1998-2018

1998

[PM]Practice Models and Care Delivery [PL][MC]

Decker Weiss, ND, first ND with cardiology specialty, awarded hospital privileges at Department of Medicine at Arizona Heart Hospital, Phoenix, AZ.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [DP]

Healing Mountain Publishing established by Gary Piscopo, ND, and Eric Yarnell, ND. Republishes book of Lust’s principles, integrates early naturopathic body of knowledge in publications.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

Natural Therapies – The Politics and the Passion. Judy Jacka, ND.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [MC]

Symbiotic Planet: A New View of Evolution. Lynn Margulis. Prominent scientist and co-originator of the Gaia Hypothesis examines the key role of symbiosis in innovation and evolution.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PL][MC]

The Integrator for the Business of Alternative Medicine founded and led by John Weeks, publisher; later (2006) becomes the Integrator Blog News and Reports. Through his unique voice and expansive network Weeks chronicles, encourages, celebrates and critiques the emerging industry of and around complementary and alternative therapies and integrative medicine, across stakeholders including businesses, academic institutions, practitioners, researcher scientists, consumers, government agencies, and policy makers.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage

The Memory of Water: Homoeopathy and the Battle of Ideas in the New Science. Michel Schiff.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage

“The Role of Botanical Medicine in 100 Years of American Naturopathy.” Francis Brinker, ND. Herbalgram. Spring 42:49-59. https://www.herbalgram.org/resources/herbalgram/issues/42/table-of-contents/article561/

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [MC]

“Transforming inner-city landscapes: Trees, sense of safety, and preference.” F.E.M. Kuo, M. Bacaicoa, and W. C. Sullivan. Environment and Behavior. Frances (Ming) Kuo is the first person to look at social aspects of urban green space; her Landscape and Human Health Lab (LHHL) at UI-Champaign-Urbana looking at how green space around the Robert Taylor homes in Chicago influenced crime rates, social interactions, coping skills, sense of safety, etc. William Sullivan was co-author on these studies and is still active in this research field.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [CK]

Pamela Snider, ND, and Jared Zeff, ND, LAc, co-lead evolution of Zeff’s previously published Hierarchy of Therapeutics using four-levels into a seven-level model as the Therapeutic Order, with expanded determinants of health as contribution to Naturopathic Medicine Clinical Theory course syllabus.

[PA]Professional Associations

AANP: Rick Brinkman, ND, President; Rita Bettenburg, ND, Speaker of the House of Delegates.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [MC]

Canadian Office of Natural Health Products established in Ottawa, Canada with the help of a 17-member transition team. Philip Waddington, ND, Executive Director; Paul Saunders, PhD, ND, member.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [MC]

Natural Health Products: A New Vision. Publ., Canadian Health Minister. Regarding regulating natural health products through a non-drug directorate agency.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [LR][MC]

Naturopathic Physicians, 1998 Sunset Review. J. A. Garcia. Office of Policy and Research, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Oct 15, 1998.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [MC]

Widely used terminology “Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)” is embedded in enabling language in U.S. federal law for the first time (S. 2440 and in naming a federal agency); marking formal, legal inclusion of this community of medical and health care professionals and institutions. S. 2440 is entitled: 112 Stat. 2681-387 Public Law 105-277—Oct. 21, 1998 Title VI—National Center For Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Sec. 601. Establishment of National Center For Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The “CAM” terminology used to describe CAM systems, practices, and products is widely debated before and after this event and continues to evolve. A key trend is to move past what “other” medical and health care systems are not (i.e., “unorthodox,” “unconventional,” or “unscientific”) and refer to these professions as what they are and how they define and name themselves, e.g., as “natural” and/or by discipline or system nomenclature. For example, because consumers appear to be using non-mainstream health care practices as alternatives to conventional health care, the term “alternative medicine” was widely adopted in the United States and Europe in the late 1980s. In the early 1990’s, [surveys] found that people were using two systems of health care – mainstream and alternative – simultaneously, to “complement” one another. As a result, the term “complementary medicine” was widely adopted not long afterwards to describe systems of health care and individual therapies that people used as adjuncts to their conventional health care. A later survey (Astin) found that, although many unconventional therapies were being used to complement mainstream medical care, some were being used instead of conventional medical care. The term “complementary” continues as partially descriptive of the medical system and marketplace. To acknowledge this dichotomy, Congress adopted the phrase “complementary and alternative medicine” and applies it to the National Institutes of Health’s National Center on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), when the Office of Alternative Medicine was elevated to the status of a coordinating research “Center” in 1999. ” (WHCCAM Report 2002; “A review of the incorporation of complementary and alternative medicine by mainstream physicians.” Astin JA, Marie A, Pelletier KR, Hansen E, Haskell WL. Archives of Internal Medicine, 1998.)

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PA][PL]

Angela Moore, ND, becomes Chair of the BDDT-N until 2008, becomes Executive Director in 2008-2013. Long-time champion of Canadian professional regulation and standards. Leads team in establishing modernized Naturopathy Act within the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), Ontario.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [AC]

Ed Hoffman Smith, ND. President of NPLEX until 2000.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL]

Federation of Naturopathic State Licensing Authorities established; Nancy Dunne, ND, founding President.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PM][AC]

NPLEX develops elective acupuncture examination to reflect the scope of practice in several jurisdictions.

[AC] Academic Accreditation

CNME publishes residencies certification manual.

[AC]Academic Accreditation [AI]

SCNM awarded initial candidacy status by the CNME.

[AC]Academic Accreditation [PL][MC]

US Department of Education National Advisory Committee recommends withdrawing CNME approval, recognition by the federal government.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

Bill Mitchell, ND, leads successful recruitment of the first Bastyr University Board of Regents.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

CCNM Board approves (1997) then completes (1998) landmark purchase of CCNM permanent North York campus at 1255 Sheppard Street in Toronto, Ontario. Orchestrated by President David Schleich, PhD.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

David Marchese becomes President of SCNM, until 1999.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

First graduating class of NDs at Southern Cross University, Australia.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][HK][DP]

“Canadian Naturopathic Practitioners: Holistic and Scientific World Views.” H. Boon. Social Science and Medicine.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

First National Health and Medical Research Council, Australia grant awarded to Stephen Myers, ND, BMed, PhD, as Chief Investigator.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PL][AI][MC]

NCNM shares in five-year $7.96 million NCCAM grant to create Oregon Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (OCCAM) with Oregon Health Sciences University, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Western States Chiropractic College, Oregon School of Massage, and Kaiser Permanente.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PA][PL][AI][MC]

US Congress passes Legislation (S. 2440) elevating NIH Office of Alternative Medicine (OAM) to National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM); led by Senators Harkin (D-IA), and Specter (R-PA). Bastyr University and AANP play significant role, organizing stakeholder and congressional advocacy campaign, scientific cost effectiveness monographs, advocating language mandating naturopathic and “CAM” whole disciplines inclusion in research, mainstream integration, funding for naturopathic and other “CAM” accredited colleges’ research infrastructure. Advocacy for “complementary and alternative” professions and institutions using “systems, disciplines and modalities” enabling language; led by C. Campbell,P. Snider, S. Quinn, T. Kruzel, J. Pizzorno, C. Calabrese, and others. significant step in institutional adoption of “CAM – Complementary and Alternative Medicine” nomenclature.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [PA][AI]

Formative meeting for an international naturopathic medicine student society initiated by CCNM and ten international students, held at Bayview-Wildwood Resort in Port Stanton, Ontario. All naturopathic student governments were represented. New organization called International Naturopathic Student Association (INSA), representing Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM), Bastyr University (BU), University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine (UBCNM), and Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM). Heli McPhee, ND (CCNM), and Mark Carney, ND, LAc (SCNM), lead the closing ceremony on the beach at Wildwood Lake. Two artifacts exist from the ceremony: a sealed jar of water, blended from every campus, and a sealed jar of earth, blended from every campus. (“Naturopathic Medical Student Association: The Voice of Our Students as They Learn the Vis,” D. Schleich. NDNR. Nov 2011; pg. 28-30.)

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PM][AI]

Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) establishes a national treatment center network with ND leadership; develops integrative oncology ND residencies. Led by Timothy Birdsall, ND, Lise Alschuler, ND, and Marcia Prenguber, ND, et al.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PM][AI]

Integrative Medicine Residency Program established by Christine Girard, ND, at Griffin Hospital in association with UBCNM.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PM][AI]

Integrative Medicine Residency established at A Woman’s Time, with integration from conventional providers, by Tori Hudson, ND.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PL][PM]

Jane Guiltinan, ND, appointed to the Harborview Medical Center board in Seattle, WA. first ND to serve on a hospital board.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PM][MC]

Michael Cronin, ND, serves as Director of Integrative Medicine for American WholeHealth Inc. and Senior Medical Director for American WholeHealth Networks, bringing together integrative MDs, DOs, DCs, acupuncturists, psychologists and LMTs, in an early interprofessional team approach to patient care.

1999

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage

The Faces of Homoeopathy: An Illustrated History of the First 200 Years. Julian Winston.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [RI]

Bellavite P, Andrioli G, Lussignoli S, et al. (1999). [“Homeopathy in the perspective of scientific research.”] (Review). Ann Ist Super Sanita, 35(4):517-527. [Italian]

[PA]Professional Associations

AANP: Rick Brinkman, ND, President; Rita Bettenburg, ND, Vice President; Walter Crinnion, ND, Speaker of the House of Delegates. Robert van Horlick, ND, becomes Chair of CNA until 2001.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PA][MC]

Joseph Pizzorno, ND, appointed Chair of American Public Health Association (APHA) Special Interest Group on CAM Health Practices.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [LR][MC]

Naturopathic consultations granted exemption in Australia from new Goods and Services Tax because they are “essential health services”, with the proviso that the profession develops an independent regulator. Provided $500,000 start-up grant by Commonwealth.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [LR][MC]

Office of Complementary Medicines established by the Therapeutic Goods Administration in Australia.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PA][LR][MC]

White Paper: National Plan to Advance Integrated Health Care, with Hon. Congressman Berkeley Bedell, C. Campbell (American Association for Health freedom), P. Snider (Bastyr), S. Quinn (AANP), working with Senators T. Harkin and T. Daschle. Widely reviewed federal policy landscape analysis supports White House Commission on CAM Policy (WHCCAMP), unified national voice, spurs National Policy Dialogue (2001), leverages founding of Integrated Health Care Consortium (IHCC), which becomes Integrative Health Policy Consortium (IHPC).

[LR]Licensure and Regulation

Founding meeting of the Canadian Federation of Naturopathic Regulators, CNA, and provincial representatives held in Canada. Founded and led by Angela Moore, ND.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation

North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE) established by NPLEX. Michael Traub, ND, and Robin Moore, ND, are founders and presidents (until 2000 and 2006). In 2000, Christa Louise, MS, PhD, becomes founding Executive Director. The founding board includes Sherry Ure, C. Brandt, Nancy Dunne-Boggs. First NABNE Advisory Council meeting held. Objective administration of valid examinations and provision of information that confirms readiness of candidates to practice safely to regulatory authorities.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

CCNM moves to its permanent North York campus at 1255 Sheppard Avenue East in Toronto, Ontario. After extensive fundraising and renovation, the new campus includes the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic, as well as refurbished onsite dorms modified to house 120 students. One full wing of former dormitory rooms now houses offices for fourth year students completing their internships. CCNM celebrated its grand opening at the new site November 12 and 13, 1999, with ribbon cutting to open the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic. Purchased for $7.4 million, CCNM campus ultimately valued at $75 million by 2018.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils [AC][PL][LR][MC]

SCNM President Paul Mittman, ND, EdD, (current), leads SCNM during a period of growth and innovation; known for leadership in advancing naturopathic licensure, policy, and care delivery to underserved populations, vision in pioneering development of integrative medicine collaboration on institutional level. Advocate for health promotion, wellness, and naturopathic principles in naturopathic curriculum. Advances naturopathic medicine’s professional formation. One of two longest standing ND presidents, and one of four naturopathic physicians in his family, with Laura Mittman, ND, Arie Mittman, ND, and Jillian Smithers Mittman, NMD.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

West Coast Naturopathic Medical College, a for-profit school, opens in Vancouver, BC, with first class in 2000. Shortly thereafter, the advisory board of the WCNMC Society assumes management of the school, which later re-opens as the non-profit Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in January 2001.

[AC]Academic Accreditation [AI]

SCNM is accredited by the CNME under the presidency of Paul Mittman, ND.

[AC]Academic Accreditation [AI]

NCNM is the first naturopathic institution to receive CNME accreditation for its residency program.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“A Cross-Over Study of the Effect of a Single Oral feeding of Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil vs. Canola Oil on Post-Ingestion Plasma Triglyceride Levels in Healthy Men.” C. Calabrese, S. Myer, S. Munson, P. Turet, and T.C. Birdsall. Alternative Medicine Review. Early peer-reviewed research.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PL][MC]

Konrad Kail, ND, PA, appointed to NCCAM Advisory Council and to NIH National Cancer Institute (NCI) Advisory Council.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PL][MC]
Leanna Standish, ND, PhD, LAc, appointed to NCCAM Advisory Council.

2000-2009

2000

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][CK]

Integrative Medical Arts Group, Inc. releases IBIS99, an update and rebuild of the multidisciplinary software reference tool first published in 1992.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [DP][AI][AC][RI]

“The Story of Naturopathic Education in Australia.” S. Evans. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. Early study on naturopathic medical profession’s education, few such studies.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

Vitalism: The History of Herbalism, Homeopathy, and Flower Essences. Matthew Wood. Revision of The Magical Staff: The Vitalist Tradition in Western Medicine (1992).

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [PM][CK]

AANP HOD reviews AANP Definition of Naturopathic Medicine Position Paper (1989) following a profession-wide survey. Considers three new principles. Survey results presented, reviewed, with a call for vote. Definition reaffirmed, as written, by HOD vote. Resolution:”Therefore let it be resolved that the AANP House of Delegates votes to 1) make no changes to the current definition and six principles until there is momentum and consensus for change; 2) continually re-examine the principles; 3) encourage ongoing dialogue throughout the next decade.” Task force led by Miriam Mitchell, Chair; P. Snider, J. Zeff, Mark Monwai, B. Milliman, and Maureen O’Keefe; Naturopathic Medicine College Survey Team. (See also 1996 entry.)

[PA]Professional Associations

AANP: Nancy Aagenes, ND, President; Cindy Phillips, ND, Speaker of the House of Delegates; AANP moves to Washington, DC, managed by Association Management Group with Maria Bianchi as Executive Director until 2002.

[PA]Professional Associations [GH]

AANP HOD adopts Position Paper: Foreign Trained Practitioners.

[PA]Professional Associations

Association of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (ANPBC) changes name to College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC).

[PA]Professional Associations

CNA Summit held at CCNM; includes over 200 NDs, association members, staff and students to determine the direction of the naturopathic profession in Canada.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [LR][MC]

House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee Report on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) (UK) downgrades naturopathy to “Group 3: Alternative Disciplines” on grounds of insufficient “evidence of efficacy.”

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [LR][MC]

Issues in Coverage for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Services: Report of the Clinician Workgroup on the Integration of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CWIC) published by Washington State Insurance Commissioner, the Hon. Deborah Senn, and Lori Bielinski, LMT, Robert Mootz, DC; Bruce Milliman, six NDs, in CWIC group.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [MC]

Joseph E. Pizzorno, Jr., ND, appointed to White House Commission (WHCCAMP); appointment facilitated, staffed by Pamela Snider, ND, and David Matteson, interprofessional Puget Sound political advocates and leaders including J. Weeks, B. Milliman, and Lori Bielinski, LMT.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [LR][MC]

Montana statute mandates all health insurance policies to provide that the insured has freedom of choice in the selection of any licensed physician; may choose to consult other types of medical providers including naturopathic physicians.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [LR][MC]

Paul Saunders, ND, PhD, appointed to the National Health Products Division (NHPD), Health Protection Branch, Expert Advisory Committee, Ottawa Canada.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [LR][MC]

Phil Waddington, ND, becomes first Director General of Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD), Health Canada, in Ottawa, Canada.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [LR][MC]

White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy (WHCCAMP) established by President Clinton.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation

First NABNE administration of NPLEX Part I – Basic Science Examinations and Part II – Clinical Science Examinations.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL][MC]

Naturopathic Consortium, led by Angela Moore, ND, develops Mutual Recognition Agreement to remove barriers for NDs practicing in one Canadian jurisdiction who wish to move to and practice in another province. Last revised 2009.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils [PL][AC][MC]

Connecticut Board of Higher Education recognizes University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine to offer a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) degree. James Sensenig, ND, leads the effort.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

David Scotten, ND, becomes president of BINM until 2007.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

Joseph E. Pizzorno, Jr., ND, retires as president of Bastyr University; appointed President Emeritus, remains on the Board of Directors.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

Peter Martin, DC, becomes Dean of University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine (UBCNM) until 2004.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils [PM][HK][AC]

The National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, IL, renamed National University of Health Sciences (NUHS), a multidisciplinary university, re-activates charter for previously active and highly influential naturopathic drugless physician program. This institution originated in 1906 in Davenport, IA, as the National School of Chiropractic, moved to Chicago, IL in 1908, and was renamed National College of Chiropractic in 1920. The separately chartered National College of Drugless Physicians offered Doctor of Naturopathy (ND), Doctor of Mechano-therapy (DM), and Doctor of Drugless Therapy (DDT) degrees during these years from 1930 to 1952 with the last ND degree granted in 1952. Along with Western States, arguably the two long-term medical schools most responsible for the more robust, modern educational standards, produced most of the DC/ND cohort of physicians central to the institutional strengths of the naturopathic profession in the U.S. Midwest and the U.S./Canadian Pacific Northwest.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

Thomas Shepherd, DHA, becomes president of Bastyr University, until 2004.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils [PL]

University of Western Sydney offers a degree in naturopathy at a publicly funded institution.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

West Coast Naturopathic Medical College in Vancouver, BC welcomes its first class.

[AC]Academic Accreditation [AI]

Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) receives full accreditation from the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education.

[AC]Academic Accreditation [AI]

NCNM candidacy for accreditation approved through Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PL][MC]

Anna MacIntosh, ND, PhD, appointed to NCCAM Advisory Council.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM]

“Attitudes and Practices of Physicians and Naturopaths Toward Herbal Products, Including Use During Pregnancy and Lactation.” A. Einarson, T. Lawrimore, P. Brand, M. Gallo, C. Rotatone, and G. Koren. Canadian Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. Early data on ND practice characteristics; peer-reviewed mainstream journal.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI]

BURI receives first NCCAM grant; principal investigator, Leanna Standish, ND, PhD, LAc.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“Hepatitis C; A Retrospective Study, Literature Review, and Naturopathic Protocol.” W.B. Milliman, D.W. Lamson, and M.S. Brignall. Alternative Medicine Review. Early study that established the efficacy of ND protocol in serious, difficult to treat conditions.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [MC]

“Homeopathy and Naturopathy: Practice Characteristics and Pediatric Care.” A.C. Lee and K.J. Kemper. Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. Early research, naturopathic medicine and homeopathy practice characteristics; mainstream journal, conventional medicine co-author.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][HK][MC]

“Risks Presented by the Practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Australian Study.” A. Bensoussan, S.P. Myers, and A.L. Carlton. Archives Family Medicine. Evaluated risks associated with the practice of acupuncture by conventional medical doctors without the use of traditional theory and demonstrated that adverse events were twice those by non-medical acupuncturists using traditional theory and training.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM]
“Systems Principles and Methodologies Within a New Research Paradigm: Assessing the Effects of Naturopathic Medicine.” Christa Louise, PhD thesis.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“The Effects of a Short Program of Detoxification in Disease-Free individuals.” A. MacIntosh, K. Ball. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. Early outcome study, multi-system.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI]

Thomas T. and Elizabeth C. Tierney Basic Sciences Research Laboratory opens at Bastyr University. Early research infrastructure in U.S. naturopathic colleges.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [MC]

The World Health Organization’s Decade of Traditional Medicine initiative includes naturopathic medicine.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PM]

Cancer Treatment Centers of America confers Humanitarian of the Year Award to Joseph Pizzorno, ND.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration

First Integrative Medicine Industry Leadership Summit, Miraval, AZ, convened by John Weeks, brings ND leaders, colleges, and organizations together with industry; integrative, biomedical, research, academic, clinical and policy leaders to explore practical collaborative action toward medical and healthcare reform.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PM][PL][MC]

Wayne Centrone, ND, receives first DHHS funded naturopathic residency position at Outside In Clinic in Portland, OR.

