Natural Healers Blog

Welcome to the leading resource for students who want to kickstart their education in natural health. We want to help you achieve your academic and professional goals by connecting you to natural healing schools and being your trusted information hub on natural care and occupations. Our blog features career guides, up-to-date salary data and advice from experts in their fields that will give you the insight you need to pursue your calling.

We’re proud to say that this blog is one of the most extensive resources available to prospective students of natural medicine, and covers topics ranging from how to become a midwife to the duties of a chiropractor to launching a career in nutrition, and much more. Our content is produced with comprehensive research on holistic approaches and career paths to make sure you are getting thorough and accurate information. Take a look around to discover the multitude of natural health professions available to you and determine what education and training you’ll need to embark on your natural health career.

a spiritual healer with her hands over the chest of a client laying on the floor
How to become a spiritual healer

Together, the body, mind, and spirit act as interdependent units. When illness or injury occurs, it causes an imbalance.
bioenergetic therapist soothing patients cheeks with two hands
Bioenergetics career guide

Bioenergetics therapists aim to heal the stress that builds up in the body, including muscle tension, postural problems, and breathing inhibitions.
osteopathic doctor lifting patients arm during a session
Guide to osteopathic medicine

In order to get into osteopathic medical school, you’ll need to take a certain number of credits during your undergraduate degree.
occupational therapist applying kinesiology tape to patients lower back
Occupational therapy vs. physical therapy

Both therapies aim to restore patient mobility to improve their quality of life, and both often use manual, hands-on techniques to achieve their goals.
client in reiki therapy session
Reiki practitioner—training, salary & job outlook

Reiki is a Japanese healing art that focuses on harnessing the body’s energy through the use of the healer’s hands to promote healing.
polarity therapy session with hands over patient
Polarity therapy career guide

A polarity therapist brings balance to the whole system by improving the flow of energy in a person’s body,

a woman with glasses eyes closed envisioning mental imagery
How to become a guided imagery therapist

Guided imagery is not only used in managing pain and disease, it can also help patients overcome bad habits and improve their overall wellness.
an obgyn performing ultrasound on pregnant woman at hospital
Doula vs. midwife vs. OBGYN

These roles are very distinct, however, and figuring out which one you want to become—or which one you may want to assist with your own pregnancy—begins with understanding what distinguishes each of them.
kinesiologist applies pressure to clients taped forearm
Kinesiologist career guide

Kinesiology school may be a good choice if you have an interest in preventive medicine and complementary diagnostic methods.
a smiling holistic nurse wearing a white coat with a stethoscope around her neck
How to become a holistic nurse

Holistic nurses see the healing of the whole person as their goal, and they draw on a variety of therapies to broaden their scope of practice.
female athlete getting a sports massage on her calf muscle
How to become a sports massage therapist

From flexibility to rehabilitation, sports massage training teaches students how to treat a wide range of muscle and performance issues.
child-holding-apple-smiling-at-pediatric-nutritionist
How to become a pediatric nutritionist

If you love to be around children and have a knack for food and various diets, a career in children’s nutrition could be for you!