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How are naturopathic doctors regulated?

In Ontario, naturopathic doctors are licensed through the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy - Naturopathy (BDDT-N), and are regulated under the Drugless Practitioner's Act (since 1925). In order to find out if a naturopath is licensed, you can contact the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) at 416-233-2001.

The naturopathic profession is currently applying to come under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), this law regulates other health care professionals such as chiropractors, medical doctors, dentists, physiotherapists, optometrists and midwives.

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