The ANP International
The ANP welcomes practitioners, students and non-practising naturopathic practitioners from all over the world. We provide a wide-range of support for our members including practitioner training, mentoring, business advice and access to a world-leading contraindications database.
The ANP Ireland
We have a wealth of opportunities for practitioners, students, and advocates of naturopathic medicine across Ireland.
As a member, you’ll gain access to a collaborative professional network, continuing education, and exclusive resources to enhance your practice. Benefit from expert-led workshops, dedicated practitioner support and advocacy efforts that strengthen
the recognition of naturopathy in Ireland. Reach out now to learn more and connect with like-minded professionals such.
Benefits of Membership
Get in touch with Dallas:
info@theanp.ie
Meet the Head of ANP Ireland: Dallas Shanks
Dallas qualified in 1994, in Aesthetics & Physiatrics (ITEC), from the Natal College of Health and Beauty Technology, South Africa; shortly after she became the proprietor of her own clinic.
In 2001, Dallas relocated to Tipperary, Ireland, with her children, embarking on an exciting new chapter in their lives, with diversified responsibilities and a new clinic and retail business (premises and online).
She returned to education in 2021, to study what her heart and mind had always yearned to learn and practice, Naturopathy and Herbal Medicine.
She looks forward to welcoming you to the ANP Ireland events and the ANP Ireland Annual Summit, where you will join a community of like-minded colleagues, eager to learn, share and support each other.
The ANP Middle East
The ANP Middle East provides a vibrant platform for local naturopaths, nutritional therapists, and holistic health practitioners to connect, learn, and grow together.
As a member, you’ll gain access to exclusive in-person meetups, expert-led workshops, and a private practitioner support group designed to foster collaboration and professional development. The ANP offers valuable resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy to support your practice in the Middle East.
Join us and be part of a thriving community dedicated to advancing naturopathic medicine and holistic wellness in the region!
Get in touch with karim:
middleeast@theanp.co.uk
Meet the Head of ANP Middle East
Karim Yahfoufi is a Registered Naturopath, Nutritional Therapist, and Health Coach. His passion for health and well-being drives his mission to help others improve their quality of life through holistic natural practices. He is a Health Coach Lecturer at CNM Institute of Natural Health in Dubai and as a lifelong learner is completing a Herbal Medicine Diploma.
Karim will be organising the local events for the and supporting ANP members with a community WhatsApp group so you can stay in touch and connect with fellow naturopathic practitioners.
Benefits of Membership
In-Person Events and Meet-Ups
We host quarterly in-person events per year to get together and connect regularly as a community and share our clinical experiences and practical tips to support each other in our unique journeys.
These include meeting at the healthiest and best places in Abu Dhabi and Dubai such as Seva, Mazaraa, and Alkalime for nourishing food and fostering connection.

Private Community Group
UAE members can communicate with like-minded people in a WhatsApo group to share and spread health related awareness, provide the required guidance on how to practice in the UAE, and seek holistic Naturopathic tips.

Access to ANP Benefits
Middle East members can access all the benefits that come with being an ANP member such as dedicated communities for Health Coach, Homeopathy and Herbal Medicine. Regular online mentoring sessions and webinars and access to the Efficasafe co-prescribing database.
Why choose the ANP
We bring with us 25 years of expertise in supporting over 3,000 practitioners
- Most comprehensive online CPD programme in the UK
- Access to expert webinars covering a range of approaches including nutrition, naturopathy, herbal medicine, homeopathy and more
- Monthly herbal webinars
- Regular in-person events
- Use of practitioner friendly Efficasafe Contraindications Database
- Recognised Naturopathic titles