What Would I Do?
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Practitioners of Natural Healing provide alternative forms of health care to promote, maintain and restore the holistic health of patients. You may use traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) techniques and other forms of treatment including acupuncture, herbology or reflexology.
You may perform the following duties:
Acupuncturists:
- diagnose symptoms, diseases, physiological disorders and injuries
- treat patients with acupuncture needles or through the use of heat, acupressure, moxibustion, cupping or electric current or rays of light
Traditional Chinese medical practitioners:
- diagnose diseases, physiological disorders and injuries
- treat patients using raw herbs and other medicines, dietary supplements or acupuncture
Herbalists:
- assess patients and guide them in the use of herbs for the treatment of conditions such as arthritis, rheumatism, asthma, skin disorders and stomach ailments
- may cultivate and sell herbal compounds
Homeopaths:
- diagnose illnesses and treat them by giving, in a chemical or herbal form, a small dose of the illness itself or by suggesting lifestyle changes
Reflexologists:
- apply gentle finger pressure to specific spots on clients' hands or feet to bring about relaxation and better health and well-being