Other practitioners of natural healing

Example job titles

• aromatherapist
• ayurvedic practitioner
• herbalist
• holistic nutritionist
• holistic practitioner
• homeopath
• hypnotherapist
• naturotherapist
• osteopathic manual practitioner
• reflexologist
• rolfer

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Herbalists
• Assess patients and advise them on the use of herbs for the treatment of conditions such as arthritis, rheumatism, asthma, skin disorders and stomach ailments
• May cultivate herbs and manufacture and sell herbal compounds.
• Osteopathic manual practitioners
• Assess, treat and manage musculoskeletal and other related disorders of the body's structure by moving, stretching, and massaging a patients' muscles and joints to correct biomechanical dysfunctions.
• Homeopaths
• Assess illnesses and treat them by administering, in chemical or herbal form, a small dosage of a remedy made from natural substances or by suggesting lifestyle changes.
• Reflexologists
• Assess clients' physical, mental and emotional health

Employment requirements

• Homeopaths usually require completion of a three-year diploma program in homeopathy.
• Registration with a regulatory body is required for homeopaths in Ontario.
• Other occupations in this unit group usually require completion of training programs specific to their type of practice and some supervised practical training.

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