Director Of Operations 

Jason J. Harmon, ND is a Naturopathic Doctor who graduated from Bastyr University as a Naturopathic Primary Care Physician in Washington State. He is a fourth generation Alaskan who returned to practice in 1999. Since that time, he has been providing family practice care including a specialty in integrative oncology and advanced diabetic pathology. Currently, he specializes in difficult medical cases with his emphasis on integrative internal medicine. Dr. Harmon is dedicated to the ongoing education of the local community as well as throughout Alaska. He lectures on a continual basis in the hospital setting as well as the community at large. Dr. Harmon is committed to advancing the integration of modern medicine, bringing together the best of science and nature. He co-founded Avante Medical Center, LLC. Avante is a center established to provide Alaskans with a broad range of integrative and progressive medical services.

Present Positions

• Naturopathic Oncology and Internal Medicine Practice (Board Certified in Naturopathic Oncology)
• Avante Medical Center, LLC
• Clinical Director/Owner
• Avante Medical Center, LLC

Co-Founder

• Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Inc. (www.oncanp.org)
• Avante Medical Center, LLC
• American Board of Naturopathic Oncology Board of Medical Examiners (www.oncanp.org)
• Pacific Northern Academy-Board of Trustees

Previous positions

• 2007-2008 Alaska Cancer Research and Education Center Board of Directors
• Board responsible for new cancer research drug trials in Alaska
• 2004-2007 Secretary, Board of Directors
• Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Inc. (www.oncanp.org)
• 2004-2005 President, Board of Directors
• Alaska Association of Naturopathic Physicians
• 1999-2002 Naturopathic Oncology and Internal Medicine Practice
• Natural Health Center, LLC
• 1997-1999 Earth Steward
• Bastyr University
• Seattle, WA

Education

• 2007 Board Certified in Naturopathic Oncology
• FABNO- Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology
• Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Bastyr University Seattle, WA
• Bachelor of Science, Pre-Medicine, Bastyr University Seattle, WA
• 1991-1994 Pre-Medicine, University of Colorado

Clinical Experience

• 2002-Present Naturopathic Physician- Internal Medicine and Integrative Oncology & Clinical Director
• Avante Medical Center, LLC
• 1999-2002 Naturopathic Physician- Internal Medicine and Integrative Oncology Natural Health Center, LLC
• Community Education & Teaching Experience
• 2000-Present Integrative Oncology
• Providence Hospital
• Breast Cancer Group
• Yearly Lecture-December
• 2008 Healing From the Center
• Lecture on Advancements in Medicine Pertaining to Team Approach Medicine; University of Alaska
• 2008 Integrative Oncology, Medical Biochemistry and Diabetes; Providence Hospital Primary Care Residency Program
• 2007 Integrative Oncology and Diabetes
• Two Day Lecture Series for Village of Port Graham;

Rural Alaska

• 2007 Integrative Oncology, Medical Biochemistry and Diabetes; Providence Hospital Primary Care Residency Program
• 2000-2007 Advanced Nutrition and Cancer Care
• Monthly Lecture Series; Anchorage, Alaska
• 2006 Integrative Oncology, Medical Biochemistry and Diabetes; Providence Hospital Primary Care Residency Program
• 2006 Integrative Oncology and Hope for Tomorrow; Lance Armstrong Foundation- Ride for Life
• 2006 Honoring our Wisdom Keepers; Rita Day; The Integration of Modern Medicine
• 2006 Advancements in Pancreatic Cancer Therapy; AANP National Meeting

Scottsdale, Arizona

• 2005 Oncology and Primary Care; Providence Hospital; Primary Care Residency Program
• 2004 Integrative Oncology; Providence Hospital
• Breast Cancer Symposium
• 2002 Integrative Oncology ; Providence Hospital
• Breast Cancer Symposium
• 2002 Integrative Oncology; National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Dinner and Fundraiser
• 2001-2003 Integrative Oncology
• Three-day Intensives for People Living with Cancer
• Summer and Fall
• 2001 Integrative Oncology
• Two Day Lecture Series for City of Kodiak, Alaska
• 2001 Integrative Oncology; Kalani Hanua, Hawaii

Professional Affiliations

• Alaska Association of Naturopathic Physicians
• American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
• Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians
• Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology