Professional Organizations

American Association of Naturopathic Physicians  Members are all graduates of accredited four-year graduate-level schools and maintain a license in a licensed state even while practicing in another state.  Contains information about naturopathic medicine, education, licensing and a directory of members.

California Association of Naturopathic Doctors Practitioners are all graduates of accredited four-year graduate-level schools and maintain a license in CA.  Contains information about naturopathic medicine in California, education, licensing and a directory of members.

American Herbalist Guild The American Herbalists Guild was founded in 1989 as a non-profit, educational organization to represent the goals and voices of herbalists specializing in the medicinal use of plants. Their primary goal is to promote a high level of professionalism and education in the study and practice of therapeutic herbalism.

Midwives Alliance of North America An organization of North American Midwives and their advocates.  Contains links to other midwifery related sites, directory of midwives, laws and regulations by state, and many other great resources.

American Herbalist Guild The American Herbalists Guild was founded in 1989 as a non-profit, educational organization to represent the goals and voices of herbalists specializing in the medicinal use of plants. Our primary goal is to promote a high level of professionalism and education in the study and practice of therapeutic herbalism.

The American Association of Naturopathic Midwives (AANM) is a professional organization for naturopathic midwives. AANM exists to educate the public about naturopathic midwifery and to provide clinical support, continuing education, licensing standards and mentoring programs for its members.

Naturopathic Colleges and Universities

National College of Natural Medicine Oldest and most established of the Naturopathic medical programs. Portland, Oregon.

Bastyr University Seattle, Washington. 

Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Tempe, Arizona

University of Bridgeport, CT Naturopathic Medicine program in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine Toronto, Ontario, Canada

NOTE: If your naturopath did not graduate from one of these 5 schools, they may be a gifted healer, but you cannot be assured of their medical knowledge and training.

Patient Resourses

Mamasource Mamasource is a private website for moms, which is safe, local and free. Find the advice, referrals, and insight you need, in a supportive community of moms helping moms

Holistic Moms Network Site for holistic parent or those interested in learning more about natural options

Lilipoh Magazine—wellness magazine dedicated to the anthroposophical approach to life as it is brought forth through health, homeopathy and naturopathic medicine.

National Vaccine Info Center information to make an informed vaccination decision.

Air purifiers

Green Building Guidelines

Local Resources for Good Food and Products:

Sonoma Market

Whole Foods Sonoma

Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy Sonoma

Local Yoga Classes

Yoga Community
Bikram Sonoma

Organic Community Supported Agriculture

Red Barn—Oak Hill Farms on Hwy 12

Farmers Markets in Sonoma:
Tuesdays in the Plaza from 5:30 to 8pm

Fridays in Depot Park at 9 am, 1st Street West.