Natural therapist

Naturopaths design, develop and implement therapeutic interventions for curative purposes based on naturopathy and on techniques from non-conventional medicine. They aim to improve the physical and psychological recovery processes of individuals with manifest conditions, whether as specific activities or as complementary activities, as a part of an overall care programme. Naturopathy is based on a physiotherapeutic principle that health is maintained by the body itself using its inherent systems of curing and balance. Therapeutic methods used include techniques from naturopathic disciplines (based on elements of nature), such as Phytotherapy, Aromatherapy, Thalassotherapy, Balneology, Climatology, Heliotherapy, Geotherapy, Thermotherapy, Medical Hydrotherapy and Hydrology, Oligotherapy, Kinesitherapy, Diet Therapy, Colour Therapy and manual techniques of mobilisation and therapeutic massage.

• Take a patient's medical history or interpret his or her diagnosis in order to establish the programme and specifically direct treatment sessions.
  Examine a patient and diagnose his or her condition based on the principles of the natural medicine practiced. May use non-conventional diagnosis techniques, such as Iridology and Kinesiology.
  Conduct an in-depth interview of the patient to determine all internal and external factors relating to the causes of the manifest disorders or problems.
  Identify and classify the main features of the patient's personality and character. If doctor, interpret and utilise other diagnostic systems and medical history provided by the patient, from the perspective of other medicines.
  If doctor, evaluate the effectiveness of other treatments performed on the patient to treat the disorders or manifest conditions.
  Identify and determine, for all symptoms discussed, the causal factors involved in the onset of the disorder, according to the homeopathic priniples.
• Design individually, or with other professionals, a personalised treatment and therapy for the patient's problems or condition in an attempt to improve the patient's physical and mental recovery processes, based on treatment choices of natural techniques and methods.
  Recommend a natural treatment based on the technique of the specialty or based on a combination of several complementary techniques, such as Diet Therapy and Oligotherapy.
  Decide which natural substances should be administered or used during sessions.
  Provide information on the medicinal propeties of natural homeopathic substances and on the proper way to administrate the dosis of the natural substances to be taken.
  Provide information on the compatibilities and incompatibilities of natural substances with other treatments.
  Provide information on the timeframe of the treatment and recommend, if necessary, other therapies.
• Develop therapy sessions applying natural therapy methods.
  Conduct the sessions by applying therapeutic methodologies related to every discipline and utilising appropriate substances (water, mud, colours, flowers, lights, etc.).
  Provide information on the characteristics of the therapy session and on the function of each element or natural substance.
• Clinically monitor patients' progress.
  Modify and make changes to the initial work plan, based on the results of the sessions.
• Care for and ensure that therapy tools and instruments used in work sessions and the equipment in the work area are maintained in perfect conditions of maintenance, hygiene and cleanliness.
  Perform disinfection and hygiene tasks specifically for work instruments and physical equipment.
  Ensure that natural substances used in sessions are properly maintained.
• Undergo specialisation and enhancement courses on innovations in naturopathy and the particular specialty.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Fisioteràpia
• Grau: Infermeria
• Grau: Medicina

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Analytical thought: Level 2

Empathy: Level 3

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 1

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Customer orientation: Level 2

Conceptual thought: Level 1

Healthcare

Working to maintain and improve health, as well as physical and mental well-being, is the primary interest of people who are involved in the field of healthcare. Some of the activities in this field include making diagnoses, prescribing treatments and monitoring illnesses and injuries. These activities also include the application of therapeutic treatments (traditional or alternative) with a view to facilitating the physical recovery of those being treated. To carry out these activities, one must have in-depth knowledge of the human body and medicine, in its various specialisations.

Social community worker

Individuals related to the social/community field have an interest in working to improve people's social well-being and quality of life, as well as enhance their integration into their social, family and/or work environment. The professional activities that are common in this field include providing special support and aid to people at risk of social exclusion, designing programmes and implementing resources for the social and cultural stimulation of an area, and acting as mediators for conflict resolution in family, social or interpersonal environments. These activities involve constant interaction with people in order to improve their psychological and social well-being.

Osteopath

Acupuncture specialist

Homeopath

Palliative care specialist

Natural therapeutic specialist

• Work hours

  Full-time. May be subject to rotating shifts.

• Salary

  Depending on qualifcations and academic degree, gross annual salary between 30,000 and 36,000 euros.

• Professional category

  Technician

• Human resources and equipment

  Purchased or leased workspace equipped for treatment sessions.

• Initial investments

  Surgical and health-related infrastructures and equipment.