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Professional Degree: Support the Future Workforce of Naturopathic Doctors

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

There are TWO actions! You must add a PERSONAL MESSAGE in both templates, or it will just be blank.

Submit your comment to the public docket today. We have provided a template, but adding your personal story makes it undeniable. These comments become publicly available, so please do not share confidential information!
Congress ALSO needs to hear from you! If the Department won't listen, Congress must act.

You can copy your personal comments from one template to the other by using the following Cut and Paste commands:

Copy: Mac - Cmd+C, PC - Ctrl+P

Paste: Mac - Cmd+V, PC - Ctrl+V

ACT NOW! Help modernize ND prescribing rights

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Public hearing February 11th. Make your voice heard!

The Maine Board of Complementary Health Care Providers is holding a public hearing on proposed new rules that would modernize what naturopathic doctors can prescribe and allow them to provide IV therapy. This is excellent news for patients as it allows NDs to provide more comprehensive care. But we need your help to make it happen.The Maine Medical Society is expected to oppose these changes. Without strong public support, these important rules could be scaled back or rejected entirely. That's why the board needs to hear from YOU—the patients who benefit from naturopathic care.

Two Ways to Make Your Voice Heard

1. Join via Zoom

When: Wednesday, February 11 at 9:00 AM ET
Link: Will be posted before the hearing at maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/board-of-complementary-health-care-providers/home/board-meeting-information

You'll have 3-5 minutes to speak (may be shorter if many people attend—which is great!)
Address Dr. Sarah Ackerly, the board chair (she's an ND)
Bring a written copy of your testimony - you can submit this at the hearing.

2. Submit Written Testimony

Deadline: Saturday, February 21 by 5:00 PM ET

INSTRUCTIONS: It will take 10 min or less to make your voice heard.

1) Click on the link below.

2) After reading our tips, scroll to the bottom of the page and enter your address.

3) A new page will pop up with a pre-filled letter at the bottom of the page.

4) Re-enter your details

4) Add your personal opinion/ story and press SEND

5) The system we use will automatically send your letter to the board.

You can also submit via: Email to: Kristin Racine at kristin.racine@maine.gov Or mail to: Board of Complementary Health Care Providers 35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0035

What to Say (Keep It Simple!)

Start with this key statement:

"I support the proposed rules as written."

Then share your story. Helpful stories include:

Times you've had to see multiple providers or go to the ER just to get the medication you needed or to adjust your prescriptions
Delays in your care or extra costs because your ND couldn't prescribe what you needed
Long waits or travel challenges to access IV therapy—or being unable to get it at all
Why it matters that your provider can prescribe medications alongside natural treatments (your ND understands how everything works together)

Why This Matters

Naturopathic doctors in Maine have the training and safety record to provide this expanded care. These rule changes would allow your ND to offer more comprehensive treatment. This helps to: reduce delays in patient care; reduce strain on overburdened ER's - many patients end up at an ER for medication management; ensure the practitioner prescribing your medications understands how they will interact with the natural medications you are taking.

Questions? Want to read the proposed rules or need help with your testimony? Contact MAND: info@mand.org

Mark Your Calendar

February 11, 9:00 AM – Public Hearing ( Zoom)

February 21 at 5:00 PM – Deadline to submit written testimony ( send a letter)

Your voice can make the difference. Thank you for standing up for better access to naturopathic care in Maine.

With gratitude,

Nicole Egenberger, ND
Co-Chair, MAND Legislative Committee
Maine Association of Naturopathic Doctors

Help MAND pass rules modernizing ND prescribing rights!

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Hello.

MAND would like to thank you for all your support for the modernization of the naturopathic formulary. It worked!

WHAT’S HAPPENED

Your voice helped drive the passing of a bill last summer requiring a full review of the naturopathic formulary (that’s the list of medications NDs can prescribe). The board that oversees naturopathic medicine has now completed a proposal for new rules regulating the profession.

These new rules would:

Modernize the formulary of medications naturopathic doctors can prescribe;
Allow NDs to administer nutrients and medications via IV therapy;
Make clear that NDs can order advanced imaging (CT and MRI with contrast).

The MAND is very encouraged the board has taken this step. It is a very good outcome and reflects the board's understanding of the training and safety record of naturopathic doctors in our state.

THE NEXT STEP

For the new rules to take effect, the board needs to hear from the public.

