Professional Organisations and Affiliations Founded in 1985, the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) is the national professional society representing licensed naturopathic doctors, naturopathic medicine students, and other healthcare professionals allied with the naturopathic profession. Enhancing human health and wellness by advancing the profession of naturopathic medicine. Naturopathic physicians will guide and empower people to discover and experience improved health, optimal wellness, and effective management of disease through the principles and practices of naturopathic medicine. A pioneer in natural medicine, Bastyr University is a federally recognized, nonprofit, private university that is at the forefront of developing leaders in natural health arts and sciences for the 21st-century. The Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians is committed to advancing the philosophy, science, research and practice of naturopathic gastroenterology by serving as the world’s leading resource for information on the unique perspective that naturopathic medicine brings to the understanding and treatment of gastrointestinal disease and dysfunction. The Naturopathic Medicine Institute (NMI) exists to educate the public and medical practitioners about the principles and practice of naturopathic medicine. We strive to maximize the value of our educational offerings by stressing practical knowledge for the healing arts primarily designed for naturopathic physicians and other allied professionals to facilitate their professional development. The California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA) is a professional membership association representing California naturopathic doctors (NDs). The CNDA is incorporated as a California mutual benefit 501(c)(6) nonprofit corporation. The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM). Functional medicine determines how and why illness occurs and restores health by addressing the root causes of disease for each individual. The Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) was established in 2001 to advance the naturopathic medical profession by actively supporting the academic efforts of accredited and recognized schools of naturopathic medicine. The most innovative modern Naturopath in history was Dr. Otis G. Carroll. The Carroll Institute of Natural Healing provides post- doctoral learning opportunities for Doctors of Naturopathy to greatly enhance their vitalistic practice by learning these advanced therapeutics for clinical care.
