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Naturopathic Medicine
HISTORY AND PROFESSIONAL FORMATION TIMELINE
1901
FOUNDATIONS OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
Era of Therapautic Universalism 1901-1934
community of practice to emerging profession
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Carl Schultz, MD, ND, DO, DC, organized the Association of Naturopathic Physicians of California; incorporated August 8, 1904.
Kneipp Convention held in New York City, NY, marks birth of Naturopathy in the United States with the formation of the Naturopathic Society
of America. (Founding sometimes backdated
to 1896). The founding committee, headed by Benedict Lust, “decided that all methods of drugless healing should be practiced” including “Metaphysical, Nature Medica, Manipulative Therapy, Naturo-Therapy, Light and Air Treatment, Spiritual.” (P. Wendel, 1950). ••
ACADEMIC: INSTITUTIONS AND COUNCILS
American School of Naturopathy founded by and began operations in New York City, NY under leadership of Benedict Lust and F.W. Collins. Facilities would eventually house the American School of Chiropractic, which would later be chartered in District of Columbia (1919) and re- chartered in Maryland (1940).
HERITAGE AND KNOWLEDGEBASE
History of Medicine: A Brief Outline of Medical History and Sects of Physicians, from the Earliest Historic Period... (Alexander Wilder, MD) Recounted the rise of Reform and Eclectic medicine in the 19th century United States.
Linus Pauling, PhD (d. 1994) Influential biochemist, nutritional investigator, educator, peace activist, and humanitarian. Pioneer of orthomolecular medicine and popular writer on benefits of vitamin C. Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1954) and Nobel Peace Prize (1962).
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