When it comes to alternative medicine, it used to be that you would have to
go to some dark alley or know someone in order to find an actual
practitioner.
And even then, their training was a bit questionable.
In today's times of alternative medicine acceptance, there are numerous
schools who offer degree programs for those interested in studying
everything from massage to aromatherapy and homeopathy.
This is good news for you: you're going to be able to find someone who's
actually been tested and trained to help you.
However, since regulation of alternative medicine can be a bit sketchy, you
will want to make sure to ask the following questions of the practitioners you
do find:
• Where did you go to school?
• What licenses/certificates do you have?
• Are your certifications current?
• How much experience have you had?
• How many people have you treated?
• Have you attended any additional training courses?
• Do you update your training?
• How do you keep up with current alternative medicine research?
By taking the time to listen to what the practitioner has to offer, you will get
a better sense as to whether they can help you.
In many instances, the rapport you have with someone is just as helpful as
the skills they have. Of course, you will want to double check to see if any
training they say they have is legitimate.
The first person you will want to ask about alternative medicine practitioners
is your regular doctor.
And if they don't know of any, talk to your insurance company.
Very often, you will simply be able to look in your local phone book or online
address directory to find who you need.
The only thing you need to keep in mind is that if you're not comfortable wit
the person you're going to or how they practice their form of healing, you
should try to find someone else.
You need to be comfortable with how you are treating your body – or letting
someone else treat it, as the case may be.
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