2001

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage

“Coping with ADD: The Surprising Connection to Green Play Settings.” A.F. Taylor, F.E.M. Kuo and W.C. Sullivan. Environment and Behavior. Andrea Faber Taylor was Kuo and Sullivan’s graduate student and did the pioneering work demonstrating that time in green nature space significantly reduces ADD/ADHD frequency and severity compared to equivalent time playing either outside on pavement or an indoor gymnasium.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [CK]

“Naturopathic Medicine.” J.E. Pizzorno and P. Snider. In Fundamentals of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Ed., M.S. Micozzi. Second publication discussing Process of Healing Theory, Naturopathic Medicine Therapeutic Order.

[PA]Professional Associations

AANP: Nancy Aagenes, ND, President; Tim Birdsall, ND, Speaker of the House of Delegates.

[PA]Professional Associations

“Futures Group,” convened by David Matteson, MPH, MS, and others from AANP in concert with CNA that would evolve into Naturopathic Coordinating Committee (NCC).

[PA]Professional Associations [AC]

INM launches a new phase for the American Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) with core staff support.

[PA]Professional Associations

New Brunswick Association of Naturopathic Doctors (NBAND) established; Cathleen Coleman, ND, founding Chair.

[PA]Professional Associations

Yukon Naturopathic Association (YNA) established; Joanne Leung, ND, founding Chair.

[PA]Professional Associations

Wayne Steinke, ND, becomes Chair of CNA until 2003.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [AI][MC]

King County 2010 Initiative (WA) co-chaired by King County Council members Maggie Fimia and Kent Pullen; 2010 initiative launched to integrate natural medicine with the key role played by Bastyr University in the Puget Sound area.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PL][MC]

Michael Smith, BPharm, ND, is appointed senior advisor for Government Natural Health Products – Canada Division.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PA][MC]

National Policy Dialogue to Advance Integrated Health Care – Finding Common Ground held at Georgetown University, Washington, DC. Hosts: Bastyr University, American Association for Health Freedom, Georgetown University, AANP, Integrated Health Care Consortium (IHCC) Steering Committee. Dialogue establishes 18 consensus policy priorities among sixty medical, “CAM,” and industry stakeholders for national integrated health policy and medical care reform. Led by C. Campbell, P. Snider, S. Quinn, and Aviad (Adi) Haramati, PhD.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PM][PA]

Profile of a Profession: Naturopathic Practice. (Pub., UCSF Center for Health Professions). Distinguishes physician-trained licensed naturopathic “doctors” from unlicensable, non-physician-trained practitioners of naturopathy. Sally Lamont, P. Snider, Clyde Jensen, and J. Weeks on the task force.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PM][PA][AI]

Profiling the Professions: A Model for Evaluating Emerging Health Professions. (Pub., UCSf Center for the Health Professions). (Catherine Dower, Holly Hough, and Ed O’Neil). Pioneering study proposing a model for profiling emerging professions. P. Snider (Bastyr), Sally Lamont (CANP), and Clyde Jensen (NUNM), on task force. Edward Morris, catalyst.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [AI][MC]

WHCCAMP holds a two-day Town Hall Meeting, Seattle, WA. Hosted by King County Council, staffed by Bastyr University; Pamela Snider, ND, Sheila Quinn, Thomas Shepherd, Bastyr President Joseph Pizzorno, ND, Commissioner, Bastyr President Emeritus.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [AC]

Paul Saunders, PhD, ND, President of NPLEX, as of 2018.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation

Performance Audit: Arizona Naturopathic Physicians Board of Medical Examiners. Report No. 00-9, June 2000. D.K. Davenport.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL]

Virgin Islands, U.S. Territory, passes licensure law, led by Wendy Coram, ND, with James Sensenig, ND.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils [AC]

American Association of Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) established and incorporated; founding president of the initial phase, Paul Mittman, ND (SCNM) until 2004. Presidents include Bob Bernhardt, PhD (CCNM) 2005-2009; Guru Sandesh Singh Khalsa, ND (UBCNM) 2010-2014; Jane Guiltinan, ND (Bastyr) 2014-2016; Melanie Henriksen, ND, LAc, CNM, (NUNM) 2016 to present; Fraser Smith, ND (NUHS) 2017 to present. Early staff Karen Howard (Executive Director), Coquina Deger (Marketing Director).

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (BINM) established. Founding governing board: Bruce Chambers, Geri Martin, Cameron McIntyre, ND candidate, Neil McKinney, ND, Kevin Nolan, MD, ND, Cidalia Paiva, PhD, David Scotten, ND (Dean), David Wang, ND, and Patricia Wolfe, ND. Dr. Wolfe becomes founding President.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

First graduating class of UBCNM.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

Guru Sandesh Singh Khalsa, ND, becomes interim president of NCNM until 2003.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils [AC]

SCNM achieves candidacy status with Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

[AC]Academic Accreditation [PL]

CNME loses U.S. Department of Education recognition when CNME’s petition for continued recognition to USDE is denied.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PL][AI][MC]

Australian Centre for Complementary Medicine, Education, and Research, established by the University of Queensland and Southern Cross University; co-founded, directed by Stephen Myers, PhD, BMed, ND.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PL][AI][MC]

Bastyr University participates in NIH-funded curriculum grant; collaborative effort to plan and implement “CAM” as curriculum requirement at University of Washington School of Medicine.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI][MC]

Heather Greenlee, ND, first ND to complete post-doctoral fellowship in cancer prevention at Fred Hutchinson Memorial Research Center; oncology post-doctoral fellowship at Columbia University, funded by NCCAM.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI]

Heather Zwickey, PhD, becomes NCNM Director of Research, through 2017. Establishes research as core to NCNM/NUNM’s identity and evolution.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI][MC]

Oregon Collaborative for Complementary and Integrative Medicine (OCCIM) established. Becomes Oregon Center for Integrative Medicine (OCIM); develops from early NCCAM, funds inter-institutional collaboration.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [HK][AI]

SCNM and Gaia Herbs receive a $2M NIH NCCAM SBIR grant to study Echinacea species. The grant identified new active plant constituents, delineated the immunological role of alkamides, and yielded six peer-reviewed publications.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][HK][AI]

SCNM President Paul Mittman, ND, Peter D’Adamo, ND, Martha D’Adamo, and Laura Mittman, ND, establish the Institute for Human Individuality (IfHI) at SCNM with mission to foster research and education in clinical informatics, nutrigenomics, and epigenetics.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PM][PL]

Maui Memorial Medical Center in Hawaii becomes the first state-owned medical facility to admit patients under care of naturopathic physicians.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [MC]

Second Integrative Medicine Industry Leadership Summit, Scottsdale, AZ, convened by John Weeks. “CAM”, integrative medicine and medical industry leaders, report and engage collaborative initiatives, extended network development.

2002

[PM]Practice Models and Care Delivery [PA][AI]

Bruce Milliman, ND, and Esteban Ryciak, ND, found first graduate primary care community clinical education practicum for ND students known as “Sombrero Club” in Seattle, WA. Stimulates founding of Naturopathic Academy of Primary Care Physicians (NAPCP).

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][PA]

Naturopathic Society founded at SCNM, hosts annual Gathering; founders are naturopathic medicine students Joe Holcomb, Brendan McCarthy, Cristina Romero-Bosch, and John Robinson. James Sensenig, ND, key faculty mentor, with J. Zeff and P. Snider.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][RI]

Provings, Volume I – How Understanding Provings Offers an Essential foundation to Successful Patient Care – With a Proving of Alcoholus. Paul Herscu, ND, MPH.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [RI]

Provings, Volume II – An Annotated Selection of Historic and Contemporary Writings. Paul Herscu, ND, MPH.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

The Clinician’s Handbook of Natural Medicine. Joseph E. Pizzorno, ND, Michael Murray, ND, and Herb Joiner-Bey, ND. 3rd Ed., 2016.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage

“The Nature of Science.” S.P. Myers. Journal of Complementary Medicine.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [RI][MC]

“Tracking restoration in natural and urban field settings.” T. Hartig, G.W. Evans, L.D. Jamner, et al. Journal of Environmental Psychology. Terry Hartig is one of the foundational researchers on the psychophysiological effects of green space. The first “field” study (literally) in this area, measuring biofeedback responses of participants out in natural and built environments (as opposed to all previous studies that used photographs, or video). Hartig also developed the “Perceived Restorativeness Scale” (PRS); which measures subjective experience of a place according to Kaplan’s ART.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [PM][PL]

National Health Training Package developed for naturopathy courses in the Australian vocational education sector (but not the higher education sector); defined naturopathy based on modalities (herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutrition, massage) with no definition of naturopathy itself, leads to tensions in the education sector concerning risk of academic decline.

[PA]Professional Associations

AANP: Michael Traub, ND, President; Timothy Birdsall, ND, Speaker of the House of Delegates. Karen Howard becomes Executive Director (until 2010). AANP sets up its own staff in Washington, D.C. and presents State Licensing Plan to the AANMC.

[PA]Professional Associations [PM][HK]

Jared Zeff, ND, LAc, receives first Lifetime Achievement Award conferred by Northwest Naturopathic Physicians Convention.

[PA]Professional Associations [PM][HK]

NWNP Convention inducts thirteen individuals and two companies into the NWNP Hall of Fame.

[PA]Professional Associations [PL][MC]

Shawn O’ Reilly becomes Executive Director and Director of Government Relations of CNA, as of 2018.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [MC]

WHCCAMP Report published, recommends policies for inclusion, reimbursement, research, underserved populations, access, education and product safety in “CAM” systems, professions, therapies.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PA][AI][MC]

IHCC becomes Integrated Healthcare Policy Consortium (IHPC), unified U.S. voice to work with Congress to implement National Policy Dialogue agenda. founders: American Association for Health Freedom (Candace Campbell, founding Chair 2002-2005); American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (Sheila Quinn, Executive Committee, Chair 2005-2010); Bastyr University (Pamela Snider, ND, Executive Committee, Vice Chair 2002-2018); Matt Russell (founding Executive Director). Co-founding Board: includes A. Haramati, PhD (Georgetown University; academic institution integrative medicine networks), J. Weeks (raises first $30K for Executive Director, Integrative Medicine Industry Leadership Summit networks), T. Kruzel (AANP President), and Len Wisneski, MD, who becomes future chair (2010-present).

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [MC]

Joseph E. Pizzorno, ND, and Pamela Snider, ND, appointed to DHHS, CMS Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee (MCAC) by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson until 2004.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [MC]

National Policy Dialogue to Advance Integrated Health Care: Finding Common Ground. Report published (Eds., M. Traub and S. Quinn) by IHPC. Circulated to the US Congress.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL]

Alberta, Canada passes provincial licensure law.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL]

Kansas passes state registration, Kansas State Assembly 65-7201 et seq. Led by Mehdi Khosh, ND, and Farhang Khosh, ND. Ontario, Canada, legislation places NDs under the Health Professions Act.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils [PL][MC]

Consortium for Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine (CAHCIM) is founded. Eight conventional academic medical centers formalize collaboration to advance integrative medicine within conventional medical schools. Eventually becomes a seventy-institution platform for change in the U.S. from a “disease managment” system to a “health care” system. A. Haramati, PhD, plays a leading role.

[AC]Academic Accreditation [AI]

Bastyr University Residency program is accredited by CNME. [AC]Academic Accreditation

CNME restructures and develops a new strategic plan. Executive Director, Dan Seitz, MEd; President, Don Warren, ND (until 2006).

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PL][AI]

BURI awarded T32 training grant by NIH CCAM. Bastyr University receives an unprecedented $1.145 million research grant from NIH/NCCAM.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][MC]

“Characteristics of Visits to Licensed Acupuncturists, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, and Naturopathic Physicians.” D.C. Cherkin, R.A. Deyo, K.J. Sherman, L.G. Hart, J.H. Street, A. Hrbek, R.B. Davis, E. Cramer, B. Milliman, J. Booker, R. Mootz, J. Barassi, J.R. Kahn, T. J. Kaptchuk, and D.M. Eisenberg. Journal of the American Board of Family Practice. ND workforce characteristics. Cherkin team of inter-professional researchers; important mainstream journal.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][AI]

“Complementary and Alternative Medical Treatment of Breast Cancer: A Survey of Licensed North American Naturopathic Physicians.” L.J. Standish, K. Greene, H. Greenlee, J.G. Kim, and C. Grosshans. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. First ND breast cancer research, Bastyr University Research Institute Director Leanna Standish, ND, PhD, LAc.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications[PM]

Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal (IMCJ) launched (Ed. in Chief, Joseph E. Pizzorno, Jr., ND).

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][MC]

Karen Ball, ND, is the first ND in the U.S. to receive a postdoctoral training grant from the National Institutes of Health.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI]

Naturopathic colleges receive NCCAM grant to fund Naturopathic Medical Research Agenda (NMRA), profession and college-wide research agenda project based at Bastyr University. Principal Investigator (PI), L. Standish, ND, PhD, LAc; Co-PI, C.Calabrese, ND, MPH; Co-I, P. Snider, ND, with Konrad Kail, ND, PA, Edward Mills, ND, Linda Kim, ND, Mark Mattie, ND, Peter Martin, DC, Michael Traub, ND, DHANP, Stephen Myers, ND, BMed, PhD, and Heather Zwickey, PhD.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI][PL][MC]

NCNM is part of Oregon CAM Course, NIH-funded R25 curriculum grant, collaborative effort to investigate “CAM” curriculum for Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU).

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI][MC]

SCNM Research Department collaborates with Arizona State University, studies effects of homeopathy in reducing weight, body fat mass, and percent body fat.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][PL]

“The Scope of Naturopathic Practice: An Emerging Profession.” M.J. Verhoef, H.S. Boon, M. Smith, and D.R. Mutasingwa. Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapy. Sociological; Boone and Verhoef team.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

Thom Kruzel, ND, quantifies peer-reviewed articles by NDs in Journal of Naturopathic Medicine at request of AANP. Tori Hudson, Konrad Kail, Peter D’ Adamo, and Thom Kruzel lead.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PL][MC]

Wendy Weber, ND, PhD, MPH, becomes the first naturopathic physician to receive a Career Development Award from NIH/NCCAM.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [AI][MC]

Bastyr University hosts its first annual “CAM Camp”, four-week program providing an introductory natural medicine education to University of Washington conventional medical students.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PA][PL]

Collaboration for Healthcare Renewal foundation (CHRF), 501(c)(3), formed 2002-2005. founders: John Weeks and Gerald Whitworth. Invites IHPC, Industry Leadership Summit Working Groups to CHRF to collaborate regarding policy, practice, values, education and business in forum for health creation.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PM][PL]

North Hawaii Community Hospital establishes NDs on medical staff; Michael Traub, Michelle Suber, and Michaela Martin.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration

Third Collaboration for Healthcare Renewal Foundation (CHRF) Integrative Medicine Industry Leadership Summit, Scottsdale, AZ, convened by J. Weeks, and G. Whitworth.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [AI]

NCNM approves the first international naturopathic external rotation in Peru, led by Wayne Centrone, ND.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [DP]

World Health Organization Traditional Medicine Strategy 2002-2005 published, highlighting global traditional medicine use and WHO’s role in the program. Naturopathic medicine is included in the definition of “Traditional Medicine”.

2003

[PM]Practice Models and Care Delivery [MC]

Clifton Springs Hospital, Clifton Springs, NY, appoints Les Moore, ND, as director of Integrated Health Care department at historic hydrotherapy and nature cure institution.

[PM]Practice Models and Care Delivery [DP]

Healing in the Christian Spiritual Tradition. Les Moore, ND, MSOM, LAc. [https://archive.org/details/healinginchristi0000moor]

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

Plant Medicine in Practice: Using the Teachings of John Bastyr. William Mitchell, ND.

[PA]Professional Associations

AANP implements a new management structure. Michael Traub, ND, President; Tim Birdsall, ND, Speaker of the House of Delegates.

[PA]Professional Associations [RI]

AANP HOD adopts Position Paper: Naturopathic Research; led by C. Calabrese, Paul Reilly, and Daniel Lukaczer.

[PA]Professional Associations [MC]

American Holistic Medical Association (AHMA) gives the Holistic Medicine Pioneer Award to Joseph Pizzorno, ND; first to an ND.

[PA]Professional Associations

CAND adopts Position Paper: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.

[PA]Professional Associations

CAND adopts Position Paper: West Nile Virus.

PA] Professional Associations

INM awards first scholarships to student leaders at each naturopathic school.

[PA]Professional Associations

Kevin Jackson, ND, becomes Chair of CAND until 2004.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [MC]

AANP announces Indian Health Services (IHS) initiative, advocates for ND inclusion in Indian Health Services, led by Karen Howard.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [LR][MC]

Australian Expert Committee on Complementary Medicine, including David McLeod, ND, and Stephen Myers, ND, BMed, PhD, recommends practitioner regulation and further product regulation in light of Pan Pharmaceuticals recall of many natural products in Australia.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PA][MC]

Bruce Milliman, ND, appointed to AMA CPT® Health Care Professional Editorial Advisory Committee (CPT-HCPAC) until 2013. First AND appointed to AMA/CMS national committee. Nominated by AANP and advocated by Integrated Healthcare Policy Consortium (IHPC). Followed by Eva Miller, ND, Stephanie Stark, ND, Amy Hobson, ND, Molly fox, ND.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PA][MC]

Integrated Healthcare Policy Consortium (IHPC) incorporates as a 501(c) (4) to facilitate health promotion, prevention, access advocacy, legislative, and policy agenda. Diverse stakeholders; interprofessional.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [DP][LR]

Washington State adopts the title “naturopathic physician” by rule. WANP, Dan Labriola, ND, lead.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL]

California passes state licensure law, SB 907, led by Sally Lamont, ND, and team including David Matteson, Sandi Cutler, David Fields, ND, Carl Hangee-Bauer, ND, Pamela Snider, ND, Beth Pimentel, ND, Tara Levy, ND, Jon Kvenvolden, and others.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL]

INM plays a key role in obtaining licensure for naturopathic doctors in California.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [DP][PL][MC]

Washington adopts the title “Naturopathic Physician” within state law.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils [MC]

William Keppler, PhD, becomes president of NCNM until 2007. Amid major financial crisis, NCNM is reorganized and strengthened, receives highest accreditation recognition from NWCCU under leadership by Dr. Keppler and his NCNM team. Dr. Keppler’s unifying leadership, tireless encouragement, and inspiring guidance at NUNM earn loyalty and respect; community sense enhanced motivation, engagement, productivity and accomplishment. His effective external advocacy advances naturopathic medicine and education.

[AC]Academic Accreditation [AI]

BINM granted candidacy status by CNME.

