Biofeedback Therapists

Students should obtain as much experience in the field as possible by participating in summer internships and part-time jobs with biofeedback therapists.

The practice of biofeedback therapy involves a great deal of personal interaction. As a result, you must enjoy being around a variety of people. Biofeedback practitioners also need excellent communication skills and must be careful listeners who are able to pay attention to details. A genuine empathy for patients is important as well. Because biofeedback is a growing but still fairly new field, business, management, and marketing skills will be important. Therapists generally are responsible for building their own practices, and like most other health care professionals, typically spend many hours dealing with insurance, managed care, and financial issues.