The Green States Do Not Require A License To Practice Naturopathy

RED STATES

Require a State License/Regisration to Practice

YELLOW STATES

Practice with Restrictions

California– You can practice as a Naturopath. As well as other titles. See California SB907 passed in 2003. SB577 Legislation allows the title use for Complementary & Alternative Health Care Practitioner, passed in 2002.

Colorado- SB13-215 Legislation allows the title use for Complementary & Alternative Health Care Practitioner. Contact us for title choices to practice. Restrictive titles include RND and ND.

Minnesota– You can practice as a Complementary & Alternative Health Care Practitioner. See MN Statutes Chapter 146A, added in 2007-2008. For more details contact the office of Unlicensed Complementary Alternative Healthcare Practice

New Mexico- Legislation passed in 2009, HB664, allows for the use of Complementary & Alternative Healthcare Practitioner, no license required. SB135 passed in 2019, requires a license for the use of Naturopathic Doctor title. However you may use the term Naturopath as long as you make it clear to your clients you are not a licensed Naturopathic Doctor.

Wisconsin– WI legislation permits the title Naturopath to practice. It regulates ND use. There are several titles available for use to practice as a Naturopath. Contact us to discuss title use options.

Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Washington DC, Hawaii, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington Licensed/Registered States have Naturopathic Licensing/Registration Boards regulating Naturopathic legislated titles. Contact us for practice guidelines and title choices for these States. You can still practice in these States, however, you need to be aware of the restrictive legislated title.