Please Read the Memorandum of Understanding below before making a voluntary donation.

Memorandum of Understanding

I hereby state that I have familiarized myself with the articles of association at DPNWA.org and agree with the following Memorandum of Understanding.
Memorandum of Understanding
I UNDERSTAND that Desert Paths Natural Wellness Association (“DPNWA”) may include members with varied medical and alternative medicine backgrounds, including but not limited to medical doctors, chiropractors, or acupuncturists licensed in other states or countries, licensed or retired nurses, as well as natural practitioners who work under certifications such as Master Herbalists, Classical Homeopaths, Certified NeuroFeedback therapists, or Traditional Naturopathic practitioners (“Practitioner Members”).
I UNDERSTAND that there is no license, only certifications, for some alternative medicine professions. In most U.S. States, Certified Traditional Naturopaths (CTN), board certified Naturopathic doctors (N.D.s or BCNDs are non- prescribing practitioners. Alternative practitioners such as homeopaths, traditional naturopaths, and master herbalists seek out alternative routes of education and certification, because university degrees, state certification boards, and licensing agencies may not exist for their particular profession. As a result, Traditional Naturopaths, Classical Homeopaths, and Master Herbalists, for example, work with certifications from reputable professional organizations that require professionals to have degrees in their profession and display a standard of knowledge, training, and experience before becoming certified.
I UNDERSTAND that these non-governmental certification boards have clearly established professional standards, including exams and continuing education, but that this does not constitute a state license.
I UNDERSTAND that Traditional Naturopaths who are part of DPNWA are not Naturopathic Medical Doctors (NMDs). NMDs, licensed in some U.S. States, that can prescribe pharmaceutical drugs, diagnose diseases, and perform certain medical procedures. Traditional Naturopaths (as found in DPNWA) do not prescribe prescription drugs, instead following the traditional principles of naturopathic practice that were established in the 1800s in the United States and Europe which focus strictly on the use of natural, non-drug therapies.
I UNDERSTAND that no doctor/patient relationship or client/practitioner relationship exists between myself and Practitioner Members, rather only a contract member/member relationship exists. In my interactions with other members of DPNWA, including its Practitioner Members, I freely change my legal status from the public domain of an individual seeking medical diagnosis and treatment, to a member of a private membership association (PMA) seeking knowledge and assistance with natural therapies from Practitioner Members. I recognize, and will exercise the duty and obligation to use my own judgment and due diligence regarding any natural therapies discussed with or suggested by any Practitioner Members before beginning any such nutritional supplement, or natural therapies. I fully accept the responsibility to carefully weigh the benefits and risks of any proposed natural therapy, product, or natural protocol suggested to me by a practitioner member, and that the sole responsibility for choosing the suggested therapy is mine alone. Whereas practitioner members will provide detailed information upon request, of any natural product or therapy.
I UNDERSTAND that the relationship between DPNWA members is not established for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of disease, but to seek out natural methods that promote healing.
I UNDERSTAND that I have the right to share my medical records and previously diagnosed health issues with other members if I choose. I reserve the right to discuss certain health issues for which no written record shall be maintained.,
I UNDERSTAND that since no doctor/patient relationship exists between myself and Practitioner Members, it is therefore up to me as a member of DPNWA.org to decide what information I wish to share and with whom I wish to share information. I also understand that while alternative practitioner members use care and caution according to HIPAA approved electronic medical records and other secure methods, we do not keep extensive medical records either paper or digital, because that is the responsibility of your primary care medical provider, or specialists. All practitioner members and their staff will exercise caution and care protecting the privacy of DPNWA members seeking our services.
I UNDERSTAND my documents of natural therapies or supplement recommendations will be kept in electronic form, the access to which is password-protected, a secure EHR, or hard copy form in a locked file cabinet. Only Practitioner members and their staff will have access to Confidential Information. My Confidential information that I have chosen to share will not be discussed with, or disclosed, to any person other than myself, practitioner members and their staff. Should the disclosure of Confidential Information that I share with practitioner members of DPNWA be compelled by court order or other compulsions of law, I will be promptly notified in advance of such proposed disclosure so that I may be heard respect to any such disclosure. (*for details on how Jack Miller N.D., CTN. protects your information see footnote below.)
