About WANP

What is the WANP?

The WANP is the leading voice and prime advocate for naturopathic physicians in Washington State.

Our Vision:
A world where naturopathic physicians thrive and patients have choice and access to high quality naturopathic medical care.

Our Purpose:
The Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians (WANP) represents the interests of its member naturopathic physicians in the State of Washington through legislative and political advocacy and public communications. It serves the profession and the community through effective leadership and commitment to excellence in health education and health care services.

Our Work:
Our current work is guided by 4 goals defined in our 2024-2029 Strategic Plan:

Expand and protect access to Naturopathic medical care through legislative action and other advocacy work.
Foster a robust and sustainable revenue model for WANP.
Strengthen and support WANP governance by defining board structure.
Educate on and increase understanding of the benefits and opportunities within naturopathic medicine across Washington State.

In addition to the above, the WANP continues to support our members and honor our mission through the following program offerings:

Continuing Education: The WANP offers continuing education seminars and conferences for naturopathic physicians and other health care professionals.

Member Benefits: The WANP works diligently to develop and provide useful benefits for our membership, emphasizing cost savings, clinical tools, and business and financial resources.

Naturopathic Physician Referrals: The WANP serves Washington residents by providing referrals to qualified member physicians.

Public Outreach: The WANP is dedicated to educating Washington residents on the benefits of naturopathic medicine and facilitating access to NDs throughout the state.

Collaboration: The WANP works with businesses, healthcare and educational institutions, and other organizations to further the health and well-being of Washington residents.

WANP Committees

Continuing Education Committee

Committee Purpose:
To generate high quality continuing education options for our members and increase revenue for WANP.

Committee Members:

Lesley Morical, ND - Chair
Allison Apfelbaum, ND
Jenna Bailey, ND, FABNO
Alethea Fleming, ND
Mandy Gulla, ND, LMT
Teresa Richter, ND
Andrew Simon, ND
Lorinda Sorensen, ND, LAc
Stacie Wells, ND
Greg Yasuda, ND

Finance Committee

Committee Purpose:
To provide financial oversight through participation in budgeting, financial planning, analysis, and reporting; to promote fiscal responsibility at all times; and to employ sound investment strategies to grow WANP reserves.

Committee Members:

Mandy Gulla, ND, LMT - Chair
Sarah Acosta Smith, ND
Kelsey Klausmeyer, ND
Teresa Richter, ND

Governance Committee

Committee Purpose:
To ensure the health of the Board and therefore the Association through sound governance policy, regular Board training, clear delineation of roles and responsibilities, attention to Board composition and effectiveness, and consistent evaluations of Board and Director performance.

Committee Members:

Jana Nalbandian, ND - Chair
Kelsey Klausmeyer, ND
Kara Menzer, ND
Lesley Morical, ND
Teresa Richter, ND

Legislative Affairs Committee

Committee Purpose:
To protect and advance naturopathic scope of practice in Washington State.

Committee Members:

Justin Taylor, ND - Chair
Sarah Acosta Smith, ND
Allison Apfelbaum, ND
Danielle Crabtree
Jamie Doughty, ND
Elise Drapeau
Leslie Fiedler
Alethea Fleming, ND
Laura Galati, ND, LM
Veronica Gayoso
Jack Johnson, ND
Wahji Kasten, ND, LAc, MPH
Kelsey Klausmeyer, ND
Jana Nalbandian, ND
Teresa Richter, ND
Andrew Simon, ND
Stacie Wells, ND

Membership Committee

Committee Purpose:
To foster community among WANP members, to increase membership for the WANP, and to create innovative member benefits that promote member engagement and retention.

Committee Members: