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What is Natural Medicine?

Natural medicine (also known as complementary, alternative, holistic or traditional medicine) refers to healthcare practices and therapies whereby trained accredited practitioners treat their patients for illnesses via natural methods and materials.

The ‘holistic’ nature of natural medicine practice extends to identifying the most appropriate modality, or type of therapy, both for the individual and their presenting health concerