This was combined with an intrinsic mistrust of the of the drugs and surgery offered by the pharmaceutical-medical industrial complex. This hope sent us on a search for information, skills and truth. Everybody's position changes as the parade marches through time and challenges. The people at the front of the parade have the most control over where it goes. They see the obstacles and make corrections.
Naturopathic physicians are up at the front of the parade.
That position has been earned by our history and tradition but mostly from our continuing actions, performance and values. Our common vision determines how much control and power we have to affect the quality and direction of the parade. We have demonstrated our ability to self organize, create standards, agree on our definition and scope of practice and create a professional infrastructure. Our current position gives us tremendous opportunity for improved licensure, access to insurance and major media coverage. Naturopathic physicians, now is the time we have been waiting for.