Dr. Geyer has been involved with Naturopaths
Without Borders (NWB)-SCNM chapter since 2008, supervising over 20 trips to
Mexico to provide medical care and health education. In 2011, NWB expanded to become a national non-profit. Dr. Geyer has served in the capacity of
Executive Director since that time.
“Providing temporary aid or healthcare is
not enough. If people don’t have
access to shelter, healthful food, clean water, education, clothes, or feel
safe, then we don’t offer a solution.
Providing care without addressing the causes, is like applying a
band-aid to wet skin. This is our
philosophy as Naturopathic Doctors and this is our model at NWB”.
For more information about Naturopaths Without Borders, please visit:
http://ndwb.org/NOVA/index.html.
........................................................................................Please note that more recent NWB pictures and information can be found on our website.
Spring 2008: Several 2nd and 3rd year Naturopathic medical students with NWB (SCNM), and Dr. Geyer (attending physician) volunteered at the Manos De Ayuda Clinic in Rocky Point, Mexico. http://www.manosdeayuda.org/
(The Outside of Manos De Ayuda Clinic)
(Naturopathic Medical Students interviewing patients)
(Naturopathic Medical Student examining a patient
with the help of an interpreter)
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Summer 2008: Volunteers included MD students (U of A, Phoenix Campus and UCSF), NMD students (NWB/SCNM), a pre-dental student, Dr. Geyer (physician), and non-medical volunteers. Casa Clinica is run by the MDJ Foundation and Dr. Laura del Valle. http://www.mardejade.com/eng/
Volunteers at Casa Clinica, Las Varas, Mexico
(Examination Room, Casa Clinica)
2nd Year MD students taking a history
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Fall 2008: Dr. Geyer accompanied 1st, 2nd and 3rd year Naturopathic Medical students with NWB (SCNM) to volunteer again at the Manos De Ayuda Clinic in Rocky Point, Mexico. http://www.manosdeayuda.org/
Dr. Geyer teaches the students how to perform
a pediatric physical exam
Dr. Geyer performing a wellness exam
SCNM Volunteers, October 2008
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Winter 2008: Dr. Geyer and NWB (SCNM) volunteered with Manos De Ayuda in Rocky Point, Mexico. http://www.manosdeayuda.org/
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January 2009: Dr. Geyer, Students from NWB (SCNM) and H.O.M.E. (Midwestern), and Massage Therapists from Genesis Center for Advanced Natural Healing collaborated to work with Manos De Ayuda, Rocky Point, Mexico. Along with providing medical care, they provided medicines, diapers & wipes, hygeine items, toys, and more. http://www.manosdeayuda.org/
Kids waiting in line, playing with their new toys
Volunteer with a patient
Dr. Geyer examines a patient
Dr. Hugh (orthopedic surgeon), Therapist
& 2nd Year osteopathic student discussing a patient
ND and DO students team up to take care of this patient
Physical Therapy Room
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September 2009: Dr. Geyer, Students from NWB (SCNM) and H.O.M.E.
(Midwestern), and other volunteers collaborated to work in the Manos De Ayuda Clinic, Rocky
Point, Mexico. http://www.manosdeayuda.org/
ND Student Examining a Patient
ND Students at Work, Interviewing and Examining
Volunteers- Group Picture