American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
NMC Summit on the Future of Naturopathic Medicine
In what is being called a “watershed moment” for the naturopathic profession, organizers have announced the launch of a grassroots initiative to strengthen the culture of collaboration in the profession. The goals of the facilitated process are to gather input from all individuals and organizations that care about the profession’s future to ultimately unify around ...
OANP Appoints New Executive Director
The Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OANP) ha announced the appointment of Beth Martin as the new executive director for the OANP. The announcement comes as former executive director Laura Farr transitions to take the helm of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) after 12 years of service. Martin comes to the OANP from ...
AANP & INM Releases FAQ For Consumers
Naturopathic medicine emphasizes prevention and self-healing, treating each person holistically to establish optimal health. This is according to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), which has released a new FAQ for consumers on the definition and focus of naturopathic medicine, in partnership with the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM). The FAQ describes naturopathic medicine’s ...
How Naturopathic Doctors Are Educated, Trained and Licensed
Naturopathic doctors educated and trained in accredited naturopathic medical schools in North America are required to complete a four-year, in-residence, hands-on medical program consisting of 4,100 hours of class and clinical training. This is according to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), which has launched a new information service for consumers in partnership with ...
INM Adds New Board Members
The Institute for Natural Medicine (INM), whose mission is to transform health care in the U.S. by increasing public awareness of naturopathic medicine and bring proven natural medicine to patients in need, has appointed Jaclyn Chasse, ND, president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), a sister organization to the INM, to a three-year ...
Massachusetts Governor Signs Naturopathic Medicine Licensure Bill
Governor Charlie Baker (R-MA) recently signed a bill, S2335, to license naturopathic doctors in Massachusetts. Effective September 1, 2017, the bill will ensure the safe practice of naturopathic medicine in the state, increase citizens’ access to high-quality integrative health care, and allow patients to make more informed decisions about their health. This moment is historic ...
Naturopathic Medicine Week Coming in October
Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), chair of the Appropriations Committee, resolved October 6-12, 2014 as the next Naturopathic Medicine Week. The inaugural Naturopathic Medicine Week last October reached more than 5,000 people across the U.S., according to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), noting Congress officially acknowledged naturopathic medicine as “safe, affordable, and effective,” in 2013. ...
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