Should You Become a Naturopathic Doctor? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself

[@OtterSqueak]

Sarah! I recently found your channel on KZbin and I have so much gratitude for your thorough and thoughtful videos. You share so much valuable information about what it's like to be an ND. I'm applying to SCNM right now! I finished my premed degree last June. After graduating, and doing some soul searching, I realized I was much better suited for ND school. Natural medicine is what I have turned to for the last ten years for my own health, because honestly, allopathic medicine has failed me a number of times. I still respect it and have benefited from it at times, but it hasn't been life changing for me like natural medicine has been. I'm 32, and it took me a long time to decide to go to college in the first place due to a very long health journey that kept me feeling so sick all the time, I wasn't sure I would do well. With hard work and determination, I got on top of my health enough that I became better functioning and took on college. I graduated in 3.5 years with a dual degree in biology and social science. Watching this has just confirmed for me even more that I am made for this profession. I could argue all of my trials and tribulations in life have molded me to be a great ND :) . I am definitely a late gratification, in it for the long haul, not afraid to live a low key (not glamorous), frugal, hard working, kind of individual because of my life path. I'm not even afraid to struggle or for intermittent failures to happen. I know if I just keep going, I will get to where I want to be. The biggest challenge I am currently tackling, is trying to find an ND that will let me shadow them during Covid. I've had no takers yet, but fingers crossed! Anyways, I love your videos and appreciate you so much. It's almost like I get to shadow you watching them!

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello Chelsea Lyle! Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment! I get super excited when I read comments like yours. I am so happy that you've found my videos helpful. :) It is great you have taken the time to reflect on who you are and found this is what you are called to do. I truly wish you the best of luck on your journey! It is a very long and hard path to take; not everyone can do it. Sometimes I feel like I'm not cut out for it still. But it sounds like you have a lot of passion and heart, so I trust you will succeed in the future!

[@jamesbrown-marsh8861]

My son, 7 years old watched this with me and told me "give her a thumbs up, she's brave and people are mean, be careful if you go ahead with your studies mum I don't want people to say mean things to you" So awesome I feel more inspired to pursue a career as a ND here in NZ. E.M

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello E.M.! Thank you so much for watching my video, and for your sweet comment. Your son is so kind. Please thank him for the thumbs up. I really appreciate it. I am grateful that my video brought you inspiration to pursue your naturopathic career! All the best to you and your little one in NZ!

[@butterflyt-y2727]

There’s a ND program in NZ?

[@emilymorrow6502]

Thank you for making this video and being so honest. I completely get that you didn't want to cause discouragement, but considering all of this and the fact that the only university in CA where I live is Bastyr which costs 40k per year, I just don't know how anyone overcomes that initial business inertia with 160k in student debt. Hopefully with increasing demand and more people seeing the value of this, more universities will offer programs (hopefully non private institutions). I think I'll start by looking into other options to start:)

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hi Emily Marrow! Thank you for your comment! I am glad my video helped you decide what you want to do. All the best with choosing from the other career options :)

[@PhuongHuynh-qm5th]

THANK YOU 🙏 your video helped me realize that naturopathic medicine is not for me. The whole business aspect is not something I want to deal with. This saved me a lot of time for further research :)

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello Phuong Huynh! Thank you for watching and for your comment! I am so happy that the video helped you. All the best with finding the job that is best suited for you!

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Which question did YOU find most important to ask yourself? Please let me know in a comment below! If you are interested in the Naturopathic Profession and have questions about what it is like, feel free to message me on Instagram @wellnessandgreatness

[@Fargosportsmassage]

Sarah is our champion on NATUROPATHIC....I am a reflexologist ...given advices to my clients based on naturopathic training...still i am learning ..just by myself...no mistakes no excuses..

