Diploma In Natural Therapy
Fascinated by natural therapy? Our online diploma course walks you through 4 key areas of natural therapy: reflexology, homeopathy, acupuncture and acupressure. Each of these areas is explored and students will gain fundamental knowledge in each of these areas.
Natural therapies involve physical and emotional body treatments to improve health, promote well-being and relieve pain. Natural therapy has grown as a profession in recent years, with many people fleeing traditional medicines and pharmaceuticals in search of what can be naturally achieved. Natural therapy has rapidly grown as an exciting area of study as an alternative, or to supplement, general medicine practices.
Areas of learning include:
• Fundamentals of acupressure, acupuncture, acupressure
• Chinese/Eastern medicine
• Physiological
• Understanding clinical applications, infections, ailments
• Common remedies
Potential Career Paths This Course May Lead To:
• Reflexologist, acupuncturist
• Acupressure practitioner, naturopath, homeopath
• Health and fitness consultant
• Health spa owner and manager
• Physio and rehabilitation expert
Students looking to practice natural therapy formally should complete a practical course of instruction separately. All students will be required to complete a disclaimer.
Digital certificate included in course fees. Printed certificate available at additional cost.
This is not an NZQA nor AQF course.
Notice & Disclaimer:
The information provided in this course is not intended to serve as medical advice or training. Consultation with a suitably qualified healthcare professional is generally recommended (and may be legally required) before considering any treatment discussed, and legal requirements must be followed as applicable. Auckland College does not accept responsibility for how users interpret or apply information from this course or website. This course offers a historical overview and general broad information of the subject and is intended solely for general interest-style informational purposes. This is not a course for practical application or regulation, nor does it constitute any form of formal training, certification, or accreditation (Auckland College does not provide this). Practices and techniques discussed should normally be pursued along with formal training, accreditation, and registration through a suitably qualified institution elsewhere.
The information provided does not guarantee specific results, outcomes, or benefits and may vary based on individual circumstances. The course does not endorse or recommend any specific practices or treatments discussed, and all information should be considered neutral. Users should also consider the legal and regulatory guidelines, which may differ by region and other factors, as the information may not be applicable in all countries or regions. This course is not intended as a diagnostic tool and should not replace medical care.
Auckland College cannot guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or validity of the information and is not liable for any losses, damages, injuries, or claims arising from its use. Where any liability is found, it will be limited to the price paid for the course. Access to this course is understood to indemnify Auckland College and its affiliates against all forms of injury, loss, damage, or legal costs, claims, and liabilities resulting from the use or misuse of the course content.
If you do not understand this disclaimer or do not agree with it, do not proceed.
Section 1Notice & Disclaimer
Section 2Acupressure: An Introduction
Lecture 2Acupressure: An Introduction
Lecture 31.1 What is Acupressure?
Lecture 41.2 Historical Evidences of Acupressure
Lecture 51.3 Theories and Foundations of Acupressure
Lecture 61.4 Acupressure’s Advantages and Limitations
Lecture 71.5 Influence in Other Fields of Medicine
Lecture 81.6 Chapter Summary
Section Quiz
Section 3Acupressure Techniques and Applications
Lecture 9Introduction
Lecture 101.1 Acupressure Point Stimulation Techniques
Lecture 111.2 Practical Applications of Acupressure
Lecture 121.3 Precautions, Guidelines and Procedures
Lecture 131.4 Chapter Summary
Section Quiz
Section 4Acupuncture
Lecture 14Introduction
Lecture 151.1 What is Acupuncture?
