Who We Are

The Academy of Natural Medicine & Naturopathy (AN-MN) is a chartered professional academy in Nigeria, officially designated as the Africa Hub of CIN-MN (USA). We localize international standards, integrate indigenous healing wisdom, and ensure practitioners are trained and certified to globally accepted benchmarks.

Vision & Mission

Vision

To be the leading Pan-African academy recognized for excellence in natural medicine education, research, and professional development.

Mission

• Deliver CIN-MN programs and APEL qualifications across Africa.
• Build a skilled and ethical naturopathic workforce.
• Integrate traditional and scientific knowledge for safe healthcare.
• Strengthen careers through fellowships, CPD, and global recognition.

Strategic Goals

• Expand access to accredited training in all African regions.
• Partner with ministries of health, universities, and traditional medicine boards.
• Conduct research on African medicinal plants and clinical outcomes.
• Maintain the Africa Practitioner Registry under CIN-MN’s global governance.

Programs & APEL Qualifications

Delivered in collaboration with CIN-MN (USA) and Eagleversity Royal Professional University (USA), AN-MN provides practice-based and experiential learning qualifications. Our awards and practice-based qualifications include:

• BPr — Bachelor of Practice
• MPr — Master of Practice
• DPr — Doctor of Practice
• Professor of Practice Qualification
• Honorary Doctorate

Learning modes: classroom & blended programs, online learning for pan-African access, clinical placements and supervised practice, and APEL assessment panels with international oversight.

Membership (Africa-Adapted)

AN-MN membership categories are adapted for African practitioners. Indigenous healers with verifiable practice may apply via APEL.

Member benefits include professional membership certificates, international credential recognition, access to CPD programs and webinars, networking opportunities, eligibility for awards and fellowships, and inclusion in the AN-MN / CIN-MN Africa Practitioner Registry.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

CPD is mandatory to maintain membership. Our regional CPD offerings include:

• Regional workshops and webinars (herbal pharmacognosy, clinical herbalism, toxicology, community health).
• Regional summits and clinical mentorship programs.
• Specialized modules and collaborative training with universities and research institutions.

Research & Publications

• African medicinal plant pharmacology & safety studies.
• Collaborative white papers and research reports.
• Policy engagement with health ministries.
• Annual Journal of African Natural Medicine & Naturopathy.

Africa Practitioner Registry

A verified online directory of all certified AN-MN / CIN-MN practitioners. The registry is searchable by name, ID, or specialization and serves as a trusted verification resource for hospitals, employers, and clients.

Awards & Recognition

• Professional & Chartered Fellowships
• Honorary Doctorates
• Leadership & Innovation Awards
• Continental Excellence Awards in Natural Medicine

Ethics & Regulation

AN-MN promotes ethical, safe, and evidence-informed naturopathic practice. We collaborate with Nigerian and African traditional medicine boards, ministries of health, and public institutions to support the responsible integration of natural medicine into health systems.

Focus of AN-MN Training & Partnerships

Focus:

• Promote evidence-based and ethically grounded naturopathic practice.
• Empower practitioners to serve communities with safe, culturally appropriate therapies.
• Advance research and innovation in African medicinal knowledge.
• Support entrepreneurship and professional growth in natural health industries.

Key partnerships:

• CIN-MN (USA)
• Eagleversity Royal Professional University (USA)
• National traditional medicine boards
• African universities & health institutions
• NGOs & research centers

Accreditation & Professional Pathways

All AN-MN programs are aligned with AIMFIN accreditation frameworks, CIN-MN professional standards, and Eagleversity pathways. Progression routes include:

Certificate → Professional Certificate → Professional Diploma → Advanced Professional Diploma → Fellowship (FANMN / FCIN-MN) → Chartered Recognition

Graduates are eligible for professional membership, fellowship induction, and recognition toward practice degrees via APEL routes.

Application & Assessment Process (Overview)

1. Submit online application and upload required documents.
2. APEL portfolio review (where applicable).
3. Panel assessment & evaluation with international oversight.
4. Certification & registration upon successful assessment.
5. Annual renewal plus mandatory CPD to maintain status.