Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Advocates for Naturopathic Doctors in Seattle
Founded in 1935, our organization serves as the leading advocate for naturopathic physicians across Washington State. We provide critical resources, foster professional community, and engage in legislative advocacy to protect and expand the practice of naturopathic medicine. Our strategic initiatives focus on enhancing member practice growth, advancing clinical education, and increasing public access to naturopathic care. With nearly a century of experience, we combine deep industry knowledge with proactive policy engagement to support both practitioners and patients.Our team maintains rigorous standards for continuing education programs while working collaboratively with healthcare institutions to improve systemic integration. Through transparent governance and member-driven committees, we ensure accountability to our professional community. Our advocacy efforts have directly contributed to scope of practice protections and reimbursement advancements for naturopathic doctors statewide.
Services
Continuing Education
Legislative Advocacy
Member Benefits
Physician Referrals
Public Outreach
Details
- Year established: 1935
Highlights and features
- We offer 90 years of legislative advocacy experience protecting naturopathic scope of practice
- Our continuing education programs meet all Washington State licensing requirements
- We provide member-exclusive business resources and clinical tools
- Our public outreach initiatives increase patient access to naturopathic care
- We maintain active collaboration with healthcare institutions and educational partners
Services
Continuing Education
We provide comprehensive continuing education programs specifically designed for Washington-licensed naturopathic physicians. Our offerings include live conferences, online courses, and specialized training in pharmacology and health equity. All programs meet state licensing requirements while advancing clinical knowledge and practice management skills.
Legislative Advocacy
Our dedicated advocacy efforts protect and expand naturopathic scope of practice through legislative engagement. We monitor healthcare policy developments, organize grassroots campaigns, and represent member interests during regulatory proceedings to ensure fair practice conditions and reimbursement standards.
Member Benefits
We deliver exclusive resources including business tools, insurance programs, and networking opportunities. Members access discounted continuing education, marketing support, and specialized services designed to enhance practice success and professional development.
Physician Referrals
Our referral service connects Washington residents with qualified naturopathic physicians across the state. We maintain updated practice information and facilitate community connections while promoting public access to natural healthcare options.
Public Outreach
We conduct educational campaigns about naturopathic medicine benefits through workshops, publications, and media engagement. Our outreach initiatives increase public awareness while promoting evidence-based natural healthcare solutions for diverse communities.
People
Teresa Richter, ND
President
Dr. Richter leads our strategic initiatives with 15+ years of clinical and leadership experience. She focuses on expanding member services and advancing legislative priorities.
Angela Ross, ND
Executive Director
Dr. Ross oversees daily operations and advocacy efforts. With extensive policy expertise, she manages legislative campaigns and member engagement programs.
Sarah Acosta Smith, ND
Vice President
Dr. Smith directs our continuing education programs and serves on multiple healthcare advisory boards to enhance professional standards.
Mandy Gulla, ND, LMT
Treasurer
Dr. Gulla manages financial operations and chairs our finance committee. She combines clinical practice experience with business management expertise.
Justin Taylor, ND
Chair, Legislative Affairs
Dr. Taylor leads advocacy efforts with 12 years of legislative engagement experience. He specializes in scope of practice protections and healthcare policy.
Questions
What benefits do WANP membership provide?
Members receive legislative advocacy support, continuing education resources, business tools, networking opportunities, and exclusive member discounts.
How does WANP support naturopathic physicians?
We protect scope of practice through legislative action, provide required continuing education, facilitate patient referrals, and offer practice management resources.
What continuing education options are available?
We offer live conferences, online webinars, pharmacology courses, and health equity training meeting Washington State licensing requirements.
How can I get involved with advocacy efforts?
Join our Legislative Affairs Committee, attend advocacy events, or participate in our political action network to support naturopathic medicine.
What public resources does WANP provide?
We offer patient education materials, naturopathic physician referrals, and community outreach programs promoting natural healthcare options.
