Natural Medicine Schools

Natural Medicine Schools

Those interested in natural medicine can study to become physicians and practitioners who are dedicated to disease prevention and healing through all-natural techniques. As a specialist in natural medicine, you'll study various forms of holistic medicine, including naturopathy, ancient healing methods, acupuncture, therapeutic exercise, and other alternative treatments. This form of medicine focuses on the use of natural techniques and medicines to cure or ease the suffering of patients without modern medicine or machines.



Recommended Schools

Brown Mackie College

Associate
Associate of Applied Science in Dietetics Technology: If you have a flair for food preparation and a healthy respect for the well being of others, consider a career as a dietary technician. The Dietetics Technology program at Brown Mackie College can prepare you to join a nutrition care team in many different professional settings.
Other programs available at Brown Mackie College: Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate of Science in Health & Therapeutic Massage
Indiana

Reeves College

Diploma
Acupuncture Diploma
Alberta

Daytona College

Associate, Diploma
Therapeutic Massage and Skin Care: This program combines massage therapy and skin care to prepare graduates to perform dual roles in the allied health and spa industry as a massage therapist and facial specialist. The Therapeutic Massage and Skincare program provides training in therapeutic massage and skin care with knowledge of the structure and function of the human body.
Other programs available at Daytona College: Medical Therapeutic Massage, Therapeutic Massage
Florida

The Salter School

Certificate
Massage Therapy
Massachusetts

Keiser Career College

Diploma, Associate
Massage Therapy: The Massage Therapy program provides instruction in therapeutic massage with knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. Students receive training in hydrotherapy, massage law, the prevention of medical errors, and allied modalities. In addition, students will also participate in a clinical setting to practice skills obtained in the program.
Other programs available at Keiser Career College: AS in Massage Therapy
Florida

National American University Campus

Diploma, Associate
Therapeutic Massage Professional Diploma: NAU's diploma program in therapeutic massage offers a well-rounded curriculum with an excellent balance between lectures and experiential courses. With a solid grounding in anatomy and physiology of the human body, this program is strong on the basics, and it gives students optimal opportunities to develop their 'touch' skills.
Other programs available at National American University Campus: A.A.S. Therapeutic Massage, Therapeutic Massage
Minnesota, Kansas, South Dakota

Ashworth College

Coursework, Diploma
Nutrition, Diet and Health: Are you tired of food fads? Do you want to know how to prepare and eat foods for a more energetic, less illness-prone lifestyle, and help others do the same? Learn the scientific basis for the food pyramid, diet planning, the digestive system, and how nutrients affect energy, wellness, and disease.
Other programs available at Ashworth College: Nutrition Specialist, Massage Techniques
Online School

Globe University

Diploma, Associate
AAS Massage Therapy: Are you looking for a flexible and rewarding career? Do you want to be your own boss in an industry expected to grow substantially? Have you been told you give great massages? The Massage Therapy program at Globe University/Minnesota School of Business could be the start of your journey to an exciting career as a certified massage therapist.
Other programs available at Globe University: Massage Therapy Diploma
Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota

Keiser University

Associate
Physical Therapist Assistant, AS, Massage Therapy, AS
Florida

Salter College

Certificate
Massage Therapy
Massachusetts

South University - Campus

Associate
Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assisting
Alabama, Georgia, Florida

Keystone Technical Institute

Associate, Diploma
Professional Massage Therapist: The program is designed to train students for entry-level positions as massage therapists. The student will develop competencies in Kinesiology, Sports Massage, Muscle Testing, and History of Massage/Effects of Massage, Allied Therapeutic Modalities and Swedish Massage.
Other programs available at Keystone Technical Institute: Professional Massage Therapy Specialist
Pennsylvania

Harris School of Business

Certificate
Massage Therapy
New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania

Lincoln Technical Institute

Coursework
Massage Therapy
Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey

National Massage Therapy Institute

Certificate
Massage Therapy Program
Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware

