Ayurvedic Practitioner

Also called: Ayurvedic Health Counselor

Uses India's traditional Ayurvedic system of diet, herbs, and daily routines to promote balance and health.

A day in the life

Assesses a client's 'constitution,' suggests foods and daily rhythms, and teaches cooking and self-care classes. Not licensed as a medical profession in the US.

Pay over a career

Starting
$22k
Typical
$40k
High
$70k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Ayurvedic training program (several months to years).

Ways in: Certification, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.

Outlook

Growing about average. Niche.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Apps offer generic diet tips; personal consults and cooking classes stay human, though the US market is small and unlicensed.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Biology, Nutrition/Foods, Psychology, World cultures.

Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1299.

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