Naturopath

As part of your day-to-day duties, you could:

• discuss with a client their health, family and social history and their lifestyle habits
•  carry out a physical examination
•  take blood samples and carry out other tests
•  design a treatment plan based on the consultation and test results
•  advise on diet and lifestyle
•  keep detailed client notes
•  see clients for follow-up appointments
•  refer clients to a GP where necessary

• knowledge of medicine and dentistry
• excellent verbal communication skills
• counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach
• analytical thinking skills
• knowledge of psychology
• sensitivity and understanding
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to understand people’s reactions
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

You can get into this job through:

• a university course

With experience and through marketing your service you could build your client base.

You could specialise in a particular type of treatment or work with people with specific health problems.

You could also move into teaching or promoting naturopathic techniques or doing research into naturopathic therapies.