The doctor and the naturopath



The doctor and the naturopath

Doctor and naturopath, to understand the differences well, let's focus on the second professional figure. The naturopath is the "basic" operator of holistic wellness according to nature, a true professional who deals with active prevention and self-healing pedagogy.

In the deontological code of the naturopath which can be found on the website of FE.N.NA.P. it is read:

"The activities covered by the profession of naturopath are based on methodologies and specific techniques aimed at the study, research, consulting, analysis, empirical evaluation and intervention on phenomena, processes, structures, lifestyles, on value orientations.

The profession of naturopath is carried out through research, analysis and naturopathic practices whose object is the maintenance of the state of health as a dynamic psycho-physical-social balance. His work is mainly aimed at prevention, placing himself in relation to the curate, as a guide, counselor, guardian and curator. "

In the toolbox of a naturopathic doctor you will find a balanced diet, herbs and essences (phytotherapy, Bach flowers), massages (Shiatsu), meditation and energetic disciplines (Reiki). And so on.

The profession of naturopath includes research, experimentation, planning, planning, planning, organization, evaluation, training, teaching and consulting.

The naturopath can work as a freelancer or work as a scientific informant, commercial agent, consultant in medical offices, pharmacies, herbalists, wellness centers and so on.

Become a naturopathic doctor

The training course to become a naturopathic doctor lasts from three to four years, depending on the level of detail and the school you choose. In Italy there are five main schools of naturopathy, all private.

Naturopathy is regulated in 26 of the 27 European countries: only in Italy are we still at the draft law level: is the 3rd law proposal (n.2152) of 3 May 2010 concerning the regulation of the figure of naturopathic health worker .

The violation of the criminal law can be configured both by the Naturopathic Schools towards their students and by naturopaths towards their clients.

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