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Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians

WANP is a professional membership organization that supports naturopathic physicians who are licensed in Washington State.

Learn about our seminars at www.wanp.org and find the doctor you've been looking for here www.FindANaturalDoctor.com

Mission
The mission of the WANP is to support our members and advocate for naturopathic medicine in Washington State. We work to increase public awareness of and access to naturopathic medical services, and we contribute to quality of care through continuing professional education programs. Company Overview
The Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians (WANP) is the professional association of licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) in the state of Washington. Created in 1934, the WANP is the largest state organization of NDs in the country.

01/27/2026

It's time once again for us to share our 2026 Legislative Session sign ins - this time for Week 3!

We're keeping our eye on several bills to see if they will move prior to next week's policy cut off. So far, our priority bill - HB 1888 - has not been called for a public hearing, nor has SB 5990 been called for an executive hearing. We are disappointed to see that HB 2261 is on the schedule for an executive hearing this week on Wednesday, 1/28, and we will continue to monitor and share updates and calls to action on that bill as needed.

The rest of our weigh-ins for this week are below - with a bit more detail in the first comment as usual.

Thanks for your participation in the legislative process!

Bill sign in instructions:
1) Go to https://leg.wa.gov/
2) Type in the bill number in the very first box and hit "Search"
3) Click on "Sign up to testify | Submit written testimony"
4) Make sure the bill you want is selected and then click on "I would like my position noted for the legislative record" (You can also click on "I would like to submit written testimony" if you want to share more thoughts than just your position)
5) Select your position (PRO = you support the bill as written; CON = you do not support the bill as written; OTHER = you neither support nor oppose the bill as written) and fill out the form **with "ND" in your name or "naturopathic physician" listed as your organization** and then click "Submit registration"
6) Repeat with additional bills

01/23/2026

📣We are thrilled to introduce our presenters for our 2026 Annual CME Conference - The Smart Physician: Pearls, Protocols, & Evolving Wisdom!

Our major educational event of the year is expected to provide at least 28 Category 1 CE credits (including ~7 Pharmacology credits and 1 Health Equity credit) for Washington-licensed NDs. We are intentional about keeping our CE accessible by hosting an entirely virtual conference experience and keeping our pricing the same for 3 years running. 🙌

Visit wanp.org/2026conference to meet our speakers and learn more about their presentations. Register early for the lowest price!

01/20/2026

It's time again for you to go sign in on some bills to help amplify our voice!

🚨Of priority is that you sign in CON on HB 2261 before 12:30p TOMORROW, Wednesday, January 21. 🚨

While the crux of HB 2261 appears to be simply requiring various health care facilities to ensure provider credentials are clearly depicted on any required badges, there is some language in the bill that concerns us. Join with us and many other health care provider groups by signing in CON on this one as soon as possible!

Bill sign in instructions:
1) Go to https://leg.wa.gov/
2) Type in the bill number in the very first box and hit "Search"
3) Click on "Sign up to testify | Submit written testimony"
4) Make sure the bill you want is selected and then click on "I would like my position noted for the legislative record" (You can also click on "I would like to submit written testimony" if you want to share more thoughts than just your position)
5) Select your position (PRO = you support the bill as written; CON = you do not support the bill as written; OTHER = you neither support nor oppose the bill as written) and fill out the form **with "ND" in your name or "naturopathic physician" listed as your organization** and then click "Submit registration"
6) Repeat with additional bills

Thanks for your participation in the legislative process!

01/13/2026

Beyond sending letters to senators on SB 5990 (see our most recent post on this!), we could also use your help simply signing in on a few other bills this week. (*Very brief* bill information in the first comment.) Step by step instructions are below. 👇

Bill sign in instructions:
1) Go to https://leg.wa.gov/
2) Type in the bill number in the very first box and hit "Search"
3) Click on "Sign up to testify | Submit written testimony"
4) Make sure the bill you want is selected and then click on "I would like my position noted for the legislative record" (You can also click on "I would like to submit written testimony" if you want to share more thoughts than just your position)
5) Select your position (PRO = you support the bill as written; CON = you do not support the bill as written; OTHER = you neither support nor oppose the bill as written) and fill out the form **with "ND" in your name or "naturopathic physician" listed as your organization** and then click "Submit registration"
6) Repeat with additional bills

Thanks for your participation in the legislative process!

