Dr. Allison Apfelbaum, Naturopathic Doctor at Tree of Health

10/24/2025

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/

10/14/2025

FALL IS SKINCARE SEASON 🍂🍁Fall is the perfect time to reset your skincare routine. As the weather cools and the air becomes drier, your skin needs extra hydration and nourishment. The shift from summer sun to crisp autumn air can leave skin feeling tight or dull, making it the ideal season to focus on repairing, replenishing, and protecting your skin barrier. Think of fall as a fresh start — a time to exfoliate away the summer buildup, boost moisture, and prepare your skin to glow all season long. What better way to kick start it all with micro-needling 🍂

10/09/2025

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Less than one can of soda a day can raise your risk of developing a deadly liver disease, new research says — and it’s worse if you drink diet soda.

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10/01/2025

Have you wondered about how AI might influence your practice? Check out this presentation with Dr. Fahoum THIS FRIDAY in Bellevue at the October 3rd Business Seminar! Learn more and get your tickets today! https://www.wanp.org/2025-business-seminar/

Presenter: Mona Fahoum, ND

Presentation: Practical Use of AI in Practice: Improve delivery, efficiency, and revenue in patient care

This presentation will explore some of the advantages of using AI in your delivery of care. Learn the basics in evaluating which platforms to use, pitfalls, and how to weave these tools seamlessly into your patient care flow -- massively reducing your documentation burdens, improving treatment plans, and saving time. Beyond the exam room, AI can assist in office management, creating systems for efficiencies, and so much more!

09/30/2025

Join us this Friday!
*Check out this all-star collection of clinic owners bringing their incredible years of wisdom to Bellevue at the October 3rd Business Seminar! Learn more and get your tickets today! https://www.wanp.org/2025-business-seminar/

Presenters: Mona Fahoum, ND, Sunita Iyer, ND, Christine James, ND, Kelsey Klausmeyer, ND, Emily Lesnak, ND, and Megan Taylor, ND, FABNG | moderated by Megan Taylor, ND, FABNG

Presentation: Clinic Ownership Q&A Panel

Come learn from several seasoned clinic owners regarding the ins and outs of clinic ownership, including clinic organization, compensation models for providers and admin staff, and how to sustain healthy growth overtime. We'll dive into the hard lessons learned, so that you don't have to repeat our mistakes! And have plenty of time to field your specific questions about what it takes to run a successful business.

09/25/2025

Check out this all-star collection of clinic owners bringing their incredible years of wisdom to Bellevue at the October 3rd Business Seminar! Learn more and get your tickets today! https://www.wanp.org/2025-business-seminar/

Presenters: Mona Fahoum, ND, Sunita Iyer, ND, Christine James, ND, Kelsey Klausmeyer, ND, Emily Lesnak, ND, and Megan Taylor, ND, FABNG | moderated by Megan Taylor, ND, FABNG

Presentation: Clinic Ownership Q&A Panel

Come learn from several seasoned clinic owners regarding the ins and outs of clinic ownership, including clinic organization, compensation models for providers and admin staff, and how to sustain healthy growth overtime. We'll dive into the hard lessons learned, so that you don't have to repeat our mistakes! And have plenty of time to field your specific questions about what it takes to run a successful business.

09/23/2025

Don’t believe us? Here are some more facts:⁠
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🍽️ The most recent data from the Association of American Medical Colleges says that MDs/DOs get an average of 19.6 total hours of nutrition education throughout their 4 years of medical school, however this ranges from 0-70 hours depending on the program.⁠
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🥗 Licensed naturopathic doctors get from 100-220 hours of nutrition education. This includes not only clinical nutrition knowledge, but also drug-nutrient interactions. ⁠
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🌺 There is no standard for MDs/DOs to learn botanical medicine or how to identify drug-herb interactions. While some medical schools may provide some context via elective courses, this is not required. This is especially important with increasing numbers of patients resorting to natural health products in conjunction with their conventional medical treatment.⁠
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🌿 But what about functional medicine doctors? Functional medicine is not considered a standalone area of medicine. These are practitioners who obtain an additional online certification, while NDs have this education built into their curriculum with in-residence clinical supervision.⁠
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If this is the type of doctor you want to be, learn more by downloading our free e-book 📖 https://aanmc.pulse.ly/damgmfywug
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09/14/2025

09/04/2025

*Breaking down GLP-1 agoinsts in simple terms* Why do they work?

09/04/2025

TeamLogic IT Woodinville Chamber

Round out your business knowledge with this IT and Cybersecurity talk at the October 3rd Business Seminar! Learn more and get your tickets today! https://www.wanp.org/2025-business-seminar/

Presenter: Micheal Hlavaty-LaPosa (TeamLogic It Seattle Area North)

Presentation: Demystifying IT and Cybersecurity for Healthcare

Small Businesses, and especially those in healthcare, have a wide range of responsibilities, requirements, and risk management to consider for using and managing IT and general technology systems in their operations. Clinics and practitioners need to understand the key functional areas for effective and secure use of technology in all phases of healthcare operations. Cybersecurity and regulatory compliance requirements need to be understood and addressed. Strategic technology planning and understanding emerging trends are also key components of a flexible and strong overall business growth strategy. This presentation will identify, at a high level, the key functional areas and requirements healthcare providers need to address and manage in their practices and provide some recommendations to consider in the technology strategic use and planning cycle.

08/28/2025