Question for any kinesiologist or natural health practitioners?

Question

Did you find it difficult starting out your business at all? I am thinking about studying kinesiology, (or perhaps alternatively naturopathy) I was wondering if there is much demand for the treatment, & if it is hard to get work afterwards.... Any help appreciated, thankyou

Answer 1

You did not specifically ask about chiropractic, but it's along the same vein as your question. I am a DC in Boise, ID. It was difficult starting out, as any new business is in the beginning. It takes time to learn how to communicate with people. As you know, the majority of Americans are committed to the medical model of healthcare. We are asking them to begin to take responsibility for their own health and to discard the idea that their doctor, of any type, is responsible for them. Many people think that health problems just fall out of the sky and hit them in the head, that they had nothing to do with it. The difficulty comes when we try to change this viewpoint. People are at a level of consciousness that suites them; it does not matter what you say. More and more I am seeing patients who want to take some ownership for their health care. They see the value behind the cost and are willing to pay for it out of pocket.

I think now is a good time to get into this field of natural healthcare. Baby boomers are older and sicker, they have some money to spend and they are pretty educated as a whole.

My only advice is that you enter into a profession that has some robust credentials and licensing. This has nothing to do with the level of expertise and understanding and everything to do with your marketability and scope of practice. Patients get off on knowing that you had 6 or 10 years of college and you had to pass a national board exam and that you are licensed by your state etc...

The key to success in this business is to be able to effectively communicate what you do and its value. If you can do that, you'll make it.

LAcc, DC, DOM, ND are a few good options.


Good luck to you.

Answer 2

The demand will increase over the next 15-20 years and will die off as many practitioners are "getting on the wave" and therefore saturating the market. I believe it is a good course to follow, so do it and good luck with it. :-)