Walking Up the Therapeutic Order is a one-day live continuing education event presented by the Naturopathic Medicine Institute in partnership with AzureWell & Azure Standard as part of the Azure Harvest Festival on Friday, August 28, 2026, in Dufur, Oregon.
Centered on one of the foundational frameworks of naturopathic medicine, this unique educational experience explores the relationship between food, agriculture, environment, philosophy, homeopathy, and clinical practice. Through lectures, discussion, food sampling, and an immersive Hoop House Walk, participants will gain practical insights into supporting health through vitalistic naturopathic medicine.
Learn from an exceptional lineup of naturopathic physicians and wellness leaders, including WendyLeigh Hadden-White, ND; Joseph Pizzorno, ND; Piper Dobner, ND; Jared Zeff, ND, LAc, FNMI; Shayna Powell, ND, VNMI; Chad Kelly & Will Marsh (AzureWell); Anna Peterson, ND; Robert Abell, ND, LAc, FNMI; and Christie Fleetwood, ND, RPh, FNMI, as they share practical clinical knowledge grounded in the philosophy and practice of vitalistic naturopathic medicine.
Topics Include
- Food as Medicine
- Nutrient Density & Conventional Agriculture
- The Gut Microbiome & Fermented Foods
- Medicinal Herbs in the Hoop House
- Household Toxic Burden
- Trophorestorative Botanical Medicine
- Homeopathic Case Management
- Roles of Doctor and Patient in Deprescribing
Registration Includes
- Friday educational program
- Friday lunch
- Friday dinner
- Access to the Friday evening concert featuring Rory Feek and The Stelzer Family
Registration Fee
$90
Azure Harvest Festival
This educational program is held in conjunction with the Azure Harvest Festival, a family-friendly weekend celebrating regenerative agriculture, healthy living, traditional skills, food, music, and community on the Azure Standard Farm.
Admission to the Azure Harvest Festival is sold separately. Attendees wishing to participate in the remainder of the weekend festival or reserve an RV site or campsite must purchase those separately through the Azure Harvest Festival.
Lodging
Courtesy room blocks have been arranged for NMI attendees at The Rayland Hotel and The Dalles Inn through July 31, 2026. Complete lodging and reservation information is available on the course page.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received 30 days or more before the event are eligible for a full refund. Registrations become non-refundable within 30 days of the event.
