In this presentation, Dr. Chad Aschtgen will present detailed information on how to determine if your clinic is ready to support a resident and - if so - how to prepare. He'll talk financial viability of on-boarding a resident, as well as regulatory framework for supporting and training a resident.

Intended audience: established practitioners; non-clinical staff

Cash-based practices are often thought of as being elite, concierge-like businesses that only offer services to those with disposable income. But they are hardly that. Cash-based practices allow for low-cost care to patients, as well as providing sustainable and reliable income for providers. By taking out the middleman of insurance companies, cash-based practices create and foster meaningful relationships between practitioners and providers that can work to heal our medical system from the inside out.

In this talk, Dr. Bennett will go through the basics of running a cash-based practice, the pros and cons to consider, and how to make a cash-based practice sustainable for both patients and providers. With 13 years of experience running a successful cash-based practice, Dr. Bennett will also walk through different models of cash-based practices and how insurance-based practices can convert to cash if needed.

Intended audience: new and established practitioners; medical students; non-clinical staff

Naturopathic doctors are increasingly challenged by administrative demands, exorbitant overhead, staffing shortages, patient communication needs, and the growing responsibilities of running a successful practice. Many doctors spend hours each week performing tasks that do not require their clinical expertise, limiting both patient capacity and practice growth.

This presentation will explore how virtual assistants can be strategically integrated into naturopathic practices to improve efficiency, enhance patient experience, and reduce clinician burnout. Attendees will learn which non-clinical tasks can be delegated, including scheduling, patient follow-up, lead management, insurance verification, marketing support, and administrative workflows.

Through real-world examples from naturopathic and integrative medicine practices, attendees will gain practical insights to increase efficiency, improve clinic operations, and create greater freedom to focus on what matters most which is helping patients achieve better health outcomes.

Intended Audience: established and new NDs; ND students; nonclinical audience

Your relationship to money can greatly impact your ability to repel or attract its flow. Understand how your beliefs and biases around money can drive or inhibit financial abundance. In this brief seminar we will explore how opening your heart can unlock the flow of abundance in all of its forms.

Intended audience: new and established practitioners; medical students; non-clinical staff

Launching a medical practice requires more than clinical expertise—it demands strategic planning, financial literacy, and a clear definition of success. This presentation outlines the essential steps in starting and growing a small medical business, with an emphasis on aligning personal, professional, and financial goals. Key topics include avoiding common startup and operational pitfalls, and making informed investment decisions.

The session also examines practical considerations such as equipment acquisition, hiring and team development, and the differences between solo and group practice models. Attendees will gain insight into realistic startup and expansion timelines, as well as common myths surrounding medical entrepreneurship.

Intended Audience: established and new NDs;  ND students

Dr. Shailinder Sodhi will discuss the journey of business of growing a thriving medical clinic (Ayurvedic & Naturopathic Medical Clinic) and a massive supplement company (Ayush Herbs Inc.) - both of which are owned by the four Sodhi brothers, all of whom are clinicians.

In this presentation, Dr. Shailinder will discuss the importance of finding your passion in your practice to bring joy to your life, as well as the lessons he's learned since helping to found Ayush Herbs in 1988.

Intended audience: new and established practitioners; medical students; non-clinical staff