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Natural Medicine Program - Approved Training Programs

Acadia Professional Learning LLC
Acadia Professional Learning
Portland, OR
acadiaprofessional.com
(503) 963-7913
Didactic - Yes
Practicum training - Yes
Consultation - Yes

Center for Medicinal Mindfulness
Medicinal Mindfulness Academy
Boulder, CO
www.medicinalmindfulness.academy
720-440-1067
Practicum - Yes
Didactic - Yes
Consultation - Yes

Ceremonia Edu
Ceremonia Facilitator Training
8280 Queen St.
Arvada, CO 80005
www.ceremoniacircle.org
720-460-1630‬
Practicum - Yes
Didactic - Yes
Consultation - Yes

Changa Institute
Changa Institute
15875 Boones Ferry Rd. 
Suite #1353 
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
www.changainstitute.com
970-904-0071
Didactic - Yes
Practicum training - Yes
Consultation - Yes

Clinical Cognitive Facilitator Training LLC
6650 SW Redwood LN 
#380 
Portland, OR 97224
clinicalcognitivetraining.com 
970-470-8090
Didactic - Yes
Practicum training - Yes
Consultation - Yes

Elemental Psychedelics
Elemental Psychedelics
171 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
elementalpsychedelics.com
(970) 818-8346
Didactic - Yes
Practicum - Yes
Consultation - Yes

InnerTrek LLC
InnerTrek Center for Psilocybin Services
11 NE Martin Luther King Blvd
Unit 601
Portland, OR 97232
innertrek.org
Didactic – Yes
Practicum – Yes
Consultation – Available 2025

Integrative Psychiatry Institute (IPI)
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Program
7102 La Vista Pl
Ste 100
Niwot CO 80503
psychiatryinstitute.com
(303) 260-9685
Didactic training - Yes
Practicum training - Yes
Consultation - Yes

Naropa Center for Psychedelic Studies
2130 Arapahoe Ave
Boulder, CO 80302 
naropa.edu 
Didactic - Yes
Practicum training - Yes
Consultation - Yes

SoundMind Institute
SoundMind Institute Psychedelic Facilitator Training Program
555 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Suite 105
Portland, OR 97214
soundmind.institute/institute
(971) 290-2357
Didactic - Yes
Practicum - Yes
Consultation - Yes

Lorey Bratten, Program Director

Email:  dora_natural_medicine@state.co.us

Natural Medicine Advisory Board

Full Board

Lundi Ramos, MA, LPC, Chair
Representative of Mental Health and Behavioral Health Providers and Disparities in Access to Health Care Services Among Different Communities l Term expires January 31, 2027

Ricardo Baca
Representative of Traditional Indigenous Use and Public Health, Drug Policy, and Harm Reduction l Term expires January 31, 2027

Wendy Buxton-Andrade
Representative of Levels and Disparities in Access to Health Care Services Among Different Communities l Term expires January 31, 2029

Dr. Sofia Chavez, DNM
Representative of Traditional and Indigenous Use and Religious Use of Natural Medicine l Term expires January 31, 2029

Dr. Bradley Conner, PhD
Representative of Natural Medicine Therapy, Medicine and Research and Public Health, Drug Policy and Harm Reduction l Term expires January 31, 2029

William Dunn NRP, FP-C
Representative of Emergency Medical Services and Services Provided by First Responders l Term expires January 31, 2029

Dr. Tina Gonzales, PhD 
Representative of Health Care Insurance and Health Care Policy, Past Criminal Justice Reform
Efforts in Colorado, and Disparities in Access to Healthcare Services Among Different Communities l Term expires January 31, 2029

Dr. Alisa Hannum, PhD
Representative of Mental and Behavioral Health Providers and Issues Confronting Veterans l Term expires January 31, 2027

Stacie Loucks
Representative of Permitted Organization Criteria l Term expires January 31, 2027

Sheriff David Lucero
Representative of Past Criminal Justice Reform in Colorado l Term expires January 31, 2027

Dr. Alessio Luinetti
Representative of Issues Confronting Veterans l Term expires January 31, 2027

Skippy Upton Mesirow
Representative of Permitted Organization Criteria I Term expires January 31, 2029

Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés, PhD
Representative of Traditional Indigenous Use and Religious Use l Term expires January 31, 2027

Dr. Sue Sisley, MD
Representative of Mycology and Natural Medicine Cultivation l Term expires January 31, 2027

Billy Wynne, JD
Representative of Health Care Insurance and Healthcare Policy and Public Health, Drug Policy and Harm Reduction l Term expires January 31, 2029

