Table 1.
Characteristics of the study participants compared to the general naturopath population in Australia
| Participants | General naturopathic population* | |
|---|---|---|
| Female |
55% |
76% |
| Average Age |
39 |
44 |
| Average (Formal) Training Length |
4 years |
3 years |
| Average Years in Practice |
8 years |
7 years |
| Average Weekly Hours in Clinic | 32 hrs | 25 hrs |
* Source: Lin, V. et al. The Practice and Regulatory Requirements of Naturopathy and Western Herbal Medicine. Melbourne: Department of Human Services, 2005.