Healing through Naturopathic Medicine

Week of March 7, 2026

Here we explore foundational principles of wellness from the perspective of a Naturopathic Doctor (ND). The Ranch offers an ideal place to dive deeply into practicing the principles discussed, and participants will leave with practical, creative ideas for implementation in daily life. We begin with an introduction to Naturopathic Medicine, followed by a lecture on the therapeutic benefits of water through the application of hydrotherapy, as well as the importance of hydration and the critical role of electrolytes. Finally, we will gather for an experiential session on mindful eating, and explore the various ways we nourish our minds and bodies.

 

 Foundations and Applications of Naturopathic Medicine

• • What is an ND – our training, scope of practice, and licensure in the US and Canada
  • 7 Principles of Naturopathic Medicine
  • When to seek out an ND
  • How to find an ND in your area

Hydrotherapy: The Healing Power of Water

• • • Brief history of Hydrotherapy and Dr. Sebastian Kneipp
    • Hydrotherapy at home for daily wellbeing
    • Hydrotherapy for times of illness
    • Hydrotherapy at the Ranch

Hydration: When Water Isn’t Enough

• • • Overview of dehydration statistics nation-wide
    • Common causes of dehydration
    • The role of electrolytes in hydration during times of health and illness
    • Practical strategies for staying hydrated in day-to-day life

Mindful Eating: An Experiential Journey with Food

• • • 9 types of Hunger, as identified by Dr. Jan Chozen Bays
    • Experiential exercise with food
    • Opportunities to practice mindful eating at the Ranch (including a potential silent meal with light mindfulness guidance following the lecture)
    • Taking and sharing mindful eating practices at home

 

 

Dr. Amanda Watters is a licensed naturopathic physician who enjoys lecturing nationally on topics such as nutrition and mental health. She has worked in clinical practice in pediatrics and family medicine for over a decade, and is also the CEO and Co-founder of EllyPop, which makes organic freezer pops out of herbal tea, fruit juice, and electrolytes. Dr. Watters is adjunct faculty at National University of Natural Medicine where she teaches in the Pediatrics, Psychology, and Business Classes, and finds joy in teaching the art and science of medicine to the next generation of physicians.