| Holistic Medicine refers to the system of health care | | | | knowledge on basic holistic medical approach must |
| that fosters a cooperative relationship among those | | | | also be considered and studied. Holistic health care |
| involved and leads toward optimal attainment of | | | | providers should be able to look at the whole person, |
| physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual aspect | | | | and analyze their physical, nutritional, environmental, |
| of health. | | | | emotional, social, and spiritual and lifestyle values. |
| The career outlook for a holistic health care provider | | | | Educational Requirements and Training Certifications |
| is good. They make on average $45-$55 thousand a | | | | To be accepted into a program for holistic studies or |
| year. Holistic care is a growing field in the green | | | | alternative healing, schools usually require at least a |
| market. | | | | two-year degree or bachelor's degree. Many other |
| Some other terms associated with Holistic medicine | | | | schools offer professional certification and licensing in |
| are alternative medicine which is widely used by the | | | | different areas such as acupuncture, massage |
| public and many health care practitioners, | | | | therapy, and herbal medicine. |
| complementary medicine which refers to the | | | | Most holistic healers however are self-employed. |
| non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical techniques by | | | | Their salaries vary depending on the field they have |
| conventional medical practitioners to complement | | | | chosen. Holistic healers in the public sector such as |
| conventional medical treatments like surgery, and | | | | hospitals, clinics, and universities make more than |
| natural healing which refers to the use of | | | | those who are self-employed. |
| non-invasive and non-pharmaceutical techniques to | | | | Holistic health care providers includes herbalists, |
| help the patient heal. | | | | acupuncturists, and massage therapists. People |
| Alternative medicine is usually applied to the medical | | | | interested in the field of herbal medicine may start |
| techniques that are not considered traditional forms | | | | their education by taking correspondence courses at |
| of healing and medicine. This also includes the practice | | | | their local community college. Professional groups |
| of herbalism, acupuncture, and massage therapy. | | | | provide certification to members who have attained |
| Professional and Personal Qualities | | | | a certain level of training as herbalist. A person |
| Individuals interested in an alternative medicine career | | | | interested in acupuncture may find many accredited |
| should be compassionate and willing to provide the | | | | schools in the US. On the average, an acupuncture |
| necessary assistance to their patients. Since massage | | | | program lasts for 2-4 years. There are also master's |
| therapist usually work in health clubs, hospitals, | | | | degrees available for students and doctoral programs |
| corporate setting or in the field of education, a | | | | are being considered at many acupuncture schools. |