CNDA FAQs

The following questions are frequently asked by visitors to the California Naturopathic Doctors Association including information for public and professional audiences. If you need more specific information please fill out our contact form online.

**For Naturopathic Doctor and Member-specific information – Please visit our Member Resources.**

Table of Contents

  1. What is CNDA?

  2. How do I become a CNDA member?

  3. What are the Benefits of CNDA Membership?

  4. How do I find legal guidance on California Naturopathic Medicine

  5. How do I become a CNDA Corporate Partner?

  6. What is CNDA Advocacy?

  7. How can I Volunteer for CNDA?

  8. Where can I find information on Naturopathic Doctor Licensure and Practice in California?

  9. Where can I find Professional Tools and Templates as a Naturopathic Doctor?

  10. How can I become a Naturopathic Doctor?

  11. How can I find a Naturopathic Doctor near me?

  12. How can I find a Naturopathic Doctor outside of California?

1 - What is CNDA?

The California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA) is a professional membership association representing California naturopathic doctors (NDs). The CNDA is incorporated as a California mutual benefit 501(c)(6) nonprofit corporation.

Learn more about CNDA online.

2 - How do I become a CNDA member?

Choose the level of membership that’s right for you with our many options online. From student to seasoned professional, we have options to support you in your practice of Naturopathic Medicine.

3 - What are the Benefits of CNDA Membership?

CNDA Membership offers exclusive benefits including discounts on California-approved Continuing Education and Events as well as practice tools and templates, an exclusive Membership Group on social media, Legal Live informative sessions, and discounts through our corporate partners.

4 - How do I find legal guidance on California Naturopathic Medicine

The CNDA is not a legal entity, legislative body, or attorney and cannot provide direct legal guidance. As a professional organization, we are able to share guidance provided at our members-only Facebook Group via Legal Lives and referrals to our associate Dr. Stephanie Berg, JD, ND.

5 - How do I become a CNDA Corporate Partner?

Corporate Partnership helps us to support both the profession of naturopathic medicine and the fantastic products and services that make this healthcare possible.

6 - What is CNDA Advocacy?

CNDA Advocacy helps support the scope, licensure, and practice of naturopathic medicine in California.

7 - How can I Volunteer for CNDA?

Sign up online to become a volunteer supporting administration, outreach, or by joining one of our CNDA volunteer committees.

8 - Where can I find information on Naturopathic Doctor Licensure and Practice in California?

The California Board of Naturopathic Medicine offers both consumer and professional resources and information regarding the licensure of California NDs.

When to Call the CBNM? Learn more.

9 - Where can I find Professional Tools and Templates as a Naturopathic Doctor?

We provide templates for office forms and practice guides. Also, the CNDA provides guidance on licensure, prescribing, and more. Access to these tools and templates are free for CNDA Members. If you'd like to become a member Sign Up today.

10 - How can I become a Naturopathic Doctor?

Learn more about a Career in Naturopathic Medicine with the AANMC.

11 - How can I find a Naturopathic Doctor near me?

Check for NDs in your area with our Find a Provider tool online.

12 - How can I find a Naturopathic Doctor outside of California?

Visit the American Association of Naturopathic Medicine.