How to become a Natural Remedy Consultant

Uses natural techniques and diagnostic methods for treatment, relaxation and health purposes.

Main tasks

• Consults with clients to assess health concerns and goals
• Conducts diagnostic assessments for health issues
• Recommends and administers natural remedies and therapies, and develops personalised treatment plans based on client needs
• Monitors client progress and adjusts treatment plans
• Offers lifestyle and dietary recommendations for health support

Ways in

• TAFE and VET: Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda (HLT62615); Diploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation (HLT52615); Diploma of Clinical Aromatherapy (HLT52315); Diploma of Kinesiology (HLT52415); Diploma of Reflexology (HLT52515)

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

• About 4,700 people work in this job group now, and about 5,700 are projected by 2035. (+21.4%)
• AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.

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Questions people ask

How do I become a Natural Remedy Consultant?

Ways in include: Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda; Diploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation.

Is a Natural Remedy Consultant a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 21% by 2035, from about 4,700 to about 5,700 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become a Natural Remedy Consultant?

Usually not. Only 22% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda; Diploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation.

Will AI change the work of a Natural Remedy Consultant?

AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.

Sources

• Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04

Updated 2026-10-04