What is a State Licensed ND?
As a health consumer, it is important to understand what a state licensed naturopathic physician is. A lay naturopath is not the same as a state licensed naturopathic physician. Licensed naturopathic physicians * are healthcare professionals regulated at the state level to practice modern naturopathic medicine, a holistic approach to healthcare that emphasizes supporting the body in ways that encourage the body's natural ability to heal itself. Licensed Naturopathic physicians undergo extensive training, and in the state where they are licensed (Not Texas) can diagnose * and treat * various health conditions using natural therapies such as botanical medicine, nutrition, lifestyle counseling, acupuncture, and physical medicine techniques. They work with patients to address the root causes of illness *, promote overall wellness, and prevent future health problems.
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State Licensed Naturopathic physicians, NDs * (Not in Texas) are trained in low intervention medicine: diet, non-toxic botanicals, and supplements; middle intervention medicine; acupuncture musculoskeletal
manipulation; and high intervention medicine; stronger botanicals, pharmaceuticals and minor surgery. State Licensed NDs * are also trained in how these medicines interact.
In order to be licensed by a State Board of Health, Licensed NDs * must graduate from accredited in-resident post-graduate medical programs. They must sit for rigorous board exams and apply for licensure. Once they receive licensure, they must continue each year in good standing and pass continuing education requirements.
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NDs *, by their own standards, must use the least invasive and least toxic medicines * when deemed fit prior to more invasive and toxic treatments.
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Dr. Strickland, resides in Texas. She does not diagnose or treat disease in Texas or any other state where NDs are not licensed. If you are in a state that does not license naturopathic physicians, you will need to seek licensed MDs or DOs for primary or specialty care. Strickland Naturopathic provides transformative coaching as well as naturopathic education. Tess Strickland ND, * holds a license as a Naturopathic Physician * by the Washington State Department of Health, and has a focus on Mental and Emotional Wellbeing . She is a member of the Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians and is a member of the certification board.