Herbalist Practitioners
An herbalist charges $55 or more per hour and supplements their income in many instances by teaching or consulting herbology. This career is a work from home opportunity as many practitioners also grow and sell their own plants for additional income. Incomes range from $20k-$120k according to a salary review published by the AHG (American Herbalist Guild). As a practitioner, you will be using your knowledge of plants to treat such illnesses as asthma, allergies, skin problems, various pains, arthritis, stomach problems, etc. Your clients will need to provide a detailed history of medical and emotional problems. They will also need to provide information on their diet and lifestyle which will allow you to determine which herbs will work best for them. If your going into private practice, your knowledge can be a "golden"opportunity to your financial gain. The need for a personal websiteto advertise and give your business credibility opens the door fora whole new source of income.
Private practice not your thing? This alternative method of healing is growing, providing jobs in holistic clinics, health stores, greenhouses, sales reps for the herbal supplement companies, and more. Salaries for these jobs range from $17k-$75k based on your locality, skill level and training and the type of employer you choose. Presently there are no licensing or certification requirements for practitioners, but check with your local state agency for any changes. You can obtain certification through the AHG, which will give your practice more credibility. The AHG does require that you pass their exams and that you meet their continuing education guidelines. Education from an accredited school should include a minimum of 1600 hours and 400 of those should be actual clinical work. Courses include botany, plant identification, pharmacy, nutrition and more depending upon the school's curriculum. Prices range from $4k to $14k and this may not include extras such as books or supplies. You can also educate yourself through online courses and workshops. The cost of these programs also vary, but your total educational cost would drop to between $400 and $1500. You can still get certification through the AHG if you meet their requirements. If you decide to educate yourself you may want to obtain a list of these requirements to give you some idea of what courses you shouldbe taking to start a career in this holistic therapy. For more information, visit the
AHG website.
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