34. Trauma-Informed Care for Naturopaths with Lisa Ramos, MS, Doctoral Candidate

What if one subtle shift, seeing behavior through a trauma-informed lens, could improve client outcomes and reduce your burnout?In this month’s episode of the ANMA Podcast, we’re exploring a topic that’s becoming increasingly important in naturopathic practice: trauma-informed care.We are joined by Lisa Ramos, MS, a master of health psychology, doctoral candidate, and specialist in trauma-informed care. She is the founder of the Trauma-Informed Care Institute, where she equips professionals with the knowledge and tools to integrate trauma-informed practices into their work. Lisa is also the creator of two ANMCB-approved continuing education programs: The Global Energy Method Academy and The Trauma-Informed Care Institute. Lisa combines her academic expertise with lived experience as a mother of eight and grandmother of seven, giving her a unique perspective on resilience, healing, and the human capacity for growth. Her passion is ensuring that individuals and organizations have the resources to provide compassionate, effective, and trauma-sensitive care.Lisa shares how understanding trauma and stress responses can transform naturopathic care for both clients and practitioners. She also explains how her Trauma-Informed Care Institute helps naturopaths recognize behavioral patterns, prevent re-traumatization, and reduce burnout through compassionate, neuroscience-based practices.In this episode:What trauma-informed care means and how it fits naturally into the whole-person approach of naturopathy.How trauma and chronic stress affect behavior, coping, and physical health.Ways practitioners can create safer, more supportive environments—from intake forms to clinical settings.How to recognize subtle trauma responses such as appointment avoidance, withdrawal, or incomplete answers.Why understanding your own coping strategies as a practitioner matters to prevent compassion fatigue and burnout.How trauma-informed care can lead to better outcomes, greater client adherence, and longer-lasting results.Connect with Lisa:Visit https://www.traumainformedcareinstitute.com/https://www.traumainformedcareinstitute.com/traumainformedboardcertificationEmail [email protected] with us:Stay tuned for updates on the 45th Annual ANMA Convention at anma.orgAmerican Naturopathic Medical Association: ⁠https://www.anma.org⁠American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board: ⁠https://www.anmcb.org⁠American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board: ⁠https://www.anmab.org⁠Society of Complementary Alternative and Holistic Practitioners:⁠https://www.scahp.org⁠Email: ⁠[email protected] podcast is produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/**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.