ABOUT THE OAND
Bringing people together with Naturopathic Doctors to explore the
benefits of natural healing
ABOUT THE OAND
Bringing people together with Naturopathic Doctors to explore the
benefits of natural healing
Who We Are
For more than 75 years, the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) has stood at the forefront of advancing the naturopathic profession in Ontario. Today, our work is guided by four strategic commitments: Advocate for the Profession, Enhance Visibility and Understanding, Evolve the Association, and Sustain the Profession.
We bring these commitments to life through three core pillars: Membership, Education and Policy; Government Relations and Advocacy; and Events and Community. Through strong advocacy and system partnerships, we champion modernization and integration within Ontario’s health care system. Through policy leadership and professional development, we strengthen standards and elevate public confidence. And through meaningful connection and shared purpose, we cultivate a vibrant, resilient professional community.
Together, we are building a modern, sustainable association — ensuring Naturopathic Doctors are recognized, empowered, and positioned to serve Ontarians now and into the future.
Our History
In 1950, eight Naturopathic doctors came together to establish the Ontario Naturopathic Association (ONA). This non-profit corporation’s aim was to promote the science, art and philosophy of natural healing to the general public, as well as to unite the Naturopaths of Ontario and encourage the standardization of educational requirements for practitioners. By coming together, Ontario’s Naturopathic Noctors hoped to better tell the story and spread the word about the many benefits and various branches of natural healing.
By 1997, the mandate of the association had shifted toward being the voice and resource of the profession in Ontario, and its name was changed to the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND). From its original eight founding members, OAND has grown substantially, representing the province’s licensed Naturopathic Doctors as well as student members enrolled in an accredited school of naturopathic medicine. Membership continues to grow annually, making it easier for Ontarians to find the right ND.
Our History
In 1950, eight naturopathic doctors came together to establish the Ontario Naturopathic Association (ONA). This non-profit corporation’s aim was to promote the science, art and philosophy of natural healing to the general public, as well as to unite the naturopaths of Ontario and encourage the standardization of educational requirements for practitioners. By coming together, Ontario’s naturopathic doctors hoped to better tell the story and spread the word about the many benefits and various branches of natural healing.
By 1997, the mandate of the association had shifted toward being the voice and resource of the profession in Ontario, and its name was changed to the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND). From its original eight founding members, OAND has grown substantially, representing the province’s licensed naturopathic doctors as well as student members enrolled in an accredited school of naturopathic medicine. Membership continues to grow annually, making it easier for Ontarians to find the right ND.
