Further education, further training in naturopathy: Information, schools and offers at a glance

The naturopathy training program focuses on holistic methods such as herbal medicine, homeopathy and other naturopathic procedures. In contrast to purely conventional medical training, energetic, emotional and systemic aspects are also taken into account. Those who choose a naturopath will benefit from their knowledge of natural healing methods.

Naturopathy offers a holistic approach to health promotion and considers body, mind and soul as a unit. More and more people are looking for gentle and cause-oriented treatments, which is increasing interest in this specialty. Naturopathy training provides in-depth knowledge in areas such as herbal medicine, homeopathy and nutritional therapy.

A naturopathy training course (naturopathy training) provides in-depth knowledge of alternative healing methods and their application in everyday or professional life. The focus is on the person as a whole - body, mind and soul are considered together.

The following topics are frequently included in the training of naturopaths:

• Phytotherapy: the science of medicinal plants and their therapeutic use
• Homeopathy: Basics and use of homeopathic remedies
• Manual therapies: Techniques such as reflexology or spinal work
• Anatomy and physiology: understanding the structure and functions of the human body
• Diagnostics and case work: practical exercises and case analyses from naturopathic practice
• Holistic thinking: combining conventional medical knowledge with naturopathic approaches

This content of the naturopathy training course prepares you to accompany people in a natural way and provide individual support - in a private or professional setting, depending on the training objective.

As the curricula and content of the naturopathy training course can vary from school to school, it is advisable to ask the respective educational institution directly for the exact information.

Tip: You can use our contact form to forward your question about naturopathy training directly to the desired school - select the right school now and send a no-obligation inquiry.

Homeopathy is used to gently activate the body's self-healing powers. It is based on the principle of "healing like with like" and is used for both acute and chronic complaints. A homeopathic training course teaches you how to select and dose remedies and adapt them to individual patient situations. If you would like to find out more about the course content or training requirements, you can contact the providers directly using our contact form.

A naturopath works with naturopathic methods to promote the well-being of their clients. Procedures such as phytotherapy, manual techniques or energetic methods are used. In a naturopathy course, these skills are taught in a practical way, supplemented by the basics of diagnostics and interviewing. Anyone interested in the content or entry requirements for such a course should take action below and request further information directly from the providers using our contact form.

ATTENTION: Are you interested in training to become a "naturopath"? - Then you should know: These designations are no longer permitted in Switzerland, as the word components "doctor" and "physician" are only permitted for people with a university degree and qualification. The term "naturopath", on the other hand, is just right for you.

Training to become a naturopath is based on a sound education in the field of alternative medicine. It takes at least four years, is part-time and costs from CHF 35,000 upwards*.

For the four specialties Traditional European Naturopathy (TEN), Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ayurvedic Medicine and Homeopathy, the educational pathways in Switzerland are regulated by the OdA AM (Organization of the Alternative Medicine Workplace), lead to the OdA AM certificate and enable the acquisition of the federal diploma as a naturopath in the corresponding specialty. Other healing arts - such as Traditional Tibetan Medicine - follow their own rules.

The training leading to the OdA AM certificate consists of six modules:

• M1 Basic medical training
• M2 specialty (TEN, TCM, Ayurvedic medicine or homeopathy)
• M3 Health and ethics
• M4 Working as a therapist
• M5 Leading and managing operations
• M6 Practical training

With subsequent practical work under supervision (M 7), you can prepare for the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) and the Federal Diploma.

Please note: To work as a self-employed naturopath, you need a license to practice in most cantons; this in turn usually requires a federal diploma.

You can find more details and lots more information in ourGuide to training and continuing education, further training in naturopathy and complementary therapy.

* An overview of the direct and indirect costs of such training can be found athere.

Herbal medicine uses the effects of medicinal plants to prevent and treat various ailments. Plants are selected according to symptoms, ingredients and individual tolerance. A course systematically teaches how plants are used medicinally, combined and dosed. If you are interested in the content or requirements of a course, please get in touch with the providers using our contact form.

Bach flower remedies are used to support emotional challenges such as anxiety, grief or stress. The 38 essences aim to release inner blockages and promote mental balance. A Bach flower therapy training course provides in-depth knowledge about the selection, application and combination of these flower essences. To find out more about the requirements or content of such continuing education, further training, please go to the relevant section below.

Aromatherapy is a method in which essential oils are used to support health and well-being. It is used for complaints such as sleep problems, stress, skin problems or pain. An aromatherapy course teaches how to select, blend and apply the oils correctly. Interested parties can find more information on the content or requirements of an aromatherapy course under the relevant heading.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a millennia-old healing system that aims to balance the flow of energy in the body. The most important methods include acupuncture, Tuina massage, Qi Gong, dietetics and herbal therapy. TCM training provides detailed knowledge of these methods and their application in everyday practice. For further information on the content or requirements of the training course, please use our contact form.