About the College of Naturopaths of Ontario

Standards of Practice Consultation 2024

The College’s standards of practice describe the expected level of performance for a particular element of practice to which all naturopathic doctors must adhere to. These standards ensure patient quality and safety is provided when NDs perform these professional services to the public. Several of the College’s standards of practice, developed between 2012 and 2015, required review and potential amendments to align with current legislation and evolving healthcare needs and practices.

The Standards Committee of the College was seeking feedback, through consultation, on proposed amendments to 19 of these standards, which took into consideration the following factors and information:

  • Did this represent the actual way the profession practiced this procedure?
  • Was anything confusing or outdated?
  • Was anything missing?
  • Was anything necessary or unnecessary?
  • What information would help registrants meet the minimum expectations?

To support the consultation, the College conducted an In Conversation With session to outline key elements and the rationale for the proposed changes.

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PANEL MEMBERS

Dr. Elena Rossi, ND

Dr. Elena Rossi, ND is a registered Naturopathic Doctor with 10 years of post-secondary education in science and healthcare, including a BSc from the University of British Columbia, MSc from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, and ND from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Elena has been practising in Toronto since 2011. She treats a range of health concerns, including digestion, hormones, sleep, and stress, and has a special focus in supporting mental health concerns, eating disorders, and trauma recovery. She is also a Registered Psychotherapist with seven years of training from the Centre for Training in Psychotherapy and has been working with patients as a therapist since 2018.

Jeremy Quesnelle, Deputy CEO, Regulation

Jeremy Quesnelle is currently the Deputy CEO, Regulation of the College. Jeremy began his work with the College in 2011, 4 years prior to the proclamation of the Naturopathy Act, 2007. During that time Jeremy’s focus was on regulation, standard, policy, and program development in the areas of Quality Assurance, Complaints, Discipline, Inspections, Patient Relations and Controlled Acts. Since proclamation of the Naturopathy Act, 2007 in 2015 Jeremy has overseen the College’s professional practice and professional conduct departments as well as supporting the CEO in the day-to day-operations and governance of the College.

Jeremy has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Archaeology and Classical Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University, in Waterloo Ontario.  How he got into health regulation is a long story.  When not working Jeremy can be found cooking, practicing jiu jitsu or chasing around his two young sons.