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Homeopaths believe that you can use homeopathic remedies to stimulate the body to heal itself.
You could work: freelance / self-employed; managing your own hours
In this role you could:
You could work in a therapy clinic, from home or at a client's home.
You can get into this job through:
You could do some work shadowing with a homeopath to find out more about homeopathy and how to get started.
You can find a registered homeopath through the:
You could take a qualification recognised by one of the professional organisations for homeopathy.
There are short introductory courses to help you make sure a career in homeopathy is for you.
You could then move on to a foundation or undergraduate degree level, professional training course. These are are mostly studied part-time from 1 year for a foundation course, to between 2 and 4 years for professional training.
If you're a qualified, regulated healthcare professional like a doctor, nurse, dentist, pharmacist, vet or midwife, you could take a homeopathy course approved by the Faculty of Homeopathy
The Foundation qualification (LFHom) will give you an understanding of the principles of homeopathy.
The Advanced qualification (MFHom) allows regulated healthcare professionals to practice homeopathy alongside their healthcare specialism.
You'll need to:
You can get more details about a career in homeopathy through the following organisations:Alliance of Registered Homeopaths; The Homeopathic Medical Association; Society of Homeopaths
Most homeopaths are self-employed. Some practice homeopathy alongside another career or healthcare role while building up a client base big enough to open their own practice.
You could take additional training in other complimentary therapies to add to the range of treatments you can offer.
With experience you could move into teaching homeopathic courses or research into its use. You could use your knowledge and experience to write articles or advice on complementary therapies.
You could work in the manufacture of homeopathic remedies and products.