Meet Dr. Carl Hangee-Bauer

About My Practice

As a naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist, I combine western natural medicine with acupuncture and Chinese medicine to provide effective natural solutions to your specific health needs. I seek to treat the underlying cause of disease and poor health, not just the symptoms, using diet and supplements, herbal medicine and acupuncture. The services I offer include:

• Comprehensive history and evaluation
• Quality face-to-face time with a doctor who listens
• An individualized treatment plan
• Collaborative and integrative care
• Health enhancement and preventive care
• Herbal and nutritional support

My Expertise

By integrating naturopathic medicine and acupuncture, I provide:

• Treatment of acute and chronic pain and injury
• Treatment of immune system disorders, such as allergies and asthma
• Relief from digestive problems
• Natural support for chronic health issues

My Philosophy

During my training in naturopathic medicine at Bastyr University, I was introduced to the concepts and practice of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. It became clear to me that both systems of health care have had long histories of practice. Studying them gave me insights which I would not have had using only one. Naturopathic medicine's focus on modern applications of traditional health wisdom helped me better understand the ancient traditions of acupuncture. It was then that I decided to study acupuncture in greater depth and create a clinic which would integrate these systems to provide my patients with the best of both worlds.

In my practice I adhere to these principles:

• To first do no harm
• To identify and treat causes
• To treat the whole person
• To teach people ways to improve and maintain good health
• To emphasize prevention
• To trust in the healing power of nature

Chinese medicine uses the concept of roots and branches. Instead of treating a variety of symptoms separately, we look for a root cause. While some treatments might be used to relieve symptoms such as pain, naturopathic doctors and acupuncturists always seek to address the cause. Once the root is treated, the branches become healthier. This leads not only to treatment of current health problems, but also to prevention and better quality of life along the way.

I believe that naturopathic medicine is common-sense medicine. It is about finding balance in a world out of balance. It is my goal to help you find a healthful balance in life.

What I Love about What I Do

There are many things I love about my work. I get great satisfaction when people I work with understand how to manage their health issues, often simply and effectively, using the principles and tools of natural medicine. It's great to see someone who has been struggling with a health problem realize that they have the power to improve their health in partnership with their health provider.

As a founder of the California Naturopathic Doctors Association, I have played an active role in successfully gaining licensure for NDs in California. I am thankful to be a part of the naturopathic medical profession as it has allowed me to grow in many ways and help change the way medicine is practiced in California.

My Credentials

Education & Training:

• Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, Bastyr University, Seattle, Washington, 1984
• Resident Physician, Bastyr University, 1984-85
• Graduate, San Francisco College of Acupuncture, San Francisco, 1988
• California Naturopathic License ND 2
• California Acupuncture License AC 3595
• California Acupuncturist Qualified Medical Examiner (QME)

• American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
• California Naturopathic Doctors Association (formerly, California Association of Naturopathic Physicians)
• California State Oriental Medicine Association
• American Association of Oriental Medicine
• State of California Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine Advisory Council

• Certified AcuQuit Smoking Termination Practitioner
• Contributor, Textbook of Natural Medicine
• Board Member, Immune Enhancement Project (1998-1999)
• Founding Member, California Association of Naturopathic Physicians; President (1989 – 1991); Legislative Chair (1997-1999); Public Relations Chair, (1999-2001); Legislative Team (2001-2004, including successful passage of SB907, the Naturopathic Doctors Act)
• Member, Editorial Review Board, Alternative Medicine Review
• Member, Editorial Review Board, The Journal of Naturopathic Medicine

• PHCS (Private Health Care Systems)
• ACN
• Beech Street
• American Whole Health Network
• Multiplan
• National Health Providers
• One Health Plan
• Integrated Health Plan, Inc.

Starfish Health Partners:

Dr. Hangee-Bauer is a charter member of Starfish Health Partners, a collaborative medicine referral network. Providers from both conventional and alternative medicine work together for the improved health of their patients. Almost 50% of Americans are integrating healthcare on their own by seeking out more than one modality to guide their care and wellness. Now you can be part of an integrative network of providers who really believe in the benefits of collaborative medicine and who actually talk to each other. Starfish holds regular provider forums so providers can learn aspects of care from each other.

You can be a part of Starfish Health Partners' new vision of healthcare by joining as a consumer. Membership is free. We encourage all of our patients to join. Members are entitled to access to the provider profiles and the latest information on healthcare. Click here for more information on Starfish or to see Dr. Hangee-Bauer's web profile.