Curious about a career in naturopathic medicine or acupuncture?
Get 1-on-1 time with Dr. Liz to ask your questions about the ins and outs of being a naturopathic doctor or acupuncturist
If you’re contemplating a career in alternative medicine, you probably want to know what you’re getting yourself into and what life might look like after you graduate.
Considering a career in natural medicine is an exciting time because the complementary and alternative medicine market is expected to grow around 20% by 2030 (source and source).
But it can be hard to find practical, real world advice about the professions beyond the rosy picture that schools and associations offer.
If all you do is read the websites of schools wanting to sell you their programs then you’re missing juicy insights that lay with the people who have put their blood, sweat, and tears into years of patient care and/or building a business within the field: the practitioners.
But practitioners are often inaccessible to those not already in the profession.
As a result you might enter naturopathic or Chinese medicine school without knowing what you’re getting into.
You can end up:
- frustrated that the experience isn’t what you expected
- confused about how you want to practice and how you’ll run a financially successful business, especially you’re not sold on the model their school encourages
- disheartened by the curriculum of the school because it didn’t match your expectations
Let’s make sure this doesn’t happen to you.
Starting a 3-5 year program is a huge decision.
Choosing how you want to practice is another huge decision that often requires deep reflection and personal transformation.
The more information you have up front the more solid you can feel about these life-altering choices. That you truly are on the right path.
I’d love to help you feel comfortable and grounded in your choice to pursue what’s meaningful to you.
Get practical insight into a career in naturopathic medicine or acupuncture before starting school or before you graduate with:
Career Chats with Dr. Liz
Have a conversation with me and benefit from my 13+ years in the field so you can get answers to your burning questions about being a naturopathic doctor or acupuncturist
15 Minutes
$50
30 Minutes
$100
Before speaking with Dr. Liz, I had no idea there were different disciplines of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. She walked me through each one and helped me understand how my education and practice might differ depending on what I chose to pursue. I was surprised we covered so much in just 15 minutes! I feel more prepared and will absolutely reach out again if I need more help!
In our chat you’ll:
Get clarity around what a career in naturopathic medicine and acupuncture looks like day to day
Understand the different types of Chinese medicine and naturopathic medicine and how your preference might determine the school that’s the best fit for you
Explore what your personal medicine might look like in terms of modalities and if you’ll take insurance so you can better understand how you might want to structure your time with patients and how your preferences impact your choice of school, residency, or mentorship opportunities
Get a sense of the variables that you’ll be dealing with while in school and after you graduate so you can plan accordingly
Dive into real world specifics about student loans and how to handle them after graduation
Understand important topics like licensure and scope for naturopathic medicine depending on your state of practice
All that being said, I want to add this caveat: my practice style deeply informs my perspective on the medicines.
I’ve built a successful business where I:
- don’t take insurance
- integrate my services - naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and craniosacral therapy
- am a solo provider
- prioritize sustainability and relationships with my patients
- focus on practical lifestyle changes over supplements and lab tests
If all of that sounds like a fit for you, great! I'd love to chat!
Who are these chats for?
- Folks considering naturopathic or Chinese medicine as a career
- Students already in school who are feeling lost/unsure about their path
If you’re a new graduate or practitioner looking for support, I would recommend booking a mini-mentorship session instead.
Not sure if you should book 15 or 30 minutes?
If you’re on a budget, choose the 15 minutes. You can always book another if you still have questions and that way you can spread out the expense.
I try to be efficient with my answers, but some are more involved and may take more time. In general, the more general a question, the longer it will take to answer. The more specific a question, the less time it might take.
Please come prepared with questions and prioritize them in the order you’d like them answered so we can cover as much ground as possible.
Dr. Liz is a wealth of knowledge, ranging from esoteric healing philosophy to practical business logistics. She went above and beyond to answer all my questions, discuss cases and philosophies, and to pass on all the logistics of practicing medicine that you don't learn in school. It was so helpful to learn the ins and outs of her business model and student loan repayment approach. For these and many more reasons, I'm so grateful for her guidance as I consider starting my own practice.
Hi, I’m Dr. Liz Carter
I’ve been practicing as a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist and running my own business for over 13 years.
Mentorship in the holistic healthcare fields is difficult to come by in that it’s either non-existent or financially out of reach.
I wanted to create an option that allowed access to a seasoned professional without breaking the bank.
In my opinion, it’s essential to be able to ask professionals in your field of choice about their experience in order to determine if a career path is for you.
I was lucky enough to have wonderful mentors who did this for me and I’d like to pay it forward.
So come and pick my brain so you can feel more solid and prepared for school and your career.
15 Minutes
$50
30 Minutes
$100