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NOC 32209: Other practitioners of natural healing
NOC 32209 is a TEER 2 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW and CEC. It is not on any 2026 category list, so candidates compete in general and program rounds.
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Practitioners of natural healing provide health care to patients using various forms of treatment including herbology, reflexology or relaxation techniques to promote, maintain and restore the holistic health of patients. They usually work in private practice, including group or team practices, or are employed by clinics, health clubs and spas.
Job titles filed under this code
Official example titles
- aromatherapist
- ayurvedic practitioner
- herbalist
- holistic nutritionist
- holistic practitioner
- homeopath
- hypnotherapist
- naturotherapist
- osteopathic manual practitioner
- reflexologist
- rolfer
Not this code
Close occupations that have their own code
- Dietitians and nutritionists → 31121
- Doctor of osteopathic medicine → 31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
- Manual arts therapist → 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
- Massage therapists → 32201
- Midwife → 31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
- Naturopathic physician → 31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
- Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists → 32200
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Herbalists
- Assess patients and advise them on the use of herbs for the treatment of conditions such as arthritis, rheumatism, asthma, skin disorders and stomach ailments
- May cultivate herbs and manufacture and sell herbal compounds.
Osteopathic manual practitioners
- Assess, treat and manage musculoskeletal and other related disorders of the body's structure by moving, stretching, and massaging a patients' muscles and joints to correct biomechanical dysfunctions.
Homeopaths
- Assess illnesses and treat them by administering, in chemical or herbal form, a small dosage of a remedy made from natural substances or by suggesting lifestyle changes.
Reflexologists
- Assess clients' physical, mental and emotional health
- Provide advice and feedback to support clients' wellbeing
- Apply gentle pressure with thumb and fingers to stimulate specific reflex points or areas, usually on the clients' feet, hands, ears and/or face to relieve tension, improve circulation, and promote better health and well-being.
Holistic nutritionists
- Evaluate the overall health and wellness of clients and recommend nutritional and life style adjustments to address their health issues and to support health goals.
Naturotherapists
- Assess and treat illness and injury through the use of holistic approaches such as herbal remedies, massage, as well as counselling in nutrition and exercise.
What this code means for Express Entry
TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.
Not in a Federal Skilled Trades group.
CRS points from November 3, 2026
NOC 32209 is not on IRCC's high-wage occupations list. From November 3, 2026, Canadian work in it earns only the work-length points, and a job offer in it adds no CRS points (it can still count for program eligibility).
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Employment requirements
- Homeopaths usually require completion of a three-year diploma program in homeopathy.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required for homeopaths in Ontario.
- Other occupations in this unit group usually require completion of training programs specific to their type of practice and some supervised practical training.