Colorado Naturopathy Homepage
Welcome to the Colorado Naturopathy Homepage
Program Information
Zen Mayhugh, Program Director
Office of Naturopathic Doctor Registration
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-894-7800 | Fax: 303-894-0144
Public Notice Information
Colorado State Office of Naturopathic Doctor Registration - Permanent Rulemaking Hearing – October 15, 2025
The purpose of this Permanent Rulemaking Hearing is to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to testify before the Director determines on proposed revisions to Rule 1.17 – CONCERNING HEALTH CARE PROVIDER DISCLOSURES TO CONSUMERS ABOUT THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF RECEIVING EMERGENCY OR NONEMERGENCY SERVICES FROM AN OUT-OF-NETWORK PROVIDER and APPENDIX C – YOUR RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS AGAINST SURPRISE MEDICAL BILLS. The purpose of the proposed rules is to establish requirements for health-care providers to disclose to covered persons who are utilizing a health benefit plan about the potential of “balance billing” when receiving 1) post-stabilization services or 2) covered non-emergency services from an out-of-network provider at an in-network facility.
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. (MDT)
- Permanent Rulemaking Hearing Notice
- Draft Rules
- Webinar Registration
- Submit written comments
- Review written comments
- Rulemaking Hearing Recording - October 15, 2025
Continuing Professional Competency Requirements
All Naturopathic Doctors with an Active Colorado registration must regularly complete CPC requirements to practice naturopathic medicine with that registration.
- CPC requirements start after the first renewal of a registration.
- CPC requirements must also be completed to reactivate or reinstate an inactive or expired registration.
More comprehensive information is available on the Colorado Naturopathy CPC website.
Additional Program and Division Information
Regulation History and Program Information
Regulation History:
- 2013: The Naturopathic Doctor Act is created and registration begins.
To learn more about the Division History please review the Regulation Dates By Profession pamphlet.
Advisory Committee:
- Della Marie Aguilera
Public Member - Kayce Grigel, N.D.
Professional Member - Lauri Halmo, M.D.
Professional Member - Monika Nuffer, PHA
Professional Member - Caitlin O'Connor, N.D.
Professional Member - Donald Parsons, D.O.
Professional Member - Christopher Unrein, D.O.
Professional Member - Sarah Vaught
Public Member - VACANT
Professional Member
Legislative Updates
The Division of Professions and Occupations regulates more than 450,000 licensees, certificate holders and registrants. Each year, the General Assembly passes legislation directly impacting those populations. Many bills then require rulemaking or other policy updates by the Division or Boards in order to implement these changes. All relevant bills from the most recent legislative session have been combined onto a single webpage for easy access here. We encourage all licensees to read all bills directly impacting their profession(s). You may access the individual bills and summaries by visiting the link below:
Ex-Offenders Practice in Regulated Occupations
On June 4, 2024, Governor Polis signed HB24-1004 Ex-Offenders Practice in Regulated Occupations into law. Under this bill, if an applicant for a registration, certification, or license has a conviction for a crime, a regulator may only consider the applicant’s conviction for a three-year period beginning on the date of conviction or the end of incarceration, if the applicant has not been convicted of any other criminal offense during the three-year period. To learn more about this law and about how it may effect your application, please visit the Ex-Offenders Practice in Regulated Occupations information webpage.
Address Confidentiality Program (ACP)
The Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) is a statewide program administered by the Department of Personnel and Administration (DPA) that provides survivors of domestic violence, sexual offenses, and/or stalking with a legal substitute address for interacting with all state and local government agencies. To learn more about the ACP and how it can assist you in your licensure, please visit the Address Confidentiality Program information webpage.
Interested in Board Service?
Board services is an essential need for all Boards within the Division of Professions and Occupations. If you are interested in participating in Board Service or would like more information please complete the Board Service Interest Form and you will join the list of available contacts for substitute board positions.
You may also view the Benefits of Board Service video to learn more.