Complementary Health Therapists, classified under ANZSCO 2522, are professionals who provide treatment to patients by considering their physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs. Instead of focusing solely on specific symptoms, these therapists take a holistic approach and utilize various therapies, techniques, and practices to address the overall well-being of the individual.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand, Complementary Health Therapists are required to possess a skill level commensurate with a bachelor's degree or a higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing may also be necessary, depending on the specific occupation.

Tasks Include:

• Assessing patients to determine the nature of their disorder, illness, problem, or need through questioning, examining, and observing.
• Developing and implementing treatment plans that incorporate various applications such as acupuncture, homoeopathic and herbal medicine, as well as dance, drama, hypnotic, and music therapies.
• Evaluating and documenting patients' progress throughout the treatment plans.
• Providing dietary and lifestyle advice and guidelines to support overall well-being.
• Prescribing natural medicines, including herbal, mineral, and animal extracts, to stimulate the body's capacity for self-healing.

Occupations:

• 252211 Acupuncturist
• 252212 Homoeopath
• 252213 Naturopath
• 252214 Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
• 252215 Traditional Māori Health Practitioner
• 252299 Complementary Health Therapists nec

252211 Acupuncturist

An Acupuncturist treats disorders and illnesses by stimulating the body's defence mechanisms through the insertion of fine needles into the skin. Registration or licensing may be required. (Skill Level: 1)

252212 Homoeopath

A Homoeopath addresses the body's immune and defence systems by assessing the whole person and utilizing minute amounts of natural remedies derived from substances such as plants, minerals, and animal sources. Registration or licensing may be required. (Skill Level: 1)

252213 Naturopath

A Naturopath focuses on treating internal health problems, metabolic disorders, and imbalances by considering the whole person and employing natural therapies. Registration or licensing may be required. (Skill Level: 1)

252214 Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner

Also known as a Chinese Medicine Practitioner or Oriental Medicine Practitioner, a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner addresses imbalances of energy flows throughout the body by assessing the whole person. They utilize techniques and methods such as acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, massage, diet, exercise, and breathing therapy. Registration or licensing is required. (Skill Level: 1)

Specialization: Chinese Herbalist

252215 Traditional Māori Health Practitioner

A Traditional Māori Health Practitioner diagnoses, assesses, and treats patients in accordance with Tikanga Māori (Māori culture and custom) while involving the participation of whanau (family). (Skill Level: 1)

252299 Complementary Health Therapists nec

This occupation group includes Complementary Health Therapists not elsewhere classified. Occupations in this group consist of Dance Therapists, Drama Therapists, Hypnotherapists, Music Therapists, and Play Therapists. (Skill Level: 1)