01/12/2026

🚨URGENT Legislative Action Needed🚨

The naturopathic physician profession is facing a strong misinformation campaign claiming that our doctors are not competent to serve as local public health officers. 😏 SB 5990 originated when a rural county in Washington wanted to hire a naturopathic physician to serve as its local health officer and realized that the law restricts eligibility to MDs and DOs. The county took up the issue, but misinformation spread and naturopathic physicians were excluded from the bill that was filed. As currently written, this bill would expand eligibility for local health officer positions to nurse practitioners and physicians assistants, but it explicitly EXCLUDES naturopathic physicians.

The Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care needs to hear from YOU to understand why they should support an amendment including naturopathic physicians in this bill.

We know our doctors are well-trained and fully capable of serving in these important roles and we cannot let misinformation and misunderstandings keep us out of a law where we belong.

Please use our action center to send your letter urging support for an ND-inclusive amendment today:
➡️ https://mstr.app/192d4dff-0f8d-4c72-a8c6-0a0658870fc4

12/02/2025

Happy Giving Tuesday! Financial support is the fuel that allows the WANP to maintain its office, staff, website and outreach functions; to develop and maintain high quality continuing education content; to host community-building events; and to fight for the naturopathic physician profession as every turn. Every bit helps. 💚

Contribute at wanp.org/donate

11/04/2025

We have a few last-minute spots available for the Gala & Awards Ceremony coming up THIS Saturday, November 8th! If you've been on the fence, now is the time to grab your ticket and meet us there!

https://www.wanp.org/gala-2025/

10/23/2025

Time is flying by, and we can hardly believe our Triennial Gala & Awards Ceremony: Celebrating 90 Years of WANP is less than 3 weeks away! As is always the case with planning major events like this, we need to have our attendee numbers as finalized as possible by this coming weekend. 😬 If you've been thinking about getting your tickets but haven't done it quite yet, we urge you to register today!

This will be an evening to remember, where we will recognize, celebrate, and honor all those who have made this organization - and this profession - what it is today. Don your formal wear (our 90-year theme colors are emerald, diamond, and granite) and enjoy a free coat check, numerous photo opportunities, and historical displays to peruse while you enjoy heavy appetizers and free cocktails (or mocktails if you prefer) in a gorgeous art gallery. Then move with us into a banquet style dinner during the evening's scheduled program, consisting of a warm welcome, a presentation on the 9 decades of this organization and its major players, a robust awards ceremony, a call to action.... and then a call to dessert and dancing! The evening will close out with time to enjoy the entire venue (quiet and loud spaces, table and lounge seating - you'll have options!), get silly in the photo booth, and dance the night away.

We do this only once every 3 years - and our 90th birthday seems like a particularly grand thing to celebrate - so clear your schedule for November 8, grab your tickets today, and come be a part of it! https://www.wanp.org/gala-2025/

10/15/2025

Have you saved the date for our next CME conference? Get it on your calendars now! PLUS - do you have a topic you'd like to present? Our call for proposals is OPEN, and we want to hear from you! Visit https://www.wanp.org/education/2026conference/ to learn more and submit your proposal today.

As naturopathic physicians ourselves, we know exactly what our doctors want from their continuing medical education: tips and tricks based on real clinical experience, detailed treatment plans that actually work, and the latest and greatest updates in the field of medicine. With this in mind, we are thrilled for our 2026 Annual Conference, The Smart Physician: Pearls, Protocols, & Evolving Wisdom.

We can't wait to see what kinds of proposals this theme will elicit from our incredible community, and we can't WAIT to welcome you all to our next completely virtual CME event in Spring 2026.

10/08/2025

We're not slowing down this fall here at the WANP! If you're near the Chelan area in Washington, don't miss our next opportunity to meet for a casual After Hours event this Saturday, October 11th! This agenda-free event is open to any WANP members, supporters, friends, family, and more. Join us in community at Rootwood Cider Co. Drinks on us!

Learn more at https://www.wanp.org/event/after-hours-chelan/

10/07/2025

We are so grateful to everyone who attended, presented, and exhibited for our annual Business/Practice Management Seminar this past Friday! It was an incredible day of learning and connecting.

If you missed out on seeing your peers in person, make sure to catch our next After Hours event coming up this Saturday 10/11 near Chelan, WA! https://www.wanp.org/event/after-hours-chelan/

10/01/2025

We're getting ready to celebrate 90 years of WANP at our triennial Gala & Awards Ceremony on Saturday, November 8th! 🥳 But don't wait to register! Ticket prices go up THIS SATURDAY, October 4th!

Individual and full table tickets are on sale and steeply discounted at the early bird rate! Get them now at https://www.wanp.org/gala-2025/

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14500 Juanita Drive NE, Room 381
Kenmore, WA
98028

Telephone

+12065472130

Website

http://www.wanp.org/

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