[AC]Academic Accreditation [PL][MC]

CNME is re-recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education. Led by Don Warren, ND, President, Daniel Seitz, JD, EdD, Executive Director.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [HK]

“A Cross-Cultural Study: Anti-inflammatory Activity of Australian and Chinese Plants.” R.W. Li, S.P. Myers, D.N. Leach, G.D. Lin, and G. Leach. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. Demonstrates same plants used in traditional medicine by two distinct cultures with no history of interaction for similar biological activity resulted in a high likelihood of confirmation of this activity in laboratory testing.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [HK]

“Efficacy and Safety of Echinacea in Treating Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Children.” J.A. Taylor, W. Weber, L. Standish, H. Quinn, J. Goesling, M. McGann, and C. Calabrese. JAMA. ND researchers published in JAMA.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [HK]

“Evidence of Correlated Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Signals Between Distant Human Brains.” L.J. Standish, L.C. Johnson, L. Kozak, and T. Richards. Alternative Therapies in Health Medicine. Considered frontier bodymind research.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI]

Helfgott Research Institute founded at NCNM by Heather Zwickey, PhD, Michael Aiken, and Cheryl Ritenbaugh, PhD, MPH, with financial support by Don Helfgott.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [MC]

“Is Naturopathy as Effective as Conventional Therapy for Treatment of Menopausal Symptoms?” E.H. Cramer, P. Jones, N.L. Keenan, and B.L. Thompson. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Early comparative study; ND vs. conventional treatment effectiveness.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [HK]

“Naturopathic Treatment for Ear Pain in Children.” E.M. Sarrell, H.A. Cohen, and E. Kahan. Pediatrics. Early, comparative naturopathic pediatric vs. conventional pediatric practice. Positive outcome. Important journal.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI]

Research track at AANP conventions initiated by Christine Girard, ND.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][MC]

“Visiting Family Physicians and Naturopathic Practitioners. Comparing Patient-Practitioner Interactions.” H. Boon, M. Stewart, M.A. Kennard, and J. Guimond. Canadian Family Physician. Boon team. Mainstream journal; comparative practice ND-MD.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PL][MC]

Wendy Weber, ND, PhD, MPH, receives first federal student loan forgiveness award to an ND from NIH-NCCAM.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [PM]

Natural Doctors International founded by Tabatha Parker, ND, Michael Owen, ND, and Laurent Chaix, ND, in Portland, OR. In 2004, NDI launched its pilot program on the island of Ometepe in Rivas, Nicaragua.

2004

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [AI][RI]

CCNM Press founded; publishes first books in 2004. Incorporates as C-3, a Canadian non-profit, under the leadership of Bob Hilderly. Strategic publication of specialty areas of naturopathic medicine by faculty begins.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage

Healing Arthritis. Penny Kendall-Reed, ND, and Stephen Reed, MD. CCNM Press.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][MC]

Nature Cures: The History of Alternative Medicine in America. James C. Whorton, PhD. Landmark academic history documenting natural medicine practice and “drugless” professions highlighting the clinical, educational and licensing environment cultivated by the multidisciplinary ND/DC and Sanipractic practitioners delivering physician- level primary care throughout the Pacific Northwest (Cascadia).

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage

Synthesis in Healing – Subtle Energies and Natural Therapies for Optimal Health. Judy Jacka, ND.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [AI]

Inaugural meeting of The Gathering, launched at SCNM by student-led philosophy club, SCNM Naturopathic Society founders, Joseph Holcomb, Mary K. Martin, Jaspreet Mundeir, Brendan McCarty, Cristina Romero-Bosch, and others.

[PA]Professional Associations

AANP: Nancy Dunne, ND, President; Stephany Porter, ND, Speaker of the House of Delegates.

[PA]Professional Associations [PM]

AANP HOD adopts Position Paper: Injection Therapies Performed by Naturopathic Physicians. Led by H. Adelson, R. Marinelli, E. Kane, and S. Porter.

[PA]Professional Associations

Canadian Naturopathic Association (CNA) name changed to Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND).

[PA]Professional Associations [PL][MC]

CAND adopts Position Paper: Flu Vaccines.

[PA]Professional Associations [PL][MC]

CAND adopts Position Paper: Avian Flu.

[PA]Professional Associations

Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP) founded; becomes an affiliate of AANP and CAND.

[PA]Professional Associations

Prince Edward Island Association of Naturopathic Doctors (PEIAND) established, Kali Simmonds, ND, founding Chair.

[PA]Professional Associations

Walter Lemmo, ND, becomes Chair of CAND until 2005.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation[PA][MC]

AANP launches its first Federal Legislative Initiative (FLI) Day in Washington, DC, led by Executive Director Karen Howard.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PA]

International Naturopathic Students Association (INSA), pre-NMSA student leadership network raises funds to engage student activists.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [MC]

Michelle Simon, ND, PhD, appointed to Washington State Health Technology Clinical Committee, responsible for evidence-based coverage decisions, parallel to Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC)) for state Medicaid funding. First ND appointed to a state Medicaid coverage decision-making committee.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL][MC]

Washington, District of Columbia, passes new ND licensure/registration law, Practice of Naturopathic Medicine Licensing Amendment Act. #15-57.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PM][DP][PL][MC]

Washington State codifies NDs as “primary care providers” in state law (RCW 18.36a). K. Pournadeali, ND, President, WANP.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PM][PL]

Washington State expands ND prescriptive authority through rule to include modern antimicrobials. Lead, D. Labriola, ND (lobbying), B. Milliman, ND (language), C. Dodge, ND, A. Hobson, ND, J. Levitt, ND, A. Levitt, ND, R. Bradley, ND, L. Mischley, ND, and J. Allen, ND. K. Pournadeali, ND, President.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

Board Certification in Naturopathic Oncology established by American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO).

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils [AC][MC]

Bob Bernhardt, PhD, becomes president of CCNM, current as of 2018. Known for unassuming leadership style in stabilizing and expanding CCNM, evolving faculty and faculty governance; strengthening CCNM research capacity, production and innovation; mainstream collaboration and collegial approach among North American colleges within AANMC.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine first graduating class. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils [AC]

Guru Sandesh Singh Khalsa, ND, (1949-2021) appointed Dean of the University of Bridgeport, College of Naturopathic Medicine, Bridgeport, CT. Dr. Khalsa always known for his love of history, stories, and his insights concerning naturopathic medicine. He was a key influence within AANMC for many years, particularly in encouraging and supporting other deans to work collaboratively on shared issues such as competencies and learning objectives. Dr. Khalsa instrumental in UBCNM welcoming the Center of Excellence in Generative Medicine founded by Peter J. D’Adamo, ND, and Martha D’Adamo.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

John Daley, PhD, Executive Vice President of Bastyr University, becomes Acting President. Daley had served as executive vice president under Joseph Pizzorno and Tom Shepherd for ten years and as interim president for six months until Daniel K. Church, PhD, was appointed president in 2005. Established traditional academic management structures that stabilized the University during rapid growth.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils [PM][HK][PA]

Naturopathic Academy of Therapeutic Injection (NATI) founded by Harry Adelson, ND, Rick Marinelli, ND, MAcOM, LAc, Kevin Wilson, ND, Noel Peterson, ND, Michael Cronin, ND, and Jonas Skardis, DOM, DAAPM.

[AC]Academic Accreditation [PL][MC]

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), a federally recognized regional institutional accrediting agency, awards NCNM candidacy status, a key step to NCNM’s regional accreditation.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][AI][MC]

CCNM’s research department launches a series of innovative whole systems studies collaborating with Canada Post Corporation and Canadian Union of Postal Workers, commencing with focus groups and followed by investigation of adjunctive naturopathic care for chronic back pain. CCNM then conducts a series of whole practice randomized clinical trials with outcomes demonstrating cost reduction and effectiveness for cardiovascular disease prevention, low back pain, and effectiveness for shoulder pain, and anxiety. first led by Ed Mills and then by Dugald Seely, this work involved major contributions from Patricia Herman, Orest Szczurko, Kieran Cooley, Heidi Fritz, Bob Bernhardt, Craig Herrington, Serenity Aberdour, Ryan Bradley, David Lescheid, Tara Gignac, Philip Rouchotas, Qi Zhou and Gordon Guyatt. Landmark collaboration in redefining research framing and methodology with emphasis on whole system delivery and measurable economic and clinical outcomes.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [MC]

Carlo Calabrese, ND, MPH, appointed to NCCAM National Advisory Council.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [HK]

“Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Multiple Sclerosis: Survey of Licensed Naturopaths.” L. Shinto, C. Calabrese, C. Morris, S. Sinsheimer, and D. Bourdette. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Shinto-Calabrese team. Key study following NMRA.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][PL][MC]

“The Effect of Mandating Complementary and Alternative Medicine Services on Insurance Benefits in Washington State.” C.A. Watts, W.E. Lafferty and A.C. Baden. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Health services and medical access; insurance data.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI][MC][GH]

The Future and Foundations of Naturopathic Medical Science: The Naturopathic Medical Research Agenda, report submitted to NCCAM, co-authored by all colleges, AANP, and Southern Cross University (Australia); L. Standish, C. Calabrese, P. Snider, K. Kail, S. Myers, H. Zwickey, M. Traub, E. Mills, M. Mattie, and L. Kim.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“Implementation of Outcome Measures in a Complementary and Alternative Medicine Clinic: Evidence of Decreased Pain and Improved Quality of Life.” E.R. Secor, J.H. Blumberg, M.J. Markow, J. Mackenzie, and R.S. Thrall. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Yale team.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI]

International Journal of Naturopathic Medicine. Eds., J. Prousky and E. Mills; founded by CCNM.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM]

“Naturopathic and Western Herbal Medicine Practice in Australia: A Workforce Survey.” A. Bensoussan, S.P. Myers, S. Wu, and K. O’Connor. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. ND and Western botanical medicine workforce; public health.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM]

“Practice Patterns of Naturopathic Physicians: Results from a Random Survey of Licensed Practitioners in Two U.S. States.” H.S. Boon, D.C. Cherkin, J. Erro, K.J. Sherman, B. Milliman, J. Booker, E.H. Cramer, M.J. Smith, R.A. Deyo, and D.M. Eisenberg. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. ND practice characteristics data.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][PL][MC]

“The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medical Providers by Insured Cancer Patients in Washington State.” W.E. Lafferty, A. Bellas, A. Corage Baden, P.T. Tyree, and L.J. Standish. Cancer medical and health services data following Washington State coverage inclusion of licensed CAM providers; UW-Bastyr team.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [PM][MC]

Soma Clinic, operated through the Lubumbashi Medical Clinic, Mercy and Care International in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is opened by Ysu Umbala, ND, bringing services and care to impoverished communities.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [PM][MC]

Naturopaths without Borders founded by SCNM student, Tamara Katayama Torres, ND, establishing medical Spanish curricula and monthly clinic trips to Rocky Point, Mexico.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [PL][RI][MC]

Zambia Institute of Natural Medicine and Research, founded by Lawrence Chanza, ND, in Lusaka, Zambia. ND training program, traditional indigenous medicine research and training, ND licensing, and natural medicine regulation through the Pharmaceutical Regulatory Authority.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [AI][AC]

Academic Consortium for Complementary and Alternative Health Care (ACCAHC) founded by academic agencies for naturopathic medicine and natural, “complementary and alternative health” professions, including CNME (D. Warren and D. Seitz), NPLEX (C. Louise), and AANMC. Initial grant to IHPC from Lucy Gonda. Founding Executive Director, P. Snider; founding Chair, R. Phillips, DC, PhD. Co-founders: P. Snider, J. Weeks, and L. Gonda. Membership organization moves to incorporate as 501(c)3 in 2006.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [AC][PL]

Don Warren, ND, representing CNME, serves on a liaison panel for the Canadian Committee on the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by the American Public convened by the U.S. Institute of Medicine of the National Academies of Science.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PA][AC]

National Education Dialogue (NED) – Creating Common Ground initiated to strengthen “CAM” academic institutions, unify impact, create a forum for “CAM” (natural, integrative, functional, and traditional medicine) and conventional health and medical professions to engage in academic collaboration. The IHPC Education Task Force oversees NED and ACCAHC initiatives (D. O’Bryon [Chair], S. Quinn, J. Kahn, J. Weeks (NED Director], P. Snider (NED Co-Director).

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PL][PM]

Wayne Centrone, ND, receives Homeless Medicine fellowship at Outside In Clinic, Portland, OR.

2005

[PM]Practice Models and Care Delivery [GH]

Chris Halperin Memorial Clinic founded by Bastyr students in Kenya. Operated through non-profit organization, Village Volunteers.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [HK]

Dr. John Bastyr: Philosophy and Practice. Melanie J. Grimes. Presents Dr. Bastyr’s approach to the practice of medicine, his philosophy of healing, and his place in the history of medicine as well as his Clinical Homeopathic Materia Medica.

[PM]Practice Models and Care Delivery [MC]

SCNM establishes a relationship with Native American Community Health Center (NACHI).

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage

From Nature-Cure to Naturopathic Medicine: The Institutionalizing of Naturopathic Medical Education in Ontario. David Schleich, PhD, former CCNM president; doctoral thesis completed for the University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [RI]

Naturopathic Doctors News and Reviews (NDNR) begins publication, Eds., David Tallman, DC, NMD, Razi Berry; becomes a leading and trusted voice for naturopathic medicine, practice, research philosophy, patients and the profession.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [DP][RI]

The Textbook of Functional Medicine. Eds., David R. Jones, MD, and Sheila Quinn; Institute for Functional Medicine. Forty-seven authors include naturopathic physicians.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage

“The mental and physical health outcomes of green exercise.” J. Pretty, J. Peacock, M. Sellens and M. Griffin. International Journal of Environmental Health Research. Leads into “Green Exercise and Green Care: Evidence, Cohorts, Lifestyles and Health Outcomes” by J. L. Barton, R. Hine, and J. N. Pretty. Pretty and Barton originated the research around “Green Exercise”, showing that physical activity is more beneficial (physiologically and psychologically) than equivalent exercise indoors.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [HK]

The Gathering hosted at SCNM. Student leaders K. Palka, W. Franklin, and J. Holcomb. Beacon Award given to Robert Broadwell, ND.

[CK]Codification of Knowledge

The Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine Project and Textbook proposed at AANP convention; initially based at Institute for Natural Medicine (INM). P. Snider, J. Zeff, J. Pizzorno, and J. Sensenig (Senior Editors); Marc Micozzi, MD, PhD, invites Drs. Snider, Pizzorno, and Zeff to publish text. David Schleich, PhD, plays a pivotal role in visioning, strategy, philanthropic partnerships.

[PA]Professional Associations

AANP HOD adopts Position Paper: Heavy Metals (J. Martin and S. Bailey).

[PA]Professional Associations

AANP: Nancy Dunne, ND, President; Stephany Porter, ND, Speaker of the House of Delegates.

[PA]Professional Associations

CAND adopts Position Paper: Childhood Vaccinations and Immunity: A Naturopathic Perspective.

[PA]Professional Associations

Inaugural CAND Biannual Health Fusion Conference; first Canadian national conference in more than 15 years.

[PA]Professional Associations [PM][HK][DP]

Institute for Naturopathic Medicine (INM) incorporated in Connecticut. Founders James Sensenig, ND, Robert Broadwell, ND, OMD, CA, and Bob Timberlake.

[PA]Professional Associations

Iva Lloyd, ND, becomes Chair of CAND until 2008.

[PA]Professional Associations

Naturopathic Medical Students Association (NMSA) founded by student leaders and co-founders Jonci Jensen, joined by Jaclyn Chasse (Bastyr), Corinne Sell (NCNM), Alexis Chesney (UBCNM), Cheri King (NCNM), and Leila Fosdick-Turner (SCNM). Dr. Jensen, then a student, attended American Medical Student Association (AMSA) National Convention in 2005 and took action to create a similar organization for naturopathic students. NMSA replaced the International Naturopathic Student Association (INSA), originally formed in 1996 at CCNM to build community among ND students at different schools through annual summer gatherings.

[PA]Professional Associations

Naturopathic Medical Student (NMSA) hosts the inaugural Annual Conference.

[PA]Professional Associations

NMSA becomes an affiliate member of American Medical Student Association (AMSA). Naturopathic Medicine Special Interest Group developed.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [MC]

IHPC hosts National Education Dialogue to Advance Integrated Health Care: Creating Common Ground (NED) at Georgetown University, Washington, DC. Includes organization leaders from twelve professions, including CAHCIM and ACCAHC leaders, and shared task forces collaborate on many pre-conference projects. J. Weeks (Director), P. Snider (Co-Director), M. Traub, and P. Mittman (Steering Committee).

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [MC]

IOM publishes Consensus Report, Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the US; addresses naturopathic medicine.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [MC]

Washington State includes NDs in the Medical Homes Act following Washington State Blue Ribbon Commission on Health Care Reform. Leads R. Bradley, E. Oberg. K. Pournadeali, President (WANP).

[LR]Licensure and Regulation

General Naturopathic Council established in the United Kingdom to “regulate and support naturopathic practitioners” and to establish national occupational standards.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL][MC]

Idaho passes new state licensure law, SB 1158, led by Todd Schlapfer, ND.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL][MC]

Victoria, Australia, provincial government recommends statutory regulation of naturopaths by publishing Lin Report (The Practice and Regulatory Requirements of Naturopathy and Western Herbal Medicine) and begins legislative process. New South Wales, South Australia, and Western Australia agree to observe impact before pursuing. Legislation “parked” due to implementation of National Registration and Scheme by Council of Australian Governments.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL][MC]

Washington State expands the profession’s authority to prescribe “naturopathic medicines” including legend drugs and controlled substances.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation

Washington State modernizes ND RCW 18.36A and expands scope to include minor surgery, IVs, IUDs, and board prescriptive authority, including legend drugs and controlled substances. Requires ND program. Expands ability to order imaging, including radiographic studies. Lead, K. Pournadeali, ND, President (WANP).

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

Council of Chief Academic and Clinical Officers (CCACO) is founded, evolving from AANMC Dean’s Council. first Chair: Nick DeGroot, ND (CCNM). Extensive work on creating the official AANMC core competency document. Many useful projects sharing best practices emerge among network of naturopathic colleges and programs.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils [PA][AI][MC]

Inaugural Academic Consortium for Complementary and Alternative Health Care (ACCAHC) Toward a Thriving Future – Strategic Planning Retreat held at Southern California University of Health Sciences in Whittier, CA. Eighteen academic organizations from diverse professions (chiropractic, naturopathic medicine, direct-entry midwifery, massage therapy and bodywork, Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, holistic nutrition, homeopathy), including AANMC/Bastyr, NPLEX, CNME, participate. Unity achieved on vision, mission, and values, as well as plan to collaborate among “CAM” academic institutions and with integrative medicine academic institutions, and to impact inclusion policy. P. Snider (Executive Director), J. Weeks, C. Louise, D. Warren, and M. Martin.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils [MC]

Daniel K. Church, PhD, appointed president of Bastyr University until June 2015; during his tenure he completes purchase of campus, adds several degree programs, opens California campus with a vision of robust collaboration with community health and integrative medicine professionals, and builds LEED-certified student housing. Dr. Church known for his humanitarianism, passion for social justice and global health, aspiration to integrate the arts with the integrative health and medical professions, and gracious hosting; recognized for leadership in strengthening Bastyr’s training and impact regarding policy, diversity, and social justice issues by establishing the Center for Health Policy and Leadership and the Center for Social Justice and Diversity.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils [PM][HK]

Naturopathic Education and Research Consortium (NERC) established to increase postgraduate residency and training opportunities for naturopathic physicians. founded by Tori Hudson, ND, and Margaret Beeson, ND, NERC begins establishing partnerships with U.S. clinics to expand residencies for ND graduates.

