Seminar, Subject - "A Complementary Approach to Men's and
Women's Health", presented by HEEL, The International Society of Homotoxicology and
Antihomotoxic Therapy, 1997
Homeopathy and Homotoxicology Seminar, Subject - "Dermatological Disorders", presented by
HEEL & The International Society of Homotoxicology and Antihomotoxic Therapy, 1997
International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists International Scientific Symposium -
"Clinical Nutrition and Clinical Neurology", Orlando, Florida 1997
Homeopathy Seminar "Understanding Homeopathy"( Shoshana Margolin, N.D.), New York, NY, 1997
"New Perspectives in Nutritional Therapies", Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., New York, NY, 1996
"Nutrition, Stress, Digestion, Marketing", Mark Percival, D.C., N.D., New York, NY, 1996
International & American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists Scientific Symposium, San Diego,
CA, 1996
"Nutrition Defense in Response to Foreign Invaders: 1996 Breakthroughs in Virology & Bacteriology"
- Personal Immunology & Resistance to Virus & Parasites, Potentiating Host Defense
Competencies, Salivary Functional Testing of Adrenal Distress, Russell Jaffe, M.D., Ph.D.
- The Interactions of the Autonomic Nervous System & the Immune System, The Connection
Between Heavy Metal Toxicity & Parasites, Dietrich Klinghardt, M.D.
- Augmentation & Role of Immune Factors Leading to the Beneficial Aspects of
Gastro-Intestinal Micro-ecology, Khem Shahani, Ph.D
- The Anatomy and Pathopsychology of Viral Infection, Jose Burgos, M.D.
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Application of Organic Acid analysis to Metabolic & Nutritional Assessment, J.
Alexander Bralley, Ph.D
- Nutritional Supplemental Aspects of Total Management Program for the Syndrome
or Immune Dysregulation (SID), CFS, URS, AIDS, & Related, Michael Culbert, D.SC.
- Glutamine's Pivotal Role in Immunity, Judith Shabert, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D.
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Antimalignin Antibody (AMAS) Elevation Detects Cancer Whether First Occurrence,
Persistent or Recurrent, Samuel Bogoch, M.D., Ph.D.
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The Role of Nutrition & Other Cofactors in the Pathogenesis of AIDS, Robert Root-Berstein, Ph.D.
- Assessing an Individual's Antioxidant Defenses, Charles Thomas, Jr., Ph.D.
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Upper Airway Compromise & Musculo-skeletal Dysfunction of the Head & Neck (MSD),
Environmental & Iatrogenic Influences on Oro-facial Development Leading to
Musculoskeletal Dysfunctions of the Head & Neck (TMJ Disorders), James Garry, D.D.S
Otitis Media, James Guest, D.C., C.C.N.
"Life Changes", presented by Three in One Concepts, New York, NY 1996
Chinese Herbology, presented by Metagenics, New York, NY 1996
Philosophy of Sufism, Edgar Cayce Assn., A.R.E., New York, NY 1995
Philosophy of Huna, James Venable Alexander, Registered Kahuna, Ellenville, NY, 1994
Balancing the Immune System, Martin Feldman, M.D., Monticello, NY, 1992
Live Blood Cell Analysis, Harvey Bigelson, M.D., Monticello, NY, 1992
Iridology Class, George de la Torre, M.D., N.D., C.N.H.P., Secaucus, NJ, 1992
Nutrition Class, Brent Matso, N.D., C.N.H.P., Secaucus, NJ, 1993
Spiritual and Hands-On Healing Class & Practicum, Rev. Dr. Rosalyn Bruyere, New York, NY, 1992
Five Phases of Food, Ann-Marie Colbin, Author and Founder of the Natural Gourmet Cookery School, New York, NY, 1992 (3-day class, certification of completion awarded)
Food and Healing, Ann Marie Colbin, New York City, 1992
Candida Albicans, Karen Udder, Master Herbalist, Dallas, TX, 1992
Epstein-Bart, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Karen Udder, Master Herbalist, Dallas, TX, 1992
Alpha-Biotics, Virgil Crane, D.C., Dallas, TX, 1992
Meditation, Shaym Bhatnagar, New York, NY, 1990, 1991
Healing with Magnets and Biomagnetics, William Philpott, M.D., Dallas, TX, 1990
Homeopathy, Heather Muir, New York, NY, 1990
Nutrition - Seminars & Classes, Gary Null, Ph.D., New York, NY, 1988 - 1992
AIDS, Robert Strecker, M.D., New York, NY, 1988
AIDS Seminar & Practicum, Emmanuel Revici, M.D., New York, NY, 1988
AIDS Seminar & Practicum, Eva Snead, M.D., New York, NY, 1988
AIDS, John Seale, Ph D., New York, NY, 1988
AIDS, William Holub, M.D., New York, NY, 1988
CANCER, Dr. Josef Issles' Theory, taught by Ahmed Ekadi, M.D., New York, NY, 1988
CANCER Seminar & Practicum, Charlotte Gerson, New York, NY, 1988
CANCER (Anti-neoplastins), Stanislaw Burzynski, M.D., New York, NY, 1988
CANCER, Emmanuel Revici, M.D., New York, NY, 1988
CANCER, Lawrence Burton, M.D., New York, NY, 1988
CANCER Seminar & Practicum, Virginia Livingston-Wheeler, M.D., New York, NY, 1988
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