The mission of NDs Dismantling Racism is to create a community where all forms of racism and inequity of care due to racial systems are eliminated in order to provide well-rounded, well-informed, and accessible healthcare to all.
Accessible healthcare is a framework in which practitioners are actively working towards providing equal health opportunities (especially for marginalized communities).
In order to make healthcare more accessible, we consider and address the potential barriers to health (including physical, mental, environmental, socioeconomic, cultural, and racial aspects of wellness).
Through an anti-oppressive framework, we strive to create a safe space for those who work with us so they can receive the healthcare they deserve.
Check out our Accessible Healthcare Practice Audit Checklist to see what makes a practice accessible.
To be considered for the database, we are looking for health practitioners that provide accessible care in at least one of the following ways (but not limited to):
1) Works with marginalized communities
2) Offers affordable rates (sliding-scale, reduced rates, PWYC)
3) Offers community care
4) Provides cultural/religion sensitive treatments
5) Any other way you make healthcare more accessible
If you fit the criterion and want to be added to the database, please fill out the form here to be considered.
Once your application has been submitted, NDDR will evaluate each application for its eligibility through:
NDDR cannot make any guarantees regarding the practitioners listed. You are encouraged to visit their websites and contact the practitioner if you have any questions about their services and/or whether they are the right fit for you.
Naturopathic Doctors Dismantling Racism (NDDR) is a group of Ontario-based NDs committed in doing the work required to dismantle racism and address inequity within the naturopathic profession.
NDDR strives to evolve naturopathic medicine such that all forms of racism and inequity of care due to racial systems are eliminated, in order to provide well-rounded, well-informed, and accessible healthcare to all. We recognize our role not only as healthcare providers but also, as advocates of human rights and social justice. We support naturopathic doctors in their learning and unlearning by providing education that is practical, accessible, and up-to-date, in order to be better able to provide care to marginalized groups.
You can learn more about them here.
The first step to be considered for the database is to fill out an application via google form (which can be accessed here).
Once the application has been reviewed, we will contact the applicant with the next steps if eligible.
Please note that we reserve the right to accept / deny any application based on our evaluation.