"As a standalone organization, NABNP offers the first formal, concerted effort within the ND community to boldly address biases and confront micro-aggressions that have the potential to divide our collective; furthermore it offers a pathway to engage both familiar and innovative cultural/racial healing archetypes, modalities, educational approaches and best practices to close the health-access gap for communities of color."
- Dr. Shavon
National Association of Black Naturopathic Physicians (NABNP)
The National Association of Black Naturopathic Physicians (NABNP) is a member-driven collective of credentialed, doctorate-level trained Naturopathic Physicians and student physicians of the African diaspora.
WHO WE ARE
As a member-driven collective, the National Association of Black Naturopathic Physicians (NABNP) is inspired and commissioned by the Congolese proverb, ‘A single bracelet does not jingle’. To impact the communities, culture, and practice of Naturopathic Medicine, communal interest and collective effort are essential.
Undergirded by the tenants of Naturopathic Medicine, including:
- The high regard for the healing power of nature
- The prioritization of treatments that do no harm, first
- Treating the root cause of disease or dysfunction
- The concepts of ‘prevention as key’ and ‘doctor as teacher’
NABNP-membered, doctorate-level trained Naturopathic Physicians, student physicians, and affiliates will seek the equitable appeal to, promotion of, and application of these tenants within communities of color.
"The mission, vision, and goals set forth by the NABNP are long overdue, and now have a space and the structure to take hold. I am incredibly proud to be involved with this effort and look forward to NABNP's growth and development."
- Dr. Safiya
ABOUT NABNP
WHAT WE DO
NABNP was commissioned to internally support Black Naturopathic doctors and students and externally support communities of color that may have convergent needs that are unique, may have gone unnoticed or have been inefficiently met, through efforts of activism, education, mentorship and outreach.
WHY WE EXIST
To advance and expand:
- The acquisition of fair, consistent and collaborative education, mentorship, post-graduate and practicing opportunities for Black Naturopathic Physicians and students within the naturopathic community and other medical communities at large.
- Access to Naturopathic medicine in a collective, coordinated movement toward eliminating health disparities in the Black community.
HOW WE IMPACT
Our impact plan is 4-pronged. We will serve the needs of:
- Black, Naturopathic Physicians
- Black, Naturopathic Students, and
- Communities of color independently and cooperatively, as a function of helping them reach their highest levels of actualization.
- Further, NABNP will position itself as a liaison to established Naturopathic organizations and boards and conventional / alternative medical complements in helping to formulate and/or fortify their commitments to medical initiatives, training and outreach efforts that are both informed and inclusive.
"The formation and existence of NABNP is vital to ensure the success of Black Naturopathic Physicians."
- Dr. Micah
How to Become a Member...
Becoming a member of the NABNP as a practicing physician will allow communities of patients that are looking for care and compassion that you may be able to uniquely provide, find direct personable access to you, your practice and events. Further, NABNP members will have access to platforms where expert voices from the African-diaspora and beyond will weigh in, offer insight, train and equip you in best practices, unique perspectives and alternative approaches that may help you serve your community better.
Students will have access to exclusive mentorship, scholarship and growth opportunities within the NABNP community.
Associate members will benefit from shared exposure to current and future Black Naturopathic Physicians and the brilliance and unique experiences brought to this field, while helping to further the agenda of health equity and practice excellence in serving communities of color. These are only a briefing of the varied membership perks that the NABNP is positioning itself to offer.
To join, please click the link that describes your desired level of entry into NABNP.
