Comments on: I am interested in alternative and herbal remedies. What kinds of careers would be good for me?

By: Crystal Waker

Crystal Waker — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:49:59 +0000

It really depends on your preferences (good at science, good at writing, good at math, good with business, etc).

Yes, there is some demand for people skilled in natural therapies. Actually, it is one of the fastest growing fields of business as people seek other alternatives to "Traditional" medicine

1 – Massage and Bodywork – Including Aromatherapy, Reiki, Craniosacral Therapy, Reflexology, Rolfing, Polarity Therapy, Massage
2 – Osteopathic Medicine
3 – Chiropractic Medicine
4 – Naturopathic Medicine
5 – Ayurvedic Medicine
6 – Allopathic (Western/Traditional) Medicine with a focus and intent on encouraging a change towards natural alternatives – If you can’t beat em’, Join em’. Then BEAT THEM!
7 – Nutritionist
8 – Psychotherapy
9 – Therapeutic Hypnotist
10 – Nursing (again with the focus and intent on natural medicine)

Again, all of these ideas seem to be on the upswing. People are looking for other approaches.

Of course, there is also nothing wrong with being in business and supporting these people, or being a business consultant to people trying to run natural businesses.

Talk to people in the field. I love talking with like-minded and interested people about what I do and helping them find their path.

Good luck.
References :
http://www.amtamassage.org/
http://www.abmp.com/home/
http://www.craniosacraltherapy.org/
http://www.polaritytherapy.org/
http://www.naturopathic.org/
http://www.pandamedicine.com/
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/ayurveda/
http://www.aacom.org/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.osteopathic.org/index.cfm?PageID=ost_main
Finally – I am a Licensed Massage Therapist practicing several of the bodywork approaches
http://www.apath2healing.com

By: twobarrelmess

twobarrelmess — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:12:59 +0000

I would definitely check out the possibilities of becoming a holistic veterinarian and using alternative medicine as a method of treating pets.

There is definitely a growing interest and a need for this type of practice. A lot of people who use alternative medicine for themselves also want to use alternative medicine for their pets.

I am not affiliated with the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association but I would advise pursing a career in this area of alternative medicine.

"The American Holistic Veterinary Medial Association explores and supports alternative and complementary approaches to veterinary health care, and is dedicated to integrating all aspects of animal wellness in a socially and environmentally responsible manner."
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http://www.ahvma.org/

By: angrydoc

angrydoc — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:54:59 +0000

Something in biology and chemistry would be a good career choice for you. So you can see how much crap alternative medicine is.
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By: Dooby

Dooby — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:04:59 +0000

botanist or physical therapist
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By: Angela

Angela — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:46:59 +0000

Chiropractors and M.D.s with Holistic concentration do order herbal remedies for their patients. You can get a job as an assistant until you have your degree to see if that is really for you.
I go to holistic practitioners as a patient for preventative and maintenance. I too prefer to avoid illness than treat it once it has appeared.
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I go to holistic practitioners as a patient for preventative and maintenance.

By: Simone

Simone — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:20:59 +0000

Aroma therapist may be a good career, I know people in this profession believe that using herbal remedies are a good way to cleanse the body and help people relax.
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By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:00:59 +0000

accupuncturist. message therapist.
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By: Future Citizen of Forvik

Future Citizen of Forvik — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 03:17:59 +0000

Yes there is a demand for it. Education would not be through the university.
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By: keepsondancing

keepsondancing — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 02:49:59 +0000

Sounds like naturopath would be a natural! Other possibilities: herbalist, nutritionist, homeopath. There is an increasing interest these days in CAM (complementary & alternative modalities) – people are losing faith in allopathic medicine.
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By: Jessie

Jessie — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 02:35:59 +0000

naturopathy!
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