[AC]Academic Accreditation [MC]

Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) revises first Professional Degree category to include Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree; recommended by Chair of IPEDS Task Force Edward Delaney, led by William Keppler, PhD, with testimony developed by Pamela Snider, ND.

[AC]Academic Accreditation [PL][MC]

US Department of Education adds naturopathic medicine as an approved discipline eligible for increased unsubsidized Stafford, FFEL, and Direct Loan amounts; requires CNME accreditation. Led by David Matteson, MPH, MEd, MPA and Bastyr University.

[AC]Academic Accreditation [MC]

William Keppler, PhD, appointed to Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) with Carnegie Commission; nomination advocated by David Matteson, MPH, MEd, MPA.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI][PL]

“Echinacea purpurea for Prevention of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Children.” W. Weber, J.A. Taylor, A.V. Stoep, N.S. Weiss, L.J. Standish, and C. Calabrese. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Exemplifies research on commonly used botanical protocol. Results: 28% decreased risk of subsequent URI. Bastyr team.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI][PL]

First R25 grant from NCCAM to National University of Health Sciences (NUHS). Naturopathic medicine program.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI][DP]

The future and foundations of Naturopathic Medical Science. The Naturopathic Medical Research Agenda (NMRA). Report to the NIH NCCAM on findings of the NMRA. L. Standish, C. Calabrese, P. Snider, with S. Myers, H. Zwickey, L. Kim, K. Kail, E. Mills, P. Martin, M. Traub, and M. Mattie. Bastyr University Press.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI][MC]

Helfgott Research Institute receives its first NCCAM grant (R21) for study of anti-inflammatory diet for patients diagnosed with pre-diabetes and diabetes. NCNM investigator team: Patricia Elmer, PhD, RD, Heather Schiffke, MATCM, and Heather Zwickey, PhD. OHSU collaborators include Anne Nedrow, MD.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][MC]

Leanna Standish, ND, PhD, LAc, appointed to National Academy of Sciences IOM Committee to investigate CAM; soon removed for publishing research on distant neural signaling.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“Naturopathic Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis.” J. Dunn and J.M. Wilkinson. Modern Rheumatology. Mainstream journal. Wellpark College team in New Zealand.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI]

“The Treatment of Migraines and Tension-Type Headaches with Intravenous and Oral Niacin (Nicotinic Acid): Systematic Review of the Literature.” J. Prousky and D. Seely. Nutrition Journal. CCNM team; systematic review by ND researchers.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PM][AI][MC]

Nancy Dunne, ND, Bill Benda, MD, Linda Kim, ND, Paul Mittman, ND, Richard Barrett, ND, Pamela Snider, ND, Joseph Pizzorno, ND, lead AANP initiative and publication of “Naturopathic Medicine: What Can Patients Expect?” in Journal of Family Practice, in response to a 2003 Medscape article “Naturopathy: A Critical Appraisal,” by Kimball Atwood, MD.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [PM][MC]

Health Bridges International (HBI) incorporated by Founder, Wayne Centrone, ND; HBI complements current international care systems by providing medical and social service professionals to work in poverty-stricken areas.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence

Health for Every Living Person (HELP) founded by Gurdev Parmar, ND; clinic provides integrated medical services in developing countries and those affected by natural disasters and war in Thailand.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [PL][MC]

National Policy on Traditional Medicine and Regulation of Herbal Medicines, the World Health Organization’s overview of countries providing traditional medicine/CAM/natural medicine policies and those that regulate herbal medicines.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence

William Wulsin, ND, MA, LAc, Judy Peabody, ND, and other NDs participate in relief efforts and provide health care to survivors of Hurricane Katrina in the U.S.

2006

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][AI]

Anxiety: Orthomolecular Diagnosis and Treatment. Johnathan Prousky, ND. CCNM Press.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

The Face of Consciousness. Patrick Donovan, ND, and Herb Joiner-Bey, ND.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PL][MC]

The Integrator Blog News and Reports first published by John Weeks. Becomes highly influential chronicle and analysis of natural, complementary and integrative health and medicine, and the healthcare industry’s development: its issues, trends, accomplishments and its evolution towards becoming a “thriving industry of health creation.” (Weeks, 2001, Integrative Medicine Industry Leadership Summit Survey).

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [AI][PL][LR]

The Institutionalizing of Naturopathic Medical Education in Canada: A History of Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. David Schleich, PhD; a study of higher education regulatory frameworks and policy as they impact professional natural medicine education in Ontario and Canada.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage

Naturopathy Digest first published by MPA Media.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [MC]

“Towards a new model of the homeopathic process based on quantum field theory.” L.R. Milgrom. Forsch Komplementmed. Jun;13(3):174-183.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [PM][HK]

The Gathering hosted at NCNM. Student leaders W. Franklin, K. Ritchey, S. Wilkie and others including S. Yirku. Beacon Award given to Friedhelm Kirchfeld.

[CK]Codification of Knowledge [PM][DP]

“A Hierarchy of Healing: The Therapeutic Order. The Unifying Theory of Naturopathic Medicine.” J.L. Zeff, P. Snider, and S. Myers. In the Textbook of Natural Medicine. Eds., J.E. Pizzorno and M.T. Murray. First full chapter in a modern medical textbook dedicated to this model of naturopathic clinical theory. Advances Therapeutic Order, Determinants of Health, Model of Healing, early naturopathic theory (including Lindlahr, Tilden’s degeneration/healing model, and others), and antecedents.

[CK]Codification of Knowledge [AI]

NCNM President William Keppler, PhD, and NCNM Board Chair, Pauline Crouch, ND, establish Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine Project (FNM) at NCNM as FNM’s original academic home.

[PA]Professional Associations

50th Annual NWNPC held in Tacoma, WA. Karl Peterson, ND, DO, Chair.

[PA]Professional Associations

AANP: Jane Guiltinan, ND, President; Evan Fleishman, ND, Speaker of the House of Delegates.

[PA]Professional Associations

AANP BOD transitions to “Governance Model” rather than working Board, a process led by David Matteson, MPH, MEd, MPA.

[PA]Professional Associations

AANP HOD adopts Position Paper: Cancer. Led by L.J. Standish, T. Birdsall, and J. Martin.

[PA]Professional Associations

AANP HOD adopts Position Paper: Manipulative Therapy. [Renamed Naturopathic Physical Medicine]. Led by N. Buratovich, M. Cronin, A. Perry, and S. Bailey with K. Frangos, E. Edwards, and K. Wilson.

[PA]Professional Associations

AANP HOD adopts Position Paper: Naturopathic In-Office Pharmacy. Led by C. Hangee-Bauer, L. Alschuler, J. Guiltinan, and S. Thyr.

[PA]Professional Associations

William Benda, MD, first MD elected to AANP Board of Directors.

[PA]Professional Associations

Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Naturopathic Doctors (NLAND) established; Kathleen Mercer, ND, founding Chair.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [AI][MC]

“Attitudes Towards Vaccination Among Chiropractic and Naturopathic Students.” J.W. Busse, K. Wilson and J. B. Campbell. Vaccine. Vaccination and ND student characteristics. Vaccination; NCNM team.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation

Michelle Simon, ND, PhD, appointed to serve on Washington State Health Professional Scholarship and Loan Repayment Program Advisory Committee. Serves through 2011.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL]

Minnesota passes state licensure law, HB 1724, led by Maryann and Dan Campo (lobbyists) and Leslie Vilensky, ND, President, Minnesota Association of Naturopathic Physicians (MNANP).

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL]

Nova Scotia receives title protection under Naturopathic Doctors Act (Bill 177).

[LR]Licensure and Regulation

Patricia Rennie ND, Chair, BDDT-N until 2015.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils [PM][HK]

Dr. Gerald Farnsworth, DC, ND, visits NUHS in Lombard, IL; mentors early ND program students; completing a historical cycle as Dr. Farnsworth was the last graduate of the antecedent National College of Drugless Physicians which ceased granting ND degrees in 1952.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils [AC][PL]

Universidad del Turado applies to the Puerto Rico Higher Education Council to offer a naturopathic medical degree. Led by Efrain Rodriguez, ND.

[AC]Academic Accreditation [AI]

BINM is accredited by CNME.

[AC]Academic Accreditation [PL]

CNME recognition is renewed by the U.S. Department of Education.

[AC]Academic Accreditation [AI]

NUHS receives candidacy status from CNME.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][MC]

“A Randomized Pilot Study of Naturopathic Medicine in Multiple Sclerosis.” L. Shinto, C. Calabrese, C. Morris, V. Yadav, D. Griffith, R. Frank, B.S. Oken, S. Baldauf-Wagner, and D.J. Bourdette. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Implementation of NMRA. OHSU-NUNM team.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][AI]

Bastyr Integrative Oncology Research Clinic established.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI]

Boucher Institute establishes a Research Department under direction of BINM Research Committee and Brenda Leung, ND.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][PL][AI]

“Cost-Effectiveness of Naturopathic Care for Chronic Low Back Pain.” P.M. Herman, O. Szczurko. K. Cooley, and E. Mills. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. Whole system, whole practice and cost effectiveness; CCNM and Herman series.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI][MC]

“Effects of Bacopa Monnieri on Cognitive Performance, Anxiety and Depression in the Elderly.” C. Calabrese, W.L. Gregory, M. Leo, D. Kraemer, K. Bone, and B.J. Oken. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Implements NMRA on elder health outcomes research, comorbid conditions; OHSU and NUNM.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“Interest of Naturopathic Physicians in Pediatric Research.” W. Weber and R.L. McCarty. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Research on ND characteristics.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [MC]

“Survey of Parents on the Use of Naturopathic Medicine in Children – Characteristics and Reasons.” B. Leung and M. Verhoef. Complementary Therapy in Clinical Practice. Utilization question, Verhoef and Boon team series.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][MC]

Timothy Birdsall, ND, appointed to NCCAM Advisory Counsel. First time representative of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) appointed to NCCAM advisory group. Term ended 2012.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“Trametes Versicolor Mushroom Immune Therapy in Breast Cancer.” L.J. Standish, C.A. Wenner, E.S. Sweet, C. Bridge, A. Nelson, M. Martzen, J. Novack, and C. Torkelson. Journal of the Society of Integrative Oncologists.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [RI][MC]

“Is Health Services Research the Holy Grail of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research?” I. Coulter and R. Khorsan. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. The authors make the case for its top priority: “Until we know more about the practice, scope of practice, patient characteristics, utilization rates, and patient numbers, it is difficult to design appropriate studies or to even know which issues are worth studying.”

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PL][RI]

Jon Wardle, ND, MPH, first naturopathic doctor accepted for Australian National Health and Medical Research Council clinician training program career development grant. Successful naturopathic applicants every year since.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [RI]

SCNM Research builds association with Arizona State University and University of Arizona.
[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [PM][AI]

Beijing Declaration adopted at the WHO Congress on Traditional Medicine, promoting integration of traditional medicine (TM) and “complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)”, i.e., natural and integrative health and medicine, into national medical and health care delivery systems. Issue of respecting and maintaining the cultural integrity of indigenous therapies and systems of medicine.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [PM][AI]

Naturopathic Medicine for Global Health, founded by Carlos Cunningham, ND, as a community health worker program in the Lake Atitlan region of Guatemala.

2009

[PM]Practice Models and Care Delivery

Chitari Foundation founded to manifest a global model of wellness and collaborative medicine. Satya Ambrose, ND, LAc, founder.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage

Anxiety: Book and DVD Interview. Abram Hoffer, MD, PhD, and Jonathan Prousky, ND.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

Functional Gastroenterology: Assessing and Addressing the Causes of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders. Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage

Fundamentals of Naturopathic Clinical Acupuncture. Matthew Gowan, ND, and Neemez Kassam, MSc, ND, RAc.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

Fundamentals of Naturopathic Pediatrics. Jared Skowron, ND.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

Naturopathic Approach to Visceral Manipulation. Ron Mariotti, ND.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

The Cultural Worldview of Allopathic and Naturopathic Physicians. Cullen Clark. Dissertation. University Of Alabama at Birmingham. [https://digitalcommons.library.uab.edu/etd-collection/242]

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

The Energetics of Health. Iva Lloyd, ND.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage

The History of Naturopathic Medicine: A Canadian Perspective. Iva Lloyd, ND. A landmark collection of stories and images highlighting the Canadian experience.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [PM][HK]

The Gathering hosted by NCNM. Student leaders: L. Gonzales, M. Davis, S. Wilkie, D. Andre and others. Gerald R. Farnsworth, DC, ND, receives Beacon Award.

[PA]Professional Associations

AANP: Lise Alschuler, ND, President; Steven Bailey, ND, Speaker, of the House of Delegates.

[PA]Professional Associations

AANP HOD adopts Position Paper: Diabetes. Led by V. Esteves, R. Bradley, and H. Healy.

[PA]Professional Associations

AANP HOD endorses an urgent opinion piece: H1N1: Opinions and Facts. Led by H. Healy, S. Bailey, and L. Alschuler.

[PA]Professional Associations [MC]

AANP produces a seven-part series, “What is Naturopathic Medicine?” aired to five million viewers in multiple U.S. markets. significant outreach and public education campaign.

[PA]Professional Associations

CAND adopts Position Paper: Patient Handout on H1N1 Influenza Virus.

[PA]Professional Associations

Hadas Hilewitz (ND candidate, SCNM) becomes president of NMSA.

[PA]Professional Associations [AI]

Naturopathic Post-Graduate Association (NPGA) formed to support centralized development of ND residencies. Founders Christine Girard, ND, Marcia Prenguber, ND, and Lise Alschuler, ND. 67 residencies in the United States by 2013.

[PA]Professional Associations

OANP celebrates its 100-year anniversary. Highly influential state professional association at vanguard of educational standards, clinical therapeutics, and scope of practice legislation within a welcoming and challenging political environment and cultural context of Oregon and Cascadia.

[PA]Professional Associations

Ralph Weiss, ND, receives Century Award at NW Naturopathic Physicians Convention.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [MC]

AANP Executive Director Karen Howard elected co-chair of the Coalition for Patient’s Rights.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [LR][MC]

CAND Executive Director Shawn O’Reilly co-chairs National Health Products Division (NHPD) Standards of Evidence Working Group.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PA][MC]

Institute of Medicine (IOM) convenes Summit on Integrative Medicine and the Health of the Public, publishes a report. Agency adviser to Congress on health policy. Turning point from “CAM” to “integrative” lexicon and health focus in government discussions. Papers commissioned include ND co-authors P. Herman, A. Ali, and W. Weber. ACCAHC Chair L. Goldblatt on the Steering Committee. J. Weeks facilitates appointment.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [LR][MC]

Michael Smith, BPharm, ND, is appointed to head the complementary medicines section of the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation

Patricia Rennie, ND, appointed to Health Canada, Ottawa Paediatric Advisory Committee.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [LR][MC]

“The Practice and Regulatory Requirements of Naturopathy and Western Herbal Medicine.” Eds., V. Lin, A. Bensoussan, S.P. Myers, P. McCabe, M. Cohen, S. Hill, and G. Howse. School of Public Health, Latrobe University. Report commissioned by the Australian Department of Health recommended statutory occupational regulation of naturopathic and Western herbal medicine practitioners.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PA][LR][MC]

US Department of Labor (DOL) Dictionary of Occupational Titles revises definition of naturopathic medicine. Establishes first acknowledgement by DOL of “physician” in title. AANP initiative.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL]

New Naturopathic Physicians Regulations proclaimed in British Columbia with Controlled Acts.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL][AC]

NPLEX integrates five Basic Science examinations into the single Biomedical Sciences Examination. A major step forward in the universal application of the principles and practicalities learned through the almost 100-year long debate over and integration of Basic Science educational requirements as pioneered by the State of Oregon and championed by W.A. Budden of Western States College.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL]

Oregon Board of Naturopathic Examiners renamed as Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL][MC]

Oregon state law (SB327) authorizes ORS 685 complete prescriptive privileges, bill “expanded prescriptive privileges to include all pharmaceuticals needed in a primary care setting or for primary care practice,” with significant exception of medical cannabis. Key work by Laura Culberson-Farr, OANP Executive Director, and Rick Marinelli, ND, LAc, Board of Examiners.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL]

Removal of registration component of District of Columbia ND law, leaving only ND licensure provisions. Results in improved legal status as licensed NDs.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PA][PL]

Steering Committee for development of Australian Register of Naturopaths and Herbalists established to provide minimum standards of education and practice for naturopathy and Western herbal medicine. Supports independent regulation of the naturopathic profession. Composed of Lesley Braun, ND, Angela Doolan, Judy Jacka, ND, Pauline McCabe, ND, Stephen Myers, ND, BMed, PhD, Paul Orrock, ND, DO, Jon Wardle, ND, Angela Doolan, Karen Martin, and Spero Tsindos.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

Alexander Cortina, PhD, becomes president of Boucher Institute until 2010.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils [PM]

Exploration to establish a Center of Excellence in Generative Medicine launched at UBCNM; led by Peter D’Adamo, ND, and Martha D’Adamo.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

NCNM opens its 26-room Lair Hill Health Center on the main campus.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

NUHS graduates its first modern ND class.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils [AC]

Seattle Midwifery School becomes part of BU, offering the first regionally-accredited, articulated, direct-entry Master of Science in Midwifery in U.S.; eliminating the last existing solely naturopathic medical school Licensed Midwifery degree program in the U.S.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

Total ND student enrollment surpasses two thousand: 2,044 students on campus in eight program sites in US and Canada.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils [RI][GH]

Zambia Institute of Natural Medicine and Research established by Lusalea Zanba and Pauline Crouch, ND.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor Induced Angio-Oedema: A Review of the Pathophysiology and Risk Factors.” T. Hoover, M. Lippmann, E. Grouzmannz, F. Marceau, and P. Herscu. Clinical and Experimental Allergy. MD-ND homeopath research team. Exploring mechanisms involved in the suppression concept.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI]

CCNM and BINM begin collaborative development of the Naturopathic Patient Database (NPD), to track community health data and enhance clinical education. first step in formation of ND research networks.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][PL][MC]

“Clinical Prediction Rules: New Opportunities for Pharma.” P. Herscu, T. Hoover, and A. Randolph. Drug Discovery Today. MD-ND homeopath research team.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][AI]

“Cortisol Patterns and DHEA Levels of Patients with Obesity, Prediabetes, and Type 2 Diabetes: A Chart Review in a Naturopathic Primary Care Clinic.” J.A. Chinnock, H.L. Zwickey, E. Connelly, and C. Calabrese. International Journal of Naturopathic Medicine. Retrospective study, one of naturopathic medicine’s first – and a first in IJNM. NUNM team.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI]

“Cost Effectiveness of Natural Health Products: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials.” D. Kennedy, J. Hart, andD. Seely. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Key question: Systematic review on product cost effectiveness; D. Seely and CCNM team.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI]

“Description of Clinical Risk Factor Changes During Naturopathic Care for Type 2 Diabetes.” R. Bradley, E. Kozura, J. Kaltunas, S. Tais, and L. Standish. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Diabetes series.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI]

International Journal of Naturopathic Medicine established. Eds., David Tallman, DC, NMD, Dugald Seely, ND, Research Director at CCNM.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI]

“Naturopathic Care for Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial.” K. Cooley, O. Szczurko, D. Perri, E.J. Mills, B. Bernhardt, Q. Zhou, D. Seely. PLoS One. Whole system, whole practice naturopathic medicine RCT series widely regarded as breakthrough. CCNM team.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

Naturopathic Physicians Research Network (NPRN) established by naturopathic physicians and researchers in Washington State “to conduct research for the systematic exploration of clinical experience in naturopathic medicine in order to improve practice and the health of our patients and communities.”

