Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Natural Healing Schools

Natural healing schools offer instruction about natural and holistic medicine. A natural healing school usually includes a curriculum based on natural remedies comprised of courses on nutritional and herbal supplements; as well as various massage and other self healing therapies.

Teaching a foundation on the human body’s ability to heal itself; natural healing schools may offer instructional courses that cover iridology, Ayurveda, alternative therapies, colonic hydrotherapy, detoxification, nutritional habits, reflexology, essential oils and flower essences and other relevant, healing therapies.

In general, natural healing schools offer an education in natural medicine through comprehensive study programs that integrate herbal medicines with other naturopathic and homeopathic treatments. Other possible courses which natural healing schools may offer include aromatherapy, body treatments, various massage therapies, energy balancing techniques, business essentials, and reiki.

Natural healing school courses range in length and cost; however, if individuals wish to pursue specific healing modality training such as massage therapy certification, programs for massage therapist certification may be anywhere from 300 – 1,500 class hours. Natural health diplomas and/or degrees may also be attained but with additional education, training and comprehensive coursework.

Natural healing schools may offer distance learning or online learning programs, in addition to traditional in-class coursework