What skills does a naturopath need?

Naturopaths need excellent communication skills so they can talk to their patients about risks and benefits of any proposed treatments. They need to have a sound understanding of you’re their medications will mix with any other medications patients may be taking. A thorough understanding of natural medicines and traditional techniques affecting the body’s functions is also necessary.

Skills/attributes:

  • Diligence with record keeping
  • Superb communication skills
  • Sympathetic and patient
  • Interested in natural therapies