Finding a Naturopathic Physician
How do I verify his/her credentials?
by Dr. Judith Boice
Which states license naturopathic physicians?
The following states license naturopathic doctors as primary care physicians:
Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, Washington.
How can I find a naturopathic physician with medical training?
Visit the web site for the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP). All of the naturopathic doctors listed on this web site are licensed, primary care physicians:
You can also ask your “naturopath” what school she or he attended. The North American schools below are four-year naturopathic medical schools:
Naturopathic Colleges
National College of Naturopathic Medicine
Ross Island Center
049 S.W. Porter
Portland, OR 97201
503.499.4343
Bastyr University
14500 Juanita Dr. NE
Kenmore, WA 98028-4966
425.823.1300
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences
2140 East Broadway Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85282
480.858.9100
University of Bridgeport, College of Naturopathic Medicine
60 Lafayette St.
Bridgeport, CT 06601
203.576.4109
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
1255 Sheppard Avenue East
North York, Ontario M2K 1E2
416.498.1255
What if my naturopath graduated from another school?
The following school is NOT a four-year medical school program:
The Clayton School of Natural Healing
Graduates from this school may have knowledge of natural therapeutics, but they
are not physicians trained to diagnose and treat diseases.