Bastyr University
Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
National College of Natural Medicine
National University of Health Sciences
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
University of Bridgeport
Scope of Practice
A naturopathic scope of practice may include:
- Acupuncture and Oriental medicine*
- Ayurvedic medicine
- Botanical medicine
- Counseling
- Emergency medicine
- Homeopathy
- Laboratory diagnosis and diagnostic imaging
- Minor surgery
- Natural hygiene
- Nutritional science
- Pharmacology
- Physical and clinical diagnosis
- Physical medicine
- Psychology
- Spirituality and health
* Only in scope of practice in a few states.
CAREERS IN NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
Discover a Career in Naturopathic Medicine
Become the doctor you'd like to have.
If you wish to treat the whole patient rather than just a condition, then consider a truly rewarding career in naturopathic medicine. As more and more individuals seek treatments that supplement or prevent the need for conventional medicine, endless career opportunities in naturopathy abound.
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Doctors of naturopathic medicine (NDs) are trained as primary care providers. They learn to treat all aspects of family health and wellness, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Their scope of practice may include everything from nutritional science and clinical diagnosis to ayurvedic and botanical medicine.
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Want to know more? Meet our Leaders in the Field of naturopathic medicine, or explore the pages below to learn about key topics related to the field of naturopathic medicine.
Today’s naturopathic physicians and scope of practice
National associations for naturopathic doctors
Naturopathic doctor licensure
What kind of doctor do you want to be?
"Naturopathic medicine is a wonderful profession if you want to make a difference. You can make a connection with a wider community, working toward the health of the community, the environment, the planet, and be a catalyst for changing the way health care is done in the world. Naturopathic medicine has exciting opportunities on a global scale."
-Jane Guiltinan, ND
Past president, American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)
Dean of the School of Naturopathic Medicine, Bastyr University