Dr. JoAnn Yanez, Executive Director of the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (right), joins KCAAs “On the Brink” hosts, Erin Brinker (left) and Tobin Brinker (middle) to discuss realistic approaches to New Year's resolutions.
Dr. Paul Hrkal never had a doubt in his mind that naturopathic medicine was his calling. Years later as a successful naturopathic doctor, entrepreneur, husband and father he is happy to say he is living the dream. With naturopathic medicine Dr. Hrkal was attracted to the entrepreneurial flexibility that allowed him to shape his career around his lifestyle and interests.
The halls of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) are bustling with energy and joy. There a lot of things to be excited about—a new year, new community health centres, and a new integrative cancer centre, just to name a few. The leaves are have fallen from the trees and the weather in Toronto has turned chilly, but CCNM is just getting warmed up.
Since its inception in 1978, Bastyr has been a pioneer in science-based natural medicine. Today, through its clinical training efforts, the University continues to provide holistic medical care to the surrounding communities in Seattle and San Diego. Bastyr’s achievements in 2017 show the many ways in which the school is moving forward, changing lives and carrying out its mission to model an integrated approach to education, research and clinical service.
Dr. Griffin McMath knew she was destined to become a naturopathic doctor from a young age. With dreams of making an impact around the world with only limited supplies, her knowledge, skill and therapeutic hands, she found her healing passion aligned with the therapeutic order.
A career in naturopathic medicine is just as individualistic as the treatment. The career belief that it is better to prevent illness and get to the root cause than to suppress symptoms remains central to all paths.
Practicing medicine wasn’t even on Dr. Geo Espinosa’s mind until his junior year of college when he had an epiphany and realized he wanted to be a clinician. “In my gut, I felt naturopathic medicine was right for me.”
How long does it take to become an ND? All naturopathic medical schools accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME) and recognized by the US Department of Education, require four years of post-graduate in person education at their respective school.