Kaplan University

Bachelor
BS in Nutrition Science: If you wish to seek leadership positions in nutrition, dietetics, or holistic health care in private or public arenas; or if you plan to pursue a graduate or first-professional degree in medicine, the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science is for you.
Other programs available at Kaplan University: Advanced Start BS in Nutrition Science
Online School

Schools of Medical Massage

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Ohio

Vancouver Career College

Diploma
Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
British Columbia

CDI College

Diploma
Massage Therapy: The Massage Therapy program provides the basic knowledge, tools, ethics, and behaviors that will enable you to successfully practice as a massage therapist in a variety of healthcare settings.
Other programs available at CDI College: Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant, Advanced Massage Therapy, Physiotherapist Assistant
British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario

Nevada School of Massage Therapy

Diploma
Professional Massage Therapy: The Professional Massage Therapy Program prepares students to become successful practicing bodyworkers in as little as seven months. The Program exceeds standards set by national certification, and by most state and municipal governments for licensing. The Professional Massage Therapy Program teaches the art and science of massage therapy, while also teaching sound business practices which prepare students for success in the marketplace.
Other programs available at Nevada School of Massage Therapy: Professional Massage Therapy Program
Nevada

Bellus Academy

Certificate
Holistic Health, Massage Practitioner
California

Seacoast Career Schools

Certificate
Massage Therapy
Maine, New Hampshire

Arizona School of Massage Therapy

Diploma
Professional Massage Therapy: The Professional Massage Therapy Program prepares students to become successful practicing bodyworkers in as little as seven months. The Program exceeds standards set by national certification, and by most state and municipal governments for licensing. The Professional Massage Therapy Program teaches the art and science of massage therapy, while also teaching sound business practices which prepare students for success in the marketplace.
Other programs available at Arizona School of Massage Therapy: Professional Massage Therapy Program
Arizona

Hesser College

Associate, Diploma
Diploma: Massage Therapy: Designed to prepare you for entry-level positions in the field of massage therapy, our Massage Therapy Diploma program introduces you to the following: proper body and table mechanics and draping, the history of massage therapy, basic organ structure and function, charting client intake and progress, demonstration of ROM, basic health and hygiene procedures, techniques such as deep tissue, neurovascular massage, and the use of water as a therapeutic tool, basic business procedures, the core techniques of sports massage, the role of nutrition as it affects the client and massage therapist, plus resume writing, preparing for interviews, and conducting a professional job search.
Other programs available at Hesser College: Associate of Science: Physical Therapist Assistant
New Hampshire

Medical Careers Institute

Associate
Physical Therapist Assisting - Associate: Our Physical Therapy Assisting program combines clinical learning experiences with traditional classroom instruction consisting of core and general education courses offered to students who are pursuing an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.
Other programs available at Medical Careers Institute: Massage Therapy - Associate
Virginia, North Carolina

Northwestern College

Associate, Certificate
Massage Therapy
Illinois

Myotherapy College of Utah

Certificate
Massage Therapy
Utah

ATI Career Training Center

Diploma
Professional Massage Therapy: The Professional Massage Therapy Program prepares students to become successful Massage Therapists eligible to work in a variety of therapeutic environments. The program exceeds standards set by the state and national certification, providing in depth training in the art and science of massage therapy, focusing on clinical methods and advanced techniques.
Other programs available at ATI Career Training Center: Massage Therapy (MT), Massage Therapy
Texas

Utah College of Massage Therapy

Diploma
Professional Massage Therapy Program
Utah

Spa Tech Institute

Certificate
Holistic Aesthetics ME, Therapeutic Massage Therapy, Holistic Massage Therapy
Maine, Massachusetts

Southwestern College

Coursework
Massage Therapy
Ohio, Kentucky

Baltimore School of Massage

Diploma
Professional Massage Therapy Program: The Professional Massage Therapy Program is a 637-hour program. It includes an in-depth study of Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage and Myofascial Release Techniques as well as additional related modalities that add impact to the training.
Other programs available at Baltimore School of Massage: Massage Therapy and Spa Techniques, Massage Therapy and Fitness Program
Maryland, Pennsylvania

