Steven Parbach

If Eastern medicine appeals to you, you can enroll in an Oriental medicine school. There, you will learn the fundamentals of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), which include studies in Chinese herbal medicine, pharmacology, herbal formulations, and more.

In addition to learning all aspects of how plant medicine is used, students enrolled in these courses gain practical skills and knowledge in how to facilitate botanicals and herbs for therapeutics, spices, and for aromatherapy.

While many programs in healing arts are more concentrated in the area of bodywork, there are a growing number of holistic health courses that are geared toward natural health like reflexology, acupressure, aromatherapy, flower essences, and holistic nutrition.

Some of the healing therapeutics that are offered in these Oriental medicine programs includes acupuncture, Tuina, Chinese herbology, Qigong, Tai Chi, and shiatsu.

To become certified in reflexology, typical instruction is roughly 150-300 hours in length; however, there are a number of massage therapy programs that have integrated reflexology as an elective course or as part of the overall curriculum.

Some of the fascinating healing arts that students encounter when enrolled in these unique programs include acupuncture, chiropractic, colonic therapy, homeopathy, holistic nutrition, hydrotherapy, massage therapy, plant medicine, and other holistic health specialties.

Among some of the popular therapies that are taught in Oriental medicine courses include acupuncture, veterinary acupuncture, auriculotherapy (ear acupuncture), Chinese herbal medicine, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) philosophies, Tai Chi, Qigong, acupressure, and more.

While there are a few introductory programs in naturopathy, there are a growing number of holistic health schools and naturopathic schools that offer four-year academic programs that prepare candidates to become primary care physicians in the field.

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