Naturopaths

Naturopaths treat internal health problems, metabolic disorders and imbalances through treatment of the whole person using natural therapies.

What the job involves

• Assesses patients to determine the nature of the disorder, illness, problem or need by questioning, examining and observing

• Develops and implements treatment plans

• Evaluates and documents patients' progress through treatment plans

• Seeks to improve and treat disease chiefly by assisting the body's innate capacity to recover from illness and injury

• Naturopathic practice may include a broad array of different modalities, including manual therapy, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, herbalism, acupuncture, counselling and environmental medicine