How to become a Naturopath

Treats clients using a system based on traditional naturopathic philosophies and principles through employing various tools and techniques, such as diet and lifestyle education, nutrition, herbal medicine and other practices.

Main tasks

• Completes detailed assessments to determine factors contributing to clients' states of health, including obtaining case histories, physical examinations, laboratory testing, and tongue and pulse diagnoses
• Categorises and determines the underlying causes of clients' symptoms, along with clients' capacity for improved health
• Employs a range of therapies and practices, including nutritional advice, herbal medicines, lifestyle counselling, hydrotherapy and naturopathic physical medicine, to meet individual treatment goals
• Prioritises non-invasive or non-pharmacological interventions and preventive care
• Monitors clients' progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary

Ways in

• University: Health & Public Health degrees, Offered by 39 universities in Australia
• TAFE and VET: Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda (HLT62615)

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

• About 9,500 people work in this job group now, and about 12,700 are projected by 2035. (+34%)
• 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 Naturopath?

Ways in include: Health & Public Health degrees; Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda.

Is a Naturopath a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 34% by 2035, from about 9,500 to about 12,700 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become a Naturopath?

Usually. 62% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Will AI change the work of a Naturopath?

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