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Welcome to the Colorado Natural Medicine Homepage
Program Information
Lorey Bratten, Program Director
Colorado Natural Medicine Program
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-894-7800 | Fax: 303-894-2310
Public Notice Information
There are currently no public notices available. Check back often for updates and review the program calendar for other public meetings.
Meeting Minutes
Previous Meeting Minutes
- Natural Medicine Advisory Board
- Combined Subcommittee
- Federally Recognized American Tribes and Indigenous Community Working Group
2025 Working Group Report
The Federally Recognized American Tribes and Indigenous Community Working Group, established in accordance with the requirements of Senate Bill 23-290, released it report regarding the Natural Medicine Health Act.
Federally Recognized American Tribes and Indigenous Community Working Group
- Tom Allen
Arvada, CO | Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma, Northern Arapaho - Daniel Castro
Boulder, CO | Mestizo Kichwa from Ecuador - Sherrill Katsi Cook Barreiro
Akwesasne, NY | St. Regis Mohawk Tribe - Frank Dayish, Former Vice President Navajo Nation
Gallup, NM | Navajo Nation (Diné) - Belinda P. Eriacho, MPH|MT
Tempe, AZ | Navajo Nation (Diné) - Dr. Santiago Ivan Guerra
Colorado Springs, CO | Coahuiltecan and Chicano - Terry G. Knight, Sr.
Towaoc, CO | Ute Mountain Ute Tribe - Marlena Robbins
Berkeley, CA | Navajo Nation (Diné) - Councilman, Darwin Whiteman Jr.
Towaoc, CO | Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
Additional Program and Division Information
Regulation History and Board Member Information
Regulation History:
- 2024: Prop 122 passed in 2022 and the Natural Medicine Advisory Board was appointed in 2023. Licensing for facilitators opens in December 2024.
To learn more about the Division History please review the Regulation Dates By Profession pamphlet.
Full Board:
- Lundi Ramos, MA, LPC, Board Chair
Representative of Mental Health and Behavioral Health Providers and Disparities in Access to Health Care Services Among Different Communities | Term Expires: January 2027 - Ricardo Baca
Representative of Traditional Indigenous Use and Public Health, Drug Policy, and Harm Reduction | Term Expires: January 2027 - Wendy Buxton-Andrade
Representative of Levels and Disparities in Access to Health Care Services Among Different Communities | Term Expires: January 2029 - Dr. Sofia Chavez, DNM
Representative of Traditional and Indigenous Use and Religious Use of Natural Medicine | Term Expires: January 2029 - Dr. Bradley Conner, PhD | Combined Subcommittee Member
Representative of Natural Medicine Therapy, Medicine and Research and Public Health, Drug Policy and Harm Reduction | Term Expires: January 2029 - William Dunn NRP, FP-C | Combined Subcommittee Member
Representative of Emergency Medical Services and Services Provided by First Responders | Term Expires: January 2029 - Dr. Tina Gonzales, PhD | Combined Subcommittee Member
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 | Term Expires: January 2029 - Dr. Alisa Hannum, PhD
Representative of Mental and Behavioral Health Providers and Issues Confronting Veterans | Term Expires: January 2027 - Stacie Loucks | Combined Subcommittee Member
Representative of Permitted Organization Criteria | Term Expires: January 2027 - Sheriff David Lucero
Representative of Past Criminal Justice Reform in Colorado | Term Expires: January 2027 - Dr. Alessio Luinetti
Representative of Issues Confronting Veterans | Term Expires: January 2027 - Skippy Upton Mesirow | Combined Subcommittee Member
Representative of Permitted Organization Criteria | Term Expires: January 2029 - Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés, PhD | Combined Subcommittee Member
Representative of Traditional Indigenous Use and Religious Use | Term Expires: January 2027 - Dr. Sue Sisley, MD | Combined Subcommittee Member
Representative of Mycology and Natural Medicine Cultivation | Term Expires: January 2027 - Billy Wynne, JD
Representative of Health Care Insurance and Healthcare Policy and Public Health, Drug Policy and Harm Reduction | Term Expires: January 2029
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.
Natural Medicine Application Data
The data provided below is updated monthly. The last update for this information was 8/21/2025.
| Credential | Applications Received Pending Processing | Applications Approved | Incomplete Applications | Applications Pending Director Review | Number of Expired Test Records | Total of All Applications |
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| Natural Medicine Facilitator | 8 | 50 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 65 |
| Natural Medicine Clinical Facilitator | 2 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 32 |
| Natural Medicine Distinguished Educator | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Natural Medicine Facilitator Training License | 26 | 223 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 258 |
| Natural Medicine Training Program License | 0 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| TOTALS | 38 | 318 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 382 |
Approved Natural Medicine Training Programs
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