The Canadian Naturologist™ Profession
The Canadian Naturologist™ profession is an exciting and promising addition to the nation’s health and wellness landscape. Rooted in the distinct discipline of naturological practice, it blends evidence-informed science, cultural respect, and multidisciplinary care. Naturologists possess advanced doctorate-level education or equivalent training, with extensive experience in natural-based health services. Their approach emphasizes safe, reliable, and patient-centred care, with a strong focus on prevention, health promotion, and complementary wellness.
Under the guidance of the Canadian Naturological Association / Association Canadienne de Naturologie (CNA-ACN), naturologists uphold the highest professional and ethical standards. This federally incorporated non-profit association brings together qualified practitioners — including those from Indigenous, ancestral, and other traditional healing backgrounds — who may be underrepresented in existing professional bodies. Our standards integrate rigorous education, research, ethics, and public safety to build trust among the public, healthcare providers, and institutions.
The Naturologist™ profession is designed to work in collaboration with other health disciplines, offering a holistic, complementary perspective to patient care. As awareness of natural-based healthcare grows, naturologists are positioned to contribute meaningfully to Canada’s evolving health system, addressing diverse needs with skill, cultural sensitivity, and innovation.
Membership
Join the CNA-ACN and become part of a professional community advancing the naturological profession across Canada and beyond. We welcome members from a wide range of complementary and alternative medicine disciplines who share our values of integrity, public service, and high standards of practice.
Membership benefits include access to professional liability insurance, continuing education opportunities, networking, advocacy, and public promotion of your services. By uniting under the CNA-ACN, members strengthen public recognition, expand access to quality care, and help shape the future of naturological practice.
Regulatory Information
The Naturologist™ designation is a self-regulated, association-awarded credential in Canada. Only authorized CNA-ACN members may use this protected certification mark. While naturologists often hold doctorate-level or equivalent qualifications in their fields, some individual modalities may also be regulated at the provincial level. Members must comply with all applicable laws in their jurisdiction.