Other practitioners of natural healing

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32209

promote, maintain and restore the holistic health of patients using various forms of treatment including herbology, reflexology or relaxation techniques.

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Practitioners of natural healing provide health care to patients using various forms of treatment including herbology, reflexology or relaxation techniques to promote, maintain and restore the holistic health of patients. They usually work in private practice, including group or team practices, or are employed by clinics, health clubs and spas.

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

Provide advice and feedback to support clients' wellbeing

Apply gentle pressure with thumb and fingers to stimulate specific reflex points or areas, usually on the clients' feet, hands, ears and/or face to relieve tension, improve circulation, and promote better health and well-being.

Holistic nutritionists

Evaluate the overall health and wellness of clients and recommend nutritional and life style adjustments to address their health issues and to support health goals.

Naturotherapists

Assess and treat illness and injury through the use of holistic approaches such as herbal remedies, massage, as well as counselling in nutrition and exercise.

Also Known As

aromatherapist
ayurvedic practitioner
herbalist
holistic nutritionist
holistic practitioner

homeopath

hypnotherapist

naturotherapist

osteopathic manual practitioner

reflexologist

rolfer

Requirements

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.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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93.8%

Female

6.3%

Male

Employment by age

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15-24

0.0%

25-34

0.0%

35-44

0.0%

45-54

0.0%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

0.0%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

0.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

31.3%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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75.0%

Health care and social assistance

N/A

25.0%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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18.80%

Northeast

43.80%

Southeast

N/A

Southwest

N/A

Central

25.00%

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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