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.
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Theoretical Knowledge
human anatomyhuman physiologysophrologyplay therapybreathing techniquesfasciatherapyayurveda medicinephytotherapyelectrical stimulation in acupunctureacupuncture methodsosteopathykinesiologytai chienergy therapyfirst aidvojta therapyskin typesmovement techniquesetiopathybehavioural therapyhomeopathy remediescomplementary and alternative medicineauriculotherapymulti-professional cooperation in health careacupressurereikiiridologycharacteristics of plantssterilization techniquesbalneotherapykineticsshiatsupathologies treated by acupuncturereflexologytypes of aromatherapy treatmentstherapeutic massagetraditional Chinese medicinerelaxation techniquesdieteticstypes of essential oilshomeopathyapplied kinesiology
Practical Skills
accept own accountabilityfollow-up on healthcare users' treatmentensure safety of healthcare userscarry out preventative internal medicine interventionsdevelop therapeutic relationshipsdeliver sophrology exercisesgive shiatsu massagesprescribe exercisesconduct physical examinationsidentify energetic meridiansselect acupuncture pointsprescribe topical therapyconduct a homeopathic consultationoffer advice on diet-related concernsapply acupuncturepromote healthy lifestyleinform clients of healthy lifestyle benefitsapply aromatherapyprepare oilsattend to sophrology clientsadvise on healthy lifestylesprepare sophrology sessionpromote mental healthconduct cupping therapyapply a holistic approach in careapply massage therapyapply systemic therapysafely instruct about fitnesscommunicate with customersensure safety of exercise environmentgive massages