Should You Become A Naturopathic Doctor? 3 THINGS TO CONSIDER FIRST! 

A lot of you asked what I would change about my undergrad degree ...😅⤵️ I wish I knew about Physician Assistants before I started college (I found out about that career path towards the end of undergrad). Otherwise, I would have worked toward a PA degree (ideally a BS+MS program) and then my ND degree. I could have applied to a PA program (MS only) after undergrad, but at the time, I felt rushed to go straight to naturopathic medical school (pressure put on myself by myself). Don't get me wrong though, my degree was still great (Health and Wellness), and I took pre-med classes outside of my degree program and volunteered to help with research. But I wish I had a stronger background/more experience in the medical field before ND school, and I feel like a PA degree would have been a good option for me to pursue.

I am a naturopathic student and I am loving it. I do get negative remarks from a lot of persons but I refuse to acknowledge them. It’s something I always wanted. God bless you and your career path .

I can’t believe how many people are against naturopathy. MD's have always let me down and a professional in the studies of cancer was the reason why my mother is gone. I studied into natural cancer treatments and while my mom was on them her cancer didn’t spread. She then turned to the doc instead of me, got her shot of chemo, and passed away 2 weeks or so later. She was 40. I’m going to become a naturopath to try and change other people’s lives.

I first started off wanting to go into MD school but now that I have gotten older I feel more aligned with naturopathic medicine 🥺

I could definitely relate before I started to apply to ND school, there was a lot of negative articles and people in general not having enough knowledge about ND's, but still decided to put in their two cents about ND's, which is totally wrong. I knew this was the career that aligned with my beliefs, so I had to stay strong with my purpose. Sending positive vibes your way!

It's now 5:31 am in Jamaica, I've been up searching for information on how to become a natrupatic doctor in currently in nursing school but I know with all my heart that natrupatic medicine is what I want to do. Your video was so informative thank u thank you......

so grateful for you and your channel! your videos have helped me grasp a better understanding about this career choice.

Thanks for making this! I am a musician and am also super passionate about health (had major health issues the last 2 years) and I am not considering this because I am starting to regain my health due to information in naturopathic medicine. I feel like this would be the best career because I will still have time to make music while helping others!

Finally your back!!! Glad to see u back!

Very nice talk about this topic because I’m just at the cross road to look for opinions if I’d better chose to become a Nutripathic practitioner or not. Thanks for giving your idea.

I had thought of becoming a neurologist but with my true appreciation of nature which I believe would definitely be a more effective remedy to healing than some unnatural, chemical side effect laden disaster. Ii am an MS patient and I am going to begin my naturopathic journey to help myself and every other MS patient in the entire Caribbean with God's guidance and assistance

so thankful for you and your videos! I have chosen to pursue my ND in the fall and your videos have answered a ton of my questions so thank you!!

I’ll be honest the first impressions of ND I had were from those negative things on the internet. So I went out of my way to find a first person perspective of the profession. I found you that way. Through your videos and social media I understand now that it’s not only not “quackery” but it’s actually SO IMPORTANT in the field of medicine. I’ve recommended seeing NDs to friends and family. Just thought I’d share maybe it would make you smile!

Great video! :) Totally agree with all of those points!

Thank you so much!! I desire to become a physician-scientist, applied mathematician, and educator. I am so passionate about naturopathic medicine. Holistic medicine is something I feel compelled to pursue. I definitely look at the organizations You mentioned and the dual degree paths (MD/ND or DO/ND). I never heard of such a path.

Brilliant video, as a naturopathic student I wish to head this route, great content, keep content coming it's amazing😊

Thank you so much for this video! I’m so confused with what to do....you helped me figure it out. 🙂

Thanks for the helpful info! I appreciate you mentioning Canada as well :)

Thank you Marylin for all your amazing videos! I have chronic Lyme disease and am treated by an amazing ND, ever since I've been contemplating a career in naturopathic/integrative medicine. Of course a lot of the themes that you talk about in this video, so it is very great to hear your take on it all! thanks for sharing :) Side note-I would love to hear your thoughts on unconventional med students (as I have a BS in business/econ) and what considerations/challenges ND students face when they don't have a medical background. Thanks!

