Both Dr. Connie Hernandez and Dr. Marcel Hernandez have received Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.) degrees from Bastyr University in Seattle. Bastyr University is a federally accredited four-year post graduate medical school.
Both doctors have fulfilled the national licensing requirements for naturopathic doctors and are licensed to practice in California. They are members of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the California Naturopathic Doctor’s Association.
In naturopathic training, doctors receive basic clinical science and diagnostic training similar to the training that conventional doctors receive, as well as hundreds of hours of training in natural therapeutics and nutrition. Their training includes primary health care, emphasizing prevention, treatment, and the promotion of optimal health through the use of therapeutic methods and modalities that encourage the self-healing process.
Ongoing licensure involves many hours of continuing education each year, ensuring that doctors become aware of new concepts and treatment protocols and are able to dive deeper into their specialties and explore new areas of interest.