Stephen w. Parcell, ND

Cardiology, Antiaging, Naturopathic Medicine, Co-Owner

Stephen W. Parcell, N.D. earned his doctorate in naturopahtic medicine in 2002 from Bastyr University. Prior to this he completed pre-med coursework at the University of Vermont in 1997. He also has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from New England College which he received in 1986.

Dr. Parcell has done additional training at the American College for the Advancement of Medicine (ACAM), the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) and is certified in chelation therapy. He has also completed the Autism Research Institute’s physician training program and is a certified Defeat Autism Now (DAN) practitioner. He is the past Vice President of the Colorado Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND). He is currently studying for his board certification in anti-aging medicine.

Dr. Parcell has a strong background in medical research and is an expert in “evidence-based natural medicine.” Dr. Parcell has worked at the American Institute for Biosocial and Medical Research and has co-authored National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grant proposals for Bastyr University.

He has published articles in Alternative Medicine Review, The International Journal of Integrative Medicine, Integrated Medicine, a Clinician’s Journal and Naturopathic News and Review. He also authored a chapter in the textbook entitled “Integrative Approaches to Pain” to be published by Humana Press in March of 2008.

He is currently writing a book on reversing coronary artery disease.

Dr. Parcell has a great interest in heart disease prevention, reversing heart disease and enjoys working with athletes. “Dr. Steve”, as he is called by many of his patients, is an active competitor in the masters cross country skiing curcuit and is currently training for his first trail marathon. He is also an avid cyclist and likes to hike in the Rocky mountains that surround his home in the Boulder foothills.

After completing a two-year internship at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Seattle, Dr. Parcell completed a two-year residency in advanced longevity medicine with anti-aging specialist Dr. Terry Grossman, M.D. He is co-owner of NatureMed, LLC a naturopathic/integrated medical clinic in Boulder, CO. He can be reached at 303.884.7557.

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Chapters in  textbooks:

Chapter entitled Nutritional and Biochemical Influences on Pain. For the book Integrative Pain Medicine: The Science and Practice of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pain Management.

Download chapter: Nutritional and Biochemical Influences on Pain

Published articles:

Parcell, S. Stone Cold Truth about Mineral Deficiencies. Active Cities: December/January 2007.

Parcell, S. Is autism modifiable with non drug therapies? Boulder County Kids: November 2006.

Parcell, S. Case Study: Addressing the underlying causes of ADHD. Naturopathic Doctors news and Review: September 2006.

Parcell, S. Treating erectile dysfunction and low libido. Naturopathic Doctors news and Review: August 2006.

Parcell, S. Exercise slows aging. Boulder County Business Report: July/August 2006.

Parcell, S. Case Study: Successful co-treatment of seasonal allergy. Naturopathic Doctors news and Review: May 2006.

Parcell, S. Case Study: Low libido and depression. Naturopathic Doctors news and Review: March 2006.

Parcell, S. Case Study: Prevention of renal stones is a professional athlete. Naturopathic Doctors news and Review: November 2005.

Parcell, S. Clinical Pearls—Part I of the 39th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Environmental Medicine. Integrative Medicine, A Clinician’s Journal. (4) 2.

Parcell S, Jacobs K. Management of cervical dysplasia: An integrative approach. International Journal of Integrative Medicine April/May 2002.

Parcell S. Sulfur in human nutrition and applications in medicine. Altern Med Rev 2002 Feb;7(1):22-44. NLM Citation: PMID: 11896744.

Parcell S. Naturopathy: Putting nature back into medicine. Ecovision Journal 2001; 1: 8-10.