What's Being Discussed

• Welcome a new board member and call the meeting to order.
• Review meeting minutes from the May 8, 2026 meeting.
• Continuing education (CE) compliance: The board will review CE submissions from licensed naturopathic physicians in Hawaii, covering the 2025 renewal period as well as earlier periods from 2020–2023. They will also discuss whether current rules and laws around CE requirements need to be updated.
• Prepare for the 2027 legislative session: Board members will discuss potential issues to bring to the Hawaii State Legislature and elect a liaison to represent the board between meetings.
• License applications: The board will consider ratifying recently approved licenses for four naturopathic doctor applicants.

Decisions Expected

• Approval of minutes from the May 2026 meeting.
• Possible changes to how the board handles continuing education requirements or related rules.
• Ratification of four new naturopathic doctor licenses for Steven Michael Sabatier, Drew Peduto, Marvin Lamont Gentry, and Maame-Mensima Horne.
• Election of a Legislative Liaison to represent the board during the upcoming legislative session.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Licensed naturopathic physicians in Hawaii, especially those who may have outstanding continuing education requirements.
• Naturopathic doctor applicants currently seeking licensure in Hawaii.
• Anyone interested in naturopathic medicine policy or upcoming legislation in Hawaii.
• Members of the public who wish to submit written or oral testimony on any agenda item — testimony can be emailed to naturopathy@dcca.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours before the meeting.