Your hair color is AMAZING!

I needed this so much! Thank YOU!

Thank you, I have come across the negative articles and comments on the internet. It’s nice to know that MD’s and DO’s don’t see ND’s through the same negative lenses. I start Bastyr University Washington in the fall and I’m soooo excited.

THANK YOU for the motivation .

Thank you! I am pre med for PA and (I am a massage therapist and yoga therapist as well, for 20 years) and my original plan is to be a ND and a DAOM as well as a PA to do both holistic and medical.. was really trying to decide to do what first.. transfer to ND School after undergrad school then come back to PA or do PA first then go to ND school You really helped me decide thank you!! 😊

Thank you for this! You are very beautiful by the way and your makeup is BOMB 😍

Hello there. I absolutely love your channel! I'm sorry to hear that people have been leaving you mean and hurtful comments. I think Naturopathic Doctors need more respect. I admire their view of treating the whole person, while all that many Allopathic Doctors do is prescribe drugs. I'm planning on attending Bastyr University (Seattle) and becoming an ND.

We need more NDs. MDs do 3 things 1. Referral 2. Prescription 3. Test (that someone else does) If you can think of more let me know.

Love this video!

Haven’t finished the video yet but you look stunning !

Thank you Dr for your honest words 🌹👍

Hello! Thank you for this video. About two years ago I was in my junior year of high school when I was contemplating on my career path. I have always been intrigued by medicine but have my opinions about Big Pharma. I then began my research of functional medicine and came across Naturopathic Medicine and your channel. I remember I DM'd you (maybe you don't recall since it was about two years ago lol) and asked if you recommend any undergrad degree, and mentioned that it did not really matter, only to complete pre-reqs. In your video you mentioned one thing you would change from your journey would be your undergrad degree, and I would like to know more about your thoughts and why! I am now a freshman in college and am majoring in Biomedical Science. I am still in the fence about either pursuing medical or naturopathic school based on how society criticizes holistic medicine. However, I strongly believe in naturopathic medicine and would love to practice it some way or the other. Either by attending ND school and becoming an ND or attending MD but completing some licenses, like mentioned in your video! I really hope naturopathic medicine is more well accepted in our society in the next couple of years. I would also like to ask. if there is anything you would recommend for me to do/complete during my undergrad years, such as volunteering, research or internships involving holistic medicine. Sorry for the long comment lol, I am just a really curious freshman that is interested in naturopathic medicine but is a little lost. Again, Thank you!

Great video!!! I'd appreciate your honest opinion. I'd love to recommend NDs to some of my pts over MDs due to gut health and so many drugs- interaction concerns as we get older. I myself don't like to take any medication that develops unwanted side effects. I'm NOW taking only meds that you recommended so that boost my immune system and increase my daily energy. GO NDs!

always love watching your videos!

Thanks for the info! New sub

I would love to become a naturopathic doctor!

I’ve been on the fence for deciding to go to ND school because of the negativity behind this type of medicine. But I love natural products and what they stand for so I decided this year to work towards getting into an ND school and lucky for me there is one in Arizona so it works out perfectly! If all goes well, I’ll be in an ND medical school next year! Thank you for your content, you make me feel a little more at ease with this decision and I’m glad it wasn’t only me feeling doubt about potential choosing this route ☺️ though they may get backlash, I know that this is the field for me because we will have to fight together and grow together to get it legal to fight in all 50 states ☺️ thanks again you’re amazing!

You're so pretty! Thanks for your video.

I did a diploma of remedial massage which gave me some biological and anatomical knowledge for example pathogens, the systems of the body, etc. Do you think that would be sufficient or would you still recommend PA first?

Thank you for this! What undergrad degree would you get if you could go back? 💗

@talknaturaltome Hello, I've been watching you for a while now and I'm finally deciding to take this serious and become a ND🤭 Could you please help me find the best online school I can attend to accomplish this? I am a single mother and need to do it online as of now. Thank you, I would appreciate any resources 🤍🤍🤍🤍

Awesome video! Are ND schools competitive to get into like MD/DO schools?

