Naturopathic Specialties – Preliminary Consultation
As part of its preliminary consultation on potential specialization for Naturopathic Doctors in Ontario, the College of Naturopaths of Ontario hosted an In Conversation With (ICW) session to explore this evolving topic.
The session reviewed current regulations around specialization and discussed any implications that might have impacts for the profession and the public.
Key topics included:
- The rationale behind existing restrictions on specialization
- Emerging models and frameworks under consideration
- How stakeholder input will inform next steps
The College Chief Executive Officer (CEO) involved in the consultation shared insights and responded to questions from attendees during this interactive session.
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Panel
Andrew Parr, CAE
Chief Executive Officer
(Panelist)
Andrew Parr is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario, the regulatory authority governing naturopathic doctors in Ontario. He was first appointed to the College during its formative stages in August 2010 and, upon proclamation of the Naturopathy Act, 2007 in July 2015, was formally re-appointed by the new Council.
Prior to joining the College, Andrew had been working in the not-for-profit sector for 20 years including eight of which he served as the Executive Director and CEO of the association for registered massage therapists in Ontario. Andrew has also served as the Executive Director of the Canadian Society of Association Executives-Trillium Chapter for ten years through a successful association management firm he had established.
Andrew has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in politics from Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario and has attained his Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from the Canadian Society of Association Executives.
Outside of work, Andrew enjoys spending time at the lake with his husband of 30 years and his delightful pups, Chandler, and Gunther.
Natalia Vasilyeva
Director, Regulatory Affairs
(Moderator)
Natalia Vasilyeva is the Director, Regulatory Affairs with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario. In this role Natalia oversees the development, maintenance and delivery of the program areas: Professional Conduct, Inspections, Quality Assurance, Patient Relations, Standards, Regulatory Education and Guidance, Consultations, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Program and Risk-based Regulation.
Prior to joining the College, Natalia had provided similar support for complaints and discipline at the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy – Naturopathy, the regulator for naturopaths prior to the formation of the College. She has previously worked as both a teacher and project manager for the Moscow School Board.
Natalia is a graduate of the Buryat State University in Ulan-Ude, Russia where she attained an equivalent to her master’s degree in teaching and linguistics. In her spare time, she enjoys reading classic literature, mystery novels, and traveling with her family.