If you’ve ever thought about a career in massage therapy, or adding it to your current health care practice, there has never been a better time to get a license to practice! In fact, employment in this field is expected to grow 26 percent by 2026—faster than the average for other occupations.

Victoria Martinez grew up going to a chiropractic doctor. After her mother was in a car accident and experienced a smooth recovery with the help of her chiropractor, she took the entire family as well.

Whether they play in a neighborhood sports league or are elite competitors, an increasing number of athletes rely on chiropractic doctors who specialize in sports injury treatment to get them back in the game.

You have a cut that looks infected or a sore throat that will not go away, and your first instinct may be to see a medical doctor for an antibiotic. And in many situations that is precisely the thing to do, especially for children, diabetics, the elderly and people taking medicines that suppress the immune system. However, a growing number of Americans concerned about developing antibiotic resistance are making their first calls to an alternative medicine practitioner such as a naturopathic or chiropractic physician.

When National University of Health Sciences–Florida established its relationship with St. Petersburg College in 2009, it became the first chiropractic medicine program in the country to develop a partnership with a public college.

With an increasing number of people seeking to avoid surgery or potentially addictive drug treatments for their chronic pain, chiropractic physicians are filling the need for alternatives to conventional types of pain management.

Migraine sufferers are increasingly turning to acupuncturists and other complementary and alternative medicine practitioners to find relief. In fact, research shows that acupuncture can also reduce the frequency of attacks. The American Migraine Foundation agrees with the conclusion that a course of at least six acupuncture sessions can be a valuable treatment option.

You’ve done your research to find the most rigorous graduate program available for a doctor of chiropractic medicine, doctor of naturopathic medicine, master of science in acupuncture, or master of science in oriental medicine. You may also want an immersive integrative medicine educational experience that is not available elsewhere. Whatever led you to National University of Health Sciences, we want your application process to go smoothly and successfully.

Jane Drobin grew up with parents who were interested in alternative medicine—but it wasn’t until she started looking into natural lifestyles for herself that she discovered naturopathic remedies were aligned with her personal interests.

Are you a physician looking to advance your career and provide superior care to your patients? If so, the Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice (MSACP) program at National University of Health Sciences might be the perfect fit to help you pursue your career goals.