Joseph is President Emeritus and co-founder of Bastyr University in Bellevue, Washington. After earning his doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, Joseph co-founded this nonprofit university. The institution is recognized internationally as a pioneer in the study of natural healing. In 2001, Pizzorno founded SaluGenecists Inc. to develop innovative, science-based, artificial intelligence-aided advice systems to provide smart, personalized health promotion and integrated care guidance for the public and practitioners.  Joseph is a noted author, editor, and featured speaker on television and radio. He graduated from Don Bosco High School in Rosemead, California.