Kelly Said:

Anyone have a successful career in holistic medicine/nutrition?

We Answered:

That is a good question. I am wanting to get my certification as a Holistic Practitioner. I am a Reiki Practitioner and am planning on using what I learn towards that. It really depends on what area you are wanting to study.

Holistic Practitioners are holistic healing professionals with a gift in one or more areas of healing. From body workers to homeopaths to hypnotherapists, the term holistic practitioner has become one that is often challenging to describe or understand. Hopefully this article will provide you with some clarity on what a holistic practitioner is and how to find one that meets your individual needs.

Saying holistic practitioner is similar to saying doctor. While there are general practitioners that cross along many paths, most specialize in one or more holistic methods or areas. The main areas of specialization are body-centered therapists, energy-centered therapists, mind-centered therapists, soul and spirit-centered therapists, emotional release therapists, and coaches/counselors. All of these therapists strive to bring a greater quality of life to their clients. That may occur through inner balance, self-empowerment, physical ease, or even emotional confidence.

One thing to realize is that many holistic practitioners work in many areas. In fact, it is usually challenging to limit a practitioner to one area. For example, a hypnotherapist may also be a chakra therapist, a bodyworker could also be a spiritual counselor, etc. Also, since the mind-body-soul connection is just that, connected, wherever you begin, be it in energy work, bodywork, or even the mind, you will find that all of you is affected by the work.

The courses that I will take to work towards being a Holistic Practitioner are Usui Reiki Master (currently doing), Deepening Intuition, Life Therapy, Chakra Balancing & Spiritual Counseling.

I know that there are some hospitals in my area that are starting to have nurses train in Reiki, its beneficial for patients and helps them feel relaxed. So again, it really depends on where you want to start and what you want to do. I hope this helped.

Reginald Said:

Holistic medicine on horses, know anything about learning it?

We Answered:

by the way my name is emily too, love your picture...and i'm going to johnson and wales in boston because it has an amazing equine program, but I haven't seen many colleges that have what you're looking for, I think your best bet is to study under what you can find and taking massage outside of school at a trade school.

Dwayne Said:

What and were are some accedited Alternative medicine/holistic schools to train at?

We Answered:

I go to the World Medicine Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Honolulu Hawaii. It's a master's program. We have 3 different schools here in honolulu to choose from.

If you live on the east coast (like I did) there's one in monmoth NJ and one in glenside PA. There's also 3/4/5 in NYC as well as upstate. There's also one in FL, a few in chicago, and a bunch in cali.

Hope this helps!

Clinton Said:

What is a good major if I want to do holistic medicine in the future.?

We Answered:

Biology

Jeremy Said:

What are the rules for starting a new holistic school?

We Answered:

You should contact the school board in your state and contact the accreditation people themselves. They would be able to point you in the right direction.

Diane Said:

I want to be a certified doctor in herbal medicine, or holistic health?

We Answered:

I don't know about Canada, but if you contact the American Herbalist Guild they might be able to direct you to some places up north there that you can learn.

http://www.americanherbalistsguild.com/

Good luck! :)