The Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) provides leadership, advocacy and support for the profession in Ontario.
Established in 1950, the OAND is a voluntary professional association representing 80 percent of Ontario’s 755 registered naturopathic doctors, through government, media and public relations.
Vision Statement
The OAND is the voice and resource for naturopathic doctors.
Mission Statement
We are a dedicated results based organization that supports naturopathic doctors as valued partners in the health care system by:
- Advocating for naturopathic doctors so they can improve the health of Ontarians;
- Setting the standard of practice for clinical excellence in patient-centred care; and,
- Providing relevant resources and services to advance the profession and educate the public.
Goals
- To understand the needs of naturopathic doctors and increase membership in the OAND.
- To provide members with timely, relevant resources and services to support and enhance the role of naturopathic doctors and remain their preferred source of information, knowledge and networking.
- To be the voice of the profession and represent and advance OAND membership interests to selected external bodies.
- To promote naturopathic doctors and be recognized as valued partners in the health care system.
- To develop guidelines and standards of practice for excellence in patient-centered care.
- To promote scientific interest and research in naturopathic medicine.
- To pursue our Vision and Mission in an innovative, results based, effective and fiscally responsible manner with strong governance and management leadership.
