Steven Rissman

Professor of Health Professions

Health Professions

Bio

Dr. Steve Rissman is a naturopathic physician, having earned his ND from Bastyr University in 1996. He has developed the only Men’s Health academic program in the nation. He is also the lead teacher for Clinical Pathophysiology, which he has taught for more than 15 years.
Dr. Rissman has a private practice, working specifically with men and boys.
Having grown up on a farm and spending a great deal of time outdoors, Dr. Rissman has a deeply rooted curiosity for the laws of nature, particularly the science of disease process.

Degree

Other in Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

Bastyr University

BS in Zoology

Eastern Illinois University

Published Works

Gonzalez-Fisher, R., Prestridge, T. P., Rissman, M. S. (2025). General Concepts of Disease . The European Society of Medicine, https://esmed.org/
Rissman, M. S. (2021). Men in Groups: How can men bring out the best in each other. Naturopathic Doctor News and Review,
Rissman, M. S. (2017). The Health Effects of Anger in Men. Natural Medicine Journal,
Rissman, M. S. (2017). Getting Behind The Mask: Improving quality of care for our male patients. Naturopathic Doctors News and Reviews,
Rissman, M. S. (2016). In Like a Lamb, Out Like a Man. , thenatpath.com/mind/in-like-a-lamb-out-like-a-man/
Rissman, M. S. (2016). Decisions: Carving a Life. , thenatpath.com/mind/decisions-carving-a-life/
Rissman, M. S. (2016). Love is the Remedy for Darkness. , thenatpath.com/mind/mind-body/love-is-the-remedy-for-darkness/
Rissman, M. S. . Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine: Men's Health Chapter. ,
Rissman, M. S. (2015). Little Deaths and Letting Go. , thenatpath.com/mind/mind-body/little-deaths-letting-go/
Rissman, M. S. (2015). I Love You Man: The social needs of men. , thenatpath.com/body/mens-health/i-love-you-man-the-social-needs-of-men/
Rissman, M. S. (2015). Men's Anger: Size Matters. , thenatpath.com/mind/mental-health/mens-anger-size-matters/
Rissman, M. S. (2015). Vulnerability: A Step on the Path to Wellness. , thenatpath.com/mind/vulnerability-a-step-on-the-path-to-wellness/
Tollefson, L. M., Jensen, C., Rissman, M. S. . Bachelor of Science in Integrative Health Care at Metropolitan State University of Denver. The Applied Anthropologist.
Rissman, M. S. (2015). Paternal Influences on a Boy's Health. , thenatpath.com/body/mens-health/paternal-influences-on-a-boys-health-more-than-you-know/
Rissman, M. S. (2015). Graduation: Time for the Return Journey. , thenatpath.com/mind/mental-health/graduation-time-for-the-return-journey/
Rissman, M. S. (2015). Male Anger: A Doorway of Opportunity. , thenatpath.com/body/mens-health/male-anger-a-doorway-of-opportunity/
Rissman, M. S. (2015). Two Branches, Same Root: A Modern Perspective on Bullying. www.thenatpath.com, http://thenatpath.com/mind/mental-health/two-branches-same-root-a-modern-perspective-on-bullying/
Rissman, M. S. (2015). Waking the Sleeping Giant: Anger in Men. , thenatpath.com/body/mens-health/waking-the-sleeping-giant-anger-in-men/
Rissman, M. S. (2015). Emergence. , thenatpath.com/body/mens-health/emergence/
Rissman, M. S. (2015). Enduring the Doldrums: Men Take Note. , thenatpath.com/mind/mental-health/enduring-doldrums-men-take-note/
Rissman, M. S. (2013). Sexual and Reproductive Health. Flat World Knowledge, www.flatworldknowledge.com
Rissman, M. S. (2011). Masculinity: The Key to Understanding Men's Experience of Disease . Naturopathic Doctor News and Review,
Rissman, M. S. (2010). To Scream or Not to Scream: Anger Expression v. Anger Catharsis . Naturopathic Doctor News and Reviews ,
Rissman, M. S. (2009). Naturopathic Approach to Young Men's Health: Making a Commitment to Reach Out to This Age Group . Naturopathic Doctor News and Review ,
Rissman, M. S. (2009). Changing Your Mind, Changing Your Health. Student Health 101 ,
Rissman, M. S. (2005). Herbs and Homeopathic Remedies for Pain and Inflammation . Homeopathy Today ,

Research Interests

Dr. Rissman's writings center on men's experience of disease, anger issues in men, anxiety in men, and other topics related to men's health.

Teaching Interests

Men's Health/Men's Issues
Anger in Men
Men Across Cultures
Aging Warriors
Pathophysiology
Botanical Pharmacology