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The Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians (PedANP) is an official affiliate to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP).
The purpose of the organization is to disseminate knowledge and increase exposure of pediatric medicine to the Naturopathic and conventional medical community. The PedANP will also work to increase opportunities for more pediatric residencies, pediatric research, and bridge the gap between conventional and naturopathic pediatric medicine.
The Board of Directors consists of prominent physicians and leaders in the area of pediatric medicine within the profession. Please see full list below.
Membership is open to all licensed naturopathic physicians and students attending a CNME-approved naturopathic school.
In addition to the continuing education webinars, members will have access to experts in the field of pediatric Naturopathic medicine, files for practice building, and discounts on supplements with qualified sponsors. PedANP educational activities will benefit both those interested in specializing in naturopathic pediatrics, as well as family practitioners who want extra education for their pediatric
Board of Directors
Kat Martin, ND
President
Dr. Martin received her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine and degree in Naturopathic Midwifery in 2008. Given her training, she chooses to focus her practice on pediatrics and women’s health, with a focus on perinatal concerns. She has been in practice for 13 years and continues to have a thriving private practice in the Puget Sound area. She has been an adjunct faculty member at Bastyr for the last 13 years, teaching Normal Maternity, a variety of Botanical medicine classes, including materia medica and clinical formulation, and guest lectured for the current midwifery program. For three years she held the position of Interim Director of the Naturopathic Midwifery program. She currently has the pleasure of co-teaching Bastyr’s Maternity and Pediatrics course with Dr. Brianna Piche, including curriculum on preconception, fertility, pregnancy, birth, and lactation.
Fun fact: I love to create ~ herbal formulations and medicines, crafts, ceramics. And, I am teaching myself how to play the banjo!
Jennifer Ash, ND
Dr. Ash has been a naturopathic physician since graduating from NUNM (previously NCNM) in 2005, where she also completed the academic course work in naturopathic obstetrics. She is the owner of a large interdisciplinary clinic, where her practice, Ash Family Medicine, shares space with eight other providers. She also has been the staff physician for Initiating Lactation since 2021, and currently completing her IBCLC training and certification. Education is very important to Dr. Ash and one of her passions is advocacy at the local and federal level to educate lawmakers about our profession and how we can be utilized to fill the gaps in primary care providers in our entire country. Dr. Ash loves seeing children and estimates about 70% of her practice is pediatrics.
Fun Fact: I love remodeling old homes, sailing, classic cars and rural camping.
Rachael Fabbi, DC - Student Rep
Rachael Fabbi is a licensed primary care provider as a chiropractic physician in the state of Illinois. She is the owner of a primary care natural medicine clinic in suburban Chicago whose focus is on pediatrics and women of childbearing years. Rachael is a board-certified chiropractic internist and certified in family practice by the American Board of Chiropractic Internists in association with the American Chiropractic Association. She is an Institute for Functional Medicine certified practitioner. She has pursued several hundred post-graduate training hours in family practice, midwifery, breastfeeding, and the treatment of internal disorders with natural medicine. She is past adjunct postgraduate faculty for women’s health and pediatrics for National University of Health Sciences (NUHS). Growing up in the Midwest chiropractic was always a form of primary care, she was exposed to Naturopathic Medicine for the first time upon completion of her chiropractic medicine degree at NUHS while they were developing the naturopathic program. Fifteen years into primary care practice, Rachael still feels she has much to learn and is currently enrolled as a naturopathic medical student at National University of Health Sciences. She is a two-time home birthing and breastfeeding mother of two girls, married, and loves cats and dogs.
Fun Fact: She loves painting portraits in oil and in a former life she was a professional dancer.
Jaclyn Bain, ND
VIce President
Jaclyn Bain is the Division Director of Clinical Education, Department Chair of Pre-Clinical Studies, and Associate Professor at Sonoran University. She graduated with a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Sonoran University in Tempe, AZ, and completed a first-year general medicine residency at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, OR. Dr. Bain currently has a private practice in Phoenix, AZ that focuses on the treatment of autism. She is involved in clinical research for pediatric and neurologic conditions.
Fun Fact: I am an identical twin!
Sarah Lychy, ND
Naturopathic medicine has had a huge impact on my personal health as well as my close family and friends. In 2019, I moved from Toronto, Canada to start my journey into naturopathic medicine and I am currently in my final year of study at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. I came to SCNM with the goal to be a voice for patients and serve them in their health journey. With a year left in the program, I aspire to provide exceptional care for my future patients and continue to grow my passion for working with the pediatric population.
Fun Fact: I love DIY projects! From crafting to home decor, I love being creative.
Taylor Reich, ND - Director
Dr. Taylor Reich (she/her/hers) is a second-year resident at Eastside Natural Medicine, where she is honing her clinical skills in naturopathic medicine with a focus on pediatrics, perinatal care, and women's health. She earned her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) degree from Bastyr University in 2023. Prior to her medical training, Dr. Reich earned undergraduate degrees in Microbiology, Chemistry, and Anthropology from the University of Idaho. Her diverse academic and professional background includes serving as a Behavioral Health Associate in the Alaskan foster care system, where she worked closely with emotionally disturbed children. Additionally, she volunteered as a Community Health Advisor and midwifery assistant with the Peace Corps in Madagascar, experiences that deepened her commitment to integrative, whole-person healthcare and solidified her passion for pediatric and perinatal care. Dr. Reich’s clinical practice is centered on supporting families through all stages of life and she is committed to advancing the role of naturopathic medicine in supporting the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of children and their families. Her experiences in diverse healthcare settings and her global perspective on integrative medicine continue to shape her approach to patient care.
Ailya Patel, MBBS, ND, IBCLC
director
I am a practicing IBCLC and Naturopathic Doctor specializing in pediatrics, maternal health, and perinatal and postpartum care—supporting mothers and kids at every stage of life. My passion for healing began in childhood through my grandmother’s use of natural medicine. While attending medical school in India, where conventional and natural therapies coexist, I discovered my love for pediatrics, working closely with mothers and children in underserved communities.
As a mother of five, I understand the importance of building strong health foundations for children and families. My background in both conventional and naturopathic medicine allows me to provide holistic, evidence-informed care tailored to each family’s needs.
Fun Fact: I love power tools and repurposing furniture!
Jennifer Tuttle, ND
Jennifer Tuttle is a Licensed Primary Care provider in the state of Vermont. She is the co-owner of a bustling Naturopathic Primary Care Clinic in Stowe, Vermont. Jennifer's focus of practice is with Pediatric Care from Neonates to Adolescence, also working with Pre-conception and Family Care. She is especially drawn to working with Newborns, offering home visits within the first tender moments of life. She feels that this is an integral part of providing care, experiencing the family dynamic and home life. Jennifer has always loved helping children from a young age, offering child care to family and friends, as a certified swim instructor, Montessori teacher, and giving lessons in music, art, and movement to children. She innately enjoys working with little ones, fostering wellness and happiness with them, and is amazed at how responsive they are to Naturopathic Medicine modalities.