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Q. What are the requirements for membership of the New Zealand Society of Naturopaths?

A. Applicants who wish to become members of the New Zealand Society of Naturopaths must be New Zealand residents.
Those who have graduated as a Naturopath at the following New Zealand institutions automatically meet the requirements for membership:

  • South Pacific College of Natural Therapies
  • Naturopathic College of New Zealand Ltd
  • Wellpark College of Natural Therapies
  • Lotus Holistic Centre Ltd


  • Graduates from other colleges, including overseas practitioners, will need to show proof that they have completed the following curriculum hours.

    Nutrition ... 300 hours
    Anatomy and Physiology... 300 hours
    Pathology ... 125 hours
    Herbs/Homoeopathy ... 400 hours
    Remedial Body Therapy ... 250 hours
    Diagnostics ... 125 hours
    Counselling ... 50 hours
    Clinical Practice ... 200 hours
    Biochemistry ... 100 hours
    Pharmacological Drugs ... 100 hours
    Law and Ethics ... 50 hours

    (The above is a guideline only)

    Overseas practitioners practicing in New Zealand
    If your naturopathic qualification is from an acceptable international college and you are residing and setting up practise in New Zealand you may apply to become a full member of NZSN.

    Government Recognition
    Legislation and policies relating to the regulation of natural health practitioners are currently under development in New Zealand.

    Until legislation dictates otherwise, we encourage all students and graduates of Naturopathy in New Zealand to register with a professional body.
    For further benefits of belonging to NZSN see our 'about us' page.
    Your professional register is the New Zealand Society of Naturopaths Inc. (NZSN).

    Membership
    We have three levels of membership:
    Full Member - weblisting optional
    Associate Member - No weblisting
    Student Member - No weblisting


    NZSN
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