BCND 2026 Virtual Education Symposium

BCND 2026 Virtual Education Symposium

The Art and Science of Clinical Decision Making in Naturopathic Practice

Clinical decision-making sits at the heart of naturopathic practice. Every patient encounter requires practitioners to integrate evidence, clinical experience, professional judgment, regulatory expectations, and individual patient circumstances to provide safe, effective care.

Join colleagues from across British Columbia for BCND’s 2026 Virtual Education Symposium, a focused day of practical continuing education exploring the science, reasoning, and judgment that support exceptional clinical practice in today’s evolving healthcare environment.

BCND is once again using Gatherly, the same innovative virtual conference platform that helped make ANM 2025 such a success. Unlike a traditional webinar, Gatherly creates an interactive conference environment where participants can move naturally throughout the event, connect with colleagues, visit exhibitors, and engage in live conversations between sessions. The result is a more engaging, collaborative experience that feels much closer to attending an in-person conference, all from the convenience of your home or office.

This year’s Symposium features 10 expert presentations, including an opening keynote, two concurrent educational tracks, and a closing presentation designed to strengthen clinical reasoning across a broad range of practice areas.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge, refine your clinical approach, or earn continuing education credits, you’ll leave with practical insights you can immediately apply in practice.

Event Schedule

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Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 8:30am to 4:00pm (Pacific Time)
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Registration
Type		Early Bird
(Until October 15)*		Regular Rate
(After October 15)
BCND Members$175.00 + GST ($183.75)$299.00 + GST ($313.95)
Non-Members $350.00 + GST ($367.50)$450.00 + GST ($472.50)

*Early Bird pricing saves you over 40% off the regular member rate.

Your registration includes:

  • Live access to the complete Symposium from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).
  • Members have access to all 10 presentations through post-event recordings, including sessions delivered in the alternate educational track.
  • Opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the province using Gatherly’s interactive virtual environment.
  • Time to explore the virtual exhibit hall, meet with sponsors, and learn about products, services, and innovations supporting naturopathic practice.

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Can't Attend Live?

If you’re unable to attend or miss the registration period, don’t worry. AFTER the event, all 10 presentations will be available for purchase as a lecture bundle.

Lecture Bundle: $350.00 + GST ($367.50).

Student Registration

Current naturopathic medical students and members of the CCNM Boucher Class of 2026 may attend free of charge.

To register, please email admin@bcnd.ca ย to receive your registration code before completing your registration.

Educational Presentations

Topics Include:

  • Personalized Nutrition with Traditional Chinese Medicine Food Cures
  • Pharmacology, prescribing, medication interactions, and safe clinical decision-making
  • Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Clinical Management Considerations
  • Biofilm Management: Clinical Pearls and Emerging Research
  • Trauma-Informed Practice
  • Endotoxins: Practical Testing and Interpretation for Naturopathic Practice
  • Central Sensitization: Assessment and Integrative Management
  • GLP-1s and Gut Health: Integrating Functional Testing into Individualized Patient Care

Presenters include: Dr. Melissa Carr, Dr. Lindsay Adrian, Dr. Alex Del Duca, Dr. Paul Anderson, Dr. Jessica Eastman, Ashish Patel, Dr. Shabita Teja, and Dr. Rachel Onah.

Opening Keynote

Alison Hoens, PT, PhD

Artificial Intelligence and Clinical Practice

A look at practical AI tools, responsible implementation, and how clinicians can embrace emerging technologies with confidence.

Closing Presentation

Dr. Sarah Wilson, ND

The Vascular Lens: Seeing Chronic Disease Through Circulation (Part One)

Sponsorship Opportunities

BCND is pleased to welcome industry partners to the 2026 Virtual Education Symposium.

Using Gatherly’s interactive virtual exhibit hall, sponsors can engage directly with attendees through virtual booths, live conversations, educational resources, and networking opportunities while supporting continuing education for British Columbia’s naturopathic profession.

A limited number of sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities remain available.

View the Sponsorship Prospectus.

Thank You to Our Confirmed Gold Sponsors!

BCND gratefully acknowledges the organizations that have already committed to supporting the 2026 Virtual Education Symposium. Their partnership helps make accessible, high-quality continuing education possible for naturopathic doctors across British Columbia.