[@magdalenep6432]

I'm still inspired in joining naturopathy school thank you for saying truth in it . Don't feel low of haters. We don't want to be popular but the satisfaction in our 💓 we give good treatment to our patients

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello Magdalene! Thank you for watching and for your comment! I agree. When you help someone change their life, it is very satisfying, and no hater can take that away :)

[@magdalenep6432]

@@sarah-wellnessgreatness 😊

[@emilypokrywka3069]

Love the video! I’m in grade 12 and really want to be a naturopathic doctor. I have been working with mine since February and absolutely adore her! I’m just a few hours away from you in Huron County. I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression for a few years and all of my family had struggled with chronic mental illness or other chronic illness. I don’t want others to have to live that way. Thank you.

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello Emily Pokrywka! Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. Thank you also for sharing your story with me. It is wonderful that you are using your own experience with anxiety and depression to learn and help others who are struggling with their mental health! I wish you the very best in helping others and for your own healing as well :)

[@oskybyefly]

at the beginning of the video i definitely got a little spooked but by the middle and the end i feel so comforted by this video! thank you :)

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hi Skylar! Thank you for watching and for the comment! I'm glad this video brought you more comfort than fear :)

[@sashabudhooram]

I have recently been thinking about pursuing nat med in the near future and definitely needed a video as realistic as yours to help understand the profession and what daily life can look like as naturopathic doctor. Would you be able to share a video on your experience in school and what your hands on experience was like when you were learning and practicing in class vs. in clinic? Thank you and looking forward to your future videos 🙌

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hi Sasha! Thank you for watching and for your comment! I am happy that this video has helped you see what daily life can look like as a ND. That was my number one goal for the video! So thank you for letting me know it worked for you. As for your video request, could you be a bit more specific with what you are looking for? I have a few ideas in mind that I could share about my experience, but am not sure if they will address what you may be looking for.

[@sashabudhooram]

@@sarah-wellnessgreatness Hi Sarah!! :) Thank you for your reply. I was wondering if you can explain how you're taught things like taking blood pressure, using a stethoscope, physical exams and using needles. I tried finding some information about it but most things come up on how to already do them. What was the experience like in class and did you or other students have issues getting comfortable with those kind of things? I assume it is a bit uncomfortable to do physical exams because they can be invasive, like you said, but of course it is done for the betterment of the patient. Did you ever have moments of feeling uncomfortable when you were learning? I have at least 2-3 years until I can apply to med school to finish the pre-requisites and gain experience because I completed my BA in Psych and never thought about pursuing med school. I'm currently completing a holistic nutritionist diploma and would love to hear about your study tips and tricks if you have any :)

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Okay I see what you mean. I will do my best to get a video out about that. I have a few other video ideas in the works right now, so it will come after those are complete. Stay tuned :)

[@sashabudhooram]

@@sarah-wellnessgreatness Awesome, looking forward to it!! :)

[@EternalDestiny48]

@@sarah-wellnessgreatness if I may ask regarding naturopath school is how difficult it was and did you have to study organic chemistry?

[@Ekkiert8]

Most realistic video about what it entails to be a NPD. I needed this. Been thinking about becoming a NP for 5yrs. This video helped me decide to go for Medical herbalism. I love medicine making and the study of diseases. P’s I truly have no patience for people who expect you to perform miracles on them without putting any work on their part, I would hate to be financially obligated to be miserable in order to pay for my student loan, which in the USA it cost around 250-300K for NP school or I would be faced with having to start a new career again with a huge debt. Much respect thank you so much 🌸🙂🌿❤️

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello Suwara, thank you for watching and for your comment! I am glad it was helpful for you to watch. Yeah... Naturopathic school in the states is so pricey. That's why I went to Canada for school where it is more reasonable. All the best in Medical herbalism! I do want you to be aware of one thing about herbalism, and that it is a profession that may not be covered by insurance. So you might find it difficult for patients to come see you because they do not want to pay out of pocket for services. Please keep that in mind and see if the cost of school for herbalism is okay to pay for considering that people may seek herbal advice from professionals who know herbal medicine and can use their insurance coverage to see them (i.e. naturopathic doctors, traditional Chinese medicine doctors and some dietitians) take care!