Lecture 161.2 How Acupuncture Works
Lecture 171.3 Acupuncture Concepts
Lecture 181.4 Techniques in Acupuncture
Lecture 191.5 Studies on Acupuncture’s Physiologic Effects
Section Quiz
Section 5Acupuncture Methods and Clinical Applications
Lecture 20Introduction
Lecture 211.1 Acupuncture Methods
Lecture 221.2 Acupuncture Applications
Lecture 231.3 Acupuncture Transmitted Infections
Lecture 241.4 Conclusion
Section 6A Brief Overview of Homeopathy
Lecture 25Lesson Objectives
Lecture 261.1 Humble Beginnings
Lecture 271.2 Homeopathy vs. Allopathy – A Primer
Lecture 281.3 Early Resistance to Homeopathy
Lecture 291.4 Why Homeopathy Flourished
Lecture 301.5 Homeopathy’s fall from Grace – A Timeline
Lecture 311.6 Debunking Fallacies about Homeopathy
Lecture 321.7 Homeopathy 2.0
Lecture 331.8 Important Pioneers of Homeopathy
Lecture 34Summary
Section 7Guiding Principles of Homeopathy
Lecture 35Lesson Objectives
Lecture 361.1 Homeopathy vs. Allopathy – Key Differences
Lecture 371.2 An Introduction to Homeopathic Provings
Lecture 381.3 Important Homeopathic Terms for Beginners
Lecture 391.4 Introduction to Homeopathy's Guiding Principles
Lecture 401.5 Limitations and Risks of Homeopathy
Lecture 411.6 Must-Have Homeopathic Books for Homeopaths
Lecture 42Summary
Lecture 43Glossary
Section 8The Scope of Homeopathic Treatment
Lecture 44Learning Objectives
Lecture 453.1 Guiding Principles of Homeopathy – A Short Recap
Lecture 463.2 Homeopathic vs. Allopathic Treatment - Key Differences
Lecture 473.3 Treatment in Homeopathy: Hahnemann’s ‘Scientific’ Approach
Lecture 483.4 Homeopathy: An All-Encompassing System of Treatment
Lecture 493.5 The Scope of Homeopathic Treatment
Lecture 50Summary
Lecture 51Glossary
Section 9A Closer Look at Symptoms & Remedies
Lecture 52Learning Objectives
Lecture 534.1 The Scope of Homeopathic Treatment – A Short Recap
Lecture 544.2 Understanding Symptoms in Homeopathy
Lecture 554.3 Homeopathic Remedies – An Overview
Lecture 564.4 What You Need to Know About the Materia Medica
Lecture 574.5 The Three Scales of Potency
Lecture 58Summary
Lecture 59Glossary
Section 10Foundations of Reflexology
Lecture 60An Introduction
Lecture 611.1 What is reflexology?
Lecture 621.2 History of Reflexology
Lecture 631.3 Benefits of Reflexology--Part 1
Lecture 641.4 Benefits of Reflexology--Part 2
Lecture 651. 5 Some Theories that Explain How Reflexology Works-Part 1
Lecture 661.6 Some Theories that Explain How Reflexology Works-Part 2
Lecture 671.7 Reflex Points on the Feet--Part 1
Lecture 681.8 Reflex Points on the Feet--Part 2
Lecture 691.9 Reflex Points on the Feet--Part 3
Lecture 701.10 How to Cure Ailments Using the Reflex Points on the Feet
Lecture 711.11 Necessity of Proper Foot Care
Lecture 721.12 Reflex Points on the Hands and wrist-part 1
Lecture 731.13 Reflex Points on the Hands and Wrists--Part 2
Lecture 741.14 Reflex Points on the Hands and Wrists--Part 3
Lecture 751.15 Caring For the Hands
Lecture 76Summary
Section 11Practical Nuances of Reflexology
Lecture 77Introduction
Lecture 782.1 Curing Ailments by Massaging the Hands--Part 1
Lecture 792.2 Curing Ailments by Massaging the Hands--Part 2
Lecture 802.3 Pressure Points on the Ears--Part 1
Lecture 812. 4 Pressure Points on the Ears--Part 2
Lecture 822.5 Parallels between Auricular Therapy and Reflexology
Lecture 832.6 Other Reflex Points on the Body
Lecture 842.7 Techniques for Hand Reflexology
Lecture 852.8 Techniques for Foot Reflexology--Part 1
Lecture 862.9 Techniques for Foot Reflexology--Part 2
Lecture 872.10 Preparations for Therapy
Lecture 882.11 Precautions for Providing Therapy
Lecture 892.12 Cultural, Ethical, Professional Constraints
Lecture 902. 13 Procedures for Performing Therapy
Lecture 912.14 Possible After Effects of Therapy
Lecture 922.15 Confidentiality and Discretion
Lecture 93Conclusion
