John Aguilar

John Aguilar is an Adjunct Faculty member at Bastyr University and Clinical Supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health (BCNH), including its Columbia City off-site clinic. He teaches doctoral students on classical Chinese medical texts like the Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic while supervising acupuncture students in clinical patient care and maintaining a private practice at BCNH.

His educational background includes:

• BA in Chinese Studies, University of Washington
• MA in Chinese Studies, University of Washington
• MS in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Colorado School of TCM
• Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine

Dr. Aguilar specializes in Classical Chinese Medicine with a holistic, non-disease-focused approach that integrates physical, cognitive, and emotional aspects of patient life. His practice emphasizes preventative care, life-centered education, and treating chronic recalcitrant diseases through ancient medical theories to help patients fulfill their life's purpose beyond mere symptom management.

As a Clinical Supervisor, he mentors students in hands-on patient care at BCNH clinics, focusing on translating classical medical knowledge into contemporary practice while pursuing his PhD in Classical Chinese literature at the University of Washington to deepen engagement with foundational Chinese medical texts.