About Us
The Professional Development Academy, LLC traces its roots back to 1979, when it was originally established in Kansas as the College of Naturopathic Medicine and Surgery. In 2005, the institution was reestablished in Idaho as a proprietary school, offering specialized education in naturopathic medicine. Over time, the academy evolved to meet the changing needs of healthcare professionals, expanding its mission to focus on high-quality continuing education across multiple healthcare disciplines. This evolution led to its reorganization under the name it proudly carries today.
Testimonials
​I was interested in widening my scope of practice and offering services for stronger immediate pain relief. ​Since getting my ND license, we’ve become like an urgent care. We are no longer referring patients out for pain relief. Retaining patients has been a blessing!​ I’ve been using my ND license for less than 6 months and already recuperated the educational costs.
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— Nic Asla, DC, ND
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I was motivated to take this course both to meet the Idaho ND educational requirements and, more importantly, to expand my ability to care for patients at a higher level. I’ve been learning from Dr. Hicks for years, and I’ve always appreciated his teaching style—whether in his office or in the classroom. Outside of my father, he’s been one of the most influential figures in shaping my career.
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What stood out most in this experience was the integration of pharmacology with natural medicine. That combination gave me tools that immediately translated into better patient outcomes. I also found tremendous value in the camaraderie with other participants—sharing perspectives, challenges, and encouragement along the way.
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Completing this course and expanding my licensure to ND has positively transformed my practice. It has allowed me to serve more people, offer a broader range of solutions, and ultimately help patients achieve results that weren’t possible before. To my chiropractic colleagues, I would say without hesitation: take this step. It expands your horizons, sharpens your skill set, and benefits both you and your patients. And yes, it also strengthens the business side of practice, helping you create additional revenue and increase take-home income.
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Dr. Hicks has built a program that is practical, impactful, and absolutely worth the investment.
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— Jason West, DC, ND, FIAMA, FAAO, DCBCN










