OFO No: 223104

Other names for Naturopath:

• Natural Health Practitioner
• Natural Health Therapist
• Natural Therapist

What is a Naturopath?

A Naturopath uses natural therapies to treat health problems.

What does a Naturopath do?

• meets and greets patients
• asks relevant questions
• takes blood samples
• takes x-rays if necessary
• tries to diagnose patient’s problems
• recommends natural substances to treat problem
• liaises with other healthcare professionals
• keeps records

Are you … ?

• interested in natural medicine techniques?
• a person who loves nature?
• health conscious?
• a good listener?
• observant?
• a good communicator?

How do I become a Naturopath?

A Naturopath must be registered with the AHPCSA in order to practise and provide therapeutic services to the public.

Path 1

• Complete your matric with mathematics and physical science

Path 2

• Complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Traditional & Complementary Health Sciences

Path 3

• Bachelor of Complementary Medicine in Naturopathy
• University of the Western Cape (UWC)

Path 4

• Register with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA)
• Once you have done this, you may practice as a professional Naturopath.

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Ayurvedic Practitioner or Iridologist

Is becoming a Naturopath the right career choice for me?