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Patricia Johnson's Biography — At Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), Naturopathic Oncology Provider Patricia Johnson enjoys guiding her patients toward healthy lifestyle choices as much as deepening her own understanding about the biology of cancer. After obtaining her first undergraduate degree in business management in 1983, Johnson turned her focus to health care, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care at the State University of New York in Syracuse in 1990. From 1989 to 1996, she worked as a respiratory therapist at several facilities in Utah and was a member of the University of Utah’s acclaimed AirMed emergency transport team. Johnson later returned to school, pursuing a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona (2008), a Master of Science in Acupuncture from the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture (2010) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix (2012). Alongside her coursework, Johnson gained clinical experience as a caregiver at an assisted living facility and as a wellness screener at a health care company. From 2009 to 2013, Johnson was an acupuncturist at several health care facilities, as well as an adjunct professor at Grand Canyon University and Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture. Johnson is a licensed acupuncturist, a certified naturopathic provider and a registered nurse. At CTCA, Johnson supports patients through their cancer treatment according to each patient’s individual needs. Those needs may range from emotional support to explaining the complex molecular biology of cancer and its treatment. She works with patients to decide which measures will help them emerge from their treatment in better condition and aid them in living a healthy life. One of the things Johnson like most about working at CTCA is the opportunity to share acupuncture with patients who otherwise might not consider it as a treatment modality. She is also proud to be a part of the hospital's Integrative Care Center (ICC) team and being able to refer patients to the other services like chiropractic care, naturopathic medicine, mind body medicine, nutrition and pastoral care, when appropriate. For Johnson, her work here is a “dream come true.” The diagnosis of cancer presents an opportunity to focus on what the body needs to heal,” says Johnson. She also focuses on expanding her understanding of cancer at a cellular level so she can put her naturopathic tools to best use.“People usually think of acupuncture as a way to treat pain, but it can help with a long list of side effects associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy."