Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians

09/16/2026

**DON’T FORGET~ HAPPENING NEXT WEEK!🗓️

Join Walk USA for Health Equity and our WANP “After the Walk” After Hours!

The schedule for the Washington leg of the "Walk for Health Equity" has been posted, with the following scheduled stops:
Saturday, September 12 - Sunday, September 13: Spokane
Wednesday, September 16 - Thursday, September 17: Moses Lake
Saturday, September 19 - Sunday, September 20: Ellensburg
Wednesday, September 23: Snoqualmie
Thursday, September 24: Seattle

The Seattle agenda for the final day of the walk is expected to be the following:
1:30p: Jimi Hendrix Park
2:30p: Seattle City Hall
3:30p: Pike Place Market
4p: Pier 62/Seattle Waterfront Park

All are invited to participate in the walk! 👟

At the conclusion of the celebration at Pier 62, the WANP invites all walkers, supporters, and other members of our community to join us at the Taproom at Pike Place (~10 minute walk from Pier 62) for a place to sit, a cold beverage, some congratulations, and community at our "After the Walk" After Hours event. (We hear there may even be some leaders from our national organization in attendance!)

As always, no RSVPs required and the WANP will cover your beverage🍻
We hope to see you there!

09/15/2026

Continuing with our amazing lineup of speakers for our 4th Annual Business Seminar on October 3rd, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue!

Mohammad Shegeft, ND
I got my business license... Now what?

Abstract: Launching a medical practice requires more than clinical expertise—it demands strategic planning, financial literacy, and a clear definition of success. This presentation outlines the essential steps in starting and growing a small medical business, with an emphasis on aligning personal, professional, and financial goals. Key topics include avoiding common startup and operational pitfalls, and making informed investment decisions.
The session also examines practical considerations such as equipment acquisition, hiring and team development, and the differences between solo and group practice models. Attendees will gain insight into realistic startup and expansion timelines, as well as common myths surrounding medical entrepreneurship.

Intended audience: new and established practitioners; medical students

Join us!
Register below:

https://www.wanp.org/2026-business-seminar/

09/11/2026

Announcing WANP's 2027 Annual CME Conference:
✨ Everyday Brilliance April 30th -May 2, 2027 ✨

We are extremely excited to announce the dates and the theme for our 2027 annual continuing education conference:

Everyday Brilliance will take place in a completely virtual setting from Friday, April 30, through Sunday, May 2, 2027. The committee chose this theme as an acknowledgement that what our doctors do every. single. day. is incredible and worthy of celebration and sharing.

We have officially opened our Call for Proposals for this event and invite YOU to submit a proposal for a topic that can be used "everyday", or one that is "brilliant", or something in between.

Proposals are due by Saturday, October 10, 2026.

https://www.wanp.org/education/2027conference/

09/09/2026

Another amazing team of presenters for our 4th Annual Business Seminar happening on October 3rd, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue!

Mona Fahoum, ND, & Lily Stokely, ND
To Be or Not To Be: Employment vs. Ownership

Abstract:
We hope to explore the benefits and downsides of both employment and ownership in practical terms. We will review things to think about as an owner beyond patient care when managing employees and all the behind-the-scenes considerations. In addition, what to look for as an employee in terms of contracts, expectations and deliverables.

Intended Audience:
Established naturopathic physicians; Current naturopathic medical students or newly graduated naturopathic physicians

*Please note that this event is IN-PERSON ONLY. There will be no virtual option and recordings will not be available after the event. Register now for your opportunity to learn and network with your colleagues in-person!

**New for 2026**
We will have a professional photographer set up to take headshots! Watch your email after registering for sign up information!

***Group/Clinic discounts are available! Contact [email protected] for custom pricing and registration.

https://www.wanp.org/2026-business-seminar/

09/08/2026

Join WANP for our 4th Annual Business Seminar (sponsored by Rayus Radiology) on October 3rd, 2026 at The Hyatt Regency in Bellevue, WA!

Our presentation line-up is finalized, our schedule has been drafted, exhibitors are being recruited, the coffee stand (sponsored by MedPro Group) knows we're coming, and our social hour (sponsored by Clark's/Kusler's Compounding Pharmacies) venue is booked!

⭐ NEW THIS YEAR: We will have a professional photographer on site to shoot professional headshots (sponsored by NCMIC). The first 45 sign-ups will receive 2 professional photos for only $20! (Watch your email after registering for sign up information.)

We also have a small room block for those joining us from out of town. Email us at [email protected] if you need the link!

We've got discounted tickets for students and 1st and 2nd year licensees and groups of 3 or more get $10 off per ticket.

All we need is YOU! Register today!

Join us for a full day of business learning including marketing, insurance, best practices, and more. Register today!

09/02/2026

**Mark your calendars! 🗓️

Join Walk USA for Health Equity and our WANP “After the Walk” After Hours!

The schedule for the Washington leg of the "Walk for Health Equity" has been posted, with the following scheduled stops:
Saturday, September 12 - Sunday, September 13: Spokane
Wednesday, September 16 - Thursday, September 17: Moses Lake
Saturday, September 19 - Sunday, September 20: Ellensburg
Wednesday, September 23: Snoqualmie
Thursday, September 24: Seattle

The Seattle agenda for the final day of the walk is expected to be the following:
1:30p: Jimi Hendrix Park
2:30p: Seattle City Hall
3:30p: Pike Place Market
4p: Pier 62/Seattle Waterfront Park

All are invited to participate in the walk! 👟

At the conclusion of the celebration at Pier 62, the WANP invites all walkers, supporters, and other members of our community to join us at the Taproom at Pike Place (~10 minute walk from Pier 62) for a place to sit, a cold beverage, some congratulations, and community at our "After the Walk" After Hours event. (We hear there may even be some leaders from our national organization in attendance!)

As always, no RSVPs required and the WANP will cover your beverage. 🍻
See you there!

08/31/2026

Register below for our 4th Annual Business Seminar happening IN PERSON on Saturday 10/3/26 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue:

900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
**FREE GARAGE PARKING on the weekends + WANP room block available!**

https://www.wanp.org/2026-business-seminar/

PLEASE NOTE: PRICING WILL INCREASE TOMORROW on 9/1/2026!
So Register NOW!!

Group/Clinic discounts are also available!
Contact [email protected] for custom pricing and registration.

Another fantastic speaker is part of our line-up for the Seminar:

Terry Manning, ND, RMSK,FAAOM:
Beyond the Exam Room: Diversifying revenue streams and expanding influence as a naturopathic physician.

This presentation explores practical and ethical non-clinical revenue opportunities available to naturopathic physicians. Attendees will learn how to position themselves as industry key opinion leaders (KOLs), expert witnesses, educators, consultants, authors, researchers, content creators, corporate advisors, medical directors, and entrepreneurs. The session will discuss strategies for building professional credibility, developing a personal brand, creating scalable intellectual property, and cultivating industry relationships that lead to paid opportunities.

By the end of the presentation, attendees will have a framework for evaluating and pursuing non-clinical opportunities that align with their interests, values, and long-term career goals

Intended Audience: Established naturopathic physicians

08/27/2026

Did you know that we offer group discounts for our 4th Annual Business Seminar happening on Saturday October, 3, 2026, in Bellevue, WA?

Check them out here:

https://www.wanp.org/product/2026-business-seminar-group-registration-3-attendees/

https://www.wanp.org/product/2026-business-seminar-group-registration-5-attendees/

Speaking of “groups”, this year’s conference will feature another exciting presentation by a duo:

Christine James, ND, & Rubin Maidan, MD, will present "Abundance in Practice: How changing the way you think about money will help you make more."

Your relationship to money can greatly impact your ability to repel or attract its flow. Understand how your beliefs and biases around money can drive or inhibit financial abundance. In this brief seminar we will explore how opening your heart can unlock the flow of abundance in all of its forms.

Intended audience: new and established practitioners; medical students; non-clinical staff.

Register here for our Business Seminar!

https://www.wanp.org/2026-business-seminar/

PLEASE NOTE: Pricing will INCREASE on 9/1/2026 (less than a week away!)

Get those tickets ordered NOW!!

08/26/2026

More amazing speakers for our 4th Annual Business/Practice Management Seminar happening on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue!

Dr. Sunita Iyer, ND, LM
Navigating Variability in Your Practice by Creating It with Purpose (Part Two):

This session is a continuation of Dr. Sunita Iyer's 2025 session on practice variability, shifting from theory to application, with some added insight from forced diversification!

Participants will learn how to translate their existing clinical knowledge into scalable, patient-centered offerings such as workshops, group programs, educational resources, and mentorship structures—without diluting the integrity of individualized care. Emphasis will be placed on identifying high-impact, repeatable clinical content, selecting appropriate delivery formats based on patient needs and behavior change complexity, and designing offerings that complement rather than compete with 1:1 care. This process will include discussion of project management strategies and the value-add of creativity.

Intended audience: new and established practitioners; medical students; non-clinical staff.

Register for our Business Seminar Now!!

https://www.wanp.org/2026-business-seminar/

08/24/2026

A Big Thank You to Everyone who came out to support WANP and the Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago Cubs on Friday 8/21! ⚾️

WANP received a lovely welcome on the Jumbo-Tron from the Mariners and had FANTASTIC seats!

We cheered! We socialized! We ate 🌭🌭 & drank 🥤🍻!

And the Mariners WON— 6 to 5 in the 10th inning! 🏆

A wonderful time was had by all!

See you next season! 🎆