Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors
Supporting the profession in Nova scotia
Established in 1995, the Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors (NSAND) is the professional association representing licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) in Nova Scotia.
NSAND’s mission:
- To provide reliable and current information, resources, news, and events related to naturopathic medicine.
- To support and advance the profession of naturopathic medicine in Nova Scotia.
- To promote public awareness and understanding of naturopathic medicine.
- To foster collaboration, professional connection, and member support within the naturopathic profession.
Practice Requirements:
Naturopathic doctors practicing in Nova Scotia must:
- Hold a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree or diploma from an accredited naturopathic medical program;
- Successfully complete entry-to-practice and licensing examinations recognized and approved by the NSCNR, such as the NPLEX (Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations I and II);
- Be licensed by the Nova Scotia College of Naturopathic and Chiropractic Regulator (NSCNR);
- Carry professional liability insurance.
Regulation of Naturopathic Medicine in Nova Scotia
Naturopathic medicine is regulated in Nova Scotia by the Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic Regulator (NSCNR).
For information regarding licensing, standards, registration, and regulation, please visit the NSCNR website - www.nscnr.ca
Becoming a member of NSAND
The Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors (NSAND) is the professional association representing naturopathic doctors in Nova Scotia.
NSAND membership supports advocacy, professional connection, continuing education, discounted annual conference access, member resources, and the ongoing advancement of naturopathic medicine in Nova Scotia. As the profession continues to evolve under regulation, a strong professional association helps ensure naturopathic doctors have a collective voice and community of support.
Applicants for membership must meet eligibility requirements established by the association. Please contact us for current membership categories and application information, or complete the online membership application here- www.nsand.member365.ca
Full membership
Full membership with yearly dues of $400.00 (subject to change).
Full members have voting privilege in NSAND.
Associate membership
Associate membership with yearly fees of $50.00.
Associate members do not have voting privilege in NSAND.
student membership
Student membership with yearly fees of $25.00.
Student members do not have voting privilege in NSAND.
Our Benefits
NSAND Membership Benefits:
- Advocacy and representation for the naturopathic profession in Nova Scotia.
- Professional connection and networking opportunities with naturopathic doctors across the province and Canada.
- Access to member communications, updates, peer discussion, and professional information sharing within the naturopathic community.
- Regular member meetings featuring professional updates, peer connection, and discussion of issues affecting the naturopathic profession in Nova Scotia and across Canada.
- Continuing education opportunities, including conferences, seminars, and professional development events
- Professional support and engagement within the naturopathic community.
- Inclusion in the NSAND member directory and public “Find an ND” listings.
- Access to preferred member benefits, partnerships, and professional resources available through NSAND and CAND.
Applying to NSAND
Membership Application
Join NSAND and become part of a growing professional community supporting naturopathic medicine in Nova Scotia.
Apply online
Membership Information
Membership options are available for practising naturopathic doctors and students enrolled in accredited naturopathic medical programs.
- Reduced membership rates are available for naturopathic doctors during their first three years of practice.
- Free student membership is available for individuals enrolled in accredited naturopathic medical programs.
- NSAND membership supports professional connection, continuing education, advocacy, and the ongoing advancement of naturopathic medicine in Nova Scotia.
- Please contact us for current membership categories and application information, or complete the online membership application here.