Re: Re: Naturopathic schools

March 26, 2004

Dear Donna,

Please note that Southwest College does offer a course in ozone therapy,

using as a text my 1994 book, " The Story of Ozone " . I have sold a number of

ozone generators to graduates of the college in the last couple of years.

I have given permission for them to reproduce the book without charge.

Best of health!

Dr. Saul Pressman

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oxyplus

Subject: Re: Naturopathic schools

Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2004 00:06:01 EST

Donna,

Here is the info I have. There are only 5 accredited schools for

Naturopathy, and I believe these are the 5. I don't think that any of them

have distance learning.

Many states do not recognize Naturopaths, but those that do, only do so from

the 5 accredited and recognized schools. If your state does not yet

recognize

them, then it is my understanding that when they do, the degree will have to

be from one of the 5 approved schools..

Education in Naturopathy

A Licensed naturopathic physician (N.D.) attends a four-year graduate level

naturopathic medical school and is educated in all of the same basic

sciences

as an M.D. but also studies holistic and nontoxic approaches to therapy with

a

strong emphasis on disease prevention and optimizing wellness. In addition

to

a standard medical curriculum, the naturopathic physician is required to

complete four years of training in clinical nutrition, acupuncture,

homeopathic

medicine, botanical medicine, psychology, and counseling (to encourage

people to

make lifestyle changes in support of their personal health). A naturopathic

physician takes rigorous professional board exams so that he or she may be

licensed by a state or jurisdiction as a primary care general practice

physician.

>Bastyr University

Founded in 1978 as a college of naturopathic medicine, the university has

broadened its offerings to include:

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Applied Behavioral Science

Exercise Science and Wellness

Herbal Sciences

Nutrition

Psychology with a Health Concentration

Spirituality, Health and Medicine (Certificate)

>National College of Naturopathic Medicine

Founded in 1956, National College of Naturopathic Medicine is the oldest

accredited school of natural medicine in North America. As such, the College

has

been at the center of the profession, preserving and extending the legacy of

naturopathic medicine. The profession has experienced a resurgence in the

past

two decades, as a health conscious public has sought alternatives to

conventional medicine.

>Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences

Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine is entering a new and very

exciting phase of development. The tremendous work put in over the early

years of the

College's existence has born fruit with a beautiful campus, accreditation,

and talented and committed faculty, staff and student body. These are the

four

cornerstones of the program at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine:

Exploration of, and Strict Adherence to the Principles of Healing.

>Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine The Canadian College of

Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) offers Canada's only four-year, full-time

professional

program in naturopathic medicine. Upon completion of the four-year program,

graduates receive a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) diploma, and must

pass

international licensing examinations before registration is granted to

practise as

a naturopathic doctor. Doctors of Naturopathic Medicine are specialists in

natural medicine and preventative health care, integrating scientific

knowledge

with traditional healing wisdom. They are health-care professionals who use

safe, gentle, non-invasive therapies including clinical nutrition, botanical

medicine, etc., to assist the whole person in maximizing the body's inherent

self-healing capacity.

>University of Bridgeport

The University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine is a

non-profit, co-educational professional institution which grants the Doctor

of

Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.) degree to graduates who successfully complete

four

academic years of study including clinical training. The program is offered

on a

full-time basis with no students admitted to a part-time course of study.

There

are no correspondence nor distance-learning courses offered.

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March 26, 2004

Thanks for this information. What I am learning is that the name

" Naturopath " is actually being used by people who are not really

" naturopaths " , as in the colleges listed below. They actually teach

integrative medicine, which combines allopathic and alternative.

They prescribe meds, etc.

A true Naturopath, according to it's original definition - intended by the

person who coined the phrase - is a person who is a health coach, teaching

people to apply the basics of light, water, air and nutrition inorder to

bring the body into homeostatis and make it invulnerable to pathogens.

Even herbs are thus considered an extreme measure by a true allopath and

only used when the above basics have been covered without success (not

likely) or when the are so acutely ill that the body needs some help to stay

on tract until the above basics have time to work.

That would be the extreme purist/orthodox view.

I guess there is some legal challenges brewing over the name " naturopath " as

the true naturopaths do not want those who are actually integrative doctors

using the name. This is my understanding.

With that in mind, I actually do want to go in the direction of true or

Traditional Naturopath and be a health coach. Since I fainted when I got my

ears pierced, I don't see myself doing direct iv or drawing blood, or

lancing boils, etc. all of which are allowable by a Naturopathic Physician

(which is actually an Integrative Physician) but not allowable by a

Traditional Naturopath.

A traditional naturaopath degree is available through distance learning and

this is what I am interested in. I don't want to open a clinic and treat

patiencts. I want to open a service and coach people and teach classes. A

TND degree will do that for me. And since Freibott is offereing tuition

free ND training for a season, I am inclined to go with that. But I am

continuing to check it out and see if what they are teaching is what I want.