Natural Medicine Advisory Board Combined Subcommittee

Dr. Bradley Thomas Conner
Dr. Sofia Maria Chavez
William Dunn
Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Dr. Tina R Gonzales
Dr. Suzanne Arlene Sisley
Skippy Leigh Upton Mesirow
Stacie Loucks

Federally Recognized American Tribes and Indigenous Community Working Group

Tom Allen - Arvada, Colorado  - Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma, Northern Arapaho
Daniel Castro - Boulder, Colorado  - Mestizo Kichwa from Ecuador
Sherrill Katsi Cook Barreiro  - Akwesasne, New York - St. Regis Mohawk Tribe
Frank Dayish, Former Vice President Navajo Nation- Gallup, New Mexico  - Navajo Nation (Diné)
Belinda P. Eriacho, MPH|MT - Tempe, Arizona -  Navajo Nation (Diné)
Dr. Santiago Ivan Guerra - Colorado Springs, Colorado - Coahuiltecan and Chicano
Terry G. Knight, Sr. - Towaoc, Colorado - Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
Marlena Robbins - Berkeley, California -  Navajo Nation (Diné)
Councilman, Darwin Whiteman Jr. - Towaoc, Colorado - Ute Mountain Ute Tribe  

All Board and Subcommittee meetings are noticed on the calendar on the right side of this page

To learn more about the rulemaking process

Permanent Rulemaking Hearing – January 14, 2025

The purpose of this Permanent Rulemaking Hearing is to allow stakeholders a final
opportunity before the Director of the Division of Professions and Occupations (“Director”) decides whether to adopt proposed revisions to Rules 2.5, 6.16, 6.17 & 6.18, and proposed new Rule 2.10. The purpose of the proposed revisions is to clarify and simplify the rules, correct clerical errors and address public safety concerns.

• Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. (MDT)
• Permanent Rulemaking Hearing Notice
• Draft Rules
• Webinar Registration
• Written comments (Link will be updated as comments are received.)
• Written comments must be submitted by COB on January 13, 2025.

Stakeholder Meeting – Rescheduled to January 6, 2025

The purpose of this Stakeholder Meeting is for the Director of the Division of Professions and Occupations (“Director”) to receive feedback on proposed revisions to Rules 2.5, 6.16, 6.17 & 6.18, and proposed new Rule 2.10. The purpose of the proposed revisions is to clarify and simplify the rules, correct clerical errors and address public safety concerns.

• Monday, January 6, 2025 at 1:30 P.M. (MDT)
• Stakeholder Meeting Notice
• Webinar Registration 
• Draft Rules
• Written Comments (Link will be updated as comments are received.)

Stakeholder Meeting – January 3, 2025

The purpose of this Stakeholder Meeting is for the Director of the Division of Professions and Occupations (“Director”) to receive feedback on proposed revisions to Rules 2.5, 6.16, 6.17 & 6.18, and proposed new Rule 2.10. The purpose of the proposed revisions is to clarify and simplify the rules, correct clerical errors and address public safety concerns.

• Friday, January 3, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. (MDT)
• Stakeholder Meeting Notice 
• Webinar Registration
• Draft Rules
• Written Comments 

Permanent Rulemaking Hearing – November 19, 2024

The purpose of this Permanent Rulemaking Hearing is to allow stakeholders a final opportunity before the Director of the Division of Professions and Occupations (“Director”) decides whether to adopt proposed revisions to Rules 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 5.3, 5.4, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.9, 6.14, 6.15, 6.16, 6.17, 6.18, 8.1 & 8.2, and additions to Rules 1.4, 5 & 6. The purpose of the proposed revisions is to clarify and simplify the rules, correct clerical errors and address public safety concerns.

• Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. (MDT)
• Permanent Rulemaking Hearing Notice
• Draft Rules
• Written comments (Link will be updated as comments are received.)
• Stakeholder Meeting Recording - September 25, 2024

Stakeholder Meeting - September 25, 2024

The purpose of this Stakeholder Meeting is for the Director of the Division of Professions and Occupations (“Director”) to receive feedback regarding proposed revisions to Rules 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 5.3, 5.4, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.9, 6.14, 6.15, 6.16, 6.17, 6.18, 8.1 & 8.2, and additions to Rules 1.4, 5 & 6. The purpose of the proposed revisions is to clarify and simplify the rules, correct clerical errors and address public safety concerns.

• Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. (MDT)
• Stakeholder Meeting Notice
• Draft Rules
• Written comments (Link will be updated as comments are received.)
• Stakeholder Meeting Recording - September 25, 2024

Comments for section 6, 7 have been extended until Friday 6/21/2024 at 5pm.