[@Ekkiert8]

@@sarah-wellnessgreatness Thank you for the reply Sarah❤️. No worries about lacking finances in Herbalism. I retired in my 30s and thankfully I’m in no need of money. I’m looking to study clinical herbalism to offer free/low cost services to people who can’t afford some pharmaceuticals or prefer to take a more gentler approach to medicine that don’t have health insurance or medical plans. Clinical Herbalism is usually 2-3 years depending the college and it may cost around $23k or less compared to 300k for the three year NPD program here. Thanks for the useful and honest information Sarah. Much respect and love, and many blessings in your job 💕☺️

[@tommyprotrampx]

Thank you! This is exactly what I needed to hear. You are amazing doctor, Sarah! Cheers from Polish massage therapist and videographer who is aspiring to become Naturopath and promoting Naturopathy. 😊

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello Tommyprotramp! I am glad this video is what you needed! I appreciate your time watching my videos and leaving your kind comment! Naturopathic medicine could definitely use someone like you who has the videography skills to show what the profession is really about! All the best to you!

[@djemplove3165]

I think you Are Naturally Super and Courageous! This helped so much! FYI I'm a DJ/Orthopedic technologist that swears by the benefits of Naturopathic medicine and hope to someday become a practitioner. I know it's the weird ambition seeing all that I have under my current expertise however just like with music anything is possible

[@123hellokittyify]

Thank you for this video, Sarah! I found this video very informational but also very REAL and humbling. I can really see the passion and voice you are giving to advice to people who want to pursue a career of become a ND. Thank you again, for this video it is very helpful to me. This was reassuring that I want to work hard and strive for this career. I have completed my Bachelors in Foods and Nutrition and starting my pre reqs to apply to ND school. Thank you again.

[@wongtong766]

Hey Sarah, thank you so much for making this type of content. I was recommended naturopathic medicine by my acupuncturist and am doing my research. Before this had never even known it was an option for me. I’m a 25yo postgrad premed in California trying to figure out where I fit in medical world. Just putting a few tools in my bag before getting back on the trail :)

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello Sasha Lopez! Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment! Yeah, usually people do not find out about naturopathic medicine until their acupuncturist, massage therapist or chiropractor mentions its existence. I'm glad you got the chance to discover its existence and have taken the time to investigate if it is right for you. All the best! Feel free to message me on instagram @wellnessandgreatness if you have any specific questions about the profession. :)

[@TheGatewayProductions]

Fantastic upload! Everything we need is already there - in nature :) Keep up the great work!

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hi The Gateway Productions! Thank you for watching and for your comment! :)

[@EternalDestiny48]

Thank you so much for making this video. It is super helpful. You are a wonderful human being and I wish you the very best success. I highly respect you! You are a diligent practitioner and your patients are blessed to have you I am in the United States and I am wondering if there are ND's that work alongside MD's. I think this would be a very potent practice as they would complement each other. The other thought is to open the business in as affluent a neighborhood as possible as these would have a lot more disposable income and take better care of their health. However it may be more expensive to rent an office etc. What do you think?

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello again EternalDestiny48! Thank you for your kind words :) I appreciate the comment. The idea of having an ND working alongside an MD is a great idea. I am not too familiar if people in the US are working like this, but I do know here in Toronto there is a ND/MD duo that work together. In my first year of school a ND and MD came to visit our class to talk about their unique practice. They see the same patients together. Envision a room with a patient, MD, and ND sitting together talking about how to take care of the patient. That is what they provide. To do this however, the patient has to pay a very steep out of pocket price, so their patients tend to be only very affluent people. About your affluent neighborhood practice question: Yes, if you try to build your practice in an affluent neighborhood, the rent for an office is going to be very steep. But if you believe you can market your clinic well, and of course provide excellent medical care, then the cost of rent will be covered. I will say though, that I have met practitioners who work in places that aren't very accessible, but the practitioners still run successful businesses. They are successful because they have helped a lot of people feel better and the word about their effective treatment has spread across town. So "word of mouth" is the key to growing a business, no matter the location.

