NOC 32209: Other practitioners of natural healing
What other practitioners of natural healing do
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.
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Herbalists
- Assess patients and advise them on the use of herbs for the treatment of conditions such as arthritis, rheumatism, asthma, skin disorders and stomach ailments
- May cultivate herbs and manufacture and sell herbal compounds.
- Osteopathic manual practitioners
- Assess, treat and manage musculoskeletal and other related disorders of the body's structure by moving, stretching, and massaging a patients' muscles and joints to correct biomechanical dysfunctions.
- Homeopaths
- Assess illnesses and treat them by administering, in chemical or herbal form, a small dosage of a remedy made from natural substances or by suggesting lifestyle changes.
- Reflexologists
- Assess clients' physical, mental and emotional health
- Provide advice and feedback to support clients' wellbeing
- Apply gentle pressure with thumb and fingers to stimulate specific reflex points or areas, usually on the clients' feet, hands, ears and/or face to relieve tension, improve circulation, and promote better health and well-being.
- Holistic nutritionists
- Evaluate the overall health and wellness of clients and recommend nutritional and life style adjustments to address their health issues and to support health goals.
- Naturotherapists
- Assess and treat illness and injury through the use of holistic approaches such as herbal remedies, massage, as well as counselling in nutrition and exercise.
Job titles under NOC 32209
33 job titles are classified here, including aromatherapist, ayurvedic practitioner, herbalist.
- acupressure therapist
- aromatherapist
- auriculotherapist
- ayurvedic practitioner
- certified iridologist
- certified reflexologist
- certified rolfer
- clinical hypnotherapist
- herbal practitioner
- herbal specialist
- herbalist
- herbologist
- herbology practitioner
- herborist
- holistic nutritionist
- holistic practitioner
- homeopath
- homeopathic practitioner
- hypnotherapist
- iridologist
- naturopathy practitioner
- naturotherapist
- osteopathic manual practitioner
- osteopathic manual therapist
Employment requirements
- Homeopaths usually require completion of a three-year diploma program in homeopathy.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required for homeopaths in Ontario.
- Other occupations in this unit group usually require completion of training programs specific to their type of practice and some supervised practical training.
Other practitioners of natural healing wages in Canada
Low, median and high annual salaries from Job Bank’s 2025 wage data.
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Canada | $32,867/yr | $32,867/yr | $76,500/yr |
Toronto ON | $37,561/yr | $37,561/yr | $75,500/yr |
Vancouver Lower Mainland region, BC | — | $37,929/yr | — |
Winnipeg MB | — | $66,500/yr | — |
Québec City Quebec region, QC | — | $33,109/yr | — |
Victoria Vancouver Island and Coast region, BC | — | $37,929/yr | — |
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Quebec | — | $33,109/yr | — |
Ontario | $37,561/yr | $37,561/yr | $73,500/yr |
Manitoba | — | $34,810/yr | — |
Alberta | — | $32,867/yr | — |
British Columbia | — | $37,929/yr | — |
Using NOC 32209 for your resume or Express Entry profile
- IRCC asks you to make sure the main duties listed for your NOC match what you actually did at your job. If they don’t, look for another unit group whose duties do.
- Describe your own work in your own words. Recruiters and ATS software look for concrete tools, results and scope, not text copied from the NOC.
- Applying from outside Canada? Run your resume through the Canadian resume format checker to catch things Canadian employers don’t expect, like a photo or date of birth.
- Use the job title the employer’s posting uses. The 33 titles above are how the same work is named across employers.
Not in this group
Similar jobs classified under a different NOC code:
- Dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121)
- Doctor of osteopathic medicine (NOC 31209)
- Manual arts therapist (NOC 32109)
- Massage therapists (NOC 32201)
- Midwife (NOC 31303)
- Naturopathic physician (NOC 31209)
- Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists (NOC 32200)
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for other practitioners of natural healing?
Other practitioners of natural healing are NOC 2021 unit group 32209. Example job titles in this group include aromatherapist, ayurvedic practitioner, herbalist, holistic nutritionist.
What TEER is NOC 32209?
NOC 32209 is TEER 2 (College diploma or apprenticeship (2+ years)). Usually requires a 2–3 year college program or a 2–5 year apprenticeship, or the occupation carries supervisory or significant safety responsibilities. TEER 0, 1, 2 and 3 work counts as skilled work experience for Express Entry’s Federal Skilled Worker and Canadian Experience Class programs.
How much do other practitioners of natural healing earn in Canada?
Job Bank's 2025 wage data puts the median at $32,867 a year, with a range of $32,867/yr to $76,500/yr.
Related occupations
Sources: Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0; Employment and Social Development Canada, Job Bank wages (2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. OfferJetAI is not affiliated with the Government of Canada. Check IRCC’s NOC guidance before you apply.