Kirsten Wright, N.D., M.C.R., M.S.

  • Assistant Professor of Neurology, School of Medicine
  • OHSU Integrative Health Collaborative
  • BENFRA Center (at OHSU)

Biography

Dr. Kirsten Wright is an assistant professor at the Layton Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Center and Oregon Center for Aging and Technology. Dr. Wright has clinical training as a naturopathic physician and masters training in integrative medicine research and clinical research. She is passionate about teaching people about their health and integrating multiple treatment modalities to help people reach peak wellness. Her NIH-funded research focuses on digital technology and non-pharmacological interventions for aging and cognitive decline, including eating behavior, nutrition, and botanical medicines.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S., 2008, University of Puget Sound
    • N.D., 2014, National University of Natural Medicine
    • M.S., 2014, National University of Natural Medicine
    • M.C.R., 2018, Oregon Health & Science University
  • Residency

    • Today Integrative Health and Wellness, Lake Oswego, Oregon, 2014–2016
    • RestorePDX Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine, Beaverton, Oregon, 2014–2016
  • Certifications

    • Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine

Memberships and associations:

  • Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine

Areas of interest

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Naturopathic Medicine
  • Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Nutrition
  • Pharmacognosy
  • Botanical Medicine
  • Neurology

Publications

Publications