[@MariaArias-zc3et]

Very informative thank you

[@malaunahalexandria3133]

You are so amazing! Making me feel so excited to embrace this journey✊🏾

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello Malaunah Alexandria! I'm glad you are pumped for the journey!! All the best! Thank you for watching and your kind words! : )

[@greenspiral2955]

Oh, you lovely utuber! Yes, this is my first encounter and yes, subbed even though this is a very sobering presentation. I am intending to pursue Schuessler salts which is what brought me here. Personally I like the idea of consultancy in a private membership ascociation setting. Words like 'medical dr' just seem to be hijacked. It is the same here in the uk. Hey, I would totally come to see you for your advice if I lived in your country as you are a very likable person!

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello greenspiral2955, thank you for watching and for your comment! Lol it is a sobering presentation indeed 😆 I like the private one on one consultations a lot. It allows time to get to know people very well. ☺️

[@jeanelpangindian6100]

Wow you are amazing Sarah! Keep going with what you are doing! This content is helpful!

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hi again Jeanel Pangindian! Thank you for another kind comment :) I am glad my video is helpful! Please let me know if you have any questions you would like me to address!

[@TheQuinntessential]

This is incredibly helpful. Thank you for your transparency❤

[@myriaml828]

thank you for making these videos!! it’s hard to decide when there’s so much misinformation out there so it’s great to hear from a professional in the field :) keep crushing it!

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hi Myriam L! Thank you for watching and for your comment :)

[@clemencethomas2780]

This was incredibly helpful. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I appreciate you taking the time to make this video!

[@Amy-yi3sd]

Your videos are amazing! I just found your channel today and I am so thankful. Your videos are extremely helpful, very thoughtful and done so well. Thank you so much !

[@FaezFit]

Thank you for sharing your experience

[@AwokenMinds]

I didn’t see any videos on your channel about choosing the right naturopathic school or your personal experience of the kind of course material studied and its demand. Anyway I think that would be a great video

[@aquariuspiscescuspgirl7839]

You are a beautiful person, thank you for the video!

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello Maegan Ruvolo! Thank you watching my video and for your kind comment!

[@MariGolds2]

These are extremely accurate and realistic points !

[@kaelynnwest]

Thank you for this video! So much clarity feeling more excited than ever to start school!

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello Kaelynn West! Thank you for your comment and for watching my video! I am glad you are excited for naturopathic school! Good luck with your studies!!

[@VideosForOurFamily]

Thank you for your very insightful video!

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello VideosforBabushka! Thank you for watching and for your nice comment :)

[@Ria_hymns]

you're amazing... I am so glad to find your video. thank you, and on top of it all you're helping us who are looking into the career.... you're a gift.

[@brandijohnson7178]

Thank you so much for making this video. These are excellent, thought provoking questions that could potentially save people a lot of heartache. Thank you for continuing to pursue your passion despite discouragement and misunderstanding. I found your honesty encouraging.

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello Brandi Johnson! Thank you for watching and for your thoughtful comment! I'm really trying my best to help people save time and figure out if this is the right career for them or not. It would totally suck for a person to spend so much money and time on a career that they will later find unfulfilling.

[@jenniferboyle1034]

This video is extremely helpful! Thank you for your honest opinion!

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello Jennifer Boyle! Thank you for watching and for your comment! I am glad it was helpful.

[@JahGirl]

I see impact right away cause i prepare their medicines and give them to them

[@sugheilc]

Very thorough and insightful

[@burgundysopathiccreativiti2602]

With the limited amount of schools, it is difficult for those who have a family life.

