QANM members are qualified Naturopaths trained to provide primary-contact care. Their rigorous education includes a minimum of seven years of post-secondary study and 4,100 hours of clinical training, including 1,200 hours of supervised clinical practice. This training prepares them to assess patients, identify health concerns, provide evidence-informed care, and work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
Naturopaths are trained in primary care, rigorously examined, and committed to professional standards and accountability.
The naturopathic medical model centers on:
Why Regulation Matters
Advancing the Regulation of Naturopathic Medicine in Quebec
There are well over 2,000 individuals in Quebec using the title “naturopathe,” with no standardized requirement for medical education. The title “Naturopaths” has no legal definition either QANM advocates for legally protecting both, clearly and distinctly.
Our Advocacy Mandate
“I am interested in addressing the root cause(s) to my health, rather than symptom management, when possible.”
“I am forward-thinking and want to take charge of my health before relying on the public healthcare system”
* Source: Fraser Institute, “Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Use and Public Attitudes,” 2016. Refers to complementary/alternative medicine broadly (massage, chiropractic, naturopathy, acupuncture, etc.) not naturopathic medicine specifically.
† This is a calculated estimate, not a survey figure: 21 active QANM member NDs × ~200 unique patients/year (a typical small-practice average), ≈ 4,200, rounded to “~4,000.”
