Educational and Career Opportunities in Alternative Medicine: All You Need to Find Your Calling in the Healing Professions

By Rosemary Jones

Book Overview

"At last! A book that does a fine job of cataloging the diverse set of educational and career opportunities in the field of alternative medicine." - Ron Hobbs, N.D., Associate Director of Admissions, Bastyr University Looking for a meaningful career, one that will give you purpose as well as income? Consider a career in the fast-growing field of alternative medicine. When it comes to chronic problems, many people have become disillusioned with conventional care. Instead, they have embraced alternative methods. As a result, there are simply not enough qualified people to handle the demand for alternative therapies. But which alternative therapy career would be the best for you? Let this book be your guide. Here you will find complete explanations of your career choices, together with vital details about educational and certifications options. Discover: Over 250 university programs, 160 of which are explained in depth Extensive descriptions of over 40 alternative medicine careers Degree, certification, and licensing requirements Information by state or province Important Web site links and other useful resources And much, much more! With this book, a new and exciting world of opportunities awaits you. More important, you will be in a position to discover work that will reward your heart as it rewards you. Includes information on: Acupuncture Chiropractic Licensed Massage Therapy Licensed Midwifery Naturopathy Osteopathy Acupressure Reflexology Shiatsu Watsu Ayurveda Yoga Biofeedback Guided Imagery Hypnotherapy Myofascial Release Bonnie Prudden Technique Rolfing Hellerwork Energy Work Homeopathy Polarity Therapy Reiki Zero Balancing Herbalism Aromatherapy Holistic Medicine/Nursing Anthroposophical Medicine Integrative Medicine Environmental Medicine Bach Flower Remedies Flower Essences Alexander Technique Aston-Patterning Feldenkrais Method Tragerwork Nutrition Orthomolecular Medicine Macrobiotics Veterinary Techniques and more

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761512446
• ISBN13: 9780761512448
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles
• Length: 347 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.2"