Denver School of Massage Therapy

Diploma
Professional Massage Therapy Program
Colorado

Liberty University

Master
MA in HS - Health and Wellness
Online School

Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy

Diploma, Associate
Massage Therapy
Connecticut

Florida College of Natural Health

Associate, Diploma
Therapeutic Massage Training Program: This program blends training in therapeutic massage with knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. In addition, the curriculum provides students with training in hydrotherapy, Florida massage law and the most current allied modalities.
Other programs available at Florida College of Natural Health: AS / Massage and Skin Care, AS / Advanced Massage
Florida

Sunstate Academy

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Florida

Blue Cliff College

Diploma, Associate
Massage Therapy
Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas

PCU College of Holistic Medicine

Diploma
Tuina/Anmo: Of all the modalities of holistic health care to be embraced by Westerners, massage is perhaps the most prevalent. Our Chinese Tuina / Anmo program trains students in the ancient art of Chinese Tuina / Anmo, while providing a foundational understanding of the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to healthcare.
Other programs available at PCU College of Holistic Medicine: Acupuncturist, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Spa Therapy
British Columbia

Cortiva Institute

Certificate
Massage Therapy Program
Pennsylvania, Washington, Florida, Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey

Pioneer Pacific College

Diploma
Massage Therapy Diploma
Oregon

Branford Hall Career Institute

Certificate
Massage Therapy
Connecticut, Massachusetts

IntelliTec Medical Institute

Associate
Massage Therapist
Colorado

Rasmussen College

Diploma, Associate
Massage Therapy Diploma, Massage Therapy Associates Degree
Wisconsin, Florida, Minnesota, Illinois, North Dakota

The Soma Institute

Diploma
Clinical Massage Therapy
Illinois

Bryan College

Associate
Associates of Occupational Studies - Massage Therapy
California

Everest College of Business, Technology and Health Care

Diploma
Physiotherapist Assistant: The Physiotherapist Assistant / Occupational Therapist Assistant program has been designed to train you to work in partnership with, and under the supervision of, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
Other programs available at Everest College of Business, Technology and Health Care: Massage Therapy
Ontario, Alberta

California Healing Arts College

Certificate
Massage Therapist - Master CN650
California

Sarasota School of Massage Therapy

Certificate
Massage Therapy Program
Florida

Antonelli College

Associate
Massage Therapy
Mississippi, Ohio

Harrison College

Associate, Certificate
Therapeutic and Clinical Massage, Therapeutic Massage Practitioner
Indiana

UEI College

Diploma
Massage Therapy
California

Marinello Schools of Beauty

Certificate
Massage Therapy
California

Broadview University

Diploma, Associate
Massage Therapy, Diploma in Massage Therapy, Associate in Massage Therapy
Utah

Charter College

Diploma
Massage Therapy
California

Southwest Florida College

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Florida

Hollywood Institute

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Florida

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute

Diploma
Professional Massage Therapy
Texas

Florida Career College

Diploma
Diploma - Professional Therapeutic Massage, Diploma - Massage Therapist
Florida

Milan Institute

Diploma
Massage Therapy
California, Idaho, Nevada

Institute of Business & Medical Careers

Diploma, Associate
Therapeutic Massage
Colorado, Wyoming

Milan Institute of Cosmetology

Diploma
Massage Therapy
California

Fortis College

Diploma, Associate
Massage Therapy
Pennsylvania, Virginia, Alabama, Florida

Fortis Institute

Associate, Diploma
Massage Therapy
Florida, Pennsylvania

Brookline College

Diploma
Diploma - Massage Therapy, Diploma - Professional Therapeutic Massage
Arizona, Oklahoma

