Career vs Practice

Career vs Practice – Simple Comparison

AspectCareerPractice
MeaningProfessional work pathDirect health service
Legal controlLowHigh
ScopeWideLimited & regulated
ExamplesTeaching, coaching, consultancyClinic, 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.