11. The History of the American Naturopathic Medical Association

Welcome to Protecting and Promoting Naturopathy, a podcast powered by American Naturopathic Medical Association.  In this episode, we are joined by Patrica Hayhurst, one of the founding members of ANMA, to discuss the history of the American Naturopathic Medical Association. Along with Julie Coombs, Director of the American Naturopathic Medical Association. They share with us the spark of how the American Naturopathic Medical Association got started and how far it has come in 42 years!  The American Naturopathic Medical Association is the nation's oldest and largest Association of Naturopaths. Founded in 1981, ANMA is a nonprofit, scientific, educational, organization, dedicated to exploring new frontiers of mind, body, medicine and health. ANMA has a nondiscriminatory policy, with membership open to individuals with Doctor of Naturopathy (N.D.) or Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.M.D.), as well as other health care fields. Many of our members hold other medical degrees: M.D., D.O., D.D.S., O.M.D., H.M.D., and D.C. All of our members have a strong commitment to the philosophy, art and science, of natural therapeutics. They subscribe to the motto "Doctor do no harm". Have questions? Connect with us! Connect with us: ANMA APPLICATION: https://www.anma.org/anma-membership-application American Naturopathic Medical Association: ⁠https://chrome-ewww.anma.org⁠ American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board: ⁠https://www.anmcb.org⁠ American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board: ⁠https://www.anmab.org⁠ Society of Complementary Alternative and Holistic Practitioners:⁠https://www.scahp.org⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected] *The views and opinions expressed on the Promoting & Protecting Naturopathy an ANMA Podcast are solely those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the ANMA. The information provided on this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult with a qualified medical healthcare professional for any health-related questions or concerns. The ANMA does not endorse any products, services, or treatments mentioned on this podcast. Any reference to a specific product, service, or treatment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation.*