We currently offer (4) levels of paid membership:
ND PHYSICIANS
ND Physician Member
- Expanded Directory Listing
- Monthly, MEMBERS-ONLY clinical/business discussions
- Black-health oriented newsletter (quarterly)
- Discounts on PAID events
- Voting Member
- Committee Involvement
- Executive Board
Required Documentation
(uploaded at time of payment)
✅ ND/NMD License (current or expired)
$250/Year
NEW ND PHYSICIANS
ND Graduate Member (Years 1-2)
- Expanded Directory Listing
- Monthly, MEMBERS-ONLY clinical/business discussions
- Black-health oriented newsletter (quarterly)
- Discounts on PAID events
- Voting Member
- Committee Involvement
- Executive Board
Required Documentation
(uploaded at time of payment)
✅ ND/NMD License, Copy of diploma
$125/Year
ND STUDENTS
ND Student Member
- Student Directory Listing
- Monthly, MEMBERS-ONLY clinical/business discussions
- Black-health oriented newsletter (quarterly)
- Discounts on PAID events
- Voting Member
- Committee Involvement
- E-Board (1 Student Rep)
Required Documentation
(uploaded at time of payment)
✅ Current schedule at Accredited ND school
$50/Year
ND AFFILIATES
Affiliate Member: Graduate of a CNME accredited ND school/program, other licensed, medical professional
- Monthly, MEMBERS-ONLY clinical/business discussions
- Black-health oriented newsletter (quarterly)
- Discounts on PAID events
- Committee Involvement
- Voting Member
- Executive Board
Required Documentation
(uploaded at time of payment)
✅ Copy of Diploma (ND graduate), Copy of professional license
$200/Year
SAVE THE DATE!
Monthly Webinars: 2nd Thursday of the month @ 8p EST/7p CST/5p PST
General Body Meetings: Quarterly on Sundays @ 3p EST/ 2p CST/ 12p PST *dates posted on Instagram and Facebook*
**members will receive registration links via email**
HOW TO SUPPORT
NABNP will be following up our membership association with a 5013C, non-profit arm to assist in facilitating the larger scope of our community efforts. If you are an organization that would like to be aligned with us in our mission and vision for greater health equity and medical representation and excellence through Naturopathic Medicine, please fill out this brief form.
We will be sure to get back in touch with you when we are ready to develop partnerships and receive donations that would help us in our cause.
"Representation Matters! I believe this organization is important because there is a great need to have representation in medicine, and Naturopathic Medicine is no different.
- Dr. Turshá
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OUR FOUNDING MEMBERS
"NABNP was organized in direct response to the painfully obvious, public 'reveal' of racial disparities and systemic prejudices colliding under and within the pressures of 2020's global pandemic. Like a crowning mother experiencing the simultaneous pain and joy of birthing a child, being a founding member has been as raw and indurating as it has been healing and inspiring."
~ Dr. Shavon - NJ
"It is so important that we as Black Naturopathic Physicians and Students have a place to gather and learn from one another so that we can thrive and grow, especially in our current climate and for years to come.
I am happy to be a founder and look forward to the growth of this organization and its collective membership"
~ Dr. Samm - MI
The formation and existence of NABNP is vital to ensure the success of Black Naturopathic Physicians.
The collaborative spirit that sits at the core of this organization will help support and propel Black Naturopathic Physicians and the communities that they serve onward and upward."
~ Dr. Micah - DC
"The why behind creating The National Association of Black Naturopathic Physicians, to me, is simple. It is necessary for those of us in this field to know and see, who and where we are in this profession. This organization will foster and nurture a learning community that centers aspiring and practicing Black naturopathic physicians. It will address our needs as practitioners in this field and the unique needs of the communities that we plan to and currently serve."
~ Dr. Safiya - MD
NABNP is a much needed organization serving the very specific needs for Black Naturopathic Physicians and the communities of color at large ultimately helping to eliminate health disparities.
~ Dr. Jaquel - CT
"Representation Matters! I believe this organization is important because there is a great need to have representation in medicine, and Naturopathic Medicine is no different. Us being here, being present, and being visible is important to help the profession thrive, to show our patients and future patients that we are here, and to expose future NDs of Color to all that is possible in medicine. It's also important that we are able to support each other while we all build."
~ Dr. Turshá - LA
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