Dr. Ari Reardon
Environmental Health Consultant
Dr. Ari holds a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, Bachelor’s degree in Biology, and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, bringing a rare combination of scientific training and clinical perspective to every environmental health inspection.
With 15 years of experience in naturopathic medicine—including work with conditions related to mold exposure and indoor air quality—Dr. Ari approaches each assessment with a deep understanding of how environmental factors can influence wellbeing.
Dr. Ari's research and laboratory background (10 years in microbiology, fungal growth, cell culture, and health research) brings a high level understanding of cross-contamination risks and accurate lab sampling techniques, as well as high-level, defensible documentation standards, and strict Chain of Custody protocols.
Dr. Ari also brings hands-on construction insight, having personally built a home and developed practical knowledge of home construction and contracting. This background helps identify common pathways for moisture intrusion and the building conditions where hidden mold and other environmental health hazards are most likely to develop.
Education
2015-2017
Bastyr University
2008-2013
Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine
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Including coursework in Environmental Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Toxicology, Public Health, and Clinical Ecology, and Biochemistry
2011-2014
University of North Carolina at Asheville
2003-2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology
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Including Microbiology, Mycology, Cellular and Molecular Biology
2007-2010
University of North Carolina at Asheville
2003-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
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Including Ecology, Field Sampling, and Environmental Policy
Credentials
MICRO
2026
Certified Mold Inspector
Certified Mold Remediation Contractor
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Dr. Ari does not perform any mold remediation. This certification is only to inform the writing and engineering involved in remediation protocols.
NORMI
2026
Certified Mold Remediation Protocol Writer
Professional Member
Research
Bastyr University Research Department and University of Washington
2009-2013
Research associate, Lab technician, and Research Fellow for multiple studies
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Skills: processing immune cells from blood, NK Cell Activity assay development, ELISA, Flow Cytometry, Immunophenotyping, microscopy, sterile cell culture, cryopreservation, PCR and DNA isolation, gel electrophoresis, High Performance Liquid Chromatography, clinical study assistant and data analysis using statistical analysis software.
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Awards:
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2 time recipient of T32 Predoctoral Fellowships from NIH/NCCAM
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BU Student Research Center Award & Grant
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Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center & North Carolina State Extension
2007-2008
Fungal Archive and Genetics. Research associate for greenhouse experimentation and specialty crops program. Laboratory Technician
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Skills: Sterile fungal culture, DNA isolation and extraction from fungal specimens, PCR, gel electrophoresis.
University of North Carolina at Asheville - Undergraduate Research Fellowships in Biology and Ecology
2005-2007
Ecology Field Technician - Wetland and Forest Research
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Skills: Field research, study design, lab assistant, statistical analysis
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Awards:
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University Research Scholar
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NC Beautiful Research Scholarship 2006-2007
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NC Beautiful Research Scholarship 2005-2006
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Undergraduate Research Fellowship 2003-2007
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Environmental Quality Institute - Asheville, NC
2003-2005
Lab Technician - Water Quality Information Network & Fungal Decay Studies
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Skills: Field research, study design, lab assistant, statistical analysis