[@jilliancapdevielle8568]

This was so helpful. And your sincerity and desire to help are profound. Thank you :]

[@amiriabrand2848]

Thank you very much I appreciate the time and honesty. This is the profession for me😍

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hi Amiria Brand! Thank you for watching and commenting! I am happy that you have found your calling!

[@Birdman707]

This was so helpful, thank you,

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hi Greg! Thank you for your comment! Appreciate you watching and glad it was helpful!

[@jstn1of1]

I’m stuck between going back to school to get a 2nd bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, graduate school for psychology, or take steps to become a naturopathic doctor (leaning more towards this option). I’m still trying to figure out where to start rebuilding my education + career :/

[@ZenZen-mh6rx]

Thank you Sarah! this video is very helpful.

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hi Zen Zen! You are most welcome! Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment!

[@sujathasuvarna7667]

Ohh it's a very good concept on naturopathy... All should follow naturopathy treatment❤️

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello Sujatha Suvarna! Thank you for watching and for your kind comment! I appreciate it :)

[@charan8740]

The only thing I can give to you is Respect and blessings and love 💓 . Today only I've heard about bnys and then watched your videos . You are really doing great and yes keep going dont stop please. And most imp . your Smile 🙂 keep smiling and keep going .👍 Love and respect 🤙

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello Charan! Thank you so much for your lovely comment :) Really appreciate it!!

[@Marchibum]

Really good things to consider, thank you Sarah

[@hannahviolet927]

Are there naturopathic nurses? I'm going into nursing school but I love the type of medicine this practice offers

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello Hannah Violet! Thank you for stopping by to watch my video and for taking the time to leave you comment. At this time, I do not believe there are naturopathic nurses. There are a lot of nurses that become naturopathic doctors, and some of them keep a part time job as a nurse, so perhaps they could be considered "naturopathic nurses", but I have not heard of any naturopathic nursing programs.

[@gwendolyndallmann7817]

Such a helpful, informative, honest vid :) Thank u!

[@trg1854]

Hi Sarah, thank you so much for the video. I found it really helpful and informative.

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello Tr Trg! Thank you for watching my video and for taking the time to comment! I'm so glad you found it helpful!! I'm hoping to make more soon in the future, but my work schedule has been really busy and I haven't had time to make more. But please stay tuned for more informative videos!

[@loriechase4101]

This is a great video! Thank you

[@trulykeanna148]

I’m interested in being one!

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello truly keanna! Thanks for watching and for your comment! Best of luck on your naturopathic journey!

[@yassidmomteros3975]

Thank you for this video❤ I really appreciate you making all these videos about ND Because I am almost graduating college and I was inspire to peruse ND career But my school doesn’t have that much information and was a little hard to find more information from other people’s experience and since in my state ND isn’t licensed yet is hard to shadow an ND But I thank you again for this video I was able to check yes to all the questions But I have a question what do you recommend to do to get more knowledge on business?

[@IronReef77]

Hi Sarah, first of all I wanted to say thank you for your service in sharing your experience as a Naturopathic Practitioner. I'm new to your channel but was wondering if you offered a blog spot or anywhere you offer advice for those interested? I'm currently a Nurse and always had a love for Natural medicine and way of life. I wish to achieve a high level of balance between both Western and Eastern concepts of medicine. How could we get in contact with you if we had any questions for this path? Thank You

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello IronReef77! Welcome to the channel! Thank you for watching and for your comment. To answer your question, I made this channel to hopefully be a place where people can get advice about the profession. Unfortunately it is a bit hard to balance a full time practice and channel, but I try to do both as best as I can and put out videos every few months. I have met many naturopathic doctors who were former nurses and am excited for you to explore the possibility of the ND profession too. If you have questions, you can put them right under this comment, or you can send me a message through instagram @wellnessandgreatness.

[@AwokenMinds]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@llxingkong]

Thanks Sarah for sharing all this info, so helpful! I am in my late 30’s with pharmacy background, do you think its too late to pursue this new career?

