This minor group comprises practitioners of natural healing, including traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists, massage therapists, and other practitioners of natural healing. They work in private practice, and in the private practices of the professionals they assist; and are employed by optical retail outlets, and optical dispensing departments; clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, extended care facilities, and rehabilitation and community health centres; health clubs, spas, and private homes; government departments and agencies; and educational institutions.
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists assess, treat and prevent diseases, conditions, disorders or imbalances of patients' using various forms of treatment including acupuncture, herbology or other holistic health approaches. They usually work in private practice, including group or team practices, clinics, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres and health clubs.
Massage therapists assess soft tissues and joints of the body for treatment and prevention of dysfunction, injury, pain and physical disorders. They work in private practice, including group or team practices, hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres and educational institutions.
Practitioners of natural healing provide health care to patients using various forms of treatment including herbology, reflexology or relaxation techniques to promote, maintain and restore the holistic health of patients. They usually work in private practice, including group or team practices, or are employed by clinics, health clubs and spas.