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Do Naturopathic Doctors Prescribe Medication?

View the printable PDF version.The INM and AANP would like to acknowledge Christie Fleetwood, ND, RPh, for her contributions to the content of this FAQ. Licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) are trained as primary care providers to diagnose, prevent, and treat acute and chronic illness. NDs complete rigorous education in pharmaceutical drugs during their four-year, science-based medical education, and…

Dr. Jillian Finker’s Path to Wellness

Written by Patricia Pimentel Selassie, ND, CNS Dr. Jillian Finker is a Naturopathic Doctor from Long Island, New York. Her career path has been a lifelong journey, with a few landmark steps that led her to where she is today. Growing up on Long Island, Dr. Finker developed allergy-induced asthma at the age of eight.…

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What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Written by Dr. Patricia Pimentel Selassie.  For many people, Naturopathy is somewhat of an unfamiliar term.  It might bring to mind images of herbal concoctions, ancient remedies and alternative healing methods that are not practiced in conventional medicine.  Though Naturopathic Doctors do have a method that is different from your average MD, you might be…