The Naturopathic Profession

The Profession 

The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) is the unifying professional association for naturopathic medicine. Its governing body includes delegates from state level Naturopathic Associations. The goals of the AANP are to promote the public health, to maintain high standards of education and medical practice, and to encourage scientific research.

American Association of Naturopathic Physicians   https://naturopathic.org/ 

Currently, 26 jurisdictions (23 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) have licensing or registration laws for naturopathic doctors (NDs/NMDs). In these jurisdictions, naturopathic doctors are required to graduate from accredited four-year residential naturopathic medical programs and pass an extensive postdoctoral board examination (NPLEX) in order to receive a license or registration. Licensed and registered NDs have a specific scope of practice as defined by their state’s law, and must fulfill State-mandated continuing education and reporting requirements. https://naturopathic.org/page/ScopeforPatients 

Dr. Lawrence is licensed in the state of Massachusetts and Vermont. She is also a member of the Massachusetts Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

Massachusetts Association of Naturopathic Doctors  https://www.msnd.org/