[rvmccarty]

Would you like to connect in the “Connections” section?

[rvmccarty]

Thanks so much for your reply! I hadn’t heard about the new legislation being drafted. I’ll research this, as well.

May I ask if you are practicing Naturopathy professionally? If so, what title are you using?

[rvmccarty]

Hi Kristy,

I’m located in NC (North Carolina) as well.

I’d be interested to learn more about what you mean by NC won’t allow licensure just yet?

I’m aware the Naturopathic Doctors must attend schools in either the US or a Canadian equivalent of a University that is accredited by the an agency approved by the US Dept of Education.

NC General Statutes mention this and more concerning Naturopathic Doctors (or very similar terms) in their GS in file H847v0.pdf. The GS says only NDs can practice naturopathic medicine. However, I don’t see a mention that we cannot operate as Naturopathic Practitioners (or very similar terms) who would educate and empower clients to improve the health through lifestyles modifications – noting the importance of remaining in scope of the NP and not diagnosing or treating any condition.

I do agree that I’ve found no licensing requirements for Naturopathic Practitioners for practicing Naturopathy provided we don’t step into the scope of practicing medicine.

I’d love to learn more about what we are allowed to do in NC? What am I missing?

Thanks!

Robin