About Us
FNPA
Mission Statement
Advance, Promote and Protect To advance, promote and protect the Science of
Naturopathic Medicine and the Naturopathic Medical Profession, and to evaluate
the standards of Naturopathic Medical knowledge and practice in the state of
Florida.
Educate the public as to the merits of Naturopathic Medicine.
To create and maintain legislation that supports the qualified practice of
Naturopathic Medicine defined as follows: Naturopathic Medicine means a system
of primary health care for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human
health conditions, injury, and disease; the promotion or restoration of health;
and the support and stimulation of a patient's inherent self-healing processes
through patient education and the use of naturopathic therapies and therapeutic
substances.
FNPA -
Fighting for Your Right to Pursue Great Health for Over 80 Years
The FNPA is the only Florida association representing naturopathic physicians.
Our members are working hard to make Health a part of Florida Health Care.
Our newest changes are with our executive board. New board members allow for
new strengths and new ideas. The past board remains active in all board
decisions through the Immediate Past President and President Emeritus, Dr. R Wilson
Geldner. This guarantees to maintain the essence and integrity the FNPA has
built on for over 80 years.
The FNPA has updated its by-laws to fit with the current times and legislative
issues
2007 Marked the First Membership Drive in 30 Years Now includes Active,
Associate, Student, Citizen and Corporate Membership. First two membership
drives exceeded expectations.
The FNPA continues its strong ties with our National Association, the American
Association of Naturopathic Physicians. The FNPA President is active in
national legislation, currently appointed as Co-Chairman of National Oversight
of State Naturopathic Legislation, and on the AANP Board of Directors.
The FNPA Vice-President has been involved with national efforts for several
years.
Leading Legislation Instead of Supporting It The FNPA, with support from our
lawyer, lobbyist and the AANP, was allowed to rewrite the bill from scratch in
2006. Removing antiquated language and create a strong position for NDs in
Florida. It was extremely well received by Legislators. This new bill allows
the FNPA to lead legislative efforts and ensure that the safety and standards
are in place to protect Floridians from unsafe health care licensure.
All fundraising is now done by and through the FNPA to prevent personal
interest groups from fractioning efforts.
The
Executive Board
Immediate Past President - R. Wilson Geldner, ND,
Licensed in Florida and in full time practice
2006 Chiropractor of the year
Whom the Florida bill is named after
President - Michelle E. Clark, ND
Licensed in Oregon
Co-Chairman of National Oversight of State Naturopathic Legislation
AANP Board of Directors
Professor at Everglades University, Sarasota
Vice President - Katherine Clements, ND
Licensed in Oregon
Professor at Everglades University, Sarasota
Secretary - Elizabeth Wagner, ND
Licensed in Oregon
Medical Editor for Life Extension in Ft. Lauderdale