VALERIE SIMONSEN, N.D.
EDUCATION
First Responder & healthcare provider for Maui fires 8/8/23 to present.
Founder & volunteer president of non-profit, You Know More. youknowmore.org
Doctorate , National College of Naturopathic Medicine. Portland, Oregon, 1995
Hānai, “Papa” Kawika Ka’alakea. Kahuna La'au Lapa'au o Maui. Revered Elder Practicing Herbal Medicine teaching Hawaiian traditional healing practices.
“Attracting Corporate Sponsors”, Linda Hollander 2017
Bachelor of Science , Biology, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana, 1991
Massage Therapy Licensure , Rev. Jeanne Hafford, RN/OT, Bozeman, Montana, 1987-1994
Emergency Medical Technician Licensure , Western Montana College, Dillon, Montana, 1983-1991
CPR & Advanced First Aid Instructor Certification , Ruby Valley Ambulance, Sheridan, Montana, 1982-1991
High School Diploma , Sheridan High School, Sheridan, Montana, 1975
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
International Crisis Relief, primary physician. 2008-Present. Maui Hawaii, India, Thailand, Samoa, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Guam, Ecuador, Philippines, California, Hawaii
Club 500 (private club for $500M executives) Corporate Health Education. California, New York
Makana Lani Healing Center, 1997 to present, Inter-Island Hawaii. (Private practice)
Dragon’s Den Healing Center, 1997 – 2001 Makawao, Hawaii. (Private practice)
Medical Arts Service, 1995 – 2001 Bozeman, Montana. (Private practice)
STUDENT PRACTITIONER & PRECEPTORSHIPS
National College of Naturopathic Medicine, 1991-1995
Student Practitioner, Tutor for Histology, Hydrotherapy, Immunology Portland Oregon
Native American Rehabilitation Association (NARA), 1991-1995. Student practitioner & student supervisor
Portland, Oregon
Indian Health Service (IHS), 1995.
Preceptorship to educate and integrate health care systems Portland, Oregon
Indonesian Medical Clinic, 1995.
Preceptorship at satellite clinic offering Chinese medicine to Southeastern Asian population Portland, Oregon
Institute of Traditional Medicine, 1994-1995.
Preceptorship in alternative & integrative treatment of HIV/AIDS Portland, Oregon
ANHO Medical Center, 1994-1995.
Preceptorship in alternative treatment for multiple sclerosis and chronic health concerns Portland, Oregon
Dr. Jared Zeff, N.D., 1991-1995.
Preceptorship in traditional naturopathic medicine. Independent study with Lakota Sioux traditional healers, (Buck Ghosthorse, Black Elk, Martin High Bear, Rose High Bear) Portland, Oregon & Snohomish County, Washington
OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
National College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) Portland, Oregon: Clinic supply facilitator, Histology tutor
Eclectic Institute: Facility worker at NCMN
Personal chef: Bozeman Montana
Massage Therapist, 1987-1994 Bozeman, Montana, & Portland, Oregon
Valley Lumber Company, Retail Home Improvement Center, Business Manager, 1975-1982 Twin Bridges, Montana
Simonsen Construction: General laborer, manager, bookkeeper, 1962-1982 Sheridan, Montana
SCHOLARSHIPS & SPONSORSHIP
Flourish of Ojai Social Medial Fellowship: Tik Tok, podcasts
Flourish of Ojai Fellowship. $7,500 to support her business planning and website development.
Jeanne Hafford, $15,000 for advancing in medicine.
Soroptimist International
Montana District, Montana and Northwestern Regional scholarship awardee
Montana Builder’s Association
PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Volunteer upcountry and west side Maui fires 8/8/23 to present.
Volunteer at You Know More, non-profit 501C3 youknowmore.org.
SHPDA - Hawaii State Health Planning and Development Agency Tri-Isle County, 2001-2008 Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Hawaii
Head Start Tri-isle County Health Advisory Committee Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Hawaii
Maui Memorial Medical Center, Continuing Education Board Member and Chair, 2001-2005
Maui Memorial Medical Center, Allied Health Steering Committee Chair for Naturopathic Physicians, 2001
Maui Community Correctional Center: Education and empowerment classes.
Maui Vet Center: Remediation and PTSD solutions.
Life-Fest Maui, Maui, Hawaii
Maui, Hawaii, Upcountry Clean Water Ohana Chair of “Get the Lead Out”. Educator and Co-Author of grant proposal and pilot study for safe drinking water program. Co-created a template for lead remediation for US Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.
