Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Ayurvedic doctors and practitioners use theories and techniques developed thousands of years ago in India to bring people into physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual balance, thereby maintaining health, curing diseases, and promoting happiness and fulfillment. In the West, where Ayurveda is not an officially accepted and licensed form of medicine, only licensed medical doctors who are also thoroughly trained in Ayurveda can legally practice Ayurvedic medicine. These individuals are referred to as Ayurvedic doctors.
Licensed practitioners of paramedical professions, such as nutritionists, psychologists, naturopaths, massage therapists, and acupuncturists, may, if they are also trained in Ayurveda and use Ayurvedic techniques in their professional work, be called Ayurvedic practitioners. Any non-M.D. who practices the full range of Ayurvedic medicine in the West, however, is seen as practicing medicine without a license, which is illegal.
Minimum Education Level
Medical DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Helpful
Outgoing
Problem-Solving
Career Ladder
College Teacher or Owner of Larger Practice
Experienced Ayurvedic Doctor or Practitioner
Entry-Level Ayurvedic Doctor or Practitioner
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