The WNF social media includes LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. As of early 2022, the WNF social media has over 8,500 subscribers in total and reached over 130,000 people with 480 posts in 2021. The WNF Communications Committee updated the WNF Communications Guide in 2022.
The following provides an overview of the topics that the WNF will be focusing on in its social media:
Chair – Dr. Tobey-Ann Pinder, BScH, ND, JD, NHAA (Australia)
Dr. Pinder holds degrees both as a Naturopathic Doctor and a lawyer. She has demonstrated a commitment to supporting naturopathic regulation and professionalism globally.
Hannah Boyd, Naturopath, NHAA (Australia)
Hannah Boyd is a Naturopath and herbalist from Australia. Hannah established her own Naturopathic clinic after graduating from her studies in 2012. Her areas of interest include mental health, hormone health and fertility. Hannah was first elected to the Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia Board of Directors in 2018 and has led the Marketing and media subcommittee, as well as serving as Vice-President during her tenure. She is currently the President of the Association and works across the profession with advocacy, education, and support for practitioners.
Social Media Coordinator – Tina Hausser, Heilpraktiker, Naturopath, OCN FENACO (Spain)
Tina Hausser, a Heilpraktiker (Germany) and Naturopath, has run a naturopathic clinic since 1996 in Germany and Spain, focusing on Traditional Naturopathic and Chinese Healthcare diagnostics and practices. She has been teaching these subjects since 1997 at naturopathic educational institutes and conferences internationally. Tina is the Vice President for international relations of the Spanish naturopathic association OCN FENACO and represents it as an executive member on the WNF board. She also co-chairs the WNF Educational Committee, is chair of the WNF Naturopathic Roots committee and sits on the AMR Committee. Starting the WNF media communications in 2014, Tina was active in the growth of the WNF social media platforms since its inception. As WNF social media coordinator she brings her experience to the committee.
Social Media Coordinator – Dr. Claire Watson, ND, CAND (Canada)
Dr. Claire Watson is a Naturopathic Doctor on Vancouver Island in BC, Canada. With a background ranging from a Honours Bachelor degree in neuroscience, biology and studio art, to work in conservation with Parks Canada and various speaking engagements, she continues to pursue experiences that explore the interdisciplinary capacity of naturopathy. Today she is invested in developing accessible holistic resources and tools online. Dr. Watson supports the WNF by volunteering on the communications committee as the Co-Manager of social media with Tina Hausser. She was honored to receive the WNF Volunteer Appreciation Award in 2024 and is looking forward to working further with the international and intergenerational community of the WNF.
Deborah Wright, Naturopath, Events, Marketing & PR Convenor, NMHNZ (New Zealand)
Deborah is a Naturopath, Herbalist, and Massage Therapist. Deborah graduated in 2005 and has run her own clinic since then. Her clinical focus is in Mental Health (Stress, Mood disorders, ADHD) and also works in pre-conception care and general wellness. Deborah joined the NMHNZ board in 2019 and since 2021 has been the Events, Marketing & PR Convenor. She is active with the NMHNZ social media accounts and her team will now be sending out the members and events newsletters. Deborah organises the NMHNZ annual conference and oversees Naturopathic Medicine Week, along with being a Graduate Mentor. Deborah is active in promoting awareness & visibility of Naturopaths in New Zealand. She is also involved in promoting Naturopathic Research.
Ex Officio – WNF CEO – Dr. Iva Lloyd, ND, CAND (Canada)
Dr. Iva Lloyd, ND was the inaugural president of the WNF from 2014 until 2023 and has now transitioned to WNF’s Chief Executive Officer. She has participated in seven WHO Working Groups, the Global Conference for Primary Health Care in Kazakhstan (2018), the CSO Dialogue between the TCIH and the WHO (2023) and the 1st Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in India (2023).
Dr. Lloyd graduated from the CCNM in 2002 and continues to maintain a full-time naturopathic practice. She is Editor-in-Chief of the website www.ndhealthfacts.org as well as a reviewer on a number of journals. She is the author of four books and was lead editor for the Health Technology Assessment on Naturopathy (2021). Dr. Lloyd, ND is a prolific researcher, author and lecturer with over 20 peer-reviewed published articles.
Natalie Cook, Naturopath
Torrens University (Australia)