WNF Educational Committee

Co-Chair – 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.

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

Dr. Tuson-Turner is an international lecturer, and a distinguished naturopathic doctor and regenerative medicine specialist based in Oregon, USA. She has worked and lived part-time in Ghana, West Africa since 2009, where she was Medical Director of the first integrative medicine clinic. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Tuson-Turner shares her passion for furthering equitable access to Naturopathic Medicine with students through her faculty positions at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in USA and at the Nyarkotey University College of Holistic Medicine & Technology (NUCHMT) in Ghana.

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

Benjamin Dupuis, Naturopath, OMNES (France)

Benjamin Dupuis is a naturopath (since 2021) and the director of the Organization of Natural Medicine and Health Education (OMNES), the oldest (founded in 1981) and largest professional association of naturopaths in France. As the director of OMNES, he oversees and develops support and professionalization services for established naturopaths who meet the highest national training standards. He works alongside other federations to promote and gain recognition for naturopathy in France, notably by contributing to the drafting of the AFNOR standard for naturopathy. He currently serves as the 2nd Vice President of the World Naturopathic Federation (WNF) and as the representative for Europe.

Dr. Nick De Groot, ND (non-clinical), M.Ed, CCNM (Canada)

Dr. Nick De Groot, ND (non-clinical) is the Dean of the Doctor of Naturopathy program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM).  As Dean, he is responsible for overseeing the naturopathic medical program and for ensuring that the teaching clinics at both the Toronto and Boucher campuses meet the highest standards of clinical education and patient care. Nick holds a B.Sc. in molecular biology and genetics from the University of Toronto, a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from CCNM and a Masters of Higher Education from the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education (University of Toronto).  From his many years as a naturopathic educator, his broader goal for professional education in Canada and globally is to develop naturopathic medicine through a lens of diversity and inclusivity.

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.

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.

Natalie Cook, Naturopath
Torrens University (Australia)

Jennifer Driscoll
ARONAH (Australia)

Dr. Stephen Farrugia, ND
SANA (South Africa)

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