Healthcare Field and In-Demand Occupations

According to the Department of Labor (DOL), healthcare is the fastest growing industry in the country. The DOL reports that, "Health care workers at all levels of education and training will continue to be in demand. In many cases, it may be easier for jobseekers with health-specific training to obtain jobs and advance in their careers."

Use of Holistic Healthcare Growing

The National Institute of Health’s comprehensive National Health Survey Report stated that nearly 40% of American adults are users of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), and most are between the ages of 30 and 69, indicating a steady consumer base for years to come. Consumers seek holistic services and bodywork for wellness and quality of life benefits. Interest in CAM modalities grows yearly, so the demand for holistic practitioners is increasing.

Rewarding Careers

Many holistic practitioners are self-employed. They also work in wellness centers, education, and consulting. The growing field of integrative medicine, which combines western with CAM practices, is also contributing to job growth in this field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) gathers facts for the Federal Government in the field of labor economics and statistics. Salaries of holistic health practitioners averaged between $37,000 and $45,000 annually as of 2004 according to the BLS.

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