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Naturopath

Naturopath carrying out Tibetan music bowl medication with a patient

Naturopaths believe that the body has the power to heal itself, and that illness can be treated without using drugs or surgery. They look at the body as a whole when prescribing treatment to their patients, taking into account their general health, diet, psychological condition and lifestyle.

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Pay

Most naturopaths are self-employed or work on a freelance basis so their earnings will vary. They normally charge a sessional rate of £50 up to £80 for each initial one-hour session and up to £45 to £55 for half-hour follow-up session. Naturopaths who have established a successful reputation sometimes charge more.

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Getting In

You usually start by working as an assistant to an established naturopath. Most naturopaths run their own businesses.

Workforce Education Levels (UK)

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Job Outlook Scotland

Employment

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Job Outlook Scotland and UK

  Scotland
2024
313
6.1 %
RISE
2029
332
  United Kingdom
2024
5805
6.6 %
RISE
2029
6191

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What Does it Take?

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Contacts

The following organisations may be able to provide further information.

British College of Osteopathic Medicine
Tel: 020 7435 6464
E-mail: info@bcom.ac.uk
Website: http://www.bcom.ac.uk/
Twitter: @OfficialBCOM
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BritishCollegeOfOsteopathicMedicine

The British College of Osteopathic Medicine offers courses in naturopathy as well as in osteopathy.

General Council and Register of Naturopaths (GCRN)
Tel: 01458 840072
E-mail: admin@gcrn.org.uk
Website: http://www.gcrn.org.uk
Twitter: @gcrnuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GCRN.BNA/

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