Healing Through Naturopathic Medicine
Week of February 22, 2025
Healing through Naturopathic Medicine: 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, both during times of health and illness, and then an experiential session on mindful eating. Finally, we will discuss strategies to proactively support the mental health of our youth, knowing we all want young people in our lives to thrive.
Integrating the wisdom of traditional medicine with the knowledge of modern science, Dr. Amanda Watters explores foundational aspects of health, and creative applications for daily living.
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
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
• Taking and sharing mindful eating practices at home
Empowering Youth through Intentional Allyship: Practical actions for supporting mental health in the next generation
• Brief overview of the youth mental health epidemic. How did we get here?
• Recognizing struggles early
• How to show up as an ally in times of need
• Identifying local resources and supports
Dr. Amanda Watters is a licensed naturopathic physician who enjoys lecturing nationally on topics such as mental health and nutrition. She is the executive director of Neurotherapeutics, a nonprofit in Oregon that provides over 35,000 hours of therapeutic services to children with disabilities every year. She is adjunct faculty at National University of Natural Medicine where she teaches Pediatrics and Psychology, and educates community members through her online platform PediaChat. She is also the founder and CEO of EllyPop, LLC, which makes freezer pops with real fruit, herbal teas, and balanced electrolytes.