A World Leader in Food Allergy and Hormone Testing
Meridian Valley Lab was the first lab in the USA to offer urine hormone testing to help doctors use Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy safely and effectively. Our pioneering spirit is in large part due to our Medical Director, Dr. Jonathan Wright, and his fearless dedication to serving humanity. Together, we have been taking laboratory testing to the next level since 1976.
The core values at our laboratory are quality and accuracy. The staff working at all levels within our organization are fully qualified, conscientious and interested in providing the best laboratory services.
We are proud of our comprehensive, extensive internal quality control and quality assurance measures. In addition to our own quality assurance program, we participate in proficiency testing services with the College of American Pathologists and the American Association of Bioanalysts. Meridian Valley Lab is CLIA Certified.
Our Mission
We specialize in integrative diagnostic testing services. Our mission includes:
Innovative diagnostic testing
Functional tests that provide useful, actionable results, leading to better treatment decisions.
Strong clinical support for our testing services
Detailed, no-cost consultations with experienced Consulting Physicians for every test ordered.
Leadership and education
Commitment to continuing innovation and to provide the education that makes innovation relevant.
Research and development
Scientists and technicians that strive to provide unparalleled reproducibility and clinical utility.
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Jonathan V. Wright, MD
Medical Director
A Harvard University and University of Michigan graduate, Dr. Wright continues to be a forerunner in research and application of natural treatments for healthy aging and illness.
A Harvard University and University of Michigan graduate, Dr. Wright continues to be a forerunner in research and application of natural treatments for healthy aging and illness. Along with Alan Gaby, M.D., he has since 1976 accumulated a file of over 50,000 research papers about diet, vitamins, minerals, botanicals, and other natural substances from which he has developed non-patent medicine (non-“drug”) treatments for health problems.
Dr. Wright has taught natural biochemical medical treatments since 1983 to thousands of physicians in the USA, Europe, and Japan. He was the first to develop and introduce the use of comprehensive patterns of bio-identical hormones (including estrogens, progesterone, DHEA and testosterone) in 1982 and directed the development of tests to ensure their safe use at Meridian Valley Lab. He teaches use and laboratory monitoring of bio-identical hormones at several seminars each year.
He also originated successful natural treatment for elimination of childhood asthma, developed treatment to stop vision loss or improve vision in the majority of individuals with “dry” macular degeneration, was the first to use aldosterone to reverse age-related hearing loss, discovered the effect of iodine on estrogen metabolism and cobalt on steroid detoxification, popularized the use of D-mannose treatment for E. coli urinary tract infection, developed effective natural treatment for seborrheic dermatitis, allergic and viral conjunctivitis, and Osgood-Schlatter’s disease. In 2013, he resurrected forgotten research and treatment protocols for the application of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) to treat severe neurological problems.
Dr. Wright founded the Tahoma Clinic (1973), Meridian Valley Laboratory (1976), and the Tahoma Clinic Foundation (1996). Tahoma Clinic was established to approach disease by natural means and emphasize correction of imbalances in the body that lead to disease. The infamous 1992 FDA Tahoma Clinic “raid” (“The Great B-Vitamin Bust”) was a major impetus for Congressional reform of vitamin/mineral regulation.
Dr. Wright continues to be an advocate for patient freedom of choice in healthcare. An acclaimed lecturer, Dr. Wright speaks nationwide on varied topics including nutritional medicine, natural hormone replacement therapies for men and women, the natural treatment of cardiovascular diseases, asthma, diabetes, the use of D-mannose for bladder infection, the health benefits of Vitamin D as well as many other topics.
Books:
Wright JV, Book of Nutritional Therapy: Real-Life Lessons in Medicine Without Drugs, Rodale Press, 1979
Translated into Japanese and Chinese
Wright JV, Dr. Wright’s Guide to Healing with Nutrition, Rodale Press, 1984
Translated into Japanese and Chinese
Gaby AR, Wright JV, Nutritional Therapy in Medical Practice (annotated bibliography), 515 W. Harrison St., Suite 200, Kent, WA 98032, October 1996
Lenard L, Wright JV, Natural Hormone Replacement for Women Over 45, Smart Publications, 1997
Translated into Japanese and Chinese
Wright, JV, “The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions”, Three Rivers Press, 1999
Lenard L, Wright JV, “Maximize Your Vitality & Potency for Men Over 40”, Smart Publications, 1999
Gaby AR, Wright JV, The Patient’s Book of Natural Healing, Prima Lifestyles, 1999.
Lenard L, Wright JV, “Why Stomach Acid Is Good For You”, M. Evans Co., Inc., 2001
Lenard L, Wright JV, “D-Mannose and Bladder Infection: The Natural Alternative to Antibiotics”, Dragon Art, 2001
Lenard L, Wright JV, “Xylitol: Dental and Upper Respiratory Health”, Dragon Art, 2003
Gaby AR, Wright JV, “Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness”, Vital Health Publishing, 2006
Neustadt J, Wright JV, “Thriving Through Dialysis”, Dragon Art, 2006
Wright, JV, “Your Stomach, What is Really Making You Miserable and What to Do About It”, Praktikos Books, 2009
Lenard L, Wright JV, “Stay Young and Sexy with Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement, The Science Explained”, Smart Publications, 2010
Pizzorno L, Wright JV “Your Bones, How You Can Prevent Osteoporosis & Have Strong Bones for Life – Naturally”, Praktikos Books, 2011
Larson L, Wright JV, Eating Clean for Dummies, Wiley Publishing, 2011
Medical Articles:
Suppression of Adrenal Function by Low-dose Prednisone: Assessment with 24-hour Urinary Steroid Hormone Profiles – A Review of Five Cases. Alternative Medicine Review, 2006;11(1):40-46.
