View the printable PDF version. The AANP and INM would like to acknowledge Amy Rothenberg, ND, for her contributions to the content of this FAQ. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) follow six guiding principles that serve as a philosophical platform for all of naturopathic medicine. The principles influence how NDs think about medicine, make clinical decisions, and most importantly, how…
What Advanced Training Do Naturopathic Doctors Have in Behavioral Medicine?
View the printable PDF version. The AANP and INM would like to acknowledge Brad Lichtenstein, ND, BCB, Bastyr University Associate Professor and Katie Stage, ND, RH (AHG), Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Division Director of Therapeutics for their contributions to the content of this FAQ. Individual behavior is one of the most important influencers of your health. Your lifestyle and the conditions in which you…
Why Are a Growing Number of Medical Doctors (MDs) Working Collaboratively with Naturopathic Doctors (NDs)?
View the printable PDF version. The AANP and the INM would like to acknowledge Leonard A. Wisneski, MD, FACP and Dave Johnson, MD, FACC for their contributions to the content of this FAQ. Conventionally trained medical doctors find that naturopathic doctors have education, training and a practice approach that enhances care and expands treatment options for patients. Specifically: NDs…
How Do Naturopathic Doctors Help Address Men’s Health?
View the printable PDF version. Five key lifestyle changes can add up to 12 years to a man’s life, according to a new Harvard study. But unhealthy lifestyle habits, less frequent screening, and late treatment for preventable chronic diseases all result in men dying at greater rates than women from causes including heart disease, diabetes, accidents, and cancer.…
Why is Doctor as Teacher a Principle of Naturopathic Medicine?
View the printable PDF version. The AANP & INM would like to acknowledge Amy Rothenberg, ND, and Allison Willette, RN, ND for their input on this FAQ. Naturopathic doctors follow six guiding principles that serve as a philosophical platform for everything they do. The principles influence how they think about medicine, how they make clinical decisions, and most importantly,…
NYANP Member Spotlight
Dr. Jillian Finker, Naturopathic Doctor Interview on December 11, 2018 by Dr. Kurt Beil 1. Where did you go to school and when did you graduate? Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM), Graduated in 2003. 2. Why did you want to become a Naturopathic Doctor? Growing up, I wanted to become an MD. I was…
How Do Naturopathic Doctors Help Women During Perimenopause?
How do naturopathic doctors help women during perimenopause? View the printable PDF version. The AANP and INM would like to acknowledge Tori Hudson, ND for her contributions to the content of this FAQ. Some of the content first appeared in an article on Dr. Hudson’s blog. An estimated two million U.S. women reach menopause every year. But many begin to experience…
How Do Naturopathic Doctors Help Address Fertility and Infertility?
FAQ #20: How do naturopathic doctors help address fertility and infertility? View the printable PDF version. The AANP and the INM would like to acknowledge Jaclyn Chasse, ND, for her contributions to the content of this FAQ. If you and your partner are struggling to have a baby, you are not alone. One in eight couples in the United…
What Do Naturopathic Doctors Mean by Identify and Treat the Root Cause?
FAQ #19: What do naturopathic doctors mean by identify and treat the root cause? View the printable PDF version. The AANP and the INM would like to acknowledge Amy Rothenberg, ND, for her contributions to the content of this FAQ. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) follow six guiding principles that influence how they think about medicine, how they make clinical decisions, and…
What Advanced Nutrition Training Do Naturopathic Doctors Receive?
FAQ #18: What advanced nutrition training do naturopathic doctors receive? View the printable PDF version. The AANP and the INM would like to acknowledge: JoAnn Yanez, ND, MPH, CAE, executive director of the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC), Arianna Staruch, ND, interim dean, School of Naturopathic Medicine,Bastyr University, and Taylor Arnold, PhD, RDN, assistant…