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

"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

Our attitudes toward health and healing are changing rapidly, and the medical community is following right along. Acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopathy, and many other alternatives to mainstream Western medicine are growing, and these disciplines are training larger and larger numbers of practitioners to meet the demand. Natural-medicine writer Rosemary Jones has gathered useful information for anyone interested in pursuing or extending a career in alternative medicine into Educational & Career Opportunities in Alternative Medicine.

More than just a list of hundreds of programs, it details certification and education requirements, extended training opportunities for current health-care practitioners, and dozens of different health-related careers. Organized by subject, the sections outline the basics of the relevant professional degrees or continuing-education programs and list the ones that are accredited, including as much detail as possible on location, cost, and coursework. Using its chapter on distance learning and its location index, you don't have to stray far from home to jump into your studies. Especially useful is the inclusion of Web site and e-mail information--there's no need for traditional medicine to rely on traditional forms of communication! Educational & Career Opportunities in Alternative Medicine is a boon to anyone--whether college student, unhappy stockbroker, or grandparent--considering a healing path. --Rob Lightner