Find A Practitioner
As you learn about different modalities and therapies, you will eventually come to a point where you want to talk to or see a practitioner. So, how do you find a certified practitioner in your community? You can ask friends or family members for references. It is always good to have a first-hand reference.
When that's not possible, then Liv Healthy will point you in the right direction. Practitioners often have to get/maintain certification and/or be a member of an association. These certifying organizations and associations often offer referral services, helping you find a practitioner in your community.
Alternatively, naturalhealthcare.ca is a good resource for you to:
Below are links to various associations to help you find the health care professional you are looking for:
Acupuncturists
Acupuncture can be practiced by Chinese Medical Doctors, Certified Acupuncturists and in North America, Naturopathic Doctors are also trained in acupuncture.
Canada
- Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada
- Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND)
- Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND)
- British Columbia Naturopathic Association
- Canadian Examining Board of Health Practitioners*
*"The Canadian Examining Board of Health Care Practitioners Inc. is a private not-for-profit, federally chartered organization which promotes health care programs of Complementary Medicines. Having established a Code of Ethics, Conduct, and Practice, the Canadian Examining Board recognizes institutions which meet our stringent standards and offers legal designations for professional health care practitioners who have graduated from these approved programs."
United States
Aromatherapists
Canada
*"The Canadian Examining Board of Health Care Practitioners Inc. is a private not-for-profit, federally chartered organization which promotes health care programs of Complementary Medicines. Having established a Code of Ethics, Conduct, and Practice, the Canadian Examining Board recognizes institutions which meet our stringent standards and offers legal designations for professional health care practitioners who have graduated from these approved
Chiropractors
Australia
Canada
- Canadian Chiropractor Association
- BC Chiropractic Association and BC College of Chiropractors
- Manitoba Chiropractors Association
- Chiropractors Association of New Brunswick
- Ontario Chiropractic Association
- Chiropractors Association of Saskatchewan
International
United Kingdom
United States
- The American Chiropractic Association
- California Chiropractic Association
- Florida Chiropractic Association
- Georgia Chiropractic Association
- Texas Chiropractic Association
Doctors of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Canada
- Canadian Examining Board of Health Practitioners*
- Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada
*"The Canadian Examining Board of Health Care Practitioners Inc. is a private not-for-profit, federally chartered organization which promotes health care programs of Complementary Medicines. Having established a Code of Ethics, Conduct, and Practice, the Canadian Examining Board recognizes institutions which meet our stringent standards and offers legal designations for professional health care practitioners who have graduated from these approved programs."
United States
Herbalists
Australia
Canada
- The Canadian Herbalist Association of British Columbia
- Herbalist Association of Nova Scotia
- Ontario Herbalists Association
United Kingdom
United States
Holistic Nutritionists
Canada
*"The Canadian Examining Board of Health Care Practitioners Inc. is a private not-for-profit, federally chartered organization which promotes health care programs of Complementary Medicines. Having established a Code of Ethics, Conduct, and Practice, the Canadian Examining Board recognizes institutions which meet our stringent standards and offers legal designations for professional health care practitioners who have graduated from these approved programs."
Homeopaths
Homeopathy can be practiced by Homeopaths, and in North America, Naturopathic Doctors are also trained in Homeopathic Medicine.
Canada
- Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND)
- Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND)
- British Columbia Naturopathic Association
- Canadian Examining Board of Health Practitioners*
*"The Canadian Examining Board of Health Care Practitioners Inc. is a private not-for-profit, federally chartered organization which promotes health care programs of Complementary Medicines. Having established a Code of Ethics, Conduct, and Practice, the Canadian Examining Board recognizes institutions which meet our stringent standards and offers legal designations for professional health care practitioners who have graduated from these approved programs."
United States
Iridologists
Canada
United Kingdom
International
Massage Therapists
Canada
- Natural Health Practitioners of Canada
- Massage Therapists Association of British Columbia
- Ontario Massage Therapist Association
- Massage Therapist Association of Alberta
- Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba
- Association of New Brunswick Massage Therapists
- Newfoundland and Labrador Massage Therapists Association
- Massage Therapy Association of Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association
- Massage Therapist Association of Saskatchewan
Ireland
United States
Mesotherapists
Canada
*"The Canadian Examining Board of Health Care Practitioners Inc. is a private not-for-profit, federally chartered organization which promotes health care programs of Complementary Medicines. Having established a Code of Ethics, Conduct, and Practice, the Canadian Examining Board recognizes institutions which meet our stringent standards and offers legal designations for professional health care practitioners who have graduated from these approved programs."
Naturopathic Doctors
Canada
- Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND)
- Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND)
- British Columbia Naturopathic Association
- Canadian Examining Board of Health Practitioners*
*"The Canadian Examining Board of Health Care Practitioners Inc. is a private not-for-profit, federally chartered organization which promotes health care programs of Complementary Medicines. Having established a Code of Ethics, Conduct, and Practice, the Canadian Examining Board recognizes institutions which meet our stringent standards and offers legal designations for professional health care practitioners who have graduated from these approved programs."
United States
Osteopaths
Canada
International
United Kingdom
United States
Reflexologists
Australia
Canada
- Reflexology Association of Canada
- Reflexology Association of British Columbia
- Nova Scotia Association of Reflexology Practitioners
- Canadian Examining Board of Health Practitioners*
"The Canadian Examining Board of Health Care Practitioners Inc. is a private not-for-profit, federally chartered organization which promotes health care programs of Complementary Medicines. Having established a Code of Ethics, Conduct, and Practice, the Canadian Examining Board recognizes institutions which meet our stringent standards and offers legal designations for professional health care practitioners who have graduated from these approved programs."
United States
- Reflexology Association of America
- Arizona Reflexology Association
- Georgia Reflexology Association
- North Carolina Reflexology Association
- North Dakota Reflexology Association
- Reflexology Association of Ohio
- Reflexology Association of Rhode Island
- Washington Reflexology Association
United Kingdom
Reiki Masters
Canada
International
Ireland
South Africa
United Kingdom
United States
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