Annual Salary
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Average UK salary in 2022 was £33,200
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Naturopaths believe in improving their clients' health through natural therapies and education about lifestyle, diet and exercise.
Average UK salary in 2022 was £33,200
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: in your own business; managing your own hours
There will be
4% more Naturopath jobs in 2027.
As part of your day-to-day duties, you could:
You could work in a therapy clinic or at a client's home.
Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding.
You can get into this job through:
You'll need to get a qualification that is recognised by one of the professional organisations for naturopathy.
The General Council and Register of Naturopaths (GCRN) is a professional body for naturopathy and recommends that courses should last at least 3 years, should involve attendance and not be done by distance learning alone.
You should also check the course content covers all of the competencies you will need to meet voluntary registration as a naturopath and that it includes enough practical work experience.
You'll usually need:
You'll need to:
You could join the General Council and Register of Naturopaths and Association of Naturopathic Practitioners, for professional development and training opportunities.
You can find out more about becoming a naturopath from the General Naturopathic Council and General Council and Register of Naturopaths.
With experience and through marketing your service you could build your client base.
You could specialise in a particular type of treatment or work with people with specific health problems.
You could also move into teaching or promoting naturopathic techniques or doing research into naturopathic therapies.
You'll need: