This is Our Story
It was a rainy day in December of 2015 and as an ND in practice for eight years I was well aware of my continuing education options and I was not at all satisfied. In fact, after attending a prominent Naturopathic conference I knew we could do better…way better. So by May of 2016 we hosted a modest but action packed naturopathic conference and from there it’s been a steady effort to improve the caliber and quality of naturopathic continuing education.
Collaborative Education provides high quality and accredited continuing education for Naturopathic Doctors, by bringing together clinical information relevant to Naturopathic Doctors in a manner that is balanced, stimulating and accessible. Whether its our annual in-person or virtual (hybrid) conference or our large library of accredited and on demand CE courses.
It is integral to any naturopathic practice to have access to up to date and balanced information that focuses on patient-centered care, while optimizing naturopathic are and interfacing with the many facets of the health care system. Incorporating the most current research and exploring novel approaches provides a fresh perspective, that works to stimulate the evolution of Naturopathic medicine within the holistic framework. At Collaborative Education we endeavor to arrange speakers from a variety of health care disciplines who are the experts in their field.
Throughout North America most Naturopathic Doctors must abide by a quality assurance program and you can find out if our courses are accredited in your jurisdiction by clicking here.
Meet The Team
Romi Raina ND: founder of Collaborative Education
My journey in medicine began long before becoming an ND. I worked in a community health center in Manaus, Brazil, alongside traditional healers in Q`eqchi, Gutemala and I was a medic in the Canadian Forces for nearly twenty years.
After obtaining degrees in Science and Anthropology from McMaster University I was inspired to learn a holistic form of medicine that maintains a scientific approach, so I pursued Naturopathic Medicine. Now I’m licensed by the College of Naturopaths of Ontario and I’ve been practicing since 2008.
In 2015 I was inspired to found Collaborative Education and since its establishment, my focus has been to elevate continuing education in Naturopathic Medicine through the on-going improvement of clinical knowledge for Naturopathic Doctors.
In addition to Collaborative Education and my private practice I’m a on the clinical faculty at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. And in my spare time I enjoy reading, camping, skiing and gardening with my family.
Sharon Hauck (ND inactive)
Sharon Hauck is a passionate educator and a professor of health sciences at George Brown College.
Sharon graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in Medical Anthropology. Her study led her to an interest in complimentary and alternative healthcare. Briefly considering a career in conventional medicine, she had trouble reconciling what she was learning to be true of health and illness from a cultural, universal and historical perspective with what she knew about modern day healthcare. Discovering naturopathic medicine was a wonderful moment and she is excited to work within a holistic framework that addresses all aspects of health – the physical, the emotional and the spiritual.
Sharon practiced naturopathic medicine for 9 years, with special interest in disease prevention, spiritual / mental-emotional counseling, chronic conditions, and digestive disorders. Being especially drawn to the docere (educational) aspect of naturopathic medicine Sharon pursued a career in education at George Brown College.
Her love of teaching and naturopathic medicine was wholly realized in the co-founding of Collaborative Education with Dr. Romi Raina ND. And now Sharon’s expertise in pedagogy and adult instruction is invaluable asset to the work of Collaborative Education.
Shannon Munkley (ND retired)
I graduated from the University of Western Ontario Richard Ivey Business School with an Honours Business degree. After a year of soul searching and discovering Naturopathic medicine, I began my journey of becoming a Naturopathic Doctor at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. I had considered pursuing a career in both conventional and veterinary medicine but the principles and overall approach of Naturopathic medicine spoke deeply to me.
I practiced naturopathic medicine at a multidisciplinary clinic in Toronto for nine years before selling my practice when I was due with my second child. I was also a professor at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, where I taught various courses on health and nutrition.
Today, I am happy to be using both my degrees in my role at Collaborative Education. I enjoy still working in the field of Naturopathic Medicine while working on the “behind the scenes” business aspects of CE: social media management, credit applications, and general business consulting. It is very gratifying to contribute to the ongoing improvement and growth of our continuing education offerings for Naturopathic Doctors across North America
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