| In recent times, there has been an increased | | | | Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Degree (ND). |
| shift toward natural health and wellness | | | | In this particular course of study, students |
| programs both here in America and abroad. | | | | learn about homeopathy, herbs, natural |
| Part of this evolution is due in part to the | | | | pharmacology, somatic education, and other |
| noninvasive nature of integrative and | | | | relative subject matter. |
| complementary medicines; and with the gaining | | | | |
| popularity of these effective yet safe, | | | | Of course there are many other natural health |
| alternative therapies, comes the necessity | | | | programs from which to choose, however, |
| for natural healing educational courses. | | | | before enrolling in one, candidates should |
| | | | examine current trends, career outlook, and |
| Natural health schools provide a vast array | | | | whether or not the prospective school offers |
| of healing arts programs including | | | | financial aid programs, in addition to |
| acupuncture and Oriental medicine, | | | | accreditation. Like traditional schools and |
| chiropractic, energy medicine, homeopathy, | | | | colleges, natural health schools typically |
| naturopathy, massage therapy, and | | | | provided clinical internships, continuing |
| reflexology, among others. Some of the more | | | | education courses, and career placement |
| popular natural health classes are designed | | | | assistance, as well as financial planning |
| to introduce individuals to healthcare | | | | services. |
| disciplines like herbal medicine, | | | | |
| aromatherapy and Reiki. But what many | | | | If you (or someone you know) are interested |
| individuals do not know is that not only can | | | | in finding natural health therapies, let |
| they attain a comprehensive education in one | | | | professional training within fast-growing |
| of the aforementioned studies, but some of | | | | industries like massage therapy, cosmetology, |
| these courses result in a degree and/or | | | | acupuncture, oriental medicine, Reiki, and |
| licensure. | | | | others get you started! Explore natural |
| | | | health programs near you. |
| As an example, natural health programs in | | | | |
| massage therapy almost always require | | | | Natural Health Education in the 21st Century |
| students to become certified and licensed in | | | | |
| the field. While many natural healing | | | | © Copyright 2007 |
| schools provide 300-hour training hours, a | | | | |
| greater number of massage schools have begun | | | | The CollegeBound Network |
| offering 500+ hour massage programs to meet | | | | |
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