The MAND needs your help. We will face real resistance from the Maine Medical Society. With strong support, it is more likely the rules will remain as proposed. Without it, it is likely they may be revised negatively to limit the medications NDs can prescribe.

The board that oversees NDs needs to hear from you at the public hearing.

You have 3 options:

Attend in person. Feb 11 at 9am ET at 76 Northern Ave, Gardiner, ME. Sign in at the front desk, they will direct you to the meeting room.
Attend via zoom. A link to attend and participate in the hearing remotely Feb 11 at 9am ET will be posted on the Board’s webpage in advance of the hearing at: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/board-of-complementary-health-care-providers/home/board-meeting-information.
Write a letter to the board. In our next email we will provide you with a direct link and sample letter. Comments may be submitted in writing by Sat, Feb 21 by 5pm ET (a) by e-mail to Kristin Racine at kristin.racine@maine.gov or (b) by mail to the Board of Complementary Health Care Providers, 35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0035.

SAVE THE DATE. STAY TUNED.

We’ll send another email shortly with more guidance on how to prepare, what arguments the board needs to hear, and details on the hearing for those who plan on attending in person or via zoom.

We can’t thank you enough for all your support. We care deeply about our patients and want to offer access to all that naturopathic medicine can offer. Your voices are the key to making this happen.

See you on Feb 11th!

Nicole Egenberger, ND

Co-Chair MAND legislative committee

Please Support Licensure for Naturopathic Doctors in New York State

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Urge your legislators to license Naturopathic Doctors in New York.
Join advocates across the state in calling for patient safety, healthcare choice, and regulated naturopathic medicine.

New Yorkers deserve access to safe, regulated, and integrative healthcare.

Naturopathic Doctors are nationally board-certified medical professionals — yet New York remains one of the states that does not license them.

Licensure protects patients, expands access to preventive care, and strengthens collaboration across the healthcare system.

It only takes a minute to make your voice heard. Email your NY legislators and urge them to support licensure for Naturopathic Doctors.

Support AB 639 to Enhance Patient Access to Naturopathic Care

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Wisconsin Naturopathic Doctors need your help!

If you believe in patient choice, whole-person care, and access to safe, preventive healthcare, now is the time to act.

Wisconsin legislators will soon be hearing AB 639, a bill that would grant limited prescribing authority to licensed Naturopathic Doctors (NDs). This legislation allows NDs to prescribe, dispense, and administer certain medications within the scope of their training, improving continuity of care, reducing delays, and expanding access to qualified providers.

Lawmakers need to hear directly from patients, families, and supporters of Naturopathic Medicine.

Please take a few minutes today to contact your state representative entering your information below.

If you're available Wednesday January 7th, 2026 at 10a - we'd love to have you share your testimony for Naturopathic medicine at the capitol in Madison. Email the WNDA Legislative Team directly if you would like to come - wndalegisteam@gmail.com.

Your voice matters and it can help shape the future of healthcare in Wisconsin.

The links for direct advocacy only work for those directly in the districts of the senators on the health committee.

Here is the list of senators on the health committee:

Senator Dora E. Drake – District 4 (Milwaukee)

Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara – District 19 (Fox Crossing)

Senator Patrick Testin - Senate District 24 (R-Stevens Point)

Senator Jeff Smith – Senate District 31 - (D – Brunswick)

Senator Jesse L. James - District 23 (R-Thorp)

If you're not in one of their districts then we'd kindly ask if you'd send an email to each of the senators directly. Personal stories of experience with naturopathic medicine are crucial here and we'd love you to add that in.

Here's a template for your use:

**Here's a sample email to send, note the part in italics where you can add a personal story. Delete this if you choose not to add this portion.**

Dear Member of the Assembly Committee on Health,

My name is «First Name» «Last Name». I understand that you are a member of the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care, which will soon be hearing AB 639, related to limited prescribing authority for Naturopathic Doctors.

I'd greatly appreciate your support of this legislation and hope you will take a couple minutes to read my request. I believe AB 639 will improve access to safe, holistic, and preventive healthcare across our state. This bill would allow licensed naturopathic doctors to prescribe, dispense, and administer certain prescription medications as part of a coordinated plan of care in accordance with their training.

**Enter your personal story here.***

Allowing Naturopathic Doctors to prescribe basic medications ensures patients receive timely, complete care from the provider who knows their health history best, reducing delays, unnecessary appointments, and overall healthcare costs for Wisconsinites.

