Keith Bridges, M.Ed., CNHP, DipHIr, ND/Ph.D.

Dr. Keith Bridges, M.Ed., CNHP, DipHIr, ND/Ph.D. (he/him) is an ANMA Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor and seasoned Learning & Development professional based in Plano, Texas. With a rare blend of expertise in holistic health, adult education, and enterprise-level training, Dr. Bridges brings a systems-based, human-centered approach to both wellness and organizational performance. He is the founder of Bridges2Wellness LLC and Until Help Arrives, where his work integrates natural health consulting, emergency preparedness, and education grounded in decades of professional leadership.

Dr. Bridges’ career spans corporate, nonprofit, and healthcare environments, including senior leadership roles in learning architecture, instructional design, and performance consulting. As a former Regional Disaster Workforce Engagement Manager with the American Red Cross, he oversaw the training, deployment, and development of more than 1,500 disaster responders across North Texas. His background also includes extensive experience in electronics technology, emergency management education, instructional web design, and technical training, complemented by credentials as a certified classroom and virtual instructor, FAA-licensed pilot, FCC communications engineer, and amateur radio Extra Class license holder.

In his naturopathic practice, Dr. Bridges focuses on whole-person wellness through evidence-informed natural approaches, including nutritional counseling, herbal support, endocannabinoid system education, and holistic assessment methods such as iridology. A graduate of Trinity School of Natural Health and holder of a Ph.D. in Industrial Education from Texas A&M University, he is deeply committed to lifelong learning, service, and faith-guided practice. Whether working with individuals, organizations, or communities, Dr. Bridges is driven by a mission to educate, empower, and equip people to thrive—physically, mentally, and spiritually.

• Bachelor's Degree in Vocational Technical Education
• Secondary Education from University of Texas at Tyler
• Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Texas at Tyler
• PhD in Educational Human Resource Management from Texas A&M University (1993)
• Doctor of Naturopathy from Trinity School of Natural Health

• Board-Certified Naturopathic Doctor (BCND)
• American Naturopathic Medical Association
• Certified Natural Health Professional (CNHP)
• Master Herbalist
• Certified Nutritional Counselor
• Certified Health Specialist
• Certified Endocannabinoid Professional
• Red Cross Instructor for CPR
• First Aid
• AED
• Emergency Response

• Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities
• Who's Who Among America's Teachers (2002)
• National Education Training Group Learning Leader of the Year

• American Naturopathic Medical Association
• Master Mason
• 32nd Degree Scottish Rite
• Knight Templar
• York Rite of Masonry
• Shriner

• American Red Cross North Texas Region - Workforce Engagement Manager managing over 1
• 300 disaster response volunteers
• American Red Cross CPR
• First Aid
• AED
• and Disaster Response Instructor

Standard Operating Procedures: The How-To Guide for Training
Red Cross University Curriculum Guide and Course Catalog
American Red Cross - North Texas Region
Introductory Disaster Volunteer Workshop Handbook