WNF Educational Committee

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 taught these subjects internationally since 1997. Tina is the Vice President for international relations of the Spanish naturopathic association OCN FENACO, representing it on the WNF executive board. She also chairs the WNF Naturopathic Roots Committee, co-coordinates WNF social media, and is a member of the AMR Committee. 

As co-chair of the Educational Committee, Tina brings 27 years of experience as an educator and program manager at European naturopathic schools.

Madeleine “Abena” Tuson-Turner, ND, MSiMR, MSGH, AANP and NUNM (USA)

Dr. Tuson-Turner is a distinguished naturopathic doctor and regenerative medicine specialist based in Oregon, USA. With a focus on functional hormone balancing, pelvic pain management, bladder disorders, pelvic organ prolapse, and sexual/reproductive health, she offers a comprehensive approach to patient care. Dr. Tuson-Turner’s expertise extends to advanced treatments such as prolotherapy, PRP injections, IV therapies, ozone therapies, and regenerative injections for sexual and reproductive issues.

Dr. Tuson-Turner is deeply committed to advancing the field of naturopathic medicine globally, evident through her roles as a board member for the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and chairperson for the AANP’s Global Health Committee. Additionally, she is the co-chair of the Education Committee and is a member of the Executive Committee of the World Naturopathic Federation (WNF).

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Tuson-Turner serves as faculty at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Oregon, USA, where she imparts her knowledge in graduate-level courses across the Naturopathic, Global Health, and Integrative Medicine Research departments. She extends her expertise globally as Adjunct Faculty at the Nyarkotey University College of Holistic Medicine & Technology (NUCHMT) in Ghana, West Africa.

Dr. Stephen Farrugia, ND
SANA (South Africa)

Benjamin Dupuis
OMNES (France)

Julien Henzelin, Certificate OrTra MA TEN, Swiss Certificate in Adult education, EPSN (Switzerland)

Julien Henzelin is the strategic director at the André Henzelin Center (cAH) in Switzerland. He holds a certificate in Traditional European Medicine from OrTra MA (first step to Swiss Naturopathy Federal Diploma) and an adult education certificate from the Swiss Confederation. Julien is dedicated to building the André Henzelin Center as a tribute to his grandfather, founder of the EPSN (École Professionnelle Supérieure de Naturopathie) and a student of Pierre-Valentin Marchesseau in France. His missions include transforming the center into a High Impact Learning Organisation (HILO), advancing the recognition of traditional medicine at Swiss, European, and global levels, and promoting integrative health within conventional healthcare through teaching, conferences, and research development.

Natalie Cook, Naturopath
Torrens University (Australia)

Dr. Nick De Groot, ND
CCNM (Canada)

Isabel Yost, Naturópata, Directora
Escuela de Naturopatía del Uruguay (Uruguay)

JoAnn Yánez, ND, MPH, CAE, AANMC (USA)

Dr. JoAnn Yánez, ND, MPH, CAE, is the Executive Director of the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) and a prominent advocate for integrative health. With extensive experience in government relations, she has significantly advanced the recognition of naturopathic medicine and licensure. A past chair of the Academic Collaborative for Integrative Health, Dr. Yánez actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Her leadership is complemented by her involvement with esteemed organizations and her commitment to public health, earning her prestigious awards and honors within the field. Dr. Yánez is dedicated to fostering awareness of naturopathic medicine as a rewarding career path.

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 1^st 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.

Jackie Arbuckle
ARONAH (Australia)

Jennifer Driscoll
ARONAH (Australia)