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See Available Biofeedback Therapist Schools
Biofeedback is a holistic practice in
which people are trained to improve their health by
using signals from their own bodies and by then working
consciously to affect change. It is generally used by
licensed medical practitioners in order to help their
patients overcome some kind of problem or chronic pain.
Physical therapists may use biofeedback to help stroke
victims regain movement in paralyzed muscles. Psychologists
use it to help clients learn to relax and relieve stress.
It may even be used to relieve effects and symptoms
of epilepsy.
Biofeedback therapists are trained to
use the biofeedback machines in order to gauge a person’s
internal bodily functions and help that person become
more in tune with their body and how it operates. From
this patients can learn what triggers their symptoms,
and are taught some kind of relaxation technique to
help relieve the symptoms. Biofeedback therapy places
an unusual demand on the patient, because they are required
to make an extremely conscious effort to heal themselves
and make progress. They must actively take part in changing
their body, and give up any bad habits that are adding
to the distress.
To qualify for enrollment in a biofeedback
program, you must first have a bachelor’s degree
or higher from a regionally accredited institution in
the healthcare field. Programs that qualify include
physical therapy, exercise physiology, dentistry, nursing,
respiratory therapy, occupational therapy, psychology,
social work, counseling, rehabilitation, chiropractic,
dental hygiene, and more. Therefore, to practice biofeedback,
you must follow the licensing and practice rules and
regulations for these professions. As with other holistic
health professions, the amount of income varies based
on client base and location, but offering these services
in addition to physical therapy or another form of care
will greatly add to your income.
California Schools
Academy
of Professional Careers* (Boise, San Diego) - Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Holistic Health Practitioner,
Massage Therapy, Optical Technician, Administrative Medical/Dental Assistant
Golden
State College - (Bakersfield)* - Holistic Health Practitioner
Maric
College (Vista)*
- Holistic Health Practitioner
National
Holistic Institute (SF
Bay Area) - Massage Therapist and Health Educator
Silicon
Valley College* (Emeryville, Fremont, San
Jose , Walnut
Creek ) - Holistic Health Practitioner, Massage Therapy
Idaho Schools
Academy
of Professional Careers (Boise)
- Administrative Medical/Dental Assistant, Dental Assisting, Holistic Health
Practitioner, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician
Oregon Schools
Ashmead
College (Tigard)
- Massage Therapy, Spa & Aromatherapy
Washington Schools
Ashmead
College* (Seattle, Fife, Vancouver , Everett)
- Fitness Trainer, Massage Therapy, Spa and Aromatherapy
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