Dale Healey

Dale Healey is an Associate Professor at the College of Health & Wellness, Northwestern Health Sciences University. He specializes in integrative healthcare models and hospital-based massage therapy, with a focus on competency development and interprofessional education.

• Education: DC and BS from Parker College of Chiropractic, PhD from University of Minnesota

His research explores the integration of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) into mainstream healthcare systems, emphasizing evidence-informed practices and accreditation standards.

Recent publications highlight trends in hospital-based massage therapy competencies, CAM education frameworks, and therapeutic applications for patient-centered care.

He serves as Vice Chair of the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation and contributes to integrative health policy through roles in the Academic Collaborative for Integrative Health and the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine.

A funded grant project, "Bridging the Research Gap Between Integrative Health Institutions and R1 Institutions," underscores his commitment to advancing integrative healthcare research.