Naturopath (Natuurgeneeskundige)
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A naturopath is a therapist who specializes in alternative medicine. Naturopathy refers to the natural form of healing, which is brought about by means of nature. An important feature of this form of healing is that it focuses not only on the disease, but on the whole body. The treatments must stimulate, support and steer the various processes in the right direction. There are various remedies that are used for this, such as herbs, organic and homeopathic medicines. What exactly a naturopath does in terms of treatments can differ per naturopath because naturopathy consists of many different treatments and techniques. Another name for naturopathy is also called herbal medicine or phytotherapy. Herbal medicine or phytotherapy involves the treatment of people through plants and herbs. It is not the case that a naturopath can simply be regarded as a homeopath because homeopaths have a different starting point than naturopaths. This is especially the case if a naturopath is to be regarded as a herbalist. Herbal medicine and homeopathy are often seen as the same thing, but this is not the case, despite the fact that herbal medicine and homeopathy both use natural products. The big difference between herbal medicine and homeopathy is that within herbal medicine it is assumed that people can become better through the healing power of herbs and plants. Within homeopathy, there is another starting point, namely that people have self-healing and self-healing ability to get better. Within homeopathy, plants and herbs therefore act as support and not so much as a medicine. A specialist who practices homeopathy is called a homeopath.
A naturopath is therefore a therapist, who specializes in the use and application of plants and herbs to treat clients. As described earlier, a naturopath cannot simply be regarded as a homeopath. This is especially true if a naturopathy uses herbal medicine. Naturopathy can also be classified as orthomolecular medicine. Orthomolecular medicine focuses on nutrition, herbal medicine and nutritional oncology. Naturopaths focus strongly on proper nutrition to prevent diseases and other problems. If clients come into contact with naturopathy, it is the naturopath who will prescribe the right plant remedies. Naturopaths strongly believe in preventing disorders and diseases by consciously dealing with your body. This also relates to taking good nutrition. Obviously, naturopaths cannot be classified as doctors because naturopaths practice alternative medicine. In some cases, a naturopath can also be considered a quack.
HERBAL MEDICINE
Herbal medicine is used to treat health complaints or diseases through herbal remedies. These herbs originated over the centuries and are still used by many people today. Today, there are more and more scientific studies into the effect of various herbs. These herbs can be used in various ways such as by inhalation, tablets, foot baths, spray, herbal ointment and herbal cream.
BIOLOGICAL AND HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINAL PRODUCTS
Biological medicines are made from substances found in nature and are not synthetic in composition. Homeopathic medicinal products are prepared on the basis of an extract of mineral, vegetable or animal origin.
NATUROPATHIC THERAPY
Naturopathic therapy thus has a holistic approach and is based on the belief that all body systems are interconnected. The naturopath looks at the whole person, including physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual health, when assessing and examining a condition. Another name for alternative medicine is also called complementary medicine. A naturopathic therapist can also follow the register training medical basic knowledge or the register training psychosocial basic knowledge. Bach remedies (liquid plant extracts) can also be part of a naturopathic treatment.
WHAT DOES A NATUROPATH DO:
NATUROPATHIC TRAINING
In order to be able to work as a naturopath, it is best to follow the Hbo-training medical basic knowledge. There are several specializations possible in the field of naturopathy, such as homeopathy, orthomolecular nutrition, weight coaching and blossom therapy. In order to be able to join the "Dutch working group on practices in natural medicine", the basic medical knowledge course at hbo level is a must. In addition, there are also plenty of external training institutes where you can follow a course. Accounting is also important as an independent entrepreneur.
COMPANIES WHERE A NATUROPATH MAY BE EMPLOYED
In most cases, a naturopath works as an entrepreneur within his own practice. The profession of naturopath does not actually occur in paid employment. A naturopath can work together with other alternative physicians in a practice. Think, for example, of a naturopath, who works together with a mesologist. A mesologist combines alternative medicine with ordinary medicine.
COMPETENCES NATUROPATH
The most important competence of a naturopath is the knowledge of herbal medicine. A naturopath does not fight diseases and can therefore in no way be regarded as a medical specialist. A naturopath should rather be seen as a coach, who makes people aware of their own body. Think, for example, of awareness with regard to food, the prevention of stress situations and of approaching possible problems in a holistic way. Holistic refers to looking at the whole in order to tackle problems effectively. Because a naturopath has to deal with different clients, communication can be regarded as an important competence. Generally important words are passion, inspiration, energy, planning, organizing, listening, sensitivity and monitoring.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A NATUROPATH
It is not possible to name the labour market perspective of a naturopath because the profession of naturopath does not actually occur in paid employment. A naturopath will have to determine his own labour market perspective as an entrepreneur by winning enough assignments. The career opportunities of a naturopath should be seen in building a successful personal practice. Continuing to delve further into naturopathy can also be regarded as growing within your career.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY NATUROPATH
Because you will work as an independent entrepreneur as a naturopath, you determine your own employment conditions and there are no examples. Also in terms of salary indication there are no examples to give because it will be entirely up to you how much you can earn. The income is therefore strongly dependent on the number of assignments.
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