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Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians

The Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians is the representing organization for licensed natu

The mission of the OANP is to support our members and improve the health of the public through the advancement of Naturopathic Medicine. We strive to serve the naturopathic profession and community through a commitment to excellence through legislative advocacy, continuing education, and public outreach.

11/06/2025

🕒 It’s That Time of Year Again! Time to renew your license — and OANP has got you covered.

If you missed our 2025 Annual Conference, all lectures are now available in our online CE store! 🎓🛒

Catch up on Pharmacy and Ethics continuing education — from Gender-Affirming Care, to SIBO, to Testosterone for Women, and more. Watch recordings from the comfort of your home or office and complete the credits you need for renewal.

👉 Browse courses and start learning today: www.oanp.org/store

All courses are approved by OBMM.

11/06/2025

This month's OANP Member Spotlight is Dr. Jieyi Zhang, ND, LAc. Dr. Zhang has been a member since 2005! Learn more below:

🌟 Why did you become an OANP Member?
"I always felt it was important to support our local professional organization. By being a member, I contribute to naturopathic medicine in Oregon and also receive support in return. OANP allows me to practice peacefully, knowing they are watching out for us at the legislature and protecting our scope. That is very valuable to me."

🌟 What are you currently intrigued by in your practice, research, or learning?
"In recent years, I’ve been really drawn to nutrigenomics — the idea that nutrition and lifestyle can actually influence how our genes express. I believe that understanding our genes and how they express can help strengthen the foundation of healing. Even a basic understanding of a patient’s genetics can offer helpful clues about where they may struggle — whether that’s with stress response, detoxification, digestion, or neurotransmitter balance. From there, I work to tailor support using herbs, nutrition, lifestyle modifications, or other tools that might help meet each patient’s unique needs.”

🌟 What is your hope for NDs of the future, say in 2050?
"I hope that future naturopathic doctors will have strong foundations not only in naturopathic principles but also in functional medicine, conventional diagnostics, and business. We need to know how to run a successful practice, find our niche early, and specialize.

I also hope the field will be more individualized and science-based. I imagine a future where testing is widely used and every treatment is based on each person’s unique genetics and environment. That way, naturopathic doctors can practice both primary care and deep specialized care with confidence."

Read the full interview at www.oanp.org/news

Thank you for being a longtime OANP Member, Dr. Zhang!

11/06/2025

Don't miss our November MedTalk on Tuesday, November 18, from 6:00–8:30 PM PST — a live virtual webinar on Silent Sinusitis – Upstream Fix, Downstream Gains.

🗣️ Presented by: Douglas Skarada, MD
🎓 CE Credit: 2 General
💻 Where: Online
💰 FREE for OANP Members | $60 for non-members

Learn more below and register today at https://www.oanp.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1920263

🗣️ Speaker Bio: Dr. Douglas John Skarada is a board-certified Otolaryngologist with over two decades of experience specializing in advanced sinus, nasal, allergy, and sleep apnea care. He earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine, where he also completed a Howard Hughes Research Fellowship in biomaterials. He later trained in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Washington University and the Barnes Jewish Hospital System.

Dr. Skarada has published and presented extensively in areas such as balloon sinus dilation, middle ear reconstruction, facial paralysis, vascular prostheses, and pediatric otolaryngology. His research has appeared in leading journals including The Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, The American Journal of Otology, and the Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery.

11/04/2025

This month, we want to recognize and thank Precision Analytical Inc. for being an OANP Corporate Partner. Their partnership is vital in helping us advance and protect naturopathic medicine in Oregon and beyond. Sponsorships like these make it possible for us to continue our important work.

Learn more about Precision Analytical Inc. 👇

Precision Analytical Inc.

Company Representative: Julianna Utti
OANP Member Profile: www.oanp.org/member/Precision_DutchTest

SIMPLY. BETTER. TESTING. Precision Analytical, Inc., creator of the DUTCH Test, operates as a CLIA-certified laboratory committed to solving complex clinical questions. Our advanced hormone testing methods empower providers to investigate and manage hormonal conditions more effectively, reflecting our mission to transform lives through innovative hormone testing.

Find out more at https://dutchtest.com/

10/17/2025

This month, we want to recognize and thank for being a long-time supporter of OANP. Their partnership is vital in helping us advance and protect naturopathic medicine in Oregon and beyond. Sponsorships like these make it possible for us to continue our important work.