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI]

“Naturopathic Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tendinitis Among Canadian Postal Workers: A Randomized Controlled Trial.” O. Szczurko, K. Cooley, E.J. Mills, Q. Zhou, D. Perri, and D. Seely. Arthritis and Rheumatism. Whole system, whole practice naturopathic medicine RCT series widely regarded as breakthrough. CCNM team.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“Preventive Screening of Women Who Use Complementary and Alternative Medicine Providers.” L. Downey, P.T. Tyree, and W.E. Lafferty. Journal of Women’s Health. Public health research on prevention, naturopathic medicine. Collaboration with Lafferty, well-known University of Washington health services research scientist.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI]

“Study of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor-induced Angioedema in a Community Hospital Emergency Department.” H. Bluestein, T. Hoover, A. Banerji, C. Camargo, A. Reshef, and P. Herscu. Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. MD-ND homeopath research team. Relevant to suppression concept.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PL][MC]

Wendy Weber, ND, PhD, MPH, becomes the first naturopathic physician to serve as a Program Officer at NIH-NCCAM.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [PM]

Foundation for Integrated Medicine in Africa (FIMAfrica) initially started as mobile clinics providing multidisciplinary medicine, including homeopathy, nutrition and acupuncture, in poor communities living with minimal or no health care. Ameet Aggarwal, Executive Director; Laikipia District, Kenya.

2010 – 2018

2010

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][DP][CK][GH]

Clinical Naturopathy: An Evidence-Based Guide to Practice. Jerome Sarris, ND, and Jonathan Wardle, ND. First Australian naturopathic medical Textbook.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

Definitive Guide to Cancer: An Integrative Approach to Prevention, Treatment and Healing, 3rd Ed. Lise Alschuler, ND, and Karolyn Gazella.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage

“Effect of forest bathing trips on human immune function” Q. Li. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

From Natural Mediecine to a Medecine of the Individual – According to the Teachings of Gérard Guéniot. Gérard Guéniot with Pierre Tondelier MD, et al.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][RI]

Fundamentals of Generative Medicine. Peter D’Adamo, ND.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage

Herbs and Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Guide. Lesley Braun, ND, PhD, and Mark Cohen, MD.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][DP][MC]

InteractionsGuide™ launches as a web application providing database functionality to institutional libraries of content from previously published Herb, Nutrient and Drug Interactions: Clinical Implications and Therapeutic Strategies by a multidisciplinary team of M.B. Stargrove, ND, LAc, J. Treasure, MNIMH, and D. McKee, MD. Published by MedicineWorks.com. Person-centered Collaborative Care model.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage

Parks and Other Green Environments: Essential Components of a Healthy Human Habitat. Frances E. (Ming) Kuo. Published by National Park and Recreation Association. [https://www.nrpa.org/globalassets/research/mingkuo-summary.pdf]

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

Principles and Practices of Naturopathic Botanical Medicine. Anthony Godfrey, ND, Cyndi Gilbert, ND, Fraser Smith, ND, Kerry Barlow, ND, Matt Gowan, ND, and Paul Saunders, PhD, ND. CCNM Press.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage

The A Cappella Singer Who Lost Her Voice, and Other Stories from Natural Medicine. Amy Rothenberg, ND.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [PM][HK]

The Gathering held at Bastyr University (K. Ervin and 25 student leaders). Roger Newman Turner, ND, DO, BAc, receives Beacon Award.

[PA]Professional Associations

AANP: Carl Hangee Bauer, ND, LAc, President; Helen Healy, ND, Speaker of the House of Delegates.

[PA]Professional Associations

CAND adopts Position Paper for Practitioners: Effect of B Vitamin Therapy on Progression of Diabetic Nephropathy.

[PA]Professional Associations

Malea MacOdrum (ND candidate, NCNM) becomes NMSA president.

[PA]Professional Associations

Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians (PedANP) founded; becomes affiliate of AANP.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PA][PL][MC]

AANP Federal Legislative Initiative (DC FLI) achieves record participation; focus on critical shortage of primary care physicians and role of naturopathic medicine. More than 170 visits to Congressional offices representing 38 states and the District of Columbia.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PA][MC]

AMA CPT® Editorial Panel changes “may” to “shall” in AMA Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) Handbook policy. Directive mandates that if 50% or more of patient encounter addresses health care counseling (including behavioral), care coordination provider will be reimbursed. Advocate to AMA CPT® Health Care Professions Advisory Committee (HCPAC) is Bruce Milliman, ND, (member, HCPAC).

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [AI][MC]

Bastyr University launches Center for Health Policy and Leadership, Kenmore, WA. Established by President Daniel Church, PhD, Gregory Goode, PhD, and Erica Oberg, ND, MPH.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [LR][MC]

CAND Board member Lowell Greib, ND, participates in the Canadian Health Protection Branch (HPB) Natural Health Products Division (NHPD) Weight Loss/Weight Management Working Group. Results in recommendations to the licensing of weight reduction products by the NHPD. The extensive engagement of Canadian ND leadership (including Paul Saunders, PhD, ND, Sean O’Reilly, Michael Smith, ND, and Anthony Godfrey, ND) with NHPD recommendations parallels deep engagement of ND leadership with NCCAM in U.S. with respect to research and practice, workgroups, committees and programs.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [AI][AC]

Health Professionals for a New Century: Transforming Education to Strengthen Health Systems in an Interdependent World, published by the Education of Health Professionals for the 21st Century Commission, to mark the 100th anniversary of the Flexner Report. The report proposes instructional reforms for worldwide medical education consistent with current naturopathic education at CNME-accredited schools.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [MC]

Mitchell Bebel Stargrove, ND, LAc, appointed to Leadership Coordinating Council, Patient Safety Clinical Pharmacy Collaborative, Office of Pharmacy Affairs, US Dept. of Health and Human Services, based published papers and book on interactions and polypharmacy.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PA][MC]

Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians and NCNM secure ND inclusion in Oregon Rural Health Services Loan Repayment Program (led by OANP Executive Director Laura Culberson-Farr, Julie Chinnock, and others).

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PA][MC]

Rick Marinelli, ND, MAcOM, LAc, appointed to Institute of Medicine (IOM) Committee on Advancing Pain Research. Appointment facilitated by ACCAHC.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [AI][MC]

Stakeholder Conference on the Affordable Care Act, an IHPC-hosted meeting is held at Georgetown University, co-hosted by Palmer College and Bastyr University, along with the Institute for Integrative Health. Sets strategy to respond to the new opportunities available through the Affordable Care Act. Participation spans the range of practice disciplines and integrative organizations.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PA][LR][MC]

US Congress passes The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). IHPC leads, co-leads or influences five provisions including the landmark Sec. 2706. Non-Discrimination legislation, inclusion of licensed practitioners in insurance coverage: benefits NDs, licensed and certified integrative health and medicine professionals, patients. Provision (Sec. 2706) modeled by Sen. Harkin after Washington State Every Category of Provider provision implemented by Washington State Insurance Commissioner, the Hon. Deborah Senn. (American Chiropractic Association, IHPC, and others).

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PM][RI][MC]

US federal legislation advances new language trending toward “health” care and health promotion including occurrence of the following terms: integrative (12), integrative health (10), integrative health care (5), health promotion (37), wellness (98), complementary and alternative (2), and “CAM” (1). Provisions including this language are passed as part of the Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act (PPACA, a.k.a. “ObamaCare”) specifically: Sec. 3502. Establishing Community Health Teams To Support The Patient-Centered Medical Home, including licensed “CAM” practitioners in Medical Homes; Sec. 4001. National Prevention, Health Promotion And Public Health Council, includes integrative practitioners in prevention strategies; Sec. 4206. Demonstration Project Concerning Individualized Wellness Plan, includes dietary supplements in individualized wellness plans; Sec. 5101. National Health Care Workforce Commission, authorizes licensed complementary and alternative providers and integrative practitioners in workforce planning; Sec. 6301. Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, establishes comparative clinical effectiveness research through Patient Centered Comparative Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). (IHPC and others work with Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) other members of U.S. House and Senate).

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [AI][MC]

Washington State legislature honors BU’s commitment to a sustainable medical model, by holding “Bastyr University Day.” First modern US state legislature to honor a naturopathic medical school.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL]

California ND licensing reorganized under the Osteopathic Medical Board of California. Greg Weisswasser, ND, appointed.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PA][PL]

Kansas advances from registration to licensure, SB 83.

[AC]Schools and Educational Councils [PA][PL]

Closure of Clayton College; non-accredited correspondence program.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

AANMC establishes a centralized application system for all colleges, led by Coquina Deger (Bastyr University Marketing Director).

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][PL][MC]

“A Qualitative Study Of Naturopathy In Rural Practice: A Focus Upon Naturopaths Experiences And Perceptions Of Rural Patients And Demands for Their Services.” J. Wardle, J. Adams, and C. Lui. BMC Health Services Research. Rural characteristics, naturopathic practice. Australian team Wardle and Adams early ND workforce study.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PL][MC]

“Comparison of Health Care Expenditures Among Insured Users and Nonusers of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Washington State: A Cost Minimization Analysis.” B.K. Lind, W.E. Lafferty, P.T. Tyree, and P.K. Diehr. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Cost, comparative medical and health services research, add on versus replacement cost issue key. UW team.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“Methodological Considerations for Future Controlled Influenza Treatment Trials in Complementary and Alternative Medicine.” R. Kirkby, C. Calabrese, L. Kaltman, J. Monnier, and P. Herscu. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Methods studied.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][MC]

“Naturopathic Medicine and Aboriginal Health: An Exploratory Study at Anishnawbe Health Toronto.” R. Walji, L. Weeks, K. Cooley, and D. Seely. Canadian Journal of Public Health.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PA]

Naturopathic Physicians Research Institute (NPRI) formed, recognized by Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) as a primary care branch network. Carlo Calabrese, ND, MPH, founding Executive Director. E. Oberg, M. Cronin, K. Kail, and J. Weeks, founding Board. Subsumed NPRN.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][MC]

“Naturopathy and the Primary Care Practice.” S.A. Fleming and N.C. Gutknecht. Primary Care. One of earliest naturopathic primary care articles in mainstream medical journal.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][DP]

“Observed Changes in Risk during Naturopathic Treatment of Hypertension.” R. Bradley, E. Kozura, J. Kaltunas, E.B. Oberg, J. Probstfield, and A.L. Fitzpatrick. eCAM. Bradley and Oberg series; defines naturopathic public health prevention outcomes. Whole practice/whole system, outcomes vs. agent/pathology-driven research.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [RI]

“Uncritical Reverence in CM Reporting: Assessing the Scientific Quality of Australian News Media Reports.” M. Lewis, P. Orrock, and S.P. Myers. Health Sociology Review. Systematic assessment of media reports on “CAM” demonstrating a lack of critical perspective on conventional medical opinion.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PM][PL][MC]

US Military Total Force Fitness developed with “consultation from the Samueli Institute, the report declared a new whole person paradigm that is inclusive of healing-oriented, non-pharmacologic approaches…a culmination of many lines of research and other work related to the Department of Defense.” (J. Weeks, Integrative Practitioner, June 2018).

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [AI][PM][PL]

Benchmarks for Training in Naturopathy published by World Health Organization to guide governments in establishing increased access to Traditional Medicine, in accordance with WHO’s traditional medicines strategy, with input from 2006 Naturopathic Medicine Working Group.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [MC]

MamaBaby Haiti founded by a group of midwives with the goal of reducing the fetal, maternal, and infant death rates in Haiti; includes NDs.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [MC]

Naturopathic Global Health Council (NGHC) founded through NDI, travels to Haiti to aid in relief. Led by Tabatha Parker, ND.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [MC]

Naturopathic physicians, students, and organizations participate in medical relief efforts for six months after the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti.

2011

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

Classical Homeopathy Evidence Based Medicine, Vol. 1: Case Studies, Long Term Treatment, Theory. Erik van Woensel.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][CK]

Clinical Naturopathic Medicine. Leah Hecthman, ND. Second clinical naturopathic medical textbook in Australia.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][AI]

Healing Cancer: Professional Edition. Abram Hoffer, MD, PhD, and Linus Pauling, PhD. CCNM Press.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][AI]

Healing Children’s Attention and Behavior Disorders: Professional Edition. Abram Hoffer, MD, PhD, and Jonathan Prousky, ND. CCNM Press.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][AI]

Healing Schizophrenia: Professional Edition. Abram Hoffer, MD, PhD. Orthomolecular nutrition. CCNM Press.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][AI]

Healing with Clinical Nutrition: Professional Edition. Abram Hoffer, MD, PhD, and Jonathan Prousky, ND. Orthomolecular nutrition. CCNM Press.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

Nutritional Medicine. Alan R. Gaby, MD.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][CK][AI]

Textbook of Naturopathic Family Medicine and Integrative Primary Care. Shehab El-Hashemy, ND. CCNM Press.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [PM][HK]

The Gathering held at CCNM. J. Solowjew, F. Janer, and J. Sales, student leaders. Anthony Godfrey, DVM, ND, receives Beacon award.

[PA]Professional Associations [DP]

AANP House of Delegates updates, adopts provisional Code of Ethics. Led by Jacob Schor ND.

[PA]Professional Associations

Abigail Ellsworth (ND candidate, NCNM) becomes president of NMSA.

[PA]Professional Associations

William Benda, MD receives the first AANP Champion Award.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PA][LR][MC]

National Prevention Strategy [Section 4001 Affordable Care Act] implemented. IHPC Executive Director Janet Kahn, LMT, PhD, nominated by IHPC, appointed to the Advisory Council. Report includes multiple references to integrative and “complementary and alternative” practices and practitioners.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PM][RI][MC]

Relieving Pain in America Blueprint – A Blueprint for Transforming Prevention, Care, Education, and Research published by National Academies Press; funded under Affordable Care Act (ACA). Committee on Advancing Pain Research, Care, and Education includes integrative health and medicine practitioners, including, through work of the Academic Collaborative for Integrative Health, Rick Marinelli, ND, MAcOM, LAc, the first ND/LAc on an IOM committee. The report refers to key issues in health and integrative medicine throughout.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PM][MC]

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) establishes the Office of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation. founding Director Tracy Gaudet, MD, formerly of Duke University, sets direction for the office based on integrative programs at conventional medical schools. Efforts throughout the VA lead to creation of the Integrative Health Coordinating Center, led by Ben Kligler, MD, MPH. By 2018, integrative strategies spread through sites in all the VA’s regions.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL][AI][MC]

“The National Registration and Accreditation Scheme: What Would Inclusion Mean for Naturopaths and Western Herbalists? Part 2: Implications for Clinical Practice.” J. Wardle. Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism.

[AC]Academic Accreditation [PL][MC]

CNME re-recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

Guru Sandesh Singh Khalsa, ND, becomes President of BINM during an important phase of development until 2014.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [HK][PM]

“CAM: Naturopathic Dietary Interventions for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.” E.B. Oberg, R.D. Bradley, J. Allen, and M.A. McCrory. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. Diabetes; whole system, whole practice.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][HK][MC]

“Concomitant Use of Prescription Medications and Dietary Supplements in Menopausal Women: An Approach to Provider Preparedness.” P. Gardiner, MD, M.B. Stargrove, ND, LAc, and T. Low Dog, MD. Maturitas. Collaboration by a multidisciplinary team of physicians experienced in botanical medicine and person-centered care.*

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [HK][PM]

“Detoxification in Naturopathic Medicine: A Survey.” J. Allen, M. Montalto, J. Lovejoy, and W. Weber. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PL][MC]

“Distribution of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) providers in rural New South Wales, Australia: A Step Towards Explaining High CAM Use in Rural Health?” J. Wardle, J. Adams, R.J. Magalh and D. Sibbritt. Australian Journal of Rural Health. Workforce, rural practice; advances NM/”CAM” rural workforce data.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [MC]

Jane Guiltinan, ND, appointed to NCCAM Advisory Council. Term ended 2015.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [HK]

Jon Wardle, ND, PhD, Australian naturopath, becomes Chief Editor of International Journal of Naturopathic Medicine.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][PL][MC]

“ND Student Interest in Practicing Medicine in Rural and/or Underserved Medical Settings.” M. Simon and P. Snider. AANP Annual Convention Research Poster Session.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PL][MC]

“The Intersecting Paradigms of Naturopathic Medicine and Public Health: Opportunities for Naturopathic Medicine.” J. Wardle and E. Oberg. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Public health and naturopathic medicine. U.S.-Australian team.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][AI]

The Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre, the first integrative cancer care research center and clinic of its kind in Eastern Ontario, opens in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Affiliate of CCNM. Founder and Executive Director Dugald Seely, ND, MSc, with CCNM President and CEO Bob Bernhardt, PhD, CCNM.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [DP][PM]

“Whole System Research of Naturopathy and Medical Herbalism for Improving Mood and Reducing AnxietyJ. Sarris. .” Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism. Whole system model.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PA]

“You’re fighting above your weight class.” Ian Coulter, PhD, the Rand-Samueli Chair for Integrative Medicine at UCLA declares as a compliment to the naturopathic medical profession during his keynote address at the AANP’s pre-convention Science and Policy Summit involving the profession’s top researchers, educators and professional leaders. Coulter added: “for such a small profession, you seem to be everywhere.” (J. Weeks, Integrator Blog, Aug 2011).

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [RI]

“Rwanda Selenium Supplementation Clinical Trial.” Guided by Don Warren, ND, Co-Principal Investigator. This controlled clinical trial involved 300 HIV+ patients at two hospital sites in Kigali, Rwanda. first privately funded, government-approved controlled clinical trial led by a naturopathic doctor in East Africa. Outcome published in AIDS, June 2015. J. Kamwesiga, et al.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [PL]

The World Medicines Situation 2011: Traditional Medicines: Global Situation, Issues and Challenges is published by the World Health Organization. Alexandra Cameron, Margaret Ewen, Martin Auton and Dele Abegunde.

