About Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic treatments have a long history of safe, clinical effectiveness with a significant amount of support from the scientific literature. Naturopathic physicians, or NDs, are licensed doctors who are required to graduate from an accredited four-year, postgraduate naturopathic medical school and to pass an extensive postdoctoral board examination (NPLEX) to receive a license. NDs do not oppose the use of conventional medications or surgery. Rather, they use or recommend conventional medicine only when more natural, nontoxic therapies are not indicated.

Since 1993, NDs in Washington state have been able to prescribe a number of legend drugs, including antibiotics. In 2007, NDs in Washington received extensive prescriptive rights, giving them authority to prescribe all legend drugs and a limited number of controlled substances. NDs perform physical exams and the full range of lab tests (including PAP smears), and are trained and licensed to give vaccinations. Like all primary care providers, NDs are trained to recognize when their patients need additional healthcare and refer to a full range of specialists as needed.

Most health insurance plans in Washington state cover naturopathic care. Find a naturopathic doctor in your area by clicking the Find a Doctor button at the upper right.

 

The WANP is the professional association of licensed naturopathic physicians in Washington State and has been promoting naturopathic medicine since 1934.  We can be reached at 206-547-2130 or via email at info@wanp.org.

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