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Our attitudes toward health and healing are changing rapidly, and the medical community is following right along. Acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopathy, and many other alternatives to mainstream Western medicine are growing, and these disciplines are training larger and larger numbers of practitioners to meet the demand. Natural-medicine writer Rosemary Jones has gathered useful information for anyone interested in pursuing or extending a career in alternative medicine into Educational & Career Opportunities in Alternative Medicine. More than just a list of hundreds of programs, it details certification and education requirements, extended training opportunities for current health-care practitioners, and dozens of different health-related careers. Organized by subject, the sections outline the basics of the relevant professional degrees or continuing-education programs and list the ones that are accredited, including as much detail as possible on location, cost, and coursework. Using its chapter on distance learning and its location index, you don't have to stray far from home to jump into your studies. Especially useful is the inclusion of Web site and e-mail information--there's no need for traditional medicine to rely on traditional forms of communication! Educational & Career Opportunities in Alternative Medicine is a boon to anyone--whether college student, unhappy stockbroker, or grandparent--considering a healing path. --Rob Lightner
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