2012

[PM]Practice Models and Care Delivery [HK]

The Ultimate Textbook in Constitutional Hydrotherapy: A 100-Year Tradition of Clinical Practice. Letitia Dick-Kronenberg, ND.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

La Phytembryothérapie – L’embryon de la Gemmothérapie. Frank Ledoux and Gérard Guéniot.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

The Synergy in Homeopathy. Rajan Sankaran, MD (Hom), FSHom (UK). Influential modern prescribing methodology.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [PM][HK]

Gerald Farnsworth, DC, ND, states in document submitted to the Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine Project: “Dr. [Melvin E.] Page and Dr. [Royal] Lee both utilized the services of several physiologists of their day – Dr. Klinnar, Dr. Pottinger and Dr. Harrower. When Dr. Larry Schnell and I mentioned in many of our deliberations and lectures the idea that naturopathic medicine is really ‘Physiological Medicine’ it was like we coined a new definition of naturopathic medicine.” This descriptor of naturopathic medicine, as framed by healthy function in contrast to pathology-framed medicine, permeates discussions and presentations in the modern era, also reflecting one of Dr. Bastyr’s characterizations and carried forward in the model of Person-Centered Collaborative Care.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [PM][HK]

Inaugural Revitalization Retreat, Sandy, OR. Annual ND student-led (NUNM), multigenerational, experiential camping retreat to transmit and cultivate understanding about naturopathic medicine, its relationship to planet Gaia. Nature’s beauty, interactive workshops, fireside discussions, immersive therapies, herb walks, philosophy talks. Peers, mentors grow together engaged in knowledge, wisdom, and joy for life. founding members: N. Smith, H. Peterson, E. Burke, T. Howell, K. Powell, and C. Bowers. Eclectic Institute farm. Stewards Edward Alstat, ND, RPh, and Chris Alstat. Continues to present.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [PM][HK]

Inaugural Revival – Restore the Vis Retreat, North Bend, WA. annual ND student led (BU Kenmore) elder advised ‘heart of the medicine’ camping retreat. Multiple generations foster community passion for healing power of nature, in nature. Experiential learning with elders; connection to the natural world, self, each other. focus on vitalist principles, discussions, practices, nature cure, spirit, roots of naturopathic philosophy, participant synergy. Founding Revival Stewards J. Carlson, T. Pinkleton, I. McLogan, A. Mulakaluri, S. Maximo, and H. Flood. Milliman-Snider Homestead. Stewards B. Milliman, ND, P. Snider, ND, and R. Lester. J. Carlson, and S. Formica, Revival mentors. Continues to present.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [PM][HK][RI][MC]

“Interactions, Polypharmacy and Collaborative Care in the Middle-Aged and Beyond.” Lori B. Stargrove, ND, and M. Bebel Stargrove, ND, LAc. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Third International Research Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health, Portland, OR. Poster Presentation; presenting integral collaborative care model applying Person-Centered Collaborative Care model with a focus on polypharmacy and interactions in aging populations.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [PM][HK]

NMI appoints Senior Fellows J. Zeff, ND, LAc, L. Kronenberg, ND, T. Kruzel, ND, and A. Werkin, ND. Launches several courses including Vitalism (J. Sensenig), Science and Art of Emunctorology (T. Kruzel, FNM Project), and Spinal Reflexes: Their Role in Diagnosis (R. Broadwell).

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [PM][HK]

The Gathering held at NUHS. A. Egeland, T. Connor, and J. Birdsall, student leaders. Fraser Smith, ND, receives Beacon Award.

[PA]Professional Associations

AANP: Michael Cronin, ND, President; Bruce Milliman, ND, Speaker of the House of Delegates.

[PA]Professional Associations [DP]

AANP House of Delegates adopts Code of Ethics. Led by Jacob Schor, ND.

[PA]Professional Associations

Institute for Naturopathic Medicine (INM) changes name to Naturopathic Medicine Institute (NMI).

[PA]Professional Associations [RI]

Institute of Naturopathic Generative Medicine (INGM) founded by Peter J. D’Adamo, ND, President, under AANP.

[PA]Professional Associations

Jamuna Sivapalan (ND candidate, CCNM) becomes president of NMSA.

[PA]Professional Associations [PM][HK]

Naturopathic Academy of Environmental Medicine founded by Christina Youngren, ND, Chris Spooner, ND, Soram Khalsa, MD, and Dot Merritt, MD. Walter Crinnion, ND, President; Lyn Patrick, ND, Vice President; Jessica Tran, ND, Treasurer.

[PA]Professional Associations [PM][HK]

Naturopathic Academy of Primary Care Physicians (NAPCP) incorporated in Washington State. Founders Bruce Milliman, ND, President; Esteban Ryciak, ND, Vice President; and Eva Miller, ND, Secretary/Treasurer. Founding Board: Jonathan Bell, ND, Bizzy Riley, ND, Molly Fox, ND, and Stephanie Stark, ND. Adopts logo espousing Rigore, Sciencia, Philosophia, Gnosis.

[PA]Professional Associations [PL]

Patricia Wales, ND, a pillar of Canadian naturopathic leadership, becomes chair of the CAND until 2014. Played a vital champion role through challenging years of Ontario’s threatened deregulation. Known for critical contributions on many fronts as the profession resurged in Canada, with high standards, integrity, courageous leadership.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [AI][MC]

“The Legitimacy of Academic Complementary Medicine.” S.P. Myers, C.C. Xue, M.M. Cohen, K.L. Phelps, and G.T. Lewith. Medical Journal of Australia. During a period when “CAM” university programs were under attack by the Friends of Science in Medicine, this paper argues for the legitimacy of academic “CAM.”

[AC]Academic Accreditation [AI]

NUHS Naturopathic Medicine Program receives CNME accreditation recognition and is renewed in 2016 for six more years. Led by F. Smith, Dean.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

AANMC’s Naturopathic Doctor Central Application System launches; centralized application for naturopathic doctor residencies.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

Bastyr University opens a branch campus in San Diego, CA, led by President Daniel K. Church and founding Vice President Moira Fitzpatrick, ND, PhD, with a vision of collaborative care, the transformation of care and medicine, and establishing health itself as a primary value, method and goal. Leadership team includes Erica Oberg, ND, MPH, Ryan Bradley, ND, MPH, and Tabatha Parker, ND.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils [PM][HK][RI]

Center of Excellence in Generative Medicine opens at UBCNM. Led by Peter J. D’Adamo, ND. Pioneering research and clinical focus on applied genomic expression, nutrition and physiology bioinformatics, and predictive models for person-centered care.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM]

“Adjunctive Naturopathic Care for Type 2 Diabetes: Patient-Reported and Clinical Outcomes After One Year. R. Bradley, K. Sherman, S. Catz, C. Calabrese, E. Oberg, L. Jordan, L. Grothaus, and D. Cherkin. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Poster: International Research Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health 2012 Portland, Oregon. May, 15-18 2012. Diabetes, outcomes series; multidisciplinary Pacific Northwest team.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“Phytotherapeutic and Naturopathic Adjuvant Therapies in Otorhinolaryngology.” R.R. Ciuman. European Archives of Otorhinolaryngology.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][DP]

“Systematic Review of Clinical Studies of Whole Practice Naturopathic Medicine.” C. Calabrese, E. Oberg, R. Bradley, D. Seely, K. Cooley, and J. Goldenberg. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Important systematic review shows positive results in whole practice naturopathic medicine.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“The Influence of Urban Natural and Built Environments on Physiological and Psychological Measures of Stress – A Pilot Study.” K. Beil and D. Hanes. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [PA]

Global Health Network formed by the AANP. Tabatha Parker, ND, Jonathan Wardle, ND, MPH, David Schleich, PhD, and others. Early conversations leading to WNF’s formation.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [HK]

Amy Rothenberg, ND, launches thirty-article series on naturopathic and natural medicine in the Huffington Post, beginning with “Inspiring Patients with Patience and Naturopathic Roots,” and ending with, “Preventing and Treating Flu-Like Illness: Natural Medicine Recommendations for Cold Weather Times”. (2018).

2013

[PM]Practice Models and Care Delivery [HK]

Forty Years of Sacred Space. Patrick Donovan, ND.

The Therapeutic Order of Naturopathic Medicine. Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC). August 6, 2019. Found at https://aanmc.org/featured-articles/therapeutic-order/.

[PM]Practice Models and Care Delivery [PL][AI][MC]

The first naturopathic teaching clinic in a hospital setting in Canada, the Brampton Naturopathic Teaching Clinic, opens at Brampton Civic Hospital through CCNM.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][PA]

Canada Naturopathic Legacy Project (NLP) founded to preserve the wisdom of the profession’s elders, spearheaded by Verna Hunt, ND, OAND. Instrumental in establishing strong provincial and national associations in Canada, Dr. Hunt played key roles through challenging years of Ontario’s threatened deregulation. Known for hands-on healing techniques, vitalistic wisdom, teaching, practice.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

Classical Homeopathy Evidence Based Medicine, vol. 2. Case Studies, Long Term Treatment, Theory. Erik van Woensel.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

Forty Years of Sacred Space: Life Lessons from a Doctor’s Notebook. Patrick Donovan, ND.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

“Hydrotherapy: A Forgotten Australian Therapeutic Modality.” J. Wardle. Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][AI]

Textbook of Integrative Clinical Nutrition. Johnathan Prousky, ND. CCNM Press.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage

The Definitive Guide to Thriving After Cancer: A Five-Step Integrative Plan to Reduce the Risk of Recurrence and Build Lifelong Health. L. Alschuler, ND, and K. Gazella.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][DP]

The Reluctant Healer: The Life and Times of Dr. Ralph Weiss, Edgar Cayce’s Physician. Rev. Steven Bailey, ND.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [PM][HK]

The Gathering held at SCNM. NMSA convenes and organizes with SCNM students.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [PM][HK][CK][AI]

Origins of Naturopathic Medicine. Various authors. Ed., Sussanna Czeranko, ND. NUNM Press.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [PM][HK][CK][AI]

Philosophy of Naturopathic Medicine. Various authors. Ed., Sussanna Czeranko, ND. NUNM Press.

[CK]Codification of Knowledge [PM][DP]

“A Hierarchy of Healing – The Therapeutic Order: A Unifying Theory of Naturopathic Medicine.” J. Zeff, P. Snider, S. Myers, and Z. De Grandpre. In the Textbook of Natural Medicine. Eds., J.E. Pizzorno and M.T. Murray. Integrates a model of naturopathic theory with contemporary science.

[PA]Professional Associations

Eric Jorgenson (ND candidate, NUNM) becomes president of NMSA.

[PA]Professional Associations [AI]

Illinois Association of Naturopathic Physicians hosts Midwestern Regional Conference at NUHS, continues as a significant annual event. NUHS faculty plays important role.

[PA]Professional Associations

INM inaugurates new Board, including H. Lucille, M. Cronin, T. Kruzel, S. Stark, B. Milliman, and M. Werness. Dr. Werness carried over from the founding board (1993). New bylaws drafted and approved.

[PA]Professional Associations

INM launches Naturopathic Medicine Collaborative (NMC) at AANP Convention: profession-wide stakeholder assembly including AANP, AANMC, state associations, specialty societies, NMSA. 42 organizations invited. By 2018, NMC communicates with 76 independent organizations across the profession. Launched by M. Simon, President and CEO; V. Campbell, P. Snider, and M. Beeson.

[PA]Professional Associations

INM restructures for the future. Joseph Pizzorno, ND, (AANP BOD) asked (by Executive Director Sue Yirku) to develop a plan for INM future. Michelle Simon, ND, PhD, (AANP BOD) nominated as new INM Board chair. Simon nominates a new Board, approved by AANP and existing INM Board members; M. Cronin, AANP President.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [MC]

Indian Health Service (IHS) announces that licensed naturopathic doctors are approved for inclusion in the IHS’ student loan repayment programs. AANP leaders had re-engaged in discussions with IHS and DHHS after previous denials. DCs previously included.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PA][MC]

On September 10, US Congress adopts Senate Resolution 221 – Naturopathic Medicine Week Resolution defining naturopathic care as “safe, effective, primary care.” Bipartisan effort by Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Sen. Angus King (I-MN),Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA), and Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD). 113th Congress 1st Session S. Res. 221 designates the week of October 7 through October 13, 2013 as “Naturopathic Medicine Week” to recognize the value of naturopathic medicine in providing health and medical care, urging Americans to learn more about naturopathic medicine. Ongoing, annual; AANP led initiative.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PA][PL]

Colorado enacts regulation for NDs. Governor John Hickenlooper signs into law the bill sponsored by Rep. Joann Ginal (D-Ft.Collins), lead sponsor, and Sen. Linda Newell (D-Littleton), Senate sponsor, with Denise Clark, ND, President of the Colorado Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CoAND).

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL][MC]

“Independent Registration for Naturopaths and Herbalists in Australia: The Coming of Age of an Ancient Profession in Contemporary Healthcare.” J. Wardle, A. Steel, and E. McIntyre. Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine, Regulatory, sociological research series, Australian team.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

AANMC hires its first full time Executive Director, JoAnn Yánez, ND, MPH. Begins transitioning AANMC with full strategic planning, availability for prospective students, integration with internal, external agencies and new initiatives to cement presence of AANMC schools in higher education and health professions academic community, public policy presence.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM]

“Current Challenges and Future Directions for Naturopathic Medicine in Australia: A Qualitative Examination of Perceptions and Experiences from Grassroots Practice.” J. Wardle, J. Adams, C. Lui, and A. Steel. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. Qualitative, sociological; Australian team.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PL]

“Environmental influence on holistic health measures.” K. Beil, D. Hanes and H. Zwickey. Explore (NY).

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][MC]

“Naturopathic Medicine for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial.” D. Seely, O. Szczurko, K. Cooley, H. Fritz, P. Herman, P. Rouchotas, D. Lescheid, R. Bradley, B. Bernhardt, Q. Zhou, and G. Guyatt. Canadian Medical Association Journal. “A brilliant whole systems RCT of naturopathy published in a massively important journal,” Joshua Goldenberg, ND.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][MC]

“Patterns of Inter-professional Communication Between Complementary and Conventional Practitioners Providing Maternity Care Services: A Preliminary Examination of the Perceptions of CAM Practitioner.” A. Steel, H. Diezel, J. Wardle, and K. Johnstone. Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine. Interprofessional data; care by ND team.

2014

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

A Century of Homeopaths: Their Influence on Medicine and Health. Jonathan Davidson.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][DP][CK][AI]

Dietetics of Naturopathic Medicine. Various authors, Ed., Sussanna Czeranko, ND. NUNM Press.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [MC]

“Biology and sign theory: homeopathy emerging as a biosemiotic system.” Leoni V. Bonamin and, Silvia Waisse. Journal of Medicine and the Person. [http://paolobellavite.it/files/15-JMAP-3-BonaminBiology.pdf]

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

“Honey: an immunomodulator in wound healing.” Juraj Majtan, PhD. Wound Repair and Regeneration.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [RI]

“The scientific foundations of homeopathy.” Lecture at Vienna University Medical School, October 2014. Paolo Bellavite, MD. *

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [PM][HK]

Inaugural Revival – Restore the Vis Retreat. Annual ND student-led meeting (Bastyr University, San Diego CA); doctors, students share wisdom. Immersive, experiential, inspirational, reinvigorates healing power of nature and cultivates integrative mindsets. Sharing knowledge, self-healing, and community-building. Sustainably organized, engaged vision of healing whole beings, in relationship; shares dream of a world that finds its way back to nature. Founded by E. McCarthy, R. Olson, D. Lee, and A. Nouh. Continues to present.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [PM][HK][CK][AI]

Principles of Naturopathic Medicine. Various authors, Ed., S. Czeranko, ND. NUNM Press.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [PM][HK]

The Gathering is held at UBCNM in Bridgeport, CT. James Sensenig, ND, receives Beacon Award.

[PA]Professional Associations

AANP: Kasra Pournadeali, ND, President; Stephanie Stark, ND (2014-2015) and Carrie Runde, ND (2015), Speaker of the House of Delegates.

[PA]Professional Associations [PL][LR]

AANP establishes a State Scholarship fund to support states working to achieve licensure. Led by K. Pournadeali, ND.

[PA]Professional Associations [PL][MC]

Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) adopts its Constitution. Diverse members include health professionals, educators, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, experts, and retailers. Involved in the regulatory environment for ‘complementary health’ professionals and products.

[PA]Professional Associations

Desta Golden (ND candidate, NUNM) becomes president of NMSA.

[PA]Professional Associations

INM-NMC profession-wide survey assesses common priorities to drive fundraising. Findings: 1. States licensing, 2. Public Awareness 3. Residency Access. INM priority areas (access, education, research) and initiatives are defined to match the survey results.

[PA]Professional Associations [PL][LR][MC]

John Weeks presented with Lifetime Achievement Living Tribute award for his work over decades as a leading advocate of integrative health and natural medicine, interprofessional and the lexicon of health creation by ACCAHC (ACIH), CAHCIM (ACIMH), IHPC, FON Therapeutics at International Research Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health (IRCIMH) Conference in Miami, FL.

[PA]Professional Associations

Lowell Greib, ND, becomes Chair of CAND until present (2018).

[PA]Professional Associations [PL][MC]

Mimi Guarneri, MD, founding President, establishes the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM) through a merger of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine (ABIHM) and American Holistic Medical Association (AHMA), creating the new AIHM Board. Daniel Friedland, MD, is founding Chair. Founding board includes AHMA and ABIHM Board members, L. Wisneski, P. Snider, and J. Weeks. S. Crouch, T. Parker are founding staff members. Vision of pluralism, inter-professionalism, collaboration, health creation, sustainability, global health equity. AIHM hosts inaugural Interprofessional Conference: Science and Connection: A New Era of Integrative Health and Medicine.

[PA]Professional Associations

NMSA Executive Committee (Desta Golden, President; Craig Mehrmann, President-Elect; Rodney Billington, CFO; Brittany Krake, CAO, and Susan Yirku, Executive Director) undertakes Board restructuring, creating committee structure, development of fellowship and internship programs, increasing membership dues, and beginning process of formal strategic planning.

[PA]Professional Associations

NMSA launches Naturopathic Medicine Week Challenge, an interschool campaign to raise awareness of and engagement in Naturopathic Medicine Week.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PA][MC]

Integrated Healthcare Policy Consortium (IHPC) becomes Integrative Health Policy Consortium (IHPC).

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PA]

“Older Americans’ Views on Naturopathic Physicians in Medicare” published by AANP; K. Pournadeali, President. According to study, 55% of older Americans who live in states that license naturopathic physicians would consider seeking care from a naturopathic physician. 100% would consider doing so if covered by Medicare.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [AI][MC]

Policy Symposium and Action Plan in Honor of US Senator Harkin. First time the leading Consortia in the integrative field formally shared sponsorship, including IHPC, AIHM, ACIMH, and ACIH. 125 people gathered for a day-long symposium and reception to honor retiring Senator Harkin and explore the future. Georgetown University, Washington, DC.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PA]

Washington State establishes ND inclusion in Medicaid. Leads: Mona Fahoum, Adam Geiger, and Bob May. (WANP).

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils [PM]

AANMC publishes Core Competencies of the Graduating Naturopathic Student, representing consensus on clinical competencies for the graduating naturopathic student. Led by Council of Chief Academic and Clinical Officers (CCACO).

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils [GH]

Surin Rajabhat University starts a naturopathic program in Thailand, modeled after the U.S. curriculum.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PL]

“Environmental influence on holistic health measures”. K. Beil, D. Hanes, H. Zwickey. Explore (NY).

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM]

“Naturopathic Treatment for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: A Whole System Randomized Pragmatic Trial.” P.M. Herman, O. Szczurko, K. Cooley, and D. Seely. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Innovative and widely acknowledged study of outcomes and cost-effectiveness using a whole practice, whole systems model.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“Student Attitudes Towards Clinical Teaching Resources in Complementary Medicine: A Focus Group Examination of Australian Naturopathic Medicine Students.” J. Wardle and J. Sarris. Health Information and Libraries Journal. Pioneering study of ND students. Australian team.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“Systematic Reviews in Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Guide to Publication.” J. Wardle and A. Steel. Advances in Integrative Medicine.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [MC]

Within the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), NCAAM changes name to National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). Intent reflects stakeholders movement toward a lexicon referring to authentic “health” care and pluralism. Similar lexicon is adopted independently in name changes by ACIH, IHPC, ACIMH Boards, and in naming AIHM, in a contemporaneous five-year period.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [HK]

DrJournalClub.com founded, an Evidence-Informed Practice education company founded for and by NDs. Led by Joshua Goldenberg, ND, the journal club’s model helps practicing physicians stay informed about recent publications.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [HK][PA]

Rick Kirschner, ND, presents “How Health Care Became Sick Care: The True History of Medicine” at the annual AANP Convention, subsequently evolves the presentation into a film in which he narrates the story. Gifted to the Naturopathic Medicine Institute in 2017. Highlights the emergence of the cost-intensive modern mainstream medical system and how it emphasizes disease and focuses heavily on pharmaceutical drugs; and how diverse traditional medical systems were cast into the marginalized role of ‘alternative’ medicine.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [PA]

First International Congress of Naturopathic Medicine held in Paris, France. International delegates discuss the formation of the World Naturopathic Federation. Co-chairs Anne Marie Narboni, ND, and Sussanna Czeranko, ND. Founding members include D. Schleich, PhD.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [MC]

Tabatha Parker, ND, Michael Cronin, ND, and Kyle Cronin, ND, attend WHO World Health Assembly, guests of World Chiropractic Federation (WCF). WHO’s Traditional Medicine Strategy: 2014-2023 published.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [PA]

World Naturopathic Federation founded at the International Congress on Naturopathic Medicine in Paris (July). The Interim Committee consists of Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, India, New Zealand, Spain, and the U.S. J. Wardle and T. Parker bring together attendees from approximately thirty countries in these formative meetings.

