Dr. Dean Howell received his doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in 1982. His first degree was in mathematics, and he brought a mathematical perspective to medicine that created the quest for simplicity and empirical certainty in healing. Having taken very seriously the Hippocratic oath--which included the injunction to treat the cause rather than the symptoms of disease--Dr. Howell has striven to discover more and more precise methodologies that lead to permanent and cumulative beneficial results. NeuroCranial Restructuring (NCR), which Dr. Howell has been developing for over 18 years, is a powerful and dynamic new approach to physical medicine with broad application. Its effectiveness continues to increase as he incorporates more cutting edge energetic techniques into its operation.

Dr. Howell lives on 200 beautiful wilderness acres in north central Washington State with his wife Trisha and son Derek. When he's not performing NCR and developing it further, Dr. Howell hikes, snowshoes, cooks and plays golf avidly. He is also a voracious reader and a highly creative sounding board for his wife's writing as well as a devoted father.

Dr. Howell, the developer of NeuroCranial Restructuring™, is a naturopathic physician. He is married to Trisha Howell, a writer and founder/publisher of Howell Canyon Press. He has a daughter, Selena, a Bastyr University naturopathic medical student and three sons---Nathan, a custom software designer for Microsoft, Derek, the manager of VIBE of Bellevue, Brandon, a student at Marysville-Pilchuck High School and one grandson, Xander, an elementary school student.

• Graduated Everett High School, Everett, WA 1971

• Attended Immaculate Heart College, Hollywood, CA 1971-1975

• Attended Everett Community College, Everett, WA 1976-1977

• Attended University of Washington, Seattle, WA 1977-1978

• Graduated, B. A. (Mathematics)

• Attended Bastyr University, Seattle, WA 1978-1982

• Graduated, N.D. (Naturopathic physician)

•  Licensed as an N.D., State of Washington, November 1982

• James D'Adamo, N.D., D.C., Naturopathic nutritional therapies and iridology

• Harold Dick, N.D., D.C. Hydrotherapy

• Galen Hieronymus, Ph.D., Radionics and eloptic field analysis

• J. Richard Stober, D.C., N.D. Bilateral nasal specific technique of cranial manipulation

• William Nelson, Ph.D., Advanced training in QXCI technology

• Dawn Matthews Reiki healing techniques. (Certification as Reiki Master, 2002)

• Family practice naturopathic medicine at Everett Naturopathic Clinic- Everett, WA 1982-1989

• Part-time faculty at Bastyr College of Naturopathic Medicine

• Ear, Nose, and Throat Therapeutics 1984-1986

• The Basics of Bilateral Nasal Specific Technique 1985-1986

• NeuroCranial Restructuring (introductory lecture) 1999

• Co-Chair, Northwest Naturopathic Convention May 1987

• Lecturer: American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Convention

• Master Class: "Bilateral Nasal Specific Technique" Rippling River, OR October 1989

• Physical Medicine therapist at Everett Naturopathic Clinic- Everett, WA 1989-1993

• Lecturer: the Summit Conference on Chronic Fatigue

• "The Nasal Specific Technique and Chronic Fatigue" Hot Springs, VA May 1991

• Lecturer: The Spring Professional Conference

• "Nasal Specific Technique: an Introduction" Olivehain, CA March 1992

• Lecturer: American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Convention

• "Use of Traction during Cervical Manipulation Techniques" Tempe, AZ Sept. 1992

• Served as a Naturopath at Comprehensive Medical Center- Encinatas, CA 1993-1995

• Co-Host for radio program "Health Talk"- Southern CA 1993-1994

• Interview with Sam Biser "The Last Chance Health Newsletter"

• Topic: "Endocranial Manipulation" April 1994

• Private therapy sessions with patients around the US and Australia in Endocranial Manipulation 1994-1995.

• Conducted private tutoring for doctors-NeuroCranial Restructuring 1995-1996

• Private therapy sessions with patients around the US in NeuroCranial Restructuring 1995-1996

• Interviews with Sam Biser "The Last Chance Health Newsletter"

• Topic: "NeuroCranial Restructuring" January 1996

• Topic: "NeuroCranial Restructuring" November 1996

• Taught courses in NeuroCranial Restructuring- Everett, WA 1996-1999

• Private practice in Everett, WA specializing in NeuroCranial Restructuring™ 1995-1999

• Founded the Naturopathic Dispensary 1997

• Lecturer at Bastyr University- Seattle, WA "NeuroCranial Restructuring" March 1998

• Host for radio show "The NCR Power Hour" for KLAY- Tacoma, WA 1998

• Private practice in Bellevue, Chelan and Wenatchee, WA specializing in NeuroCranial Restructuring™ 2002-2003.

• Taught courses in NeuroCranial Restructuring™- Bellevue, WA in 1999

• Profession training in NeuroCranial Restructuring™ continuing education in San Antonio, Texas, June 6-9, 2002.

• Professional training in NeuroCranial Restructuring™ in Tonasket, WA 2000-2003.

• Professional training in NeuroCranial Restructuring™ continuing education in Las Vegas Nevada, June 2003

• Board member, NeuroCranial Restructuring Research Institute

• Dr. Howell continues his professional practice at his clinic in Bellevue, Washington. 2003-2004.