Naturopathic medicine is more popular than ever

Today, more people than ever are seeking naturopathic medical care and the number of naturopathic doctors is growing at record rates to accommodate this increased demand.

There are over 1350 licensed naturopathic doctors in Canada

Currently there are naturopathic doctors practicing in every province and territory in Canada. The over 1,350 licensed naturopathic doctors in Canada continue to provide high-quality health care to address the health care needs of Canadians.

There are more than 30 natuorpathic doctors practicing in the greater Victoria area and over 350 in BC.

Naturopathic medicine is regulated in five provinces in Canada

In Canada there are five provinces that have naturopathic regulation: British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia. Alberta is expected to be regulated by 2009. Most of the other provinces are also in the process of seeking regulation of naturopathic medicine.