Learn more about Canxida👇

CanXida stands at the forefront of nutritional and health supplements, with a specialized focus on pioneering modalities for treating candida overgrowth. Our commitment to improving wellness is reflected in our advanced supplement formulations, designed to offer effective solutions for those battling this challenging condition. We empower healthcare professionals with these high-quality tools, enabling them to tailor treatments to their patients' specific health needs. At CanXida, we are dedicated to the power of education and knowledge, actively supporting the ongoing learning of practitioners and patients. Our collaboration with experts and organizations in the field ensures that we are not just participants, but leaders in setting new standards for candida treatment and overall health improvement.

Find out more at https://www.canxida.com/

10/14/2025

A first look from our talented event photographers! Thank you for showcasing our special 30th Annual Conference! More coming soon…

10/12/2025

Congratulations to the VERY talented Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis, our 2025 Living Legend! The naturopathic community and profession is very lucky to have you. A true gem, joy, wealth of knowledge and inspiration to past, present, and future NDs. You are a true Living Legend!

10/12/2025

Thanks to everyone who made the first day of our 30th Annual Conference a memorable one! What a passionate, caring, and talented community of doctors coming together to continue learning and inspiring one another. The icing on the cake was the song written and performed by Steven Sandberg-Lewis, our 2025 Living Legend! We are looking forward to another great day tomorrow.

10/02/2025

This month, we want to recognize and thank Lloyd Central Compounding Pharmacy for being a long-time supporter of OANP! Their partnership is vital in helping us advance and protect naturopathic medicine in Oregon and beyond. It's always a pleasure to have Lloyd Central Compounding Pharmacy and their amazing reps at our Annual Conference each year. Sponsorships like these make it possible for us to continue our important work, and we encourage you to show your support for our amazing sponsors.

Learn more about Lloyd Central Compounding Pharmacy 👇

Customized Medicine--compounded to meet each patient's specific needs. We offer solutions to problems... IN EVERY MEDICAL PRACTICE there are a few patients who have not responded to traditional treatment or who have a unique need or medical circumstance. These patients can be helped! We work together with patient and practitioner to provide the best solution for each medication problem.

Find out more at https://lcrx.com/

10/01/2025

🎉 The countdown is ON — our Annual Conference is less than 2 weeks away!
Have you saved your spot yet? 🗓️✨

This year’s Speaker Showcase is packed with brilliant minds ready to share their wisdom, real-world experiences, and clinical pearls you can use right away in your practice. 💡🩺

Can’t make it in person? No worries — the Recorded Bundle has you covered! 🎥 ✅

📍 Join us October 11–12 at the Crowne Plaza, Portland.
🎟️ Register now: www.oanp.org/annual-conference

09/29/2025

Attn: NUNM Students! Thinking about attending our conference this year?! Stop by our table (just outside the campus store) and chat with Tajsha, OANP’s Education and Event Coordinator. She will be there until 1pm and is happy to answer all your conference questions.

09/17/2025

🎤 30th Annual Conference Speaker Highlight 🎤
We’re excited to welcome Bradley Bush, ND to our speaker lineup!

🎙 "Pharmaceutical Interventions for Tough SIBO Cases"
📚 1 Pharm CE Hour - RECORDED

Learn more below and register today at www.oanp.org/annual-conference

Bio: Bradley Bush, ND, is a naturopathic doctor who graduated from NCNM (now National University of Naturopathic Medicine) in Portland, OR. He is the owner and Clinic Director of Natural Medicine of Stillwater and the breath testing lab, Neurovanna, both based in Stillwater, MN. Additionally, Dr. Bradley is Chief Medical Officer for the Endurance Products Company (Tulatin, OR). Dr. Bush specializes in gastrointestinal health, mood disorders, neuro-endocrine conditions, insomnia, infections, and autoimmune diseases. Residing in Stillwater with his naturopathic doctor wife and four daughters, he enjoys cooking and gardening in his free time.

Abstract: Managing Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) can be particularly challenging when patients fail to respond to dietary strategies, herbal antimicrobials, or standard pharmaceutical regimens. This presentation focuses on pharmacological interventions for complex or relapsing SIBO cases, with an emphasis on mechanism-based prescribing, emerging off-label strategies, and patient-specific customization. Attendees will receive a comprehensive review of FDA-approved and off-label pharmaceuticals used in SIBO treatment, including Rifaximin, Neomycin, and Metronidazole, with comparisons of efficacy, safety, and common protocols. We will also explore how low-dose erythromycin may support motility restoration and prevent relapse through its prokinetic properties. For more refractory or systemic presentations, the session will highlight the use of Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) for immune modulation and cromolyn sodium or ketotifen in cases with mast cell activation or histamine-driven gut dysregulation. Additionally, emerging anti-parasitic options such as nitazoxanide and ivermectin will be discussed in the context of methane-SIBO, protozoal overgrowth, and difficult-to-eradicate microbial biofilms.

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