NATUROPATHIC ACHIEVEMENT DATA
NORMAN GONZALEZ CHACÓN DOCTOR OF NATUROPATHY
HIGHLIGHTS
- Responsible for the island-wide acceptance of naturopathy.
- Pioneer of urban based naturopathy in Puerto Rico.
- Pioneer of naturopathy mass media outreach in Puerto Rico.
- By far, the largest professional practice in Puerto Rico and one of the most outstanding
and effective throughout the World.
- Responsible for the naturopathic breakthrough within the Hispanic community in the
United States of America.
- Constantly consulted by Medical Doctors, naturopaths and other health practitioners
throughout the World.
- Number one advocate of Naturopathy in Puerto Rico unconditionally and under any kind
of circumstances, even the most strenuous ones.
- Advocate of “back to basics” Christian and scientific naturopathy notably for its simplicity,
practicallity and speed.
- Researcher and developer of Convergence Pentograph Iridology, instant iridography and
computer technology for its assessment.
- Responsible for the professional formation of other naturopaths.
- His naturopathic cuisine concept is unique, of high quality and aseptic that constitutes a
true and practical laboratory for patients.
- Creator of the sustained fasting program, the optimal medicinal treatment for any
condition.
INSTITUTIONAL FOUNDING
- Asociación de Naturólogos Cristianos, formerly Instituto Naturista de Puerto Rico, for the
preparation, training and continued education of practitioners.
- Centena Natural Health Spa, first naturopathic in-residence facility of its kind in Puerto
Rico and the Caribbean, and its counterpart, CENTENA Institute of New York.
- Medical Missionary Ministries Movement in Florida, New York and Puerto Rico for the
naturopathic missionary tri-state job.
- Asociación de Profesionales de la Naturopatía de Puerto Rico
GENERAL PUBLICATIONS
- Introducción al Naturismo
- La Medicina Natural y la Crisis Curativa
- American Journal de Medicina Natural
MEDIA PRODUCTIONS
- La Alternativa (Video, 1980)
- Capsulas de Salud Natural (Radio, 1982)
- Estilos de Vida (TV, 1991-96)
- Salud y Algo Más (TV, 1992)
- Alternativa Natural (Radio, 1996 to present)
- Alternativa Natural (TV, 2011)
- Naturopatía En Mesa Redonda (TV, 2013)
COLUMN WRITING
SEMINARS TAUGHT
- Introductory, Basic and Intermediate Naturopathy with supervised practice (1978-79,
INPR)
- Natural Therapies in a Hospital Setting for MD’s (1980, Del Mar Hospital, Tijuana,
Mexico)
- Advanced Naturopathy and supervised practice (1982-83, CENTENA INSTITUTE)
- Advanced Naturopathy (1983-84, New York)
- Naturopathy for MD’s 1983, New York)
- Introductory Short Courses (1983, New York, 1984, Texas)
- Introductory and Basic Naturopathy (1985-86, Orlando, Florida)
- Basic, Intermediate and Advance Theology for Naturopaths
- Natural Living Project (1986-89, ANC, Puerto Rico)
- Introduction to Naturopathy (1990, Puerto Rico)
- Introductory and Basic Short Courses (1992-92, ANC)
- Introductory and Basic Naturopathy (1993-94)
AGGREGATE CONTENTS OF SEMINARS
- Biochemistry and Physiology of Nutrition
- Dietetics and Composition of Food
- Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Counseling
- Acupunture and Accupressure
- Lab Technology and Clinical Analysis
- Legal Aspects of Medicine and Naturopathy
- Community Outreach Project
- Biblical Foundation for Natural Living
- Ecology and Organic Agriculture
EDUCATION
- Doctor of Naturopathy – OMMA, 2007; California University FCE, 2012.
- Doctor of Naturopathy; Brantridge Forest School, England, 1979.
- Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine; International University of Natural Living Science of
Man of Ecuator, 1979.
- Self educated in allopathic and natural medicine.
- Non traditional courses in Naturopathy.
LICENSE
- Puerto Rico Office of Regulation and Certification of Health Professionals Licence #6, to
practice naturopathy, 1998.
SAMPLING OF PROFESSIONAL SEMINARS ATTENDED
- Natural Medicine, 1978, University of Puerto Rico.
- Kinesiology, 1984, New York Chiropractic College.
- Basic of Pathology, New York, 1983, Dr. Migdalia Arnán, MD.
- Ozone Therapy for Cancer,
- Cancer Dialogue, 1980 Symposium, Omega Institute
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