Natural Therapist
Natural therapists specialise in a range of complementary medical techniques and remedies (including traditional Chinese medicine, homeopathy, herbalism and aromatherapy) to diagnose, treat and prevent physical illness or dysfunction.
Natural therapists may perform the following tasks:
- analyse patient eating habits and develop personalised nutrition plans
- prescribe natural medicines such as herbal remedies, vitamin compounds and mineral supplements
- use organic techniques to stimulate the body's capacity for self-healing
- examine the iris (coloured part of the eye) to analyse and treat illness in various organs of the body (iridology).
Specialisations:
Aromatherapist
An aromatherapist blends therapeutic plant oils including essential oils and uses methods such as topical application, massage and inhalation to promote psychological and physical well-being.
Herbalist
A herbalist prescribes and prepares natural remedies specific to their clients' health profiles, using plants and plant parts. These remedies can take the form of tablets, capsules, teas, tinctures, extracts, essential oils (aromatherapy) and other herbal preparations.
Homeopath
A homeopath prescribes medicines and therapeutic measures to assist the natural tendency of the body to heal itself. A homeopath takes into account the individual's whole physical and emotional environment as well as the specific symptoms of illness.
Naturopath
A naturopath provides holistic remedies for physical ailments by assessing the client's lifestyle, including mental, emotional, nutritional and physical habits, and prescribing necessary changes (as well as herbal and natural medicines) to encourage the maintenance of a lifestyle that supports health and wellbeing.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
A traditional Chinese medicine practitioner aims to harmonise the body's vital energies into a functioning whole through the use of traditional massage, heat, moisture, acupuncture and herbs to ensure the correct distribution of energy throughout the body.
Personal Requirements:
- desire to help people achieve good health
- committed to promoting preventive medicine as a complement to conventional medical treatments
- a mature and confident personality
- good communication skills.
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