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California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA) is a professional association of Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) in California. Our members are graduates of accredited four-year, graduate-level, Naturopathic medical schools. The CNDA is dedicated to advancing the principles of Naturopathic Medicine and expanding California consumers' access to this important natural, prevention-based form of healthcare. Use the FIND A DOCTOR feature on the left menu to contact an ND in your area. Naturopathic Doctors are primary health care professionals, licensed by the Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine, Department of Consumer Affairs. Questions about licensure should be directed to this agency. 916-574-7991 Licensee lookup at www.naturopathic.ca.gov. Naturopathic medicine is a distinct healthcare profession that combines natural, non-toxic therapies with current advances in health and medicine. Naturopathic physicians are primary care physicians clinically trained in a wide variety of natural therapeutics, adapted to each patient, with a focus on preventive and whole patient care. Therapies used by naturopathic physicians include: Clinical Nutrition Depending on his/her interests and skills, a naturopathic physician may focus on just a few of these areas. Naturopathic physicians cooperate with all other branches of medical science, referring patients to other practitioners for treatment or diagnosis when appropriate. Naturopathy, or Naturopathic Medicine, is a distinct, integrated system of primary health care offered by licensed physicians. It consists of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of human disorders by the therapeutic use of natural methods and materials. These might include Clinical Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Hygiene, Homeopathy, Naturopathic Manipulation, or ancient medical systems like those of China or India. |