I UNDERSTAND that DPNWA wishes to provide for its members cutting-edge natural medicine that are safely used by many clinics and individuals, at a reasonable fee. These may include, but are not limited to: Homeopathy, herbs, stretching techniques, sauna, natural cleansing therapies, ozone therapies, darkfield microscopy/live blood cell examination, NeuroFeedback, Isopathic remedies, Alfasight 9000 thermometry, LED (Laser Energetic Detoxification), Magnetic therapy, molecular hydrogen inhalation, hyperbaric oxygen, Electro Dermal Screening, frequency devices, PEMF, red light therapy, photo-magnetic lymphatic drainage devices, and functional medicine blood, urine, stool testing that is not typically used in allopathic medicine.
I UNDERSTAND that there is no membership fee to join DPNWA. Fees for natural therapies, natural testing, and all nutritional supplements and products will be disclosed prior to my purchasing these.
I UNDERSTAND that DPNWA does not participate in any medical insurance plans. Invoices for supplements and services will always be provided by practitioner members, but these are not covered by mainstream health insurance providers, and cannot be filed as such.
I UNDERSTAND that at the time of DPNWA’s creation in October 2017, Jack Miller ND, CTN has been the administrator of DPNWA. Jack Miller, ND, CTN is regarded by DPNWA as the individual member best qualified to oversee the natural health protocols and services available to DPNWA members, and at his sole discretion to include and/or exclude Practitioner Members who provide or assist with additional natural health care services based on their practices. I authorize Jack Miller CTN, other Practitioner Members he selects, and their staff to contact me as they deem necessary.
I UNDERSTAND that should any conflicts arise between any member, whether practitioner or non-practitioner members that cannot be resolved between them, that conflict will be resolved by legally binding arbitration, not a civil lawsuit. The current arbitrator is DPNWA member Mike Milich, a retired prosecuting attorney with experience in arbitration, and knowledge of natural medicine who has used the services of practitioner members, and has a good understanding of natural medicine as practiced today.
I UNDERSTAND that DPNWA does not reject or oppose conventional medicine, but considers natural medicine as complementary to conventional health care. Many DPNWA members who are not currently practitioner members, seeking natural medicine for themselves are Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, M.D.s, and chiropractic physicians.
I UNDERSTAND that Practitioner Members are available to me by appointment only and that I cannot expect Practitioner Members to provide emergency care.
I UNDERSTAND that I have the responsibility to pursue appropriate medical, urgent, or emergency medical care when needed and that any information or natural health therapies provided by Practitioner Members, should not be viewed as a substitute for medical care, urgent, emergency, or otherwise. (#see below for current approved DPNWA practitioners or service providing members.)
I UNDERSTAND that, according to the United States Supreme Court, members of a private association have the right to contract with each other and/or conduct business activities as long as those activities do not “create a clear and present danger that they will bring about … substantive evils.” Although it is very unlikely that natural therapies used appropriately would cause significant harm, by my signature below, I agree to hold DPNWA and its members harmless from any act that does not meet the Supreme Court’s standard of misconduct.
I UNDERSTAND that membership in DPNWA, or consultation or natural therapies by Practitioner Members, does not guarantee a cure or definite resolution of any health issues, and no such outcome is warrantied, either expressly or impliedly.
I UNDERSTAND that in order for any minor child under the age of 18, or any person over the age of 18 with disabilities who are under legal guardians to receive services available to club members only, that all custodial parents or legal guardians must join DPNWA.
By signing I understood the Articles of Association and the Memorandum of Understanding for the DPNWA private club. Joining this club does not require any participation on my part, but will allow me to take advantage of any benefits available to members only as stated in the Articles of Association and the Memorandum of understanding.
I UNDERSTAND that while there is no membership fee I am free to make a $25.00 donation on DPNWA.org. This small fee will be used for the website maintenance, and to prepare content for DPNWA members. For larger donations, at least 50% will be used to provide services to club members limited by financial hardship. In that event specific details of who benefited and letters of appreciation will be given to donors.
* Jack Miller, N.D., a traditional naturopathic practice, uses a HIPAA approved secure holistic medical portal Optimantra for information shared by clients, and HIPAA compliant version of Google workspace. You are free to enquire about other practitioner members.

# Practitioner and service provider members.
Jack Miller ND, CTN- owner of jackmillernd.com in Henderson, Nv
Mackenzie Kalt- owner of myleadingedgewellness.com in Phoenix, Az
Rita Ferraro ND, - Naturopathic practitioner, New Mexico
This Memorandum of Understanding was updated on 9-26-2024