Other practitioners of natural healing

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.

• 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.