Otherwise, Clayton College in Alabama looks appealing. Very professional,

which I know I won't get with Freibott. With Freibott I will very likely

get some books and a test and not much more. But I will report more when I

know more.

Blessings

Donna

http://www.excellentthings.com

Re: Naturopathic schools

> In a message dated 3/25/2004 1:06:55 AM Eastern Standard Time,

> oxyplus writes:

> So I am researching and praying and wondering if anyone here has any

> experience or knowledge of any of these people, Either or the other

schools. I

> really feel like I need to go in this direction, I just want to have a

clear

> picture of where I am going and why I am not going other places. I would

> appreciate any input anyone has.

>

> Donna,

>

> Here is the info I have. There are only 5 accredited schools for

> Naturopathy, and I believe these are the 5. I don't think that any of

them have distance

> learning.

>

> Many states do not recognize Naturopaths, but those that do, only do so

from

> the 5 accredited and recognized schools. If your state does not yet

recognize

> them, then it is my understanding that when they do, the degree will have

to

> be from one of the 5 approved schools..

> Education in Naturopathy

> A Licensed naturopathic physician (N.D.) attends a four-year graduate

level

> naturopathic medical school and is educated in all of the same basic

sciences

> as an M.D. but also studies holistic and nontoxic approaches to therapy

with a

> strong emphasis on disease prevention and optimizing wellness. In addition

to

> a standard medical curriculum, the naturopathic physician is required to

> complete four years of training in clinical nutrition, acupuncture,

homeopathic

> medicine, botanical medicine, psychology, and counseling (to encourage

people to

> make lifestyle changes in support of their personal health). A

naturopathic

> physician takes rigorous professional board exams so that he or she may be

> licensed by a state or jurisdiction as a primary care general practice

physician.

> Bastyr University

> Founded in 1978 as a college of naturopathic medicine, the university has

> broadened its offerings to include:

> Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

> Applied Behavioral Science

> Exercise Science and Wellness

> Herbal Sciences

> Nutrition

> Psychology with a Health Concentration

> Spirituality, Health and Medicine (Certificate)

> National College of Naturopathic Medicine

> Founded in 1956, National College of Naturopathic Medicine is the oldest

> accredited school of natural medicine in North America. As such, the

College has

> been at the center of the profession, preserving and extending the legacy

of

> naturopathic medicine. The profession has experienced a resurgence in the

past

> two decades, as a health conscious public has sought alternatives to

> conventional medicine.

> Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences

> Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine is entering a new and very

> exciting phase of development. The tremendous work put in over the early

years of the

> College's existence has born fruit with a beautiful campus, accreditation,

> and talented and committed faculty, staff and student body. These are the

four

> cornerstones of the program at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine:

> Exploration of, and Strict Adherence to the Principles of Healing.

> Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine The Canadian College of

> Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) offers Canada's only four-year, full-time

professional

> program in naturopathic medicine. Upon completion of the four-year

program,

> graduates receive a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) diploma, and must

pass

> international licensing examinations before registration is granted to

practise as

> a naturopathic doctor. Doctors of Naturopathic Medicine are specialists in

> natural medicine and preventative health care, integrating scientific

knowledge

> with traditional healing wisdom. They are health-care professionals who

use

> safe, gentle, non-invasive therapies including clinical nutrition,

botanical

> medicine, etc., to assist the whole person in maximizing the body's

inherent

> self-healing capacity.

> University of Bridgeport

> The University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine is a

> non-profit, co-educational professional institution which grants the

Doctor of

> Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.) degree to graduates who successfully complete

four

> academic years of study including clinical training. The program is

offered on a

> full-time basis with no students admitted to a part-time course of study.

There

> are no correspondence nor distance-learning courses offered.

>

March 26, 2004

Correction. The below should say Naturopath, not allopath.

Re: Re: Naturopathic schools

> Even herbs are thus considered an extreme measure by a true allopath \

March 30, 2004

Donna,

I have been pondering the same for quite some time. I noticed all the

schools mentioned below say " naturopathic MEDICINE " and not that they teach

" Naturopathy " , that is what I usually look for.

I'm a little surprised about your surprise of . I would have thought

you would have known as you offer Homozon, so assume you must have spoken

with Nikki before. I have the CD of the course, it actually came without

too much delay. Unfortunately you need to have Microsoft " Publisher " to open

it, haven't acquired that yet.

The course does seem promising, would love to talk to people who have

finished it as you have mentioned. Am also interested in your comments on

Clayton. I hope they teach naturopathy.

Ron

waiting for the cutozone and sanozone...