Practitioners of natural healing provide health care to patients using traditional Chinese medicine techniques and other forms of treatment including acupuncture, herbology or reflexology 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.
Illustrative example(s)
acupuncturist
aromatherapist
ayurvedic practitioner
herbalist
homeopathist
reflexologist
traditional Chinese medicine practitioner
All examples
acupressure therapist
acupuncture, doctor of
acupuncturist
aromatherapist
auriculotherapist
ayurvedic practitioner
certified iridologist
certified reflexologist
certified rolfer
certified rolfing movement teacher
chartered herbalist
Chinese medicine doctor (CMD)
Chinese medicine practitioner
clinical hypnotherapist
CMD (Chinese medicine doctor)
doctor of acupuncture
doctor of Chinese medicine
doctor of homeopathic therapeutics
doctor of homeopathy
doctor of Oriental medicine
herb practitioner
herbal practitioner
herbal specialist
herbalist
herbologist
herbology practitioner
herborist
holistic practitioner
homeopath
homeopathic physician
homeopathic practitioner
homeopathist
hypnotherapist
iridologist
medical Qi gong pactitioner
Oriental medical practitioner
osteopathic manual practitioner
physician, homeopathic
practitioner, Chinese medicine
practitioner, herb
practitioner, herbal
practitioner, herbology
practitioner, holistic
practitioner, homeopathic
reflexologist
registered acupuncture practicioner
remedial herbalist
remedial herbologist
rolfer
rolfing movement teacher
shaman
shiatsu therapist
teacher, rolfing movement
therapist, shiatsu
traditional Chinese medicine practitioner
Exclusion(s)
Massage therapists (3236)
Midwives (See 3124 Allied primary health practitioners)
Naturopathic and osteopathic physicians (See 3125 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating)
Main duties
The following is a summary of the main duties for some occupations in this unit group:
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners diagnose the diseases, physiological disorders and injuries of patients and treat them using raw herbs and other medicines, dietary supplements or acupuncture.
Acupuncturists diagnose symptoms, physiological disorders and injuries of patients and treat them by the insertion of acupuncture needles or through stimulation techniques such as acupressure, moxibustion, cupping or electrical current.
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 and may cultivate herbs and manufacture and sell herbal compounds.
Homeopaths diagnose illnesses and treat them by administering, in chemical or herbal form, a small dosage of the illness itself or by suggesting lifestyle changes.
Reflexologists apply gentle finger pressure to specific spots on the clients’ feet or hands to promote relaxation and better health and well-being.
Employment requirements
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners usually require completion of a three- to four-year diploma program in traditional Chinese medicine from a private institute or completion of a program in traditional Chinese medicine from recognized medical schools abroad.
Registration with a regulatory body is required for traditional Chinese medicine practitioners in Ontario and British Columbia.
Registration with a regulatory body is required for acupuncturists in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.
Acupuncturists usually require completion of a three-year diploma program in acupuncture from a private institute or completion of some university undergraduate studies in science and training in a related health care discipline or work experience under the supervision of a registered acupuncturist.
Other occupations in this unit group usually require completion of training programs specific to their type of practice and some supervised practical training.
Additional information
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners may include acupuncture or herbology as part of their healing techniques.
Source: This content has been taken from the official website of CIC
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