2015

[PM]Practice Models and Care Delivery [PL]

INM Naturally Well program established with West San Gabriel Valley YMCA, Food as Medicine Institute based at NUNM. Supports lifelong health in children and their families in at risk communities in West San Gabriel Valley, surrounding areas. Led by M. Simon, M. Fitzpatrick, and A. Santiago.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [MC]

NDNR publisher Razi Berry establishes NDNR sister site, NaturalPath; health, wellness, beauty information, and articles for those interested in natural medicine. Intergenerational guest ND editors, consumer outreach, education and engagement.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][CK][AI]

Practice of Naturopathic Medicine. Various authors, Ed., Sussanna Czeranko, ND. NUNM Press.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PL][AI][MC]

Vaccination and Naturopathic Medicine. Various authors, Ed., Sussanna Czeranko, ND. NUNM Press.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [PM][PA]

Association for Naturopathic Revitalization (ANR) established. founding Chair, Node Smith, ND candidate, founding board members include Francis Lee Poe, Courtney Bowers, Stephanie Monesson, Taylor Howell, Terry Manning II, Chantal Carpenter, Alexandra Gotea, and Ben Alter. Vision and goal of promoting and facilitating experiential education in vitalism, vision to cultivate professionals intimately connected with nature. Becomes home for Revitalization, Sandy, OR (2015); Revival – Restore the Vis, North Bend, WA (2016); and Revival Restore the Vis, San Diego, CA (2015).

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics

The Gathering held at Bastyr University (San Diego, CA).

[PA]Professional Associations [PM]

AANP HOD adopts Position Paper: Guidance Regarding Naturopathic Practice and Care. Led by Ryan Bradley, ND, MPH.

[PA]Professional Associations [LR][AC]

Australian Registry of Naturopaths and Herbalists (ARONAH) standards recognized as a requirement for naturopathic program accreditation by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency, the Australian government’s higher education regulator.

[PA]Professional Associations

Craig Mehrmann (ND candidate, MSOM candidate, NUNM) becomes president of NMSA.

[PA]Professional Associations

INM becomes the fiscal agent for the Naturopathic Physicians Research Institute (NPRI), in preparation to reinstitute operations.

[PA]Professional Associations

INM grant provides support to AANP to hire a States Coordinator staff person to accelerate successful state licensure efforts.

[PA]Professional Associations

NMSA establishes eighth chapter at Bastyr University, California campus.

[PA]Professional Associations [AI]

NMSA establishes ninth chapter at Universidad del Turabo.

[PA]Professional Associations

NMSA generates Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, coauthored by the Executive Committee (C. Mehrmann, B. Krake, Brice Thompson, Jack Johnson, and S. Yirku).

[PA]Professional Associations

NMSA hires Sue Yirku as first Executive Director as a result of intraorganizational effort initiated by past president, Eric Jorgenson, causing a pivotal shift in the organization’s productivity and level of engagement.

[PA]Professional Associations [PL][MC]

NMSA launches professionally redesigned organizational website with members-only social network.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL][MC]

Proclamation of the Naturopathy Act in Ontario, Canada, means that all licensed naturopathic doctors in the province practice and are regulated henceforth under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), which governs all regulated medical professions.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

AANMC publishes revised college-wide Core Competency document. Institutes Comprehensive Graduate Surveys.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils [PM][MC]

AIHM launches its first Interprofessional Fellowship in Integrative Health and Medicine. Led by Tieraona Low Dog, MD, founding fellowship Director. Inaugural AIHM fellowship class includes MDs, NPs, DCs, DDSs, DOs, pharmacists, acupuncturists, and psychologists. first interprofessional integrative medical fellowship leading to Board Certification through American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS). NUNM, OCOM, OHSU, and WSU become clinical training sites through OCIM. Team includes Mimi Guarneri, MD, Daniel Friedland, MD, Seroya Crouch, ND, and Tabatha Parker, ND, lead with Dr. Low Dog.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

Charles “Mac” Powell, PhD, becomes president of Bastyr University.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

Michael Schanz, MBA, becomes the third president of Boucher Institute (BINM), bringing the expertise of business, management, and leadership.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

NCNM expands with Master of Integrative Mental Health and Master in Homeopathy programs, as well as a five-year Doctorate of Science in Oriental Medicine (DSOM), the first ever Doctorate of Science in Oriental Medicine in the U.S.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

SCNM builds the Community Commons, a 48,000 square foot LEED Platinum facility. The Commons houses an interdisciplinary Pain Center, teaching kitchen, café, medicinary and library.

[AC]Academic Accreditation [PL][MC]

The Australian government withdraws the diploma-level National Health Training Package for naturopathy; establishes degree-level education as the minimum level of accredited naturopathic education in Australia.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“A Randomized, Double-Blind Phase I/IIa Study of Intranasal Glutathione in Parkinson’s Disease.” L.K. Mischley, J.B. Leverenz, R.C. Lau, N.L. Polissar, M.B. Neradilek, A. Samii, and L.J. Standish. Movement Disorders E-pub. L. Mischley Parkinson studies, NCCIH Career Award.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“Respecting Science, Respecting Tradition: Evidence-based Care in the Integrative Medicine Professions.” J. Wardle. Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM]

“The Characteristics, Experiences and Perceptions of Naturopathic and Herbal Medicine Practitioners: Results from a National Survey in New Zealand.” (P. Cottingham, J. Adams, R. Vempati, J. Dunn, D. Sibbritt). BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PA][AI]

Landmark INM naturopathic profession strategic landscape and marketing analysis. Bastyr, SCNM, and NUNM. Led by M. Simon, S. Haeger.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [HK][PA][MC]

International Congress of Naturopathic Medicine held in Barcelona, Spain.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [PA]

The World Naturopathic Federation (WNF) is officially incorporated in Canada and launches at Health Fusion event in Calgary, Canada.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [PA][MC]

The World Chiropractic Federation invites T. Parker, M. Cronin, and T. Hausser to WHO Global Assembly as their guests. The World Federation of Public Health Association (WfPHA) invites J. Wardle, PhD, ND.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [PA]

World Naturopathic Federation Report June 2015: Findings from the First World Naturopathic Federation Survey in 22 responding countries. Led by Iva Lloyd, ND, with Jonathan Wardle, ND, MPH, Tabatha Parker, ND, Tina Hausser, ND, and Phillip Cottingham, ND, and members of WNF Interim Board.

2016

[PM]Practice Models and Care Delivery [PL][MC]

Naturopathic Academy of Primary Care Physicians (NAPCP) adopts Position Paper on Immunizations supporting CDC guidelines.

[PM]Practice Models and Care Delivery [HK]

The Vitality Map A Guide to Deep Health, Joyful Self-Care, and Resilient Well-Being. Deborah Zucker, ND.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][AI]

Herbs in Naturopathic Medicine. Various authors, Ed., Sussanna Czeranko, ND. NUNM Press.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

Levels of Health: The Second Volume of “The Science of Homeopathy.” George Vithoulkas and Erik van Woensel.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][AI]

Physical Culture in Naturopathic Medicine. Various authors, Ed. Sussanna Czeranko, ND. NUNM Press.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][AI]

Textbook of Advanced Botanical Prescribing. Chris Pickrell, ND, and Paul Saunders, PhD, ND. CCNM Press.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [PM][HK][PA]

Inaugural The Vis Retreat. Annual ND student-led nature retreat at Boucher Institute for naturopathic students to gather with elder doctors, connect with the history of the profession, and explore depth, meaning in principles of naturopathic medicine and the healing process. Opportunity for students to connect with the earth, to one another, and to themselves, their intuition, their hearts, and their own unique paths in becoming a naturopathic physician who integrates an understanding of the nature of health, healing and illness. Hosted at Loon Lake Lodge Retreat Centre in Maple Ridge, BC, Canada. Founded by Hannah Webb.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics

NMI establishes The Vital Conversation which continues to the present. Well attended on-line student and vitalist naturopathic physician forum.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [HK][PA][AI]

The Gathering held at two locations: Bastyr (Seattle, WA) and Sandy, OR, co-hosted by NMSA, ANR, and Revitalization. Pamela Snider, ND, receives Beacon Award.

[PA]Professional Associations

AANP: Jaclyn Chasse, ND, President; Annalisa Behling, ND, Speaker of the House of Delegates.

[PA]Professional Associations

Brittany Krake, MDR (ND candidate, NUNM), becomes president of NMSA.

[PA]Professional Associations

First Independent Australian Summit hosted in Lennox Head, NSW, Australia. Led by Rachel Arthur, BHSc, BNat (Hons), Nirala Jacobi, ND (USA), BHSc, Kathryn Simpson, BNat, BEng (Mech Hons), founders, with Nina Woods and Alison Bird (Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager); with input from leaders across the profession. Held again in 2018, it aims to build an independent, unifying environment and to create community for principled and ecological collaboration; and for experiencing, creating common ground across diverse elements and entities comprising Australia’s naturopathic profession.

[PA]Professional Associations

INM forms a Leadership Council, including Bruce Barlean, Coquina Deger, Pamela Snider, ND, Jaclyn Chasse, ND, Virender Sodhi, ND, MD (Ayu), Moira Fitzpatrick, ND, PhD, and Deb Hubers.

[PA]Professional Associations

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) executed between INM and AANP; aligns the two organizations for greater impact on behalf of the profession and the public.

[PA]Professional Associations [GH]

NMSA sends its first-ever delegation to the International Congress of Naturopathic Medicine.

[PA]Professional Associations

NMSA increases ND student engagement with advocacy and professional development events in Canada.

[PA]Professional Associations

NMSA enters into partnership with AANP for dual membership reciprocity between both organizations.

[PA]Professional Associations [PM]

Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians founded, affiliated with AANP; dual biological and psychological approach. Kabran Chapek, ND, President; Jennifer Bahr, ND, Vice President; Katherine Raymer, MD, ND, Treasurer; and Carlo Calabrese, ND, MPH, Secretary.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PA][MC]

AANP White Paper submitted to Veteran’s Administration (VA), Serving Veterans within the VHA: A Role for Naturopathic Physicians. Led by K. Pournadeali with M. Jawer, M. Traub, P. Snider, J. Guiltinan, and D. Labriola. AANP VA Campaign ongoing.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PM][MC]

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA). Legislation responding to the opioid crisis includes a segment in Title 9, Section C, on care of veterans that charges the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to “develop a plan to improve the effectiveness of complementary and integrative health services for veterans and to establish a pilot project in complementary and integrative health strategies.”

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [RI][MC]

The Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Division of Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, of the National Cancer Institute convenes a special workshop focused on the State of the Science: Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapeutics Research. The current state of the science, gaps, and future opportunities are reviewed and discussed by a distinguished panel of experts. Naturopathic oncology physician and researcher Leanna Standish, ND, PhD, LAc, is an invited participant.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PA][PL][MC]

Maryland becomes the 17th state (along with Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands) to license or register naturopathic doctors. Led by Emily Telfair, ND, President, Stephany Porter, ND, and others with Maryland Naturopathic Doctors Association.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [AC]

NPLEX develops the Elective Pharmacology Examination to reflect the expanded drug prescribing rights in many jurisdictions.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL][MC]

Pennsylvania establishes Registration of Naturopathic Doctors (HB516) through the efforts of the Pennsylvania Association of Naturopathic Physicians; President Marie Winters, ND, and legislative committee chair Heidi Weinhold, ND.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

AANMC hosts an all-school Strategic Summit to address the higher education and health care landscape and future trends. Led by JoAnn Yánez, Executive Director.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

INM founds Residency Academic Consortium (RAC). Secures funding for INM Residency Project for 10 residency sites in the Seattle area. Led by M. Simon, G. Garcia, J. Rentz, M. Henriksen, N. Shiffler, M. Prenguber, and J. Guiltinan.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) formed, as the College of Naturopathic Medicine returns to its original name (from interim period as “National College of Natural Medicine”). NUNM launches its first two undergraduate programs within its new School of Undergraduate Studies.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

NUNM formally establishes the School of Graduate Studies with five new Master’s programs (integrative research, global health, integrative mental health, and nutrition).

[AC]Academic Accreditation [PL][AI][MC]

CCNM receives long sought degree-granting status. Graduates of a naturopathic program in Canada receive a Doctor of Naturopathy degree for the first time in Canadian history. The degree is awarded under the authority of the Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development in the province of Ontario. Gaining this approval required over 12 years of work educating officials in education and health on the strength of the ND curriculum. Prior to this point, only a diploma was provided.

[AC]Academic Accreditation [AI]

Universidad Del Turabo, Puerto Rico, receives accreditation status from the CNME.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“Alternate Hot and Cold Application in the Management of Heel Pain: A Pilot Study.” D. Arankalle, J. Wardle, and P.M.K. Nair. Foot (Edinburgh, Scotland). Limited hydrotherapy studies by NDs.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“Complementary Medicine and Childhood Immunisation: A Critical Review.” J. Wardle, J. Frawley, A. Steel, and E. Sullivan. Vaccine.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“Glutathione as a Biomarker in Parkinson’s Disease: Associations with Aging and Disease Severity.” L.K. Mischley, L.J. Standish, N.S. Weiss, J.M. Padowski, T.J. Kavanagh, C.C. White, and M.E. Rosenfeld. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity; L. Mischley; Parkinson studies.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [MC]

“Medical Hypotheses: A Clinician’s Guide to Publication.” J. Wardle and V. Ross. Advances in Integrative Medicine. Innovative guidance; science and philosophy.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [GH]

The Naturopathy Research Leadership Program begins at the University of Technology Sydney, with naturopathic researchers from Australia, Canada, Germany, India, South Africa and the U.S.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PA][GH]

“The World Naturopathic Federation: Global Opportunities for the Australian Profession.” J. Wardle, N. Cook, A. Steel, and C. Barker. Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine. First peer-reviewed publication on WNF.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration

INM launches Ambassador Program with INM Community Outreach Coordinator Heather Carrie, MAS, (Griffin McGrath in 2017). By 2017, over 60 participants in 27 states.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PM]

Whole Systems Healthcare founded and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) umbrella organization by students from NUNM and Johns Hopkins University Medical Institutes (JHMI). Framework laid for inter-professional clinical, educational, and research initiatives that promote a healthcare system at the service of humanity through the holistic application of systems science. Founding board members include Craig Mehrmann, ND (candidate), MSOM (candidate), Executive Director; Eric Wan, COO; David Campbell, DSOM, Treasurer; Aleina Han, MSOM, CAO; Benjamin Schuff, Director of Clinical Care; Javier de la Maza, MD, Communications Director; and Rebecca DiBaise, Board Member.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [PM][MC]

Stuttgart Integrative Health and Medicine Declaration launches in Germany, urging action from “governments, the WHO, and professional organizations to promote use of the integrative model to manage global health issues,” backed by the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM). Led by Tabatha Parker, ND, (Director of Education), David Riley, MD, (Board of Directors), involves IfM, and Anthroposophical physicians endorsed by Stuttgart Congress.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence

The World Naturopathic Federation publishes Naturopathic Numbers Report led by WNF officers and executive. “This report is the initial analysis of the breadth of practice of naturopathy globally.”

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence

World Naturopathic Federation Naturopathic Roots Report – Findings from the Naturopathic Roots Committee Survey, with participation from naturopathic institutions around the world. Tina Hausser, Heilpraktiker, Naturopath, Chair (Spain), Iva Lloyd, ND, (Canada), JoAnn Yánez, ND, MPH, CAE (United States), Phillip Cottingham, ND, (New Zealand), Roger Newman Turner, ND, DO, LAc, (United Kingdom) Alfredo Abascal, Naturopath (Uruguay).

2017

[PM]Practice Models and Care Delivery [MC]

250 children taught cooking, diet, and nutrition through the third Naturally Well health and wellness program, part of INM’s food as Medicine program. INM funds and hosts the Future Doctors of America program at Jefferson Middle School, Alhambra, CA. Led by Jonci Jensen, ND.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

Ancestral Medicine: Rituals for Personal and Family Healing. Daniel Foor, PhD, a teacher and practitioner of practical animism who specializes in family healing; part of broad upsurge of public interest in ancestral healing, especially regarding family dynamics, relationship patterns and inherited trauma.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage

“Effects of Short Forest Bathing Program on Autonomic Nervous System Activity and Mood States in Middle-Aged and Elderly Individuals. C.P. Yu, C.M. Lin, M.J. Tsai, et al. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [MC]

Just One Drop: A Film About Homeopathy. Documentary produced by Laurel Chiten exploring history and scientific research of homeopathy.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage

Master Your Diabetes: A Comprehensive, Integrative Approach for Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Mona Morstein, ND.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][CK][AI]

Mental Culture in Naturopathic Medicine. Various authors, Ed., Sussanna Czeranko, ND. NUNM Press.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage

The Toxin Solution. Joseph E. Pizzorno, Jr., ND.

[DP]Definitions, Principles, Theories and Ethics [PM][HK][PA]

NMI convenes Vital Gathering I and II in Arizona: Treating a Patient from a Vitalistic Perspective. 100 and 200 attendees, respectively, participate in these gatherings, celebrating and learning “vitalistic” clinical therapeutics together. Convened by J. Sensenig, President, T. Kruzel, J. Zeff, L. Kronenberg, A. Werkin, and R. Kirschner; Eli Camp, ND, appointed Executive Director.

[PA]Professional Associations

Brice Thompson (ND candidate, MSiMR candidate, NUNM) becomes president of NMSA.

[PA]Professional Associations

INM funds the Future Doctors of America program at Jefferson Middle School, Alhambra, CA. Program led by Jonci Jensen, ND.

[PA]Professional Associations

INM launches Patient Gallery with grateful patient testimonials on the INM website. IBM’s platform spans state licensing to residencies, branding, identity and marketing to consumer education, enhanced practice delivery models, and organizational development across North American naturopathic medicine.

[PA]Professional Associations

INM officially enters into an affiliate agreement with the Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine Project and Institute as part of INM profession-wide collaboration mission through NMC.

[PA]Professional Associations

Laura Culberson-Farr appointed AANP Executive Director, bringing experience with OANP in Oregon to the national organization.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PM][MC]

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recognizes NDs in Oregon as primary care physicians within the Medicaid Electronic Health Records (EHR) incentive program for treating underserved populations.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PM][MC]

National Academy of Medicine Opioids Report. NAM concluded, in a report developed for the FDA, that “nonpharmacologic interventions for pain treatment, including acupuncture, physical therapy and exercise, CBT, and mindfulness meditation, represent powerful tools in the management of chronic pain. Many are components of successful self-management.”

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [MC]

National Pain Strategy. The strategy, recommended in the 2011 IOM “Relieving Pain in America” report, distinguishes between “integrative health” and “complementary health;” directly recommends that licensed professionals in “complementary and integrative health” fields be included in four key strategies.

