Dr. Dave James, ND, is a licensed naturopathic physician in Utah,
Washington, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Arizona. He is a proud
alumnus and former Board of Trustees member of Sonoran University of
Health Sciences. Dr. James earned his BS in Psychology from the
University of Bridgeport, where he served as captain of the NCAA Cross
Country Team. A three-time Team USA member and two-time 100-Mile Trail
National Champion, he later completed his Doctorate in Naturopathic
Medicine at Sonoran University, including advanced training through
the Regenerative Medicine Honors Program.
Dr. James focuses on chronic pain management, neurology, longevity
medicine, integrative oncology, and survivorship care. He is a
full-time clinician, three-time AANP research presenter, and
experienced CME speaker who has presented for CNPA, FNPA, NHAND,
GastroANP, OncANP, CNDA, Scientists for CHI, and Total Health Oncology
in Sedona on topics including integrative oncology, ketamine therapy,
the microbiome, CAR T-cell therapy, and supportive cancer care.
Deeply committed to advancing the naturopathic profession, Dr. James
serves as Vice Legislative Chair and member of the Board of Directors
for CNPA, Treasurer and Board member for NHAND, a member of the
Educational Committee for AzNMA, an Advisory Board member for NYANP, a
member of the Professional Awareness Committee for OncANP, a member of
the Membership Committee for AANP, and serves on the Research
Committee for the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO). He has also
trained alongside leading naturopathic oncology physicians throughout
North America.
Dr. James is passionate about public health, integrative cancer care,
longevity medicine, and expanding naturopathic licensure nationwide so
that patients from all backgrounds can access high-quality,
evidence-informed care. He believes the doctor–patient relationship is
sacred and central to healing. Outside of clinical practice and
advocacy work, he volunteers with Naturopaths Without Borders and Team
RWB and enjoys hiking in Park City with his rescue dog, Juno, from
Grand Canyon National Park