General Information

Why Should You Register

The WBNM believes that the resurgence of interest in Natural Medicine should and will encounter close scrutiny from individuals in and outside of the profession of Natural Medicine. Some Natural Medicine Practitioners are still unregulated and this has led to a number of untrained individuals in the field of Natural Medicine. The public, for the most part, has no way of differentiating between trained or untrained Natural Medicine Practitioners. The WBNM is seeking to create a greater awareness of professionalism, ethics, research and educational standards, to protect the public and to satisfy the growing need for an ever increasing, well-rounded health care system. WBNM believes that if we do not set standards for ourselves, OTHERS will set standards for us that are not in accordance with our philosophy and training as Natural Medicine Practitioners.

WBNM's qualified registrants must meet a specific standard of education to assure the public that they have met the educational, ethical and upgrading standards of a registering body to which they are accountable. WBNM does not represent any one particular Natural Health Profession; it is comprised of a multidisciplinary group whose members are Naturopaths, Homeopaths, Acupuncturists, Osteopaths, Dentists, Holistic Medical Doctors, Chiropractors, Nutritional Medicine Practitioners, Eastern Medicine Doctors and Lifestyle Management Practitioners.

Individuals interested in becoming registered must pass qualifying examinations prior to registration and must agree to abide by the code of professional ethics as set out by WBNM.

WBNM Objectives

• To standardize the practice of Natural Medicine worldwide

• To develop and maintain standards of education and practice for those health care providers who specialize in the practice of Natural medicine.

• To promote the development of Natural Medicine as a viable choice for individuals worldwide through association and ties with other organizations sharing similar goals.

• To advocate on behalf of members.

• To develop and maintain a Code of Professional Ethics in order to protect the interest and rights of patients.

• To establish and maintain a registry of members who meet the standards for practice of Natural Medicine, as determined by the WBNM or Government Regulations, as appropriate.

• To advance the art and science of Natural Medicine by supporting and encouraging research and scientific inquiry.

• To educate the public about the merits of Natural Medicine by publishing a newsletter, setting up a speaker's bureau and by any other means approved by the WBNM.

• To foster co-operation between Natural Medicine Practitioners and other Health Care Practitioners.

• To work towards the eventual establishment and maintenance of a recognized and accredited non-profit Natural Medicine Teaching Hospital / Institution with in and out patient facilities, and Conference Centre.

• To generally undertake activities which serve to further the development of Natural Medicine.

 

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