Emergency Medical Technician, 1983-1991
Medical Trainer: Ruby Valley Ambulance Sheridan, Montana, Beaverhead County Ambulance, 1991 -1992
Twin Bridges Volunteer fire department Quick Response Unit, 1989-1990
CPR & Advanced First Aid Instructor, 1982-1991 Sheridan, Montana
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Hawaii Naturopathic Physician #115
Montana Naturopathic Physician (not current)
Ordained Spiritual Counselor, Minister, State of Hawaii 2012- present
Massage Therapy, 1987-1994
Emergency Medical Technician, 1983-1991
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Maui Memorial Medical Center (pre-Kaiser)
Western Region Clowning Association, 1996-Present
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Bumi Sehat Foundation International: 2011 to present via telemedicine. Virtual primary physician for non-profit clinic for pregnant women, birthing, critical care throughout the region. Bali, Indonesia
Soroptomist International, 2016-2017: Volunteer to raise funds to provide women and girls access to economically empowering education. Whitefish, Montana
Hotsprings Artist Society, 2016: Voluntary fund-raising and organizing cultural events. Hot Springs, Montana
Ecuador medical mission, 2013: Self-directed primary physician serving gangs and underserved areas.
Super Typhoon Yolanda medical relief camp, 2013: Self-directed primary physician serving 300+ clients per day with Robin Lim, CNN Hero of the Year, Bumi Sahat, and Bumi Wadah Dulag. Leyte, Philipines
Samoa Tsunami, 2011: Self-directed primary physician serving victims post-tsunami.
New Zealand Maori Nation Restoration, 2011: Self-directed primary physician serving victims of colonization.
Tsunami Survivors Camp, Khaolak, Thailand, 2005, 2012: Self-directed primary physician providing natural medicine in refugee encampments where hundreds of thousands lived and died.
Maui Memorial Medical Center 2003-2008: Primary physician in co-creating and chair Allied Health Care department. Chair for continuing medical education and CME presenter.
SHPDA - Hawaii State Health Planning and Development Agency Tri-Isle County, 2001-2008 Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Hawaii
Head Start Tri-isle County Health Advisory Committee Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Hawaii
Maui Community Correctional Center: Education and empowerment classes.
Ka Hale A Ke Ola/Homeless Resource Center Maui: Education and empowerment classes.
Maui Vet Center: Remediation and PTSD solutions.
TEACHING & SPEAKING EXPERIENCE
University guest lecturer: University of Hawaii, Maui, University of Guam
AKAKU public television producer and host: “The Doctor Is In” educational program
Maui Community Correctional Center: Education and empowerment classes.
Ka Hale A Ke Ola/Homeless Resource Center Maui: Education and empowerment classes.
Maui Vet Center: Remediation and PTSD solutions.
Radio Guest/Presenter:
Sounds of Healing
Dr. Micheal Klapper, MD. Public Radio
Dr. Cindy Anderson, ND. Public Radio
Guam Public Radio
NPR “Spooked” Guest
Maui, Hawaii; Guest Lecturer:
Maui Mended Hearts Maui AIDS foundation
Women Helping Women
CFS support groups
Nature’s Outlet
“Ask the Doctor” lecture series
Just for Today
USTOO Prostate cancer support group
Junior Achievement, Wailuku Elementary School
WOWEE - Women’s empowerment movement
Wahine & the Moon, monthly full moon ceremonies for girls ages 3-18
New Moon Ceremonies (family)
We as Women - Monthly
Nature’s Outlet, Kalispell Montana, Guest lecturer
PUBLICATIONS
The Nature of YOUr Nature, 2020
Osteopower, 2016
Act Your Shoe Size, 2016
You kNOw More, 2011
Prosperity Know More, 2010
Empty Yet So Full, 2009-2011
Love the Love: To All the Men, 2008
Love the Love: To All the Women, 2008
New Moon... New You, 2008
Shame of Silence, 2008
Womb Wisdom, 2008
Feng Shui Your Life, 2008
Rites of Passage, 2008
Inner Disarmament, 2008
Luxury or Lack... You Choose, 2008
The F-Word, 2008
Sacred Chalice, 2006
OM-free, 2006
Let Us Turnup & Peace, 2006
Ho’ Know More, 2006
The Beauty & Thy Breast, 2005
ABCs of the Soul, 2005
TSUNAMI! Life Has a Wave with Us, 2005
Heartrage, 2002
May You Always Have the Freedom to Be Yourself, 2000
Articles:
“Cowboy Ghost,” Trucker Ghost Stories, 2010
“Naturopathic Medicine,” The Wellness Guide, 2004
“Children and Vaccinations,” Mauiana Magazine, 2003
“Children's Wellbeing,” Maui Family Magazine, 2003
Expert connecting with jouranlists via HARO
RESEARCH
Social activism through art: Craftivism
Breath and Health as related to the Principles of Aloha
Health benefits of silence
Women’s empowerment (WOWEE)
HIV/AIDS integrative medicine
Cancer integrative medicine
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Gulf War Syndrome
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in the Native American population
Genetically Modified Organisms and long-term effects
Battered Women’s Syndrome
Beneficial effects of humor in our daily lives
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