32209 – Other practitioners of natural healing
TEER 2Occupations usually requiring a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2 years or more, or supervisory occupations
Lead statement
Herbalists are practitioners of natural healing who provide an alternative form of health care to patients.
Main duties
- Assess patients and advise them on the use of herbs for the treatment of conditions such as arthritis, rheumatism, asthma, skin disorders and stomach ailments
- May cultivate herbs and manufacture and sell herbal compounds.
- Assess, treat and manage musculoskeletal and other related disorders of the body's structure by moving, stretching, and massaging a patients' muscles and joints to correct biomechanical dysfunctions.
- Assess illnesses and treat them by administering, in chemical or herbal form, a small dosage of a remedy made from natural substances or by suggesting lifestyle changes.
- Assess clients’ physical, mental and emotional health
- Provide advice and feedback to support clients’ wellbeing
- Apply gentle pressure with thumb and fingers to stimulate specific reflex points or areas, usually on the clients' feet, hands, ears and/or face to relieve tension, improve circulation, and promote better health and well-being.
- Evaluate the overall health and wellness of clients and recommend nutritional and life style adjustments to address their health issues and to support health goals.
- Assess and treat illness and injury through the use of holistic approaches such as herbal remedies, massage, as well as counselling in nutrition and exercise.
Employment requirements
- Other occupations in this unit group usually require completion of training programs specific to their type of practice and some supervised practical training.
- Homeopaths usually require completion of a three-year diploma program in homeopathy.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required for homeopaths in Ontario.
Example job titles
remedial herbalist · remedial herbologist · herborist · herbology practitioner · herbologist · herbalist · herbal specialist · herbal practitioner · osteopathic manual practitioner · osteopathic manual therapist · rolfer · certified iridologist · homeopathic practitioner · homeopath · iridologist · aromatherapist · certified reflexologist · reflexologist · reflexologist therapist · holistic nutritionist · holistic practitioner · naturotherapist · traditional naturopath
Wages (per year)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $32,867 | $32,867 | $76,500 |
| Quebec | — | $33,109 | — |
| Ontario | $37,561 | $37,561 | $73,500 |
| Manitoba | — | $34,810 | — |
| Alberta | — | $32,867 | — |
| British Columbia | — | $37,929 | — |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.