Meet Dr. Greg Eckel

World-renowned expert in brain health and regenerative medicine.

About Dr. Eckel

Why This Work Matters

When Dr. Eckel’s late wife was diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, conventional medicine offered no solutions. Just the same script: “There’s nothing more we can do.” He refused to accept that.

Dr. Eckel dedicated himself to regenerative medicine, studying advanced therapies and root-cause healing that mainstream healthcare wouldn’t touch. What he discovered became The Eckel Protocol®—a comprehensive approach proven to help patients reclaim their lives from neurodegenerative disease.

For 25 years, he’s built a team that shares this philosophy. From practitioners at the Be Vital Center to coaches leading community sessions, everyone operates with the same commitment to comprehensive, compassionate care. When you work with Brain Regen, you experience what happens when an entire organization refuses to accept “nothing more can be done.”

A man wearing a white lab coat with a stethoscope around his neck stands with arms crossed, smiling confidently. The name "Dr. Greg Eckel" is embroidered on his coat.

Education

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Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.) & Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (M.S.O.M.)

National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, OR

1996-2001
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B.A. in Policy and Management Studies & Environmental Studies

Dickinson College

1992-1996

Academic Leadership

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Associate Professor

National College of Natural Medicine

2006 - 2010
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Resident Site Supervisor

National University of Natural Medicine

2007 - 2011
2016 - 2017

Advisory Positions

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2025 - Present

Medical Advisor

MeScreen

Qiagen
2023 - Present

Neuroregenerative Expert

QIGeneration

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2009 - 2015

Past President

Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine

Published Research

The SONG Laser and the Eckel Protocol® in Parkinson's Disease: A Case Study

Eckel, G., Dart, G., Wojciechowski, L., et al. Journal of Stem Cell Research & Therapeutics

2025

Shake It Off: An Integrative Approach to Parkinson's Solutions

Eckel, G. Self-Published

2020

The Energetics of Western Botanicals

Eckel, G. CCM Thesis, NCNM

2001

Allergies and Asthma: A Naturopathic Approach

Eckel, G. ND Thesis, NCNM

2001

Parkinson's Research

The 5 Parkinson's Types

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After studying over 1,500 patient data points, Dr. Eckel discovered there are 5 distinct Parkinson’s Types—each driven by different root causes. This breakthrough allows for precision treatment based on YOUR specific imbalances, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.

Determined through comprehensive testing, health history, and pulse readings, your Parkinson’s Type becomes the foundation of your personalized treatment plan. This is the biggest innovation in Parkinson’s care since 1817—and it’s why our patients see results their neurologists said weren’t possible.

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Dr. Eckel's Philosophy

Precision Medicine. Personalized Care

Dr. Eckel blends Eastern and Western medicine—naturopathy, Chinese medicine, regenerative therapies, and cutting-edge technology—to address the whole person, not just the diagnosis. He doesn’t guess. He tests extensively: heavy metals, inflammation, mitochondrial function, gut health, immune dysfunction, toxin exposure.

Everything gets measured, analyzed, and addressed.
This philosophy extends to every team member. Whether you’re working with a naturopathic physician or receiving treatments at the Be Vital Center, you’ll experience the same rigor, compassion, and commitment.

Your body is designed to heal. Dr. Eckel and his team find the obstacles and give your body what it needs to do what it was meant to do.

Ready to Work With
Dr. Eckel and Our Team?

Schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss whether The Eckel Protocol® is right for you and map out your personalized next steps.