Institute for Natural Medicine

Institute for Natural Medicine Advancing whole person health, enriched by the medicine of nature, via education, access, & research.

The INM was established in 1993 as a philanthropic foundation serving the profession of naturopathic medicine. When the INM was founded, naturopathic physicians were licensed in only seven states. Now, twenty states and territories license naturopathic doctors. Since its founding, the INM has served the profession in many ways. Among other things, it was instrumental in launching the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges as an independent organization; it has supported important public education efforts; it played a key role in obtaining licensure for naturopathic physicians in California; and through the Dr. John Bastyr Sunshine Fund Clinical Investigator Research Fellowships, the INM has funded graduating naturopathic medical student in studies that advance the profession. Recently, the INM and the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians have joined forces to strengthen the INM even further so that it can support a wide variety of activities in the areas of access to naturopathic care, public education, and research.

Why do more than 8,000 healthcare professionals and health-conscious readers trust NatureMed Pulse? Because as a nonprof...
11/12/2025

Why do more than 8,000 healthcare professionals and health-conscious readers trust NatureMed Pulse? Because as a nonprofit, we have one mission: to bring whole-person health into the mainstream.

Next issue drops Tuesday! Sign up at naturemed.org/get-involved/newsletter

Three new health topics every other Tuesday.A 5-minute read. Zero fluff. No sponsored content.From reproductive health h...
11/03/2025

Three new health topics every other Tuesday.

A 5-minute read. Zero fluff. No sponsored content.

From reproductive health herbs to hormone support to non-prescription pain relief... if it's a clinically tested natural therapy that actually works, we cover it.

Subscribe today: https://naturemed.org/get-involved/newsletter

🎯 Keynote Speaker Alert! Lela Altman, ND, LAc, brings her extensive clinical experience in digestive health to the Oct. ...
10/08/2025

🎯 Keynote Speaker Alert! Lela Altman, ND, LAc, brings her extensive clinical experience in digestive health to the Oct. 25 IRC Fall Seminar with GI in Focus—A Primer on Acute & Chronic Connections.

This a must-go session for any ND looking to expand their understanding of gut–whole body wellness.

Purchase tickets https://secure.qgiv.com/for/inmfalleducationalevent/event/inmfallresidencyseminar2025/

INM + ANA = A healthier futureWe’re teaming up with the American Nutrition Association to bring nutrition to the forefro...
09/26/2025

INM + ANA = A healthier future

We’re teaming up with the American Nutrition Association to bring nutrition to the forefront of whole-person health.

Together, we’re working toward

đź’Ş stronger collaboration among providers & organizations
🍎 elevating Certified Nutrition Specialists® in health care
đź“š tools & resources for using nutrition as a path to better health

Whole-person care = better health outcomes nationwide.

INM & DIFM are coming together at the intersection of medicine and wellness, ensuring RDNs are more visible, more influe...
09/25/2025

INM & DIFM are coming together at the intersection of medicine and wellness, ensuring RDNs are more visible, more influential, and more deeply integrated into everyday health care. Our shared vision is a system where nutrition is central to prevention and healing.

🚨 Don't miss Dr. Joy Hardison's Acute Cases in Primary Care—What Every ND Should Know at the IRC Fall Seminar on October...
09/23/2025

🚨 Don't miss Dr. Joy Hardison's Acute Cases in Primary Care—What Every ND Should Know at the IRC Fall Seminar on October 25. Drawing on her oncology fellowship and extensive experience with critically ill patients, she brings unique insights on recognizing and managing acute situations in primary care.

Head to https://secure.qgiv.com/for/inmfalleducationalevent/event/inmfallresidencyseminar2025/ to purchase tickets!

We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine (DIFM)! Together, ...
09/22/2025

We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine (DIFM)! Together, we’ll advance the role of integrative and functional RDNs in whole-person, root-cause health care.

Stay tuned—this collaboration will bring innovative health solutions to the mainstream, with expanded education, evidence-based resources, and personalized services.

LIMITED SEATS: IRC Fall Residency Seminar is filling up FAST!Join leading experts Lela Altman, ND, LAc, and Joy Hardison...
09/17/2025

LIMITED SEATS: IRC Fall Residency Seminar is filling up FAST!

Join leading experts Lela Altman, ND, LAc, and Joy Hardison, ND, FABNO, for training tips to strengthen your clinical practice. You'll gain confidence in recognizing important GI presentations and learn acute care protocols essential for every primary care ND.

đź“… October 25
⏰ 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
đź“Ť Renton Technical College (Rooms H102 & H103)
🎟️ Secure your place now - purchase tickets https://secure.qgiv.com/for/inmfalleducationalevent/event/inmfallresidencyseminar2025/

Living with chronic pain doesn’t have to mean relying on opioids. Chiropractic care offers a natural, effective way to m...
09/15/2025

Living with chronic pain doesn’t have to mean relying on opioids. Chiropractic care offers a natural, effective way to manage back and body pain. INM proudly supports the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress during Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month. Learn more about their amazing work at http://f4cp.org!

For more resources on natural approaches to pain management:
https://naturemed.org/natural-pain-relief

CE details used to be scattered across 25+ websites. Not anymore! This new resource puts everything in one place, so no ...
09/08/2025

CE details used to be scattered across 25+ websites. Not anymore! This new resource puts everything in one place, so no more digging through state board sites or outdated PDFs. đź“š Bookmark naturemed.org/naturopathic-doctor-ce-requirements to stay up to date.

Whether you're licensed in one state or several, this is your new go-to source for renewal periods, credit hours, and state-specific requirements!

naturemed.org/naturopathic-doctor-ce-requirements

We believe that complete wellness should be within everyone’s reach. Whole-person health—time-tested, rooted in science,...
07/25/2025

We believe that complete wellness should be within everyone’s reach. Whole-person health—time-tested, rooted in science, and deeply intuitive—embraces a tailored approach to health care that honors your unique experience.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between “feeling okay” and truly thriving, connecting you with the resources, insights, and experts to take your health to the next level.

Learn more: https://naturemed.org/about-us/

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