Mareshah Dunning NMD
Staff Physician
Regenerative Medicine, Physical Medicine, Nutrition and Lifestyle, Botanical Medicine
About
Dr. Mareshah Dunning is a staff physician at the Neil Riordan Center for Regenerative Medicine, graduating at the top of her medical school class at Sonoran University of Health Sciences in the Regenerative Medicine Honor’s track. She also is the faculty lead of the Regenerative Medicine Honors Track and teaches Advanced Topics in Regenerative Medicine at Sonoran University of Health Sciences where she mentors students to distinguish themselves in regenerative medicine. Her goal in patient care is to find innovative solutions for pain, performance, and quality of life in athletes and the everyday person, emphasizing a whole-person approach to treatment and patient care. She is trained to listen and partner with her patients to help them get healthy and stay well.
Dr. Dunning focuses on treating pain and musculoskeletal conditions using physical and regenerative medicine techniques, products, and devices. She offers a range of regenerative injections from hyaluronic acid, perineural, prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma, donor tissue, bone-marrow aspiration to fat transfer which can treat a wide range of conditions including autoimmune conditions, gout, degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis, back pain, tendinitis, tendon tears, strain/sprains, scars, sport-related injuries, neuropathy, and nerve compression. She utilizes many other treatment modalities to achieve patient goals including interventional techniques, corticosteroids, pharmaceuticals, botanical medicine, physiotherapies, manipulations, Kinesiotape, supplements, nutrition, and corrective exercise which are tailored to each patient’s preference and clinical presentation. Her philosophy is to work towards getting patients out of pain now while building them up for long-term results.
Dr. Dunning also is trained in medical aesthetics for the treatment of hair loss, wrinkles, and scars. She uses regenerative solutions in conjunction with micro-needling for the best treatment results. Her approach to aesthetics is to rejuvenate what you already have to help you feel and look your best.
Emphasis
Regenerative Medicine, Physical Medicine, Interventional Pain Management, Aesthetics, Nutrition and Lifestyle, Botanical Medicine
Education
- Sonoran University of Health Sciences (formerly known as Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine), Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, 2020
- Appalachian State University, Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, 2008
Publications
Abers, M., Schroeder, S., Goelz, L., Sulser, A., St. Rose, T., Puchalski, K., & Langland, J. (2021). Antimicrobial activity of the volatile substances from essential oils. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies.
Presentations
Local Anesthetics Part 1 and 2: Pharmacology and Application to Regenerative Medicine
- Oral Presentation: October 14th and 28th 2020, Tempe, AZ, SCNM Sports Medicine Club
“Antimicrobial Activity of Aromatic Constituents from Essential Oils”
- Oral Presentation: 2019, Portland, OR, Annual AANP Conference
- Poster Presentation: 2018, San Diego, CA, Annual AANP Conference
- Poster Presentation: 2018, Phoenix, AZ, IFT Supplier’s Night
- Oral Presentation: 2018, Tempe, AZ, SCNM Research Night
“Antimicrobial Activity of Volatile Terpenes from Various Essential Oils”
Other Media Presence
- Benefits of Essential Oils Article
Publish on Natural Practitioner in 2021 - 3 Ways to Reap the Benefits of Reflexology
Aired live on national television and online on The List TV in 2021
Professional Associations
- Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association
- American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
- National Association of Sports Medicine