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Judith Thompson, N.D. 
Judith Thompson, is a naturopathic doctor licensed in the state of Oregon, with a focus on women’s and children’s health. Judith offers consultations to educate clients about how the body works in a normal healthy state with minimal stress and maximum healing. The types of health concerns she consults on are common complaints of pregnancy, breastfeeding support, pediatric concerns, digestive complaints, emotional disturbances and allergies. Trained in nutrition, homeopathy, herbal medicine and energy healing at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, her practice integrates naturopathic principles and conventional models of care to attain the cliient’s highest level of well-being.
Judith’s training in the naturopathic midwifery model of care has shown her the importance of attaining a strong foundation of health starting from birth. She believes that a pregnancy nurtured with healthy, vibrant, alive foods, daily, tonifying exercise, positive, strong, caring relationships and a loving, joyful spirit leads to a birth experience that is empowering, fulfilling and rewarding. Working with parents, she ignites conscious attention to all levels of well-being to create a path of life-long health for newborns and children through all stages of development. For women desiring pregnancy, she helps strengthen and expand existing levels of physical, mental and emotional health to create a strong basis for pregnancy.
Judith is a full-time faculty member at Everglades University. She teaches classes on Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Nutrition, Naturopathy, Mind-Body Health, Ayurvedic Medicine, Detoxification and Medical Ethics. She attends quarterly curriculum meetings to keep students abreast of the latest research studies available on the effectiveness of natural therapies and is a key participant in yearly convocations of the latest information available for faculty and curriculum development. She maintains professional relationships with practitioners in the fields of alternative and conventional medicine to continually support a growing understanding of the benefits of natural therapies.
Judith works with the Florida Naturopathic Physicians Association (FNPA) to help promote naturopathic care in the state of Florida. She serves on the board as the Secretary and is actively involved in educating the public about the benefits of naturopathic medicine. She is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (the national organization for licensed Naturopathic Physicians) which is a strong supporter for creating more access to licensed naturopathic physicians nationally.
A note about naturopathic medicine in Florida: The state of Florida does not currently license naturopathic doctors.There are efforts underway in the state government to allow licensure of naturopathic physicians. State representatives need to hear from their constituents regarding their choices in obtaining healthcare. Licensing naturopathic doctors would help the public know what kind of training a practitioner received and how they can help you maintain better health. Your input is very important as to whether natural medicine will continue to be available to Floridians by the practitioner that you choose.If you are interested in promoting natural health initiatives in Florida please contact Judith or visit The Florida Naturopathic Physicians Association website: www.FNPA.org. Always discuss any health concerns or questions with your primary care physician or medical doctor.
The N.D. course of study is an intensive four-year graduate program including approximately 4,500 hours of academic and clinical training. The program leads to licensure as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.).
Consumers beware of terminology. "Naturopathy" has in the recent past been used as a generic and vernacular term to describe an individual who utilizes non-drug and "natural" therapies in working with customers. For example, in the State of California, anyone can call him/herself a naturopath, but naturopathic doctors have to be licensed. A naturopath that is not licensable has NOT graduated from a four-year, doctoral-level, accredited naturopathic medical education program, and therefore is NOT trained or licensed to diagnosis and treat. The terms "naturopath", "naturopathic physician" and "naturopathic doctor" are protected titles in many states. Unfortunately, the term "naturopath" is often utilized in unlicensed states as an equivalent to naturopathic doctor and is heavily utilized by graduates of diploma mills. Always check your practitioner's credentials
For more information about naturopathic medicine go to www.Naturopathic.org