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 wholeperson 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. A range of image guidance is also offered including palpation, fluoroscopy, and ultrasoundguided injections. She has gained advanced education in musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasonography to distinguish herself from her peers. She utilizes many other treatment modalities to achieve patient goals including interventional techniques like radio frequency ablation and nerve blocks, corticosteroids, pharmaceuticals, botanical medicine, physiotherapies like PEMF, 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 longterm 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. In conjunction with offering medical aesthetic procedures, she offers a holistic approach to provide optimal results.
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
Certificates
- RMSK diagnostic ultrasonographer certified through the APCA
- Functional Medicine Hyperbaric Clinician certified through IBUM
- Personal Trainer certified through NASM
Publications
- Brandes A, Dunning M, Langland J. Antimicrobial Activity of Individual Volatile Compounds from Various Essential Oils. Molecules. 2024 Apr 16;29(8):1811. doi: 10.3390/ molecules29081811. PMID: 38675631; PMCID: PMC11054172.
- 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.
- Gomez, J. 2024. 7 Best Essential Oils Diffusers Of 2024, Tested By Editors. Women’s Health Magazine.
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
- Local Anesthetics Part 1 and 2: Pharmacology and Application to Regenerative Medicine
- 1. Oral Presentation: October 14th and 28th 2020, Tempe, AZ, SCNM Sports Medicine Club
“Antimicrobial Activity of Isolated Terpenes from Essential Oils Against S. pyogenes”
- Oral Presentation: 2022, Tempe, AZ, Sonoran Research Night
Other Media Presence
- Cited in 7 Best Essential Oils Diffusers Of 2024, Tested By Editors Published in Women’s Health Magazine, 2024
- Benefits of Essential Oils Article Published in Natural Practitioner, 2021
- 3 Ways to Reap the Benefits of Reflexology Aired live on national television and online on The List TV, 2021
- 5 herbs that repel insects Az Family Channel 3 News, aired live, 2021
Professional Associations
- Naturopathic Osteopathic Medical Academy (NOMA), Board Member
- Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association, Legislative Committee Board Member
- American Association of Naturopathic Physicians • National Association of Sports Medicine