Please vote YES on AB 639 to expand patient choice and access to qualified healthcare providers.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
«First Name» «Last Name»

Please send your emails to the following members of the Wisconsin Senate Health Committee if you're not in one of their districts:

Senator Dora E. Drake – District 4 (Milwaukee) - Email: Sen.Drake@legis.wisconsin.gov

Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara – District 19 (Fox Crossing) - Email: Sen.Cabral-Guevara@legis.wisconsin.gov

Senator Patrick Testin - Senate District 24 (R-Stevens Point) - Email: Sen.Testin@legis.wisconsin.gov

Senator Jeff Smith – Senate District 31 (D – Brunswick) - Email: Sen.Smith@legis.wisconsin.gov

Senator Jesse L. James - District 23 (R-Thorp) - Email: Sen.James@legis.wisconsin.gov

Thank you so much for your support!

Veterans Support Naturopathic Care in Missouri

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Veterans, your voice matters. You've fought for freedom—now fight for access to the healthcare you deserve. Tell your state representatives it's time to license Naturopathic Doctors in Missouri. Demand real choices in your care.

Take action now: Send an email by filling out the simple form below. Speak up. Be heard.

Support House Bill 2159 to License Naturopathic Doctors in Missouri!

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Missouri still doesn’t license Naturopathic Doctors — and that limits your freedom to choose holistic, qualified care. You can help change that in just a few clicks. This isn't about wishing for change, it's about demanding it. Every email builds our case to bring Naturopathic Care to Missouri the right way. Lawmakers need to know Missourians care — and we’re watching.

1. Enter your name and address below
2. Click send to deliver the pre-written message to your Missouri State Legislators. (it's sharp and professional, but you can tweak it if you'd like)

Support Medicaid Coverage of NDs Nationwide

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Only 5 states currently cover the services of Naturopathic Doctors in Medicaid: Vermont, Connecticut, Washington, Oregon and New Mexico, despite the fact that evidence shows that care by naturopathic doctors can improve health outcomes and decrease costs because of our focus on prevention, whole health, nutrition and lifestyle medicine. Congress can direct the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services to require that any state that receives federal funding for Medicaid must credential and cover the services of Naturopathic Physicians. States that currently cover NDs in Medicaid can urge their congressional delegation to share their state's successful incorporation of NDs to other states. And congressional members in states that license NDs but don't yet cover the services of NDs in Medicaid would greatly benefit by providing patients more choices to see a healthcare provider that focuses on prevention. Expanding Medicaid coverage of NDs is also a step toward federal recognition of NDs in other federal programs like Medicare.

Please urge your representatives to support Medicaid coverage of NDs in all states where NDs are licensed!

Support Licensure of Naturopathic Physicians in Illinois

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT

CALL-TO-ACTION - Urge the Illinois Senate Licensed Activities Committee to support licensure of Naturopathic Physicians in Illinois!

MDs who Support Licensure for NDs: Share your story with legislators!

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The Wisconsin Naturopathic Doctors Association needs your support! We are collecting written testimony from MDs and DOs who are in support of licensure for NDs. We plan to share your written testimony at our Senate hearing on Wednesday, September 29 at noon.

Please take a few minutes to show your support by sharing with the members of the Senate Committee on Insurance, Licensing and Forestry what your experience has been with qualified, medically-trained NDs and why you support licensure for NDs. Here are some guidelines/questions to ponder:

Share about your practice- where do you practice and in what capacity?
In what instances have you worked with qualified NDs?
How do you see ND medical care fit into the spectrum of patient care?
How do qualified NDs demonstrate they are competent providers?
How does licensure improve health care for Wisconsinites?
How does licensure improve public safety for Wisconsinites?
Would you like to have more qualified NDs to refer to, collaborate with?
Would you like Wisconsinites to have increased access to qualified ND care?

Anything else you'd like to share, please do. We are very grateful for your support and willingness to demonstrate it to the legislature.

Urge your legislators to co-sponsor ND licensing bill

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Wisconsin's Naturopathic Doctors need your help! Our bill to license NDs is circulating for co-sponsorship until Wednesday, July 21. Contact your legislators today and urge them to sign on in support of LRB-2859/1 and LRB-3998.

License Naturopathic Doctors in Texas

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Support licensure of Naturopathic Doctors in Texas!

Email Your New York Legislators

Mon, 23 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT

Email a letter to both your New York Senator and Assembly person in support of licensing Naturopathic Physicians.