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complementary therapist

Complementary therapists use a range of complementary and alternative therapies to work simultaneously with the clients` body, mind, and spirit in a holistic approach.

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Description

Complementary therapists use a range of complementary and alternative therapies to work simultaneously with the clients` body, mind, and spirit in a holistic approach. They offer practices and services for holistic wellbeing, health maintenance, health education, health promotion and prevention of illness, along with the sustainable treatment of certain illnesses, especially chronic illnesses. Their practices include but are not limited to acupuncture, aromatherapy, banotherapy, homeopathy, and herbal medicine.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
human physiologyhuman anatomy
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
acupuncture methodshomeopathy remediessterilization techniquesayurveda medicineapplied kinesiologycomplementary and alternative medicinekineticsmovement techniquesplay therapymulti-professional cooperation in health caresophrologyfasciatherapytai chiiridologybehavioural therapyshiatsubalneotherapyskin typestypes of aromatherapy treatmentstraditional Chinese medicinehomeopathytherapeutic massageetiopathyvojta therapydieteticskinesiologyphytotherapyreikielectrical stimulation in acupunctureauriculotherapybreathing techniquespathologies treated by acupuncturetypes of essential oilsenergy therapyacupressurecharacteristics of plantsosteopathyrelaxation techniquesreflexologyfirst aid
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
carry out preventative internal medicine interventionsfollow-up on healthcare users' treatmentdevelop therapeutic relationshipsensure safety of healthcare usersaccept own accountability
OPTIONALOptional competences
give massagesinform clients of healthy lifestyle benefitsensure safety of exercise environmentapply a holistic approach in careconduct a homeopathic consultationgive shiatsu massagesapply acupuncturedeliver sophrology exercisesprepare sophrology sessionapply aromatherapycommunicate with customersprescribe exercisesselect acupuncture pointsapply massage therapyapply systemic therapyprescribe topical therapyconduct cupping therapyidentify energetic meridiansconduct physical examinationspromote healthy lifestylesafely instruct about fitnessprepare oilsadvise on healthy lifestylespromote mental healthoffer advice on diet-related concernsattend to sophrology clients

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

73 total
7 essential · 66 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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