Permanent Rulemaking Hearing – July 8, 2024

The purpose of this Permanent Rulemaking Hearing is to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to testify before the Director of the Division of Professions and Occupations (“Director”) decides whether to adopt additions to Rule 1.4 - Definitions, new Section 6.22 – Data Collection, and proposed new Rule 8 – DISCIPLINE/VIOLATIONS to implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-290.

• Monday, July 8, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. (MDT)
• Permanent Rulemaking Hearing Notice
• Draft Rules
• Colorado Senate Bill 23-290
• Written comments (Link will be updated as comments are received.)
• Stakeholder Meeting Recording

COLORADO NATURAL MEDICINE ADVISORY BOARD
Solicited Written Stakeholder Comments for the Permanent Rulemaking Hearing that will be held on:
Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. (MDT)
 

WRITTEN STAKEHOLDER COMMENTS
Please submit all written comments to: dora_dpo_rulemaking@state.co.us
This link for Written Comments will be updated on a weekly basis, as comments are received.

Permanent Rulemaking Hearing – June 20, 2024

The purpose of this Permanent Rulemaking Hearing is to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to testify before the Director of the Division of Professions and Occupations (“Director”) decides whether to adopt proposed new Rule 6 – STANDARDS OF PRACTICE and Rule 7 – ADVERTISEMENT to implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-290.

• Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. (MDT)
• Permanent Rulemaking Hearing Notice
• Draft Rules
• Written comments (Link will be updated as comments are received.)

Stakeholder Meeting – May 14, 2024

The purpose of this Stakeholder Meeting is for the Director of the Division of Professions and Occupations (“Director”) and the Program Director of the Colorado Natural Medicine Advisory Board (“Board”) to receive feedback regarding proposed new Rule 8 – DISCIPLINE/VIOLATIONS to implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-290.

• Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. (MDT)
• Stakeholder Meeting Notice 
• Draft Rules will be posted on the website under Public Notices by 5/3/2024
• Written Comments (Link will be updated as comments are received.)
• Recording - Stakeholder Meeting - May 14, 2024

Permanent Rulemaking Hearing – May 3, 2024

The purpose of this Permanent Rulemaking Hearing is to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to testify before the Director of the Division of Professions and Occupations (“Director”) decides whether to adopt proposed new rules to implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-290.  

• Friday, May 3, 2024, at 9:30 A.M. (MDT)
• Permanent Rulemaking Hearing Notice
• Draft Rules 
• Written comments (Link will be updated as comments are received.)
   

Stakeholder Meeting – April 26, 2024

The purpose of this Stakeholder Meeting is for the Director of the Division of Professions and Occupations (“Director”) and the Program Director of the Colorado Natural Medicine Advisory Board (“Board”) to receive feedback regarding proposed new Rule 6 – STANDARDS OF PRACTICE and Rule 7 – ADVERTISEMENT to implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-290.

• Friday, April 26, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. (MDT)
• Stakeholder Meeting Notice (opens in new window)
• Draft Rules
• Written Comments (Link will be updated as comments are received.) 
• Recording - Stakeholder Meeting - April 26, 2024

Stakeholder Meeting - March 8, 2024

The purpose of this Stakeholder Meeting was for the Director of the Division of Professions and Occupations (“Director”) and the Program Director of the Colorado Natural Medicine Advisory Board (“Board”) to receive feedback regarding proposed new rules to implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-290.

• Stakeholder Meeting Notice
• Draft Rules
• Written Comments (Link will be updated as comments are received)
• Stakeholder Meeting - Recording - March 8, 2024
• Colorado Senate Bill 23-290 - Concerning Natural Medicine, and, in connection therewith, Making an Appropriation 

• 2024 New Legislation
  • HB 24-1004: Ex-Offenders Practice in Regulated Occupations
  • HB 24-1097: Military Family Occupational Credentialing
  • HB 24-1342: Test Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities
  • SB 24-129: Non Profit Information Sharing
  • SB 24-141: Out of State Telehealth ProvidersHB 24-1004: Ex-Offenders Practice in Regulated Occupations
  • SB24-198 Regulated Natural Medicine Implementaion

Natural Medicine Advisory Board

• November 15, 2024, Meeting Minutes
• October 18, 2024, Meeting Minutes
• September 20, 2024, Meeting Minutes

Combined Subcommittee

• November 8, 2024, Cancelled Meeting Notice
• October 11, 2024, Meeting Minutes
• September 13, 2024, Meeting Minutes
• August 9, 2024, Meeting Minutes

Federally Recognized American Tribes and Indigenous Community Working Group

• November 13, 2024, Meeting Minutes
• October 9, 2024, Meeting Minutes
• September 11, 2024, Meeting Minutes

Forms Subcommittee

• October 31, 2024, Meeting Minutes
• September 5, 2024, Meeting Minutes
• September 12, 2024, Meeting Minutes