The Legality of Medicine with Drs. Amy Cole & Tia Trivisonno
We venture into a topic I've been dying to talk about: the legality of naturopathic medicine. Doctors Amy Cole and Tia Trivisonno join me from the New York Association of Naturopathic Medicine and share the incredible journey it is to license NDs, a bit about the history of our medicine, and why it matters to have the laws backing the validity of naturopathic physicians everywhere.
Referenced in the Show
American Medical Association (AMA) history
AMA in 1847 – organization was established to advance scientific research and improve medical education standards, no eclectic work (homeopathy, herbs, nature cure)
"ecclectic" it has lasted for centuries since late 18th century
Notes on homeopathic (hp) medical history from Dr. Marshall
20th century – most popular medicine was hp – over 15,000 homeopaths, 22 hp schools, 100 hp hospitals, over 1000 hp pharmacies.
In India, TODAY, homoeopathy is a national medical system, the market is growing at 25% a year, and more than 100 million people depend solely on this form of therapy for their health care
Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843) treated napoleon and many other kings & Queens and roalty of his ear
Flexner – accountant worked for Rockefeller-Carnegie foundation
Flexner report – intention to standardize medical education, reviewed 160 schools in 163 days
medical schools cost more - outlawed botanicals, if you could afford to go to school they didn’t let you in
they wanted you to borrow money form Rockefeller Carnegie foundation
no hp schools by 1950
“FLEXNER’S IMPACT ON THE NATUROPATHIC COMMUNITY: PART SIX IN A SERIES”
American Medical Association (AMA) unpublished report in 1906 approved only 82 of the 160 medical schools existing in the United States at that time, many of which were proprietary schools. Thirty-two were labeled “beyond salvage” and 46 were “found imperfect” the final dominant positioning of biomedical practitioners all over North America as growing directly from Flexner’s work. His report spelled disaster for many weak American mainstream medical schools and the poorly designed, profit-based proprietary schools. In fact, Flexner’s work also caught the proliferating naturopathic, homeopathic, osteopathic and chiropractic colleges in the same sweep across the ensuing 15 years. Its broad brush discredited the botanical, hydrotherapy and homeopathic treatments then widespread and accessible in Canadian provinces and American states.
Dr. Cole’s Bio
Dr. Amy Cole is graduate of the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine (UBCNM). UBCNM is one of 6 accredited naturopathic medical schools in the United States.
Dr. Cole attended Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY where she received her Bachelor Degree in psychology. She also completed two minor concentrations in chemistry and biology while completing the pre-med program. It was during this time that her interest in naturopathic medicine began.
Dr. Cole originally became interested in naturopathic medicine as a result of her own health problems. She had been put on a variety of medications and was not getting the desired results. Dr. Cole began seeing a naturopathic doctor and was able to achieve better results without the use of prescription drugs. She had been planning to pursue a career in conventional medicine. After the results she had with her own health, she revised her plans and decided that she would better serve her future patients with an education in naturopathic medicine.
Dr. Cole is certified in a nutritional program called First Line Therapy. She also has completed Core Synchronism certification classes, levels I, II, and III. Dr. Cole has completed additional training in the use of PEKANA and UNDA homeopathic biological drainage techniques. She has completed a variety of clinical rotations some of which include pediatrics, geriatrics, and therapeutic lifestyle changes support group.
In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons.
Dr. Cole is a member of the NY association of Naturopathic Physicians, VT association of Naturopathic Physicians, and the American Associated of Naturopathic Physicians.
Dr. Trivisonno’s Bio
Dr. Tia Trivisonno is a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist with a master of sciences in Oriental medicine and extensive training in biological medicine. She works in two integrative clinical settings on Long Island, New York that employ a unique team-based approach to managing patient care, Transformational Healing Solutions in Glen Head, NY, and Rejuvenation Health in East Hampton, NY.
Dr. Trivisonno is deeply committed to advancing access to naturopathic medicine and promoting a paradigm shift for a more cooperative system of care. She is the President of the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She lectures internationally on her clinics’ innovative approach to mental health and chronic disease, has authored journal publications and appears often as a featured expert on NEWS 12 Long Island Naturally. She loves surfing, travel and playing music. She believes that working to improve the health of each individual will contribute to a healthier planet.
https://transformationalhealing.me