Naturopathic doctors must complete standard premedical college courses, plus a 4 to 5 year naturopathic medical degree. I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Colorado In 1998, and received my doctorate of Naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University in 2003, plus a two year residency in Anchorage, Alaska.
In addition to standard medical education, we also learn the philosophy of treating patients holistically and a variety of natural therapeutics. This includes nutrition, botanical medicine, the use of natural substances, and hands-on therapies. I also attended the Southwest School of Botanical medicine and have additional training in craniosacral therapy.