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hi IIxingkong! Never to late my friend. I have a friend who started Naturopathic school in her late 40s. She was a pharmacist for several years and then decided to get into naturopathic medicine. She just started her practice about three years ago and she is doing very well because of all the knowledge and experience she has. You can do it!!

[@Kingagaink]

The video was really helpful thanks you 🙏

[@christianlee9360]

Do naturopath doctors also usually practice homeopathy? Are there some naturopathic doctors that denounce homeopathy?

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hi Christian Lee! Thank you for your question! :) I am actually planning on making a video on homeopathy... at some point in time lol. Right now I am trying to finish editing a video on vaccines...hopefully I will have it done and posted in a few days so I can move onto other video ideas. To answer your question, I'd say the naturopathic community is very divided on homeopathy. Some are die hard homeopathy fans and the rest want nothing to do with it. I take a neutral stance on it. I do not practice homeopathy myself, but do not believe it is fair to say it is a completely useless treatment.

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

To add to my first comment, at my school (CCNM) when I was studying there between 2014-2017, homeopathy was a mandatory class everyone had to take. But after I graduated, the school decided to make homeopathy an elective course. This was done in response to the division people (mainly staff members) had about this treatment method. So now, students can choose if they want to spend time and money in learning about homeopathy or not.

[@renny9164]

Sarah, thank you so much for this video! You are a life saver! It helps so much 🤍 Im really passionate about natural medicine and wellness practices. Do you recommend going straight into ND school? I’m currently applying to Master’s degree programs for counseling but an torn between going straight into ND school (with no experience) and just getting my MA in counseling, working a bit, and then enrolling in ND school. Do you have any advice? I would really appreciate the help ✨ Kudos to you and all your amazing work :)

[@NadiaJudai]

Hello Sarah! Thank you so much for the informative content. Regarding the naturopathy school, do they teach Advanced chemistry subjects like complicated chemical reactions, structures of the medicines and their bonding ect. Or just a simple chemistry?

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello Nadia Judai! Thank you for watching my video and for your comment! At my school, CCNM, in first year there was biochemistry which involved learning about chemical reactions. Since I have an undergrad degree in Chemistry, it wasn't as hard as my upper level chemistry courses that I took at UBC, so to me it was pretty simple. I know that for my non-chemistry major classmates, it was a rather difficult course for them, so the difficulty one experiences just depends on how much chemistry background that you have.

[@veryykenzie8676]

Thank you

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hi Veryy Kenzie! Thank you for watching!

[@Nhatbao2008]

Thank you so much for your meaningful sharing. Could you please advise me some course relevant to naturopathy in Australia. Many thanks

[@Smoothjazz001]

Hi! I’m 18 years old and taking a gap year before college to figure everything out. Would you say it would be helpful to make as many connections (with NDs) as possible during my gap year, undergrad, and medical school with so I can (hopefully) be more secure in becoming an independent contractor?

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hellloooo FruitPiePlayz! Great question! It never hurts to start networking with people early on, especially if you are certain that being a ND is the career path for you. But I would not just limit your networking to just NDs. It would be better to make connections with people who are in other healthcare professions too (ie massage therapists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, MDs). This way people (who aren't NDs) know what you are about, and in the distant future, remember you and hopefully refer patients to you, or even bring you onto their clinic team. It is good to meet other NDs, but usually they will think about growing their own practice, rather than help you grow your own. Generally speaking when you are in the same profession as someone, you see each other as competition rather than partners. Hope that makes sense. If you have more questions, feel free to message me on instagram @wellnessandgreatness!

[@Smoothjazz001]

@@sarah-wellnessgreatness thank you so much!! This is so helpful.

[@hamedm9330]

Thanks dear...

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hi Hamed M! You are most welcome! Thank you for watching!! :)

[@fionaquinn8777]

I am currently a nutritionist and i would love to do naturopathy but I'm worried about starting a business from scratch, how is that building a business by yourself going?

