Princeton Center For International Health

10/06/2026

Princeton Center for International Health welcomes Dr Larry Kuusisto to the Board of Directors.
Dr. Kuusisto is a retired non-profit executive with thirty years of experience leading clinical and health services research institutes, professional continuing education, and higher-education academic programs and divisions. He received his clinical training in chiropractic at Northwestern Health Sciences University, and served in its administration with Cabinet-level roles for 17 years. Dr. Kuusisto attained a PhD in Higher Education, and an MS in Health Services Research through a CAM post-doctoral Fellowship, both from the University of Minnesota. He was the Vice President of Education at Medical Alley for eight years. Medical Alley is a nationally recognized leader in cross-disciplinary innovation. The 501(c)3 is a 700+ membership organization based in the Med-Tech cluster of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Kuusisto’s own research interests include end-of-life care and problem-solving community engagement.

08/28/2026

The Princeton Center for International Health welcomes Dr. Julian Cano as the new Treasurer of the PCIH Board of Directors.

Dr. Cano completed his undergraduate degree at Rutgers State University in Newark, New Jersey where he received a bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in psychology. Dr. Cano studied at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut where he completed his doctorate in naturopathic medicine and a master’s degree in acupuncture. Dr. Cano is an alumnus of the Princeton Center for International Health. His 13 years of holistic medicine training included naturopathic philosophy, prevention, and treatment of illnesses through natural therapies that include but are not limited to homeopathy, nutrition, botanical medicine, acupuncture, Chinese formulations, and mind-body medicine. Dr. Cano established his wellness practice in 2013, and since then, he has been integrating naturopathic therapies to analyze acute and chronic cases. He specializes in but is not limited to helping you with asthma, substance abuse, prostate issues, mental health, cancer, prenatal, postnatal care, infertility, male conditions, skin conditions, diabetes, autism, autoimmune conditions. He has extensive experience working with children, adults, and geriatrics. Dr. Cano is licensed to practice Acupuncture in Connecticut.

08/28/2026

The Princeton Center for International Health welcomes Dr. Colleen Hayes as the new Secretary of the PCIH Board of Directors.

Dr. Colleen Hayes has been in clinical practice since 2014 with a focus in women's health & hormones, gastrointestinal disorders, and mental emotional wellbeing - a trifecta she finds inextricably linked. She is a licensed naturopathic physician in Washington state and received her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington.
Before medical school, Dr. Hayes spent several years working as a teacher in Mexico, which initiated an appreciation for the importance of culturally competent healthcare. Her passion to promote naturopathic medicine led her on various trips to Nicaragua, Haiti, and Guatemala, where she served as a clinical volunteer for such organizations as Natural Doctors International, Naturopaths Without Borders, and Princeton Center for International Health.

She is a firm believer in quality practical healthcare for all, and through naturopathic medicine, she knows it is possible to reach your loftiest health goals!

08/27/2026

Princeton Center for International Health would like to welcome Dr. Blake Myers to the position of interim President of The PCIH Board of Directors.

Dr. Blake Myers is a naturopathic physician and assistant professor of Integrative and Functional Nutrition at Saybrook University. With over 15 years of clinical experience, from being a U.S. Army combat medic to integrative care for chronic illness and addiction, Dr. Blake centers whole person, integrative care in their practice and teaching. Their commitment to serving vulnerable populations increasing effecting natural medicine healthcare access to the broader world has led to their joining the board of The Princeton Center for International Health.

Dr. Blake is the author of The Natural Apothecary, Rock Menopause Naturally, and produces health education through multimedia content and live webinars. They are also the co-founder of The Bridge System, a business that offers natural medicine menopause solutions. Then served on the board of the Naturopathic Academy of Primary Care Physicians (NAPCP) from 2016–2020, including two years as vice president, helping grow membership and launch continuing education for integrative clinicians. Outside of medicine, Dr. Blake enjoys being at the beach, practicing yoga, playing and recording music, and being with his son Leonidas.

08/25/2026

NEWS: Wendy Weber, N.D., Ph.D., has been selected to serve as director of NIH’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).

Dr. Weber will now oversee NCCIH’s $170 million budget which supports research that explores the fundamental science, usefulness, and safety of complementary/integrative health approaches and their roles in improving health.
Dr. Weber has served in a variety of roles since joining NIH in 2009. These include stints as acting NCCIH deputy director and acting director of the center’s extramural research division among others.

Her strategic management of clinical trials has driven real-world advancements in non-addictive pain management, such as acupuncture and mindfulness-based stress reduction.

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06/17/2026