Spa Vargas University

Certificate
Massage Therapy
Illinois

Steiners School of Esthetics at VASOM

Diploma
Professional Massage Training Program
Virginia

Everest Institute

Diploma
Massage Therapy (Diploma), Advanced Massage Therapy (Diploma)
Michigan, Texas, Georgia, New Jersey, West Virginia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oregon

Kaplan College

Diploma, Associate, Certificate
Diploma: Massage Therapy: The objective of the Massage Therapy program is to provide students with a solid and basic foundation of knowledge and skills in the areas of anatomy, physiology, hydrotherapy and massage and body therapies to enable them to become employable as entry-level Massage Therapists or establish their own businesses.
Other programs available at Kaplan College: Diploma: Clinical Massage Therapy, Associate of Applied Science: Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, Diploma: Holistic Health Practitioner, Diploma: Therapeutic Health Technician
Indiana, California

Everest College

Diploma
Diploma - Advanced Massage Therapy: The Massage Therapy program provides the basic knowledge, tools, ethics, and behaviors that will enable you to successfully practice as a massage therapist in a variety of healthcare settings. You will gain in-depth educational skills that increase your knowledge and develop specialized techniques of massage.
Other programs available at Everest College: Diploma - Massage Therapy , Diploma - Massage Therapist - Spa Specialist , Diploma - Massage Therapy - Sports Specialist
Colorado, Virginia, Nevada, California, Washington, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri

Vista College

Certificate
Massage Therapy
Utah

Kaplan Career Institute

Associate
Associate in Specialized Technology: Occupational Therapy Assistant
Pennsylvania

South College Asheville

Associate
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
North Carolina

YTI Career Institute

Diploma
Massage Therapy Practitioner
Pennsylvania

Anthem Institute

Diploma
Massage Therapy
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Nevada

Hands-On Medical Massage School

Certificate, Associate
Professional Massage Therapy, Medical Massage Therapy
California

National Holistic Institute

Diploma
Massage Therapist and Health Educator
California

University Canada west Academies

Diploma
Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
British Columbia

Tri-State Business Institute

Associate
Therapeutic Massage
Pennsylvania

Samra University of Oriental Medicine

Doctorate, Master, Certificate
Doctor's Degree Program in Oriental Medicine, Master's of Science in Oriental Medicine
California

Everest University

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Florida

Denver School of Hypnotherapy

Certificate
Master Hypnotist
Colorado

Chattanooga College

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Tennessee

Omaha School of Massage Therapy

Associate, Diploma
AS in Therapeutic Massage, Diploma in Therapeutic Massage
Nebraska

First Institute

Certificate
Massage Therapy
Illinois

Academy of Healing Arts

Diploma
Massage Therapist
Nevada

Vatterott College

Associate
Massage Therapy
Missouri

Allied College

Diploma, Associate
Massage Therapy
Missouri

Boston University

Doctorate
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Online School

The Bryman School of Arizona

Associate
Massage Therapy
Arizona

Minnesota School of Business

Associate, Diploma
Massage Therapy
Minnesota

Pittsburgh Technical Institute

Certificate
Therapeutic Massage
Pennsylvania

American Career College

Certificate
Massage Therapy
California

Fremont College

Diploma
Massage Therapy
California

National Career College

Diploma
Massage Therapy
California

Benedictine University

Master
Online M.P.H. - Health Education & Promotion
Online School

Trillium College

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Ontario

Anthem College

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Missouri, Oregon, Colorado, Minnesota, Wisconsin

Canadian Therapeutic College

Diploma
Sports Injury Therapy Diploma - Advanced Standing, Sports Injury Therapy Diploma - 3 Year Program (Full-time), Sports Injury Therapy Diploma - (Part-time), Massage Therapy Diploma - 2 Year Diploma, Massage Therapy - Advanced Standing Program, ...
Ontario

Federico Career Colleges

Certificate
Massage Therapy
California

High-Tech Institute

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Minnesota, Missouri, Texas, California, Nevada, Florida, Tennessee, Wisconsin

