Alternative Medicine Specialist
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Alternative medicine often addresses the whole person, considering physical and mental health as interrelated. Alternative medicine specialists have been gaining more and more popularity as a result. In this career, you will help people heal from chronic illnesses, pain, weight issues, anxiety, and more. Those in this career typically draw from traditional western medicine as well as treatments from a variety of cultures. Alternative medicine is not yet federally regulated, however, so every state has their own regulations that impact who can practice in this profession.
Types of Alternative Medicine
Many people in the field of alternative medicine specialize in certain areas. For example, some specialize in acupuncture while others specialize in herbalism. Here are some of the alternative medicine specialties:
- Acupuncture
- Ayurveda
- Chinese herbal medicine
- Homeopathy
- Massage therapy
- Naturopathy
- Reiki
- Yoga therapy