[PM][LR]Licensure and Regulation [PA][PL][MC]

Governor Gina Raimondo signs bill for ND licensure in Rhode Island “The Naturopathic Physicians Act,” ensuring accessibility, recognized educational standards and assessed competence (NPLEX Exams) for the practice of naturopathic medicine. Passed unanimously in the State Senate and House; SB 327, HB 5474 allows degreed Naturopathic Doctors from CNME accredited and regulated Canadian Colleges to use the title “physician,” diagnose and treat disease, and prescribe legend drugs in formulary. RI Association of Naturopathic Physicians leads.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PA][PL][MC]

Massachusetts establishes Registration of Naturopathic Doctors (S. 2335) through the efforts of the Massachusetts Society of Naturopathic Doctors; President Amy Rothenberg, ND, and Legislative Committee Chair Paul Herscu, ND.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

Harlan Patterson, MBA, becomes interim president and then (2018) president of Bastyr University (until 2021); guides the university community during a period of significant change toward a shared academic governance model.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][MC]

“Collaborating with Medicine? Perceptions of Australian Naturopaths on Integrating Within the Conventional Medical System.” J. Wardle, A. Steel, R. Lauche, and J. Adams. Journal of Interprofessional Care.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

Dugald Seely, ND, Founder and Executive Director of the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre in Ottawa, awarded the prestigious Dr. Rogers Prize for Excellence in Complementary and Alternative Medicine by the Lotte and John Hecht foundation. Honors his leadership in naturopathic research, integrative and naturopathic oncology including 11-year integrative cancer care study (lung and gastroesophageal cancers), and RCT for naturopathic cardiovascular disease prevention. Published in Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2013, as the first naturopathic clinical trial published by a key medical journal in Canada.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“Establishing an International Research Collaborative for Naturopathy: The International Research Consortium of Naturopathic Academic Clinics (IRCNAC).” A. Steel, J. Goldenberg, and K. Cooley. Advances in Integrative Medicine. Important international clinical naturopathic research consortium is consistent with NMRA recommendation from 2004 to build capacity for practicing clinician researchers.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][MC]

“Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment: A Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal of Comparative Effectiveness and Health Economics Research.” A. Steel, T. Sundberg, R. Reid, L. Ward, F.L. Bishop, M. Leach, H. Cramer, J. Wardle and J. Adams. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. Naturopathic medicine and health services research team, comparative effectiveness question.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“Probiotics for the Prevention of Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea in Adults and Children.” J.Z. Goldenberg, C. Yap, L. Lytvyn, C.K. Lo, J. Beardsley, D. Mertz, and B.C. Johnston. Cochrane Database Systematic Review.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][PL]

“Shifting Attitudes Towards Research and Evidence-based Medicine Within the Naturopathic Medical Community.” J.Z. Goldenberg, B.S. Burlingham, J. Guiltinan, E.B. Oberg. Advances in Integrative Medicine. Documents shifting in the profession’s dialogue towards evidence-based medicine (EBM) and evidence-informed practice (EIP) concepts.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [MC]

“The Canary in the Coal-mine: The Complex Relationship Between Complementary and Integrative Medicine and Evidence-Based Medicine.” J. Wardle. Advances in Integrative Medicine.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM]

“The Characteristics, Experiences and Perceptions of Homeopaths in New Zealand: Results from a National Survey of Practitioners.” P. Cottingham, J. Adams, R. Vempati, J. Dunn, D. Sibbritt. Homeopathy. New Zealand workforce series relevant to NDs.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [MC]

“Validity of a Cochrane Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis for Determining the Safety of Vitamin E.” C.J. Oliver, S.P. Myers. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Demonstrated that the Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis on the safety of vitamin E was flawed and challenged their conclusion as erroneous.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PL][MC]

Wendy Weber, ND, MPH, appointed Deputy Director of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration

Don Warren, ND, receives the Groundbreaker Award from the Lotte and John Hecht Foundation “which honours those individuals whose personal conviction to pursue practices above and beyond the medical status quo prepared the way for future leaders.”

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PA][PL]

INM and AANP launch Campaign for Naturopathic Medicine, the first sustained naturopathic medicine national public awareness campaign; provides foundation of accurate, positive, targeted information in media about naturopathic medicine.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration

INM forms MD/DO Advisory Board. L. Wisneski, MD (Chair), C. Baechler, MD, D. Katz, MD, M. Micozzi, MD, PhD, and D. Johnson, MD.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PL]

Integrative Healers Action Network co-founded by Jen Riegle, ND, and Jenny Harrow, MA, in response to the Sonoma wildfires, the largest and most destructive wildfires in California history. Dr. Riegle and Harrow launched the Action Network on day 2; organizing NDs, DCs, LMTs, and herbalists to join forces and help the people of Sonoma County; eventually setting up over fifteen “integrative healing clinics.” Over 2000 practitioners from the Bay area in California volunteered.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PM]

Razi Berry, publisher of NDNR, launches The Vis Network, Mastermind to mentor selected naturopathic physicians and help them achieve strong, individualized success in the business of naturopathic medicine using approaches consistent with naturopathic principles and innovative practices.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [PL][PA][MC]

Global endorsements of declaration grow for the Berlin Agreement: Self-Responsibility and Social Action in Practicing and Fostering Integrative Medicine and Health Globally. AIHM, IHPC, ACIMH and ACIH among the diverse organizations endorsing the Agreement.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [MC]

Vatican Pontifical Academy of Sciences hosts stakeholder “Health of People, Health of Planet: Our Responsibility” summit leading to declaration Health of People, Health of Planet and Our Responsibility: Climate Change, Air Pollution and Health. Presenters and signatories include integrative cardiologist Mimi Guarneri, MD, founding president of AIHM. Pope Francis had been convening leaders on climate change and environmental degradation, beginning in 2015. Participants include global luminaries and leaders. Miraglo Foundation, co-founded by Dr. Guarneri and Rauni Prittinen King, RN, co-sponsors the gathering.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [PA][MC]

WHO-Pan American Health Organization SA (PAHO) convenes leaders in “Traditional and Complementary Medicine” from 21 nations to explore national strategies on traditional medicine. Includes government agency heads, village traditional practitioners, and complementary and integrative health and medicine representatives from North America, Australia and Europe. Emphasis on implementing recommendations in the WHO’s Traditional Medicine Strategy – 2014-2023 and identifying best “products, practices and practitioners” to meet the WHO-PAHO goal of primary care for all. Participants include J. Wardle, T. Parker, J. Weeks, and H. Carrie.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [DP][MC]

The World Naturopathic Federation publishes Defining the Global Naturopathic Profession. Three-page monograph summarizes and reports elements and characteristics of the global naturopathic profession. A detailed review of its concepts can be found in the White Papers on Naturopathic Philosophy, Principles and Theories on the WNF website Definición de la professíon naturopática. (WNF White Paper is translated into Spanish).

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [DP][MC]

The World Naturopathic Federation publishes White Paper on Naturopathic Philosophies, Principles and Theories. Led by WNF Naturopathic Roots Committee. Members include heilpraktikers, naturopaths, and naturopathic doctors (ND); Tina Hausser, Heilpraktiker, Naturopath, Chair (Spain). Iva Lloyd, ND, (Canada), JoAnn Yánez, ND, MPH, CAE, (US), Phillip Cottingham, Naturopath, (New Zealand), Roger Newman Turner, ND, DO, LAc (UK), Alfredo Abascal, Naturopath, (Uruguay). Title listings evolve as WNF’s understanding of the global profession grows.Libro Blanco de Filosofías, Principios y Teorías Naturopaticas. (WNF White Paper is translated into Spanish).

2018

[PM]Practice Models and Care Delivery [AI][MC]

AANP reports that there will be 28 medical centers of excellence with naturopathic doctors on staff by the end of 2018, spanning academic, university-affiliated hospitals, integrative medical centers, large medical care systems, and specialty treatment centers.

[PM]Practice Models and Care Delivery [PA][AC]

Gerald R. Farnsworth, DC, ND, (b. 1928) dies, in Kamloops, B.C. One of the last living members of the era which bridged the difficult years of naturopathic medicine in North America. The profession mourns the loss and celebrates the life and legacy of one of the profession’s bright beacons, a central figure in rebuilding and sustaining the modern profession’s re-emergence – a deeply dedicated naturopathic physician, a founding Board member of NCNM, and a pioneer in the profession of naturopathic medicine, to which he dedicated his life.

[PM]Practice Models and Care Delivery [AI]

Institute for Natural Medicine announces ten inaugural residency sites established for INM Residency Consortium.

[PM]Practice Models and Care Delivery [HK][DP]

Leon Chaitow, ND, DO, (b. 1937) Graduate, British College of Osteopathic Medicine (1960). A respected clinician, prolific scholar and profound teacher of somatic and physical medicine at numerous schools in Europe, U.S., Canada, Australia. First naturopath/osteopath appointed as a consultant by the UK government to a medical practice; editor of the Journal of Manipulative Therapies. Produced the first modern textbook defining Naturopathic Physical Medicine with a team of naturopathic physicians. A gifted practitioner, Dr. Chaitow leaves a legacy of knowledge and clinical methodology in physical and somatic therapies.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM]

Clinical Environmental Medicine: Identification and Natural Treatment of Diseases Caused by Common Pollutants. Walter Crinnion, ND, and Joseph E. Pizzorno, ND.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][CK][AI]

Dietetics of Naturopathic Medicine. Various authors, Ed., Sussanna Czeranko, ND. NUNM Press.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage

Dirty Genes: A Breakthrough Program to Treat the Root Cause of Illness and Optimize Your Health. Ben Lynch, ND. Clinical and popular guide to optimizing gene expression.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [PM][AI]

Hydrotherapy in Naturopathic Medicine. Various authors, Ed., Sussanna Czeranko, ND. NUNM Press.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage

Outside the Box Cancer Therapies: Alternative Therapies That Treat and Prevent Cancer. Mark Stengler, ND, and Paul Anderson, ND.

[HK]Knowledge Base and Heritage [DP]

The Naturopathic Medicine History and Professional Formation Timeline: A Living Chronicle – A Tapestry of People, Events and Institutions. Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine previews a multimedia exhibit at the AANP Convention in San Diego, CA. Developed by an intergenerational team of authors, history fellows, editors, contributors, agency reviewers and content reviewers led by Mitchell Bebel Stargrove, ND, LAc (co-lead editor and lead author) and Pamela Snider, ND (co-lead editor) with the intergenerational Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine Project Timeline Team, Senior Editors, History Fellows, Reviewers, and Editorial team. Detailed input from the profession across generations and around the world in a decade-long collective, co-creative process of investigation, reflection, sharing and coherence. Draft debuted, and digital, modular exhibit previewed at AANP Convention, July 2018, and OANP Annual Conference, December 2018. Unpublished as such.

[PA]Professional Associations

AANP: Jacquel Patterson, ND, President; Annalisa Behling, ND, Speaker of the House of Delegates.

[PA]Professional Associations

ANR Board restructures. Jonathan Bakker (Chair), Lauren Hacker (Secretary), Dominic Valdes (Treasurer), and Node Smith, ND (Master of Organizational Matters).

[PA]Professional Associations

Blake Langley (ND candidate, MSOM candidate, NUNM) becomes president of NMSA.

[PA]Professional Associations

The Naturopathic Medicine Collaborative (NMC) Summit on the Future of Naturopathic Medicine, July 11, 2018, AANP Convention San Diego, CA; spearheaded by Margaret Beeson, ND, with Michelle Simon, PhD, (INM), Laura Farr (AANP), and Jeana Kimball, ND, LM, MPH (the Vision Group). Felt by many as a “watershed moment” initiative to strengthen the culture of collaboration in the profession, address opportunities, tensions, diversity, unity, and the future. Planning team to “hold the whole” includes Vision Group and the Planning Team: individuals from INM, AANP, AANMC (JoAnn Yánez, ND, MPH), NMSA (Blake Langley, ND candidate), the State Alliance (Emily Telfair, ND), Research (Joshua Goldenberg, ND), NMI (Harry Swope, ND, DHANP), ANR (Node Smith, ND), FNM (Pamela Snider, ND), and Maryland University of Integrative Health (Abigail Aeroya, ND, LM).

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [MC]

AANP DC FLI hosts 193 attendees who meet 58 Senators, 105 House Representatives, and their staff (701 total meetings). Doubles representation of Congressional Members in Integrative Health and Wellness Caucus (IHPC and AANP).

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [AI][MC]

Bastyr University joins the Live Well San Diego initiative. A community consortium focused on creating health. Live Well San Diego‘s benchmarks measure the collective impact of efforts by the county, community partners and stakeholders over the long term to improve their health, safety and economic status, anticipating this improvement will help people to grow, connect and thrive. Established by Harlan Patterson, MBA, Bastyr President, Heather Carrie, MAS, Director, BU Center for Health Policy and Leadership, and others.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [MC]

Congressional Reps. Jared Polis (D-CO) and Mike Coffman (R-CO), in collaboration with IHPC, launch the Congressional Integrative Health and Wellness Caucus in Washington, DC, with Inaugural Congressional Pain Briefing: “What’s Missing in Health Care – Health” to a packed room of diverse stakeholders. Led by Len Wisneski, MD, IHPC Chair, and Susan Haeger, Interim Executive Director.

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PM]

NUNM launches NUNM Diabetes Prevention Program, a 12-month program recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [MC]

Overwhelming House and Senate majorities in Maine override Governor Paul LePage’s veto of new law (LD 1030) and pass a law requiring health insurance companies to pay equitably for services provided by NDs. Prohibits discrimination based on license and ensures payment equitability for NDs in relationship to payment of MDs, DOs, and nurses. Led by Elizabeth Yori, ND, Maine Association of Naturopathic Doctors (MAND).

[PL]Governmental Policy and Legislation [PA]

The Scholars for a Healthy Oregon Program – Naturopathic Physician Opportunities (SHONPO), Oregon Health Authority establishes a landmark decision to provide up to $250,000 in tuition scholarships from 2018 through 2020 to select, enrolled ND students. In return, upon graduation, the graduates will provide health and medical care services to Medicaid patients in designated rural and underserved areas of the state. Led by the OANP via Laura Farr and Beth Martin (OANP EDs), Carrie Baldwin-Sayre, ND (NUNM Associate Dean of Clinical Education), and Jeff Clark, ND (OANP, Legislative Chair) who worked to achieve ND recognition and pay equity in Oregon.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PA][AC]

College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO), Canada, decides to develop and administer its own entry to practice examinations, following NABNE recommendations to address needs expressed by CONO. CONO to accept NPLEX passing marks in lieu of its own examination until 2019. NABNE will continue administering NPLEX (Toronto) for CCNM students and graduates who intend to practice outside Ontario. Clinical examinations scheduled for 2019, with biomedical examinations in 2021.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation

Elizabeth Pimentel, ND, becomes president of NABNE.

[LR]Licensure and Regulation [PL]

“How are Complementary Health Professions Regulated in Australia? An Examination of Complementary Health Professions in the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.” D. Sibbritt, M.H. Kaye, J. Millbank, A.G. Stuhmcke, J. Wardle, and I.A. Karpin. Complementary Therapies in Medicine.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) becomes the first conventional medical school in North America (and perhaps globally) to grant full Professor status to a naturopathic physician, Lynne Shinto, ND, MPH.

[AI]Schools and Educational Councils

SCNM receives the largest donation in the school’s history to establish the Niel Riordan Center for Regenerative Medicine.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“Characteristics of Fasting Users Among Internal Medicine Patients in Germany”. J. Wardle, T. Ostermann, J. Adams, J. Langhorst, G. Dobos, A. Michalsen, and H. Cramer. Advances in Integrative Medicine. Innovative inquiry involving fasting patients.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“Is Fasting Safe? A Chart Review of Adverse Events During Medically Supervised, Water-Only fasting.” J.S. Finnell, B.C. Saul, A. C. Goldhamer, and T.R. Myers. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Important nature cure and natural hygiene safety study.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [DP]

“Naturopathic Medicine in the 21st Century: Time for a Seventh Guiding Principle – Scientia Criticus.” Logan A, Goldenberg J, Guiltinan J, Seely D, Katz DL. Explore (NY). Timely reevaluation of core principles in emerging scientific and medicinal environment.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][MC]

“Primary Care Practitioner Perceptions and Attitudes of Complementary Medicine: A Content Analysis of Free-text Responses from a Survey of Non-metropolitan Australian General Practitioners.” J.L. Wardle, D.W. Sibbritt, and J. Adams. Primary Health Care Research and Development. Workforce characteristics, perceptions; Australian research team series.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [AI]

Ryan Bradley, ND, MPH, becomes Research Director at NUNM’s Helfgott Institute, succeeding Heather Zwickey, PhD.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications [PM][PL][GH]

“The Australian Complementary Medicine Workforce: A Profile of 1,306 Practitioners from the PRACI Study.” A. Steel, M. Leach, J. Wardle, D. Sibbritt, J. Schloss, H. Diezel, and J. Adams. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Workforce.

[RI]Research Institutes, Grants and Publications

“Use of Integrative Oncology, Involvement in Decision-Making, and Breast Cancer Survivor Health-Related Quality of Life in the First 5 Years Post-diagnosis.” M.R. Anderson, E. Sweet, S. Hager, M. Gaul, F. Dowd, L.J. Standish. Integrative Cancer Therapies.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration

AIHM holds its inaugural Fellowship Program graduation of “29 inspired, compassionate professionals.”

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PA]

Integrative Health Symposium presents Integrative Medicine Leadership Award to Joseph Pizzorno, ND; first time conferred on ND. Recognizes Dr. Pizzorno as “a pioneer whose contributions have shaped integrative healthcare and paved the way for other practitioners.”

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PM][PL]

International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health (ICIMH). 950 attendees from 25 countries, with the call for advancement through collaborative action expressed by many. Influencing the nation’s chronic pain treatment crisis (including the opioid crisis) is one ascendant opportunity. This resurgent strategizing suggests that this review of principal collaborations among organizations to date might be useful. (J. Weeks, Integrative Updates; AIHM and SCU, Integrator Blog, June 2018).

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [HK]

Naturopathic Doctors News and Reports (NDNR), founded by Razi Berry and David Tallman, ND, DC, grows to 12,000 physician subscribers, with 1.2 million visitors per year to NDNR’s website, 250,000 followers on social media, a 30,000-member physician email list, and 100,000-member consumer email list; reflecting the growing mainstreaming of naturopathic medicine.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PM][HK][PL][RI]

Peter Fisher, MD, FRCP, dies in a bicycle accident in the UK. Iconic global champion for homeopathic medicine and scientific homeopathy; internationally respected, recognized by multiple disciplines practicing homeopathic medicine, including naturopathic physicians.

[MC]Mainstream Context, Collaboration and Integration [PM]

Whole Systems Healthcare, a 501(c)(3) umbrella organization dedicated to promoting health through the holistic application of systems science, receives a $20,000 unrestricted grant from the Johns Hopkins University Office of the President to launch Ars Medica, a nonprofit initiative lead by J. de la Maza, MD, and C. Mehrmann, MPH (ND Candidate, MSOM candidate, NUNM), which facilitates the development of humanities and arts programs in healthcare settings to promote the health of physicians and the humane practice of medicine, with initial launch to take place at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [PA][MC]

The World Naturopathic Federation officially presents at the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, reporting results from their inter-disciplinary international survey of integrative medicine professions.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [AI][AC]

The World Naturopathic Federation publishes Education and Credentials monograph.

[GH]Gaian Health Emergence [AI][AC][PL][LR][MC]

The World Naturopathic Federation publishes Global Naturopathic Regulation monograph.