Our Vision
Elevated healthcare for all Ontarians.
Our Mission
To maximize the impact of NDs as key allies in Ontario’s health care system.
Our Values
- Excellence – Striving to uphold the highest standards, knowledge and skills.
- Integrity – Operating ethically, honestly and transparently in accordance with the principles of naturopathic medicine.
- Community – Fostering community through belonging, dignity, safety and encouraging shared understanding.
- Collaboration – Working together across diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals and foster innovation.
Strategic Plan Objectives 2023-2026
Advocate for the Profession
- Advocate to the Ontario government for increased access to substances and diagnostic tools.
- Advance the priorities of the membership in regulatory affairs.
- Integrate NDs into diverse interdisciplinary healthcare settings.
Enhance the visibility and understanding of the profession
- Pursue partnerships and joint initiatives with other healthcare professionals, associations, researchers, organizations and governments.
- Increase demand by demonstrating the value of naturopathic medicine for all Ontarians.
- Increase access to naturopathic medicine for equity deserving groups.
- Connect the public with NDs for education and healthcare opportunities.
Evolve the Association
- Evolve communication strategy to and from the membership to ensure the membership feels heard.
- Enhance effective knowledge transmission.
- Increase engagement of the profession in the association.
- Build relationships through adding value.
- Foster cohesive leadership team.
- Continue to evolve commitment to EDIA-AR.
Sustain the Profession
- Ensure quality continuing naturopathic and business education that promotes job satisfaction and longevity in the profession.
- Increase accessibility to naturopathic medicine.
