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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.

03/14/2026

📣WANP 2026 Annual Conference | Speaker Highlight📣

Have you been prescribing GLP-1 agonists in your practice? Have you noticed benefits extending beyond glucose control and weight management? Have you been hearing about "microdosing" GLP-1s and been curious about this strategy?

If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, you should definitely come to our conference and learn from Dr. Jennifer Bennett about the emerging data behind these medications in the presentation *GLP-1 Agonists in Autoimmunity: How these diabetes medications are improving inflammation*.

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Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), originally developed for type 2 diabetes and obesity, are increasingly recognized for their immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties in autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. Preclinical and clinical studies demonstrate that GLP-1 RAs can attenuate inflammatory cytokine expression, modulate innate and adaptive immune responses, and improve metabolic parameters, with some evidence of direct disease-modifying effects in inflammatory arthritis. Compared to traditional biologic therapies, GLP-1 RAs offer potential advantages in managing metabolic comorbidities and may serve as adjuncts or alternatives to biologics in certain populations.

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If you've attended prior conferences, you likely know that Dr. Bennett's presentations are interesting, informative, engaging, and fun - while focusing on research and clinical functionality of whatever it is she is presenting on. You won't regret learning from her!

Register today: wanp.org/2026conference

03/13/2026

📣WANP 2026 Annual Conference | Speaker Highlight📣

This presentation by Drs. Fuller and Hamilton is so good we offered them extra time to share more of their extensive and well-researched knowledge on this incredibly important topic!

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Perimenopause and menopause are increasingly recognized as critical neuroendocrine transition states - not just reproductive milestones. During this period, abrupt declines and fluctuations in estrogen and other steroid hormones can disrupt brain energy metabolism, neurotransmission, and connectivity, leading to the unmasking of previously compensated or subclinical neurocognitive and psychiatric vulnerabilities. This phenomenon explains why women may experience new or worsened depressive episodes, anxiety, subjective cognitive complaints, mild cognitive impairment, or mild behavioral impairment during the menopausal transition. Beyond psychiatric and cognitive syndromes, neurologic diseases including migraine, seizures, early Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis also demonstrate shifting patterns during perimenopause and menopause, some worsening in association with hormone withdrawal.

This presentation will explore the mechanisms, risk factors, and clinical relevance of unmasking, review evidence for management strategies (including the timing and role of hormone replacement therapy), and highlight opportunities for individualized, integrative, and functional approaches to supporting brain health across the menopausal transition. Participants will leave with practical tools for identifying at-risk patients, understanding the neuroendocrine mechanisms at play, and navigating complex decision-making about HRT, pharmacological, and non-pharmacological interventions.
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You won't want to miss this one!

Register today: wanp.org/2026conference

02/19/2026

🎉 Join us TONIGHT for our first *WANP After Hours* event of 2026! 🎉

We'll have some tables reserved from 6p to 8p at Tavern Hall in Bellevue, WA, and we'd love to see YOU for this casual agenda-free get-together!

No RSVP needed. Parking is free. We'll cover your beverages (with the generous sponsorship of local rep Camie Sadowski of Evexias, Farmakeio, and CO2 Lift!). All you have to do is show up!

02/17/2026

Helping to amplify this important call to action. Naturopathic physicians need YOU to help advocate for US right now. Our colleagues at the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) have made it super easy to add your voice to this effort. Help us generate enough numbers to get noticed!

Thank you in advance for taking action to ensure future generations of patients can access future generations of naturopathic doctors for care. 💚

02/13/2026

⏱️Happening one week from RIGHT NOW! ⏱️

WANP will be taking over some tables at Tavern Hall in Bellevue, WA, for our first "After Hours" event of 2026! Join us and our event sponsor, Camie Sadowski - rep for Evexias Health Solutions, Farmakeio Pharmacy Network, and CO2 Lift - for a casual, agenda-free, super fun social event

📆Thursday, February 19
⌚️6p-8p
🚩Tavern Hall, Bellevue, WA

See you there!

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/

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