Florida Institute for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Certificate
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practitioner Program
Florida

Medical Technology Institute

Certificate
Massage Therapy
New Jersey

Hypnosis Motivation Institute

Certificate
Hypnotherapist Certification
California

Concorde

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Tennessee, California

Medix School

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Ontario, Maryland

Omega Institute

Certificate
Professional Therapeutic Massage
New Jersey

Spencerian College

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Kentucky

Berdan Institute

Certificate
Massage Therapy
New Jersey

Institute for Therapeutic Massage

Certificate
Clinical Massage Therapy Program, Oncology Massage Certification Program, Massage and Bodywork Program, Massage Therapy and Personal Training Program
New Jersey

Carrington College California

Certificate, Associate
Massage Therapy, Physical Therapist Assistant
California

Heisei International Institute

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Hawaii

Carrington College

Diploma, Associate, Certificate
Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy Technician, Physical Therapist Assistant
New Mexico, Arizona, Washington, Idaho, Nevada

San Joaquin Valley College

Certificate, Associate
Therapeutic Massage
California

Ontario College of Health and Technology

Diploma
Massage Therapy Program
Ontario

Lincoln College of Technology

Coursework
Massage Therapy
Georgia

Average Natural Medicine Salaries

biologist $52,000wildlife biologist $46,000safety and occupational health specialist $53,000medical officer $87,000biological science technician $32,000scientist $60,000internal medicine nurse practitioner $67,000supervisory pharmacist $75,000
In USD as of Apr 15, 2011
35k70k105k

Other Community and Technical Colleges

Metropolitan State College of Denver

Speer Blvd and Colfax Ave, Denver, 80217
Telephone:(303) 556-3876
http://www.mscd.edu

Everglades University

5002 T-Rex Avenue, Boca Raton, 33431
Telephone:(561) 912-1211
http://www.evergladesuniversity.edu

Northern Essex Community College

100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, 01830
Telephone:(978) 556-3000
http://www.necc.mass.edu/

College of St Catherine

2004 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul, 55105
Telephone:(651) 690-6000
http://www.stkate.edu

University of New Mexico-Taos Branch

115 Civic Plaza Dr, Taos, 87571
Telephone:(505) 737-6200
http://taos.unm.edu

Great Lakes Health Institute

5555 Mayfield Rd, Lyndhurst, 44124
Telephone:(440) 473-4545
http://www.greatlakeshealth.org

What Does an Herbologist Do?

Herbology, also known as botanical herbalism, herbal medicine and phytotherapy, is a traditional practice using the medicinal properties of plants, minerals, and fungi. An understanding of the science and practice of herbology will provide for a better understanding of what a herbologist does. read more [+]

  • Herbologists usually use a combination of extracts from plants, minerals and fungi in order to treat a patient, which is more effective than using a single ingredient. This might include herbal teas and oils.
  • Instead of diagnosing a patient and simply giving a remedy, herbologists view their field as the study of a web of relationships between cause, condition, and cure.
  • Most herbologists agree that their practice is most effective as a prevention. The body's needs are analyzed and natural treatments are given to strengthen it against illness.
  • Many herbologists choose to combine their practice with more accredited sciences like accupuncture and nutritional counselling.
  • There are various schools within the United States that certify herbologists.

Did You Know?

  • Over 35,000 plant species have medicinal value, and over half of all prescription drugs were discovered through the practice of herbology. What's more, a quarter of all prescription drugs in the US are plant-based, including morphine, aspirin and codeine.
  • The World Health Organization estimates that 80% of the world's population currently uses some form of plant-based medicine in healthcare.
  • The earliest recorded medicinal use of plants is detailed in the Lascaux Cave paintings in France, dated between 13,000 and 25,000 BC, and humans have been using herbology ever since. There are records of its use in Ancient Egyptian texts, the Old Testament, and in anient Greek, Roman and Chinese culture.

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