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Local residents and practitioners ask Florida to legalize naturopathic doctors and restore licensure
Summary
Speakers at the Citrus County delegation meeting urged legalization and licensing of naturopathic doctors in Florida, citing personal health experiences, workforce shortages and the profession’s licensure in half the U.S. states; supporters asked legislators to sponsor bills (Senate bill number referenced as SB 470).
Residents and medical practitioners told the Citrus County delegation they want Florida to reinstate licensure for naturopathic physicians (NDs), arguing the profession can help fill primary-care gaps and provide alternative treatment options.
Sarah Sullivan said a pending Senate bill (SB 470) would legalize naturopathy and reinstate state licensure; she described personal health recovery after treatment by a naturopathic…
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