Resources for Patients
Finding a Qualified Naturopathic Doctor Near Me
A number of U.S. states and Canadian provinces currently license/regulate naturopathic doctors, and licensure initiatives are underway in others. Only graduates of CNME-accredited and candidate naturopathic doctoral (ND) programs—who complete a comprehensive, four-year ND program—are qualified for professional licensure. In states and provinces where NDs are not yet regulated, patients should seek out a naturopathic physician who is a graduate of a CNME-accredited program.
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians/AANP and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors/CAND have online directories that provide contact information to help individuals find qualified naturopathic doctors in their area, as well as general information on naturopathic medicine. Many U.S. state and Canadian provincial naturopathic professional associations also have online directories; these directories can be accessed through the AANP and CAND links above.
Conditions Treated by Naturopathic Doctors
Naturopathic doctors (NDs) provide individual and family primary healthcare, and treat a wide range of chronic and acute ailments.
Chronic conditions treated by NDs include:
- Allergies
- chronic pain
- digestive issues
- hormonal imbalances
- obesity
- respiratory conditions
- heart disease
- fertility problems
- menopause
- stress-related conditions
- cancer
- fibromyalgia
- chronic fatigue syndrome
- diabetes
- high blood pressure
- mental health concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety)
- headaches
- neurodegenerative conditions
- autoimmune conditions (e.g., thyroid disease, lupus)
- autism and ADHD
- chronic skin conditions
- chronic infections
Acute conditions treated by NDs include:
- infections (e.g., ear infections)
- influenza
- strep throat
- skin rashes
- diarrhea
- urinary tract infections
- hepatitis
- musculoskeletal conditions and injuries
States and Provinces that License Naturopathic Doctors
U.S. States and Jurisdictions Where NDs Are Licensed
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- District of Columbia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Kansas
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- Montana
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- North Dakota
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Utah
- Vermont
- Washington
- Wisconsin
Canadian Provinces that Regulate Naturopathic Doctors
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- North West Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Saskatchewan
