Career Opportunities

in Naturopathy & Alternative Medicine

At Rajgor Health and Education Centre / Nature Cure Institute, Maharashtra, we believe that education should lead to realistic, ethical and sustainable careers.

Our programs in Naturopathy & Alternative Medicine are designed to create wellness professionals, not false medical claims.

Understanding Career Scope – First Important Clarity

Careers after ND, MD (AM) or PhD in Naturopathy are primarily focused on:

  • 🌿 Preventive Healthcare
  • 🌿 Lifestyle Disease Management
  • 🌿 Wellness & Natural Healing
  • 🌿 Health Education & Counselling
  • 🌿 Self-Employment & Social Service

These courses do not lead to MBBS-level medical practice and do not authorize allopathic medicine or surgery.

Transparency is our foundation.

Career Options After

Doctor of Naturopathy (ND)

After completing ND, candidates can build a career as:

🟢 Wellness & Naturopathy Practitioner

  • Run a Wellness / Naturopathy Centre
  • Provide:
    • Diet & nutrition guidance
    • Yoga & yogic therapy
    • Lifestyle correction programs
    • Drugless therapies

🟢 Diet & Lifestyle Consultant

  • Work independently or with:
    • Gyms
    • Yoga studios
    • Wellness clinics
  • Special focus on:
    • Obesity
    • Diabetes
    • BP
    • Stress & digestive disorders

🟢 Yoga & Holistic Health Trainer

  • Yoga studios
  • Corporate wellness programs
  • Schools, colleges, NGOs

🟢 Self-Employment / Entrepreneurship

  • Start:
    • Wellness clinic
    • Nature cure centre
    • Lifestyle counselling practice

Low investment, long-term career stability.

Career Options After

Doctor of Medicine – MD (AM)

(Alternative Medicine)

MD (AM) holders can expand their professional role in:

🟢 Advanced Alternative Medicine Practice

  • Holistic health consultation
  • Integrated lifestyle management
  • Alternative therapy coordination

🟢 Multi-disciplinary Wellness Clinics

  • Work alongside:
    • Yoga therapists
    • Nutritionists
    • Counselors

(Non-allopathic, non-medical role)

🟢 Health Educator & Speaker

  • Community health programs
  • Public awareness campaigns
  • Online wellness education

🟢 Academic & Training Roles (Private Sector)

  • Faculty / trainer in:
    • Wellness institutes
    • Alternative medicine academies

Career Options After

PhD in Naturopathy

PhD in Naturopathy is an academic & research-oriented qualification.

🟢 Academic Career

  • Lecturer / Faculty (Private Institutes)
  • Research guide (as per institutional norms)

🟢 Research & Publication

  • Health research projects
  • Book writing
  • Paper publications
  • Curriculum development

🟢 Senior Consultant / Mentor Role

  • Advisory position in wellness institutions
  • Policy & curriculum consultation

⚠️ Important:
PhD alone does not grant clinical practice rights.
Practice eligibility depends on the base qualification (ND / MD-AM).

State-wise Career Possibilities

Career and practice opportunities vary by state:

  • In most Indian states → Wellness & naturopathy practice is possible
  • In some states (Karnataka, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu) → Government registration requires BNYS

👉 Our counselling team guides students state-wise before admission.

Career Areas Where Our Students Work

Our students commonly work in:

  • Wellness & naturopathy centres
  • Yoga & fitness studios
  • Diet & lifestyle clinics
  • Corporate wellness programs
  • NGOs & community health projects
  • Self-run private practice
  • Online health coaching & counselling

Income & Growth Potential (Honest View)

Income depends on:

  • Skills
  • Ethics
  • Experience
  • Location
  • Communication ability

Typical growth pattern:

  • Initial phase → Learning & trust building
  • 1–2 years → Stable self-practice
  • 3+ years → Strong reputation & referrals

This is a profession of patience and service, not shortcuts.

Who Should Choose This Career?

✔ Those who believe in natural healing
✔ Those interested in preventive healthcare
✔ Those looking for self-employment
✔ Those who value ethics over shortcuts
✔ Those who want long-term social respect

❌ Not suitable for those seeking:

  • Emergency medicine
  • Surgery
  • Allopathic drug prescription

Our Career Guidance Support

We provide:

  • Career counselling before admission
  • State-wise practice clarity
  • Ethical practice orientation
  • Guidance for clinic setup
  • Professional registration support (non-government)

Final Career Message

Naturopathy is not a shortcut to medicine.
It is a long-term career in wellness, prevention and natural living.
Those who walk this path with honesty, succeed with respect.