THAUNA ABRIN, ND

Thauna Abrin, N.D. Biography

Dr. Abrin grew up in Hawaii on the North Shore of O’ahu. At age 16, she moved to California where she later completed her undergraduate studies. Dr. Abrin worked as a medical and surgical assistant in the field of women’s health before receiving her N.D. (Doctor of Naturopathy) degree from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. There, she specialized in women’s health and pediatrics. At NCNM, Dr. Abrin took advanced training in herbal medicine, homeopathy, and obstetrics, receiving her Obstetrics Certificate in 2002.

Dr. Abrin has developed a special interest in treating children with developmental and learning disabilities.  She believes that naturopathic medicine and detoxification can both prevent and treat children on the autism spectrum, including ADHD, asperger's syndrome, PDD and autism. Dr. Abrin is a Defeat Autism Now trained doctor, having received training from Dr. Jacqueline McCandless, MD (author of Children with Starving Brains) and Dr. Nancy Ohara, MD. Dr. Abrin became involved in the autism community in Hawaii and lead a parent support group, teaching about biomedical and naturopathic therapies for children on the autism spectrum. In 2006, Dr. Abrin relocated from Hawaii to San Francisco Greater East Bay in Northern California, where she specializes in women's health and pediatrics. 

Professional background

EDUCATION:

• National College of Naturopathic Medicine,
  Family Practice Residency Program

• National College of Naturopathic Medicine,
  Obstetrics Certificate Program

• National College of Naturopathic Medicine,
  Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

• University of California at Santa Cruz,
  Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

PUBLISHED ARTICLES:

• Natural Anesthesia Provides Pain Relief for Childbirth.
  Anesthesiology News October 2003 Vol. 29 No. 10, pg 94-95. For a link to the article, http://www.anesthesiologynews.com/indexpub.cfm?pubid=3

• Mind Body Therapies for the Management of Pain.
  Pain Medicine. July/August 2004.

• The Joy of Soy.
  Diabetes Interview. April 2002. pg 62-63.

LECTURE TOPICS:

• Natural Treatments for ADD & Autism

• Beat the Cold & Flu Blues

• Menopause: Finding Balance

• SLE: An Alternative Approach

• Spring Cleansing: How to Detox

• Hepatitis C: An Alternative Perspective

• 5 Herbs for Women

• Breast Cancer Prevention-Naturally

• Cancer Prevention through Diet and Lifestyle

• Anti-Aging: How to Reach Optimal Health and Longevity

• Natural First Aid: Creating a First Aid Kit for the Family

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Defeat Autism Now Doctor Training with Nancy Ohara, MD & Jacqueline McCandless, MD

• Somatoemotional Release I, Upledger Institute

• Craniosacral Therapy II, Upledger Institute

• CPR/BLS Training, American Heart Association

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program ProviderTraining, American Heart Association

• IV Therapy Certificate, NationalCollege of Naturopathic Medicine

• Craniosacral Therapy I, Upledger Institute

• Bowen Technique Training, Bowtech

• Office of AIDS HIV Counselor Training, California Department of Health Services

• Phlebotomy Training

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

• California Naturopathic Doctors Association

• Business Network International