Craniosacral Therapy

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Assess client’s health by taking a detailed case history
• Listen to the needs of the client and make them feel at ease
• Help to re-establish natural states of balance through hands-on treatment
• Check client’s comfort during the session
• Develop and maintain trust with clients
• Work in cooperation with or refer clients to other healthcare practitioners if necessary
• Keep and update clients’ records
• Build up a client base

Salary: Most craniosacral therapists are self-employed and earn a fixed fee per treatment which can vary according to their experience and location.

Education: The Craniosacral Association publishes a register (updated yearly) of members who have qualified from one of its accredited schools and are involved in continuing professional training. The courses can last 1 or 2 years or more, depending on their format. The training includes lectures, demonstrations, guided practical sessions, visualizations and a substantial amount of practical work.

I think I would not want to be one because I don't enjoy fulfilling other people's needs.

Allopathic physician (M.D.)

·       Duties and responsibilities: examine patients that obtain medical and interpret diagnostic test also prescribe and administer treatment for people that are suffering an injury or a disease. They also prevent healthcare such as diet/fitness.

·       Salary:$93,000

·       Education: Most require 4 years of study including emphasis or basic science, clinical, and social science.

Reflection: I would not like to be one because you have to deal with people that have diseases and I get easily grossed out.