Naturopath
Use natural preparations and techniques to treat illness and promote improved mental and physical wellbeing.
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- What's it like to be a Naturopath?
- How to become a Naturopath
- Latest Naturopath jobs
- Top skills and experience for Naturopaths
- Is Naturopath the right role for you?
- Naturopath role reviews
What's it like to be a Naturopath?
Naturopaths diagnose, treat and prevent illness through the use of natural medicines and techniques, as well as promoting improved mental health through spiritual and emotional guidance.
Tasks and duties
- Assessing and interviewing patients.
- Identifying and treating emotional and physical imbalances and disorders.
- Developing and implementing treatment plans.
- Evaluating and documenting patients' progress through treatment plans.
- Providing dietary and lifestyle advice and guidelines.
- Referring clients to other health professionals and alternative medicine practitioners where necessary.
- Administering physical treatments such as a massage, acupuncture and Bowen therapy.
- Applying counselling techniques to improve emotional wellbeing and reduce stress.
How to become a Naturopath
Naturopathy is not a government-regulated profession in Australia, so there are no specific qualifications required to become a Naturopath. However, to register with the Australian Register of Naturopaths and Herbalists (ARONAH), you need to complete an approved bachelor degree. ARONAH registration shows commitment to high standards in the industry and may be preferred by some employers.
- Complete an approved bachelor degree in naturopathy, such as a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy).
- Consider gaining a First Aid Certificate and Working with Children Check which may be preferred by some employers.
- Register with ARONAH as a Naturopath. Registration must be renewed every 12 months by demonstrating the mandatory continuing professional development (CPD).
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Naturopath employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Naturopathy
Herbal Medicine
Complementary Medicine
Pharmacy
Natural Health
Nutrition
Pathology Testing
Product Knowledge
Functional Testing
First Aid
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Latest Naturopath reviews
Oct 2018
Being a naturopath is a challenging but most fulfilling career
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Health Science
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationNutrition consulting
The good thingsBeing a naturopath when you love everything about food, nutrition, health and natural medicine is super rewarding. Some of the best things about my job are learning new things everyday. Not just any k...
The challengesThe difficulties that I face as a naturopath do not compare to the good things I experience in my role. A naturopath is not medically recognised. When dealing with allied health professionals, I need ...
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May 2021
Naturopathy is a challenging and very rewarding career.
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeI'm self-employed
SpecialisationWhole body health, Mental health, Uterine Cancer
The good thingsBeing a Naturopath has enabled me to dive into a deeper understanding of myself and others, opportunities to teach others about their bodies and optimum health and to experience myself and others deep...
The challengesThe challenges of my profession would be affording and completing the study component which actually never ends, as practise is dynamic and always changing in this industry.
The fact that Naturopathy ...
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