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hi Denise Findlay! That is a fair concern, but when you become a naturopathic doctor, you don't have to start out by building a business from scratch. Most naturopathic doctors start out by becoming independent contractors at pre-existing clinics. This way you don't have to worry about running a business AND taking care of patients. You can just focus on taking care of patients as an independent contractor. Over time, when you feel ready, then you can part ways with the clinic and start your own clinic. As an independent contractor though, it does take time to build up a client base, and right now, after almost three years of practice (and during a pandemic) things aren't exactly where I want them to be, but I know I have come a long long way from having a small non existent practice during my first year. Have a look at my other video called "how do naturopathic doctors make money?" :)

[@fionaquinn8777]

@@sarah-wellnessgreatness thank you so much that is very helpful

[@dhachu1215]

Hi mam 🖤I want to ask in which country you studied....pls reply mam I'm from India and I'm wondering that can I work in usa or Canada after studying naturopathy in India...pls reply mam....

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hi Dhachu! I studied in Canada :) I think if you want to work in Canada or the USA, it would be better to study at the accredited schools in USA/Canada, so that it will be a super easy transition to work over here right out of school. If you study in India, you will still have to take two more years of courses at a school in the USA or Canada in order to take the NPLEX exam, pass the NPLEX exam, then get registered to work.

[@JahGirl]

If you aré good they Will recognize you

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

HI JahGirl! Thank you for your comment!

[@Kissi_mirey]

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[@syedsufi9645]

do you offer diploma and certifications online? as I cant go for a degree being a commerce graduate

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[@xIaoShi57007]

Do you think I have a fair shot at becoming a ND if my analyzing skills are pretty average? All the other aspects you mentioned good for naturopathic medicine match up perfectly for me. But I find that I do my best thinking & problem solving after some alone time & rejuvenation.

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hi Alicia Nam! Thank you for watching and for your comment. My answer is yes. If you were able to say yes to the questions in my video, I think you have a great shot at becoming a ND. All the skills required to become a naturopathic doctor are always being refined and improved on a daily basis. Nobody starts off 100% ready to take care of patients. But if you have the desire to grow and improve, you most definitely will. Best of luck!

[@xIaoShi57007]

Thank you for your comment and your video!! I’m definitely inspired now💯💕

[@dodikhantri3552]

Honestly I don't know that naturopathic doctor education is different with medical doctor, I thought naturopathic is residency program after finishing medical doctor but correct me if I'm wrong. Anyway, sorry if my English not good 😁

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello Dodi Khantri! Thank you for your comment :) For naturopathic doctors, there are some residency positions that you can apply to after you graduate, but there are WAYYYY more graduates compared to the small handful of residency spots available in North America. Also residency is not required for a naturopathic doctor to begin practice on their own. For medical doctors, in order to start their own private practice/work in a hospital, they have to go through a certain number of years of residency before they can "be in charge" of patients by themselves. Not all graduates get accepted into residency because there are also way more graduates than residency positions. So for those graduates, they won't be able to start their own practice until they get accepted into and complete residency. Don't worry your English is pretty good ! It isn't perfect, but I can understand what you are saying, which is the most important part. :)

[@dodikhantri3552]

@@sarah-wellnessgreatness thanks Sarah 😁

[@thangamanithangamani3603]

Mam..what are the pg courses available after bnys..??

[@sarah-wellnessgreatness]

Hello Thangamani Thangamani! Thank you for stopping by to ask your question. I am not entirely sure how to answer, because I do not know exactly what you are asking. Could you please clarify your question? What does "pg" and "bnys" mean? :)

[@thangamanithangamani3603]

@@sarah-wellnessgreatness Mam..bnys is a course..bachelaor of naturopathy and yogic science..pg means after that course mam..

[@javadabaron81]

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[@chitoclaros7225]

Hello Sarah do you have facebook? Am interested to school naturopathic