Career vs Practice
Career vs Practice – Simple Comparison
| Aspect | Career | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Professional work path | Direct health service |
| Legal control | Low | High |
| Scope | Wide | Limited & regulated |
| Examples | Teaching, coaching, consultancy | Clinic, therapy, counselling |
| Mandatory for success? | ❌ No | ❌ No |
ND / MD (AM) / PhD – Career vs Practice Reality
Doctor of Naturopathy (ND)
Career options:
- Wellness consultant
- Lifestyle coach
- Yoga & diet trainer
- Self-employed entrepreneur
Practice:
- Allowed only in naturopathy & wellness scope
- Depends on state-wise rules
Doctor of Medicine – MD (AM)
Career options:
- Advanced wellness consultant
- Alternative medicine educator
- Holistic health advisor
Practice:
- Same limits as ND
- ❌ No allopathy
- ❌ No surgery
PhD in Naturopathy
Career options:
- Teaching & faculty roles
- Research & publications
- Academic leadership
Practice:
- ❌ PhD alone does not allow practice
- Practice depends on base degree (ND / MD-AM)
Important Truth
Career builds your professional identity.
Practice is only one possible part of a career.

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