Thank you 🙏🏽

Im due to graduate from MD school and am planning to bridge into ND

Thank you for the Information. May I please ask about the career options in Naturopathic medicine? I would love to work for a while and then have my own clinic but I really don't know how the career options work under this type of medicine.

I'm sure I could Google this, but what would be an ideal degree to get started?

Hi, can you please go over a day in the life of ND because i am definitely on the fence of deciding whether natharopathic medicine is right for me but i am having trouble deciding because i am not entirely sure what services can ND really provide? I would appreciate your support.

Is it difficult to get into these programs?

Would you say exercise physiology is a good undergrad degree if I want to be a ND?

I appreciate your vid, my dad raised me holistic and I find myself dx people i come across. Smh its just what i do lol. I live in texas as i see is a grey area state smh… and i must admit the financial side and time involve is also concerning, i have 170 college credits but idk if that would even go towards this endeavor.. and im use to negative people they thought my dad was a eitch doctor growing up smh ignorance lol

If you study in California do you only get your license in CA or can you move to a diffrent state and practice or no ?

What's the average student loan for ND degree

Is there a route with cosmetic or skin rejuvenation with an ND degree?

Are the prerequisites for naturopathic school the same as pre med?

Will there be more uploads?

You said that the only thing you'd change if you went back was your undergrad degree- what would you have done instead?

Is naturopathic doctor someone who can study complimentary medicine ?

I am 28… just started school at a community college… with 2 kids.. should I even go down the medical field path? After all of my experiences with my own health journey, I definitely would love it and see myself doing it! But good gravy I’m getting older fast.

Hey I am doing am bachelor in naturopathy from India and if I want to come to USA for further degree ..what really should I do ?

What’s the schooling process to become an ND?

Do i need a bachelor in a science degree to become a nd ?

Im already in medical field as a medical doctor and god guide me to search more in naturopathy, in my point of view this is the main path to gain healthy body because you cant treat desease that caused by wrong way of life with a drug.

Would a certificate be sufficient as a holistic practitioner?

What undergraduate degree do you recommend having if you want to become naturopathic doctor? I just started my first year of college to study health & nutrition :))

I'm a certified Naturopathic Practitioner here in the Philippines also a certified psychological first aider. 😊 Thank you for your video.

What would you have gotten your undergrad in?

Is it hard to find a job as an ND? Is there a match process?

I have been home with my kids for 14 years and just now got back into school. I’m a Spanish teacher, but my passion is healthcare. The actual healthcare lol. I’m looking into becoming an iridologist and am wanting to obtain my BA in science so I can apply to the National University of Health Sciences for my ND. Literally the only concern I have is being vaccinated. I’m not interested in any of that. Do you have any advice for me?

I really want to go into holistic healthcare but the schooling takes forever and I’m very impatient

Can a naturopathic doctor make his or her own drug company? Balms, pills, etc. Im on my last semester of nursing school

What degree would you have chose if you could go back?

Negativity is part of life at times we just deal with it

What states are licensed?

Can you tell me which country to be naturopathic dr

I HAVE A QUESTION: My biggest concern is the money. Is there any scholarships to apply to?

What undergrad would you have gone with instead?

Where’d you get your mug ! So cute 😊

How much on average do you make as an ND?

Can naturopathic doctors specialize in immunology? If not what’s the closet specialty to this for a naturopath?

Why do you regret the undergrad degree you chose?

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What was your undergrad ??

I really can’t believe naturopathic medicine is illegal anywhere. That seems absolutely crazy tyrannical to me.

40,000 It’ll be worth it

What is Naturopathic medicine?

Not sure how I stumbled across this video, but I thought I should at least mention how gorgeous this woman is !!!

If you practice in a state that doesn’t license it means *you can* practice (freely!) not you can’t 🙄

You say you're not. married, but you have a beautiful photo in the background and it looks like you are in a wedding dress?