How to become a practitioner of natural healing
Official title: Other practitioners of natural healing
Also called: Herbal practitioner, Holistic practitioner, Ayurvedic practitioner, Herbology practitioner, Homeopathic practitioner, Naturopathy practitioner, Osteopathic manual practitioner, Rolfer, Shaman, Herbalist, Herborist, Homeopath
Practitioners of natural healing provide health care to patients using various forms of treatment including herbology, reflexology or relaxation techniques to promote, maintain and restore the holistic health of patients. They usually work in private practice, including group or team practices, or are employed by clinics, health clubs and spas.
Main tasks
- Herbalists
- Assess patients and advise them on the use of herbs for the treatment of conditions such as arthritis, rheumatism, asthma, skin disorders and stomach ailments
- May cultivate herbs and manufacture and sell herbal compounds
- Osteopathic manual practitioners
- Assess, treat and manage musculoskeletal and other related disorders of the body's structure by moving, stretching, and massaging a patients' muscles and joints to correct biomechanical dysfunctions
- Homeopaths
- Assess illnesses and treat them by administering, in chemical or herbal form, a small dosage of a remedy made from natural substances or by suggesting lifestyle changes
- Reflexologists
How to become one
Homeopaths usually require completion of a three-year diploma program in homeopathy. Registration with a regulatory body is required for homeopaths in Ontario. Other occupations in this unit group usually require completion of training programs specific to their type of practice and some supervised practical training.
Ways in
- University: Medicine & Dentistry degrees, Offered by 15 universities in Canada
- University: Allied Health degrees, Offered by 9 universities in Canada
- College or CEGEP: College or CEGEP program. 37% of workers hold a college or other non-degree diploma (Census 2021). Common fields: Alternative and complementary medicine and medical systems; Somatic bodywork and related therapeutic services; Sports, kinesiology, and physical education/physical fitness.
- Licence or registration: Registration with a regulatory body is required for homeopaths in Ontario.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $32,867 a year The middle half earn $8,400 to $55,200.
- About 4,700 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 5,600 are projected by 2033. (+19.1%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: balance.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a practitioner of natural healing?
Homeopaths usually require completion of a three-year diploma program in homeopathy. Registration with a regulatory body is required for homeopaths in Ontario. Other occupations in this unit group usually require completion of training programs specific to their type of practice and some supervised practical training.
How much does a practitioner of natural healing earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $32,867 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $8,400 to $55,200.
Is a practitioner of natural healing a growing career in Canada?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 19% by 2033, from about 4,700 to about 5,600 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become a practitioner of natural healing?
Not always. 42% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Medicine & Dentistry degrees; Allied Health degrees; College or CEGEP program.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03