Bio-Identical Steroid Hormone Replacement, Selected Observations from 23 Years of Clinical and Laboratory Practice. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2005; 1057:506-524.
DOI: 10.1196/annals.1356.039
Hormone Replacement with Estradiol: Conventional Oral Doses Result in Excessive Exposure to Estrone. Alternative Medicine Review, 2005; 10(1):36-41.
Physiologic-Dose Ionic Cobalt Corrects Hyperexcretion of Exogenously Administered Estrone, Estradiol, and Estriol. Journal of Trace Elements in Experimental Medicine, 2003; 16(2/3):135 (abstract).
A Case of Early Renal Functional Impairment Resolved with Nutrients and Botanicals. Alternative Medicine Review, 2003; 8(1):55-58.
A Double-Blind Pilot Study of the Effect of Prokarin™ on Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis, 2002; 8:30-35.
Transdermal Histamine in Multiple Sclerosis: Part Two. A Proposed Theoretical Basis for Its Use. Alternative Medicine Review, 2000; 5:224-48.
Transdermal Histamine in Multiple Sclerosis: Part One – Clinical Experience. Alternative Medicine Review, 1999; 4(6):424.
Comparative Measures of Serum Estriol, Estradiol and Estrone in Non-Pregnant Premenopausal Women: A Preliminary Investigation.” Alternative Medicine Review, 1999; 4(4):266.
Osgood-Schlatter Disease. (letter). Journal of Orthopaedic Medicine, 1994;16(1):28.
Treatment of Chronic Anxiety and Associated Physical Complaints with Niacinamide and Essential Fatty Acids: Two Cases. Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine, 1992; 7(2):1
Aerobic Flora in 642 Consecutive Stool Specimens. Journal of Nutritional Medicine, 1991;2:35.
Nutritional Regulation of Blood Glucose. Journal of Advancement in Medicine, 1991;4(1):57.
Red Cell Stearic/Oleic Acid Ratio: A Marker for Malignancy. International Clinical Nutrition Review, 1991;11(1):35.
Treatment of Childhood Asthma with Parenteral Vitamin B12, Gastric Re-acidification, and Attention to Food Allergy, Magnesium, and Pyridoxine: Three Case Report with Background and an Integrated Hypothesis. Journal of Nutritional Medicine, 1990; 1:277.
The Neutrophilic Hypersegmentation Index: An Inexpensive Underutilized Test of Folate Nutrition. International Clinical Nutrition Review, 1990; 10(4):435.
The Glucose Insulin Tolerance Test: Its Relevance to “Essential” Hypertension and HDL/LDL Cholesterol Abnormalities, International Clinical Nutrition Review, 1990; 10(3):381.
Improvement of Vision in Macular Degeneration Associated with Intravenous Zinc and Selenium Therapy: Two Cases. Journal of Nutritional Medicine, 1990; 1:133
Physiologic and “Supraphysiologic” Suppression of Allergy by Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). International Clinical Nutrition Review, 1990; 10(3):39.
Nutrients and Osteoporosis. Journal of Nutritional Medicine, 1990; 1(1):63.
Comparative Studies of “Ester-C” vs. L-Ascorbic Acid, International Clinical Nutrition Review, 1990; 10(1):267.
Vitamin B12: Powerful Protection Against Asthma, International Clinical Nutrition Review, 1989; 9(4):185.
Defects in Sulfur Metabolism: II. Apparent Failure of Sulfate Conjugation, International Clinical Nutrition Review, 1989; 9(4):182.
Defects in Sulfur Metabolism: I. Apparent Sulfite Oxidase Deficiency, International Clinical Nutrition Review, 1989; 9(3):118.
Butyrate Testing and Colon Cancer, International Clinical Nutrition Review, 1989; 9(2):66.
Testing for Vitamin K1: An Osteoporosis “Risk Factor”, International Clinical Nutrition Review, 1989:9(1):14.
Effect of Garlic Oil on Platelet Aggregation, Serum Lipids, and Blood Pressure in Humans, Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine, 1987; 2(1):15.
Comparative Absorption of Zinc Picolinate, Zinc Citrate, and Zinc Gluconate in Humans, Agents Actions, 1987; 21(1/2):194-199.
Observations on the Interpretation of Hair Mineral Analysis in Human Medicine. Journal of International Acad. Pre. Med., 1982; April;13.
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Licenses
Meridian Valley Lab is a CLIA Laboratory with appropriate Washington State certifications and licenses. Washington State standards meet and exceed federal laboratory standards, making it a CLIA-exempt state, one of only two states to be awarded this status. We participate in proficiency testing services with the College of American Pathologists and the American Association of Bioanalysts. Meridian Valley Lab is not licensed in the State of New York.