Naturopath
ANZSCO 252213
2,400
70%
87%
47 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Naturopaths treat internal health problems, metabolic disorders and imbalances through treatment of the whole person using natural therapies.
What they typically do
- 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.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Naturopath.
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Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science
52923WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management
HLT60121 · AQF 6 · 2 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda
HLT62615 · AQF 6 · 6 providers