We’re passionate about natural healing and expanding access to healthcare.
Why naturopathic medicine?
Naturopathic medicine is a unique profession of healthcare that emphasizes disease prevention and the promotion of optimal health through natural therapeutics. Naturopathic medicine combines safe and effective traditional therapies with the most current advances in modern medicine. Naturopathic doctors are general practitioners whose diverse techniques include modern and traditional, scientific and empirical methods. The scope of practice includes all aspects of family care, from pediatrics to geriatrics, and all natural medicine modalities.
Naturopathic medicine encourages the self-healing process and blends centuries-old knowledge of natural therapies with current advances in the understanding of health and human systems.
Naturopathic doctors
Qualified naturopathic doctors are highly trained graduates of accredited medical programs. Naturopathic doctors:
are graduates of four-year, in-residence naturopathic medical schools accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME)
are trained in both biomedical sciences and naturopathic modalities
completed a minimum of 4,100 hours of training, including over 1,200 hours of hands-on, supervised clinical training
successfully passed the NPLEX professional board exams
carry malpractice insurance and meets regular continuing medical education (CME) requirements
Naturopathic doctors use a variety of natural and non-invasive therapies including: clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, physical medicine, counseling and hydrotherapy. Many naturopathic doctors receive additional training in disciplines or modalities such as natural childbirth (midwifery), acupuncture and oriental medicine.
Our goal: improve health of Virginians
Vision
To be a strong presence in Virginia’s healthcare system.
To actively promote naturopathic medicine in the Commonwealth.
To improve access to safe & comprehensive naturopathic healthcare for Virginia residents.
Mission
To establish licensure for qualified naturopathic doctors.
To promote public safety and professional accountability.
To ensure universal access to naturopathic treatment options.
To support members of the VAANP in their professional development.
To grow the naturopathic profession in the Commonwealth.
To improve the well-being of Virginians while providing access to health education.
Work
Pursuance of licensure and regulation of naturopathic doctors in the state of Virginia.
Increase public awareness of the profession of naturopathic medicine and support the public’s universal access to graduates of federally accredited doctoral programs of naturopathic medicine.
Establish financial support for the association and its causes.
Provide benefits to the members of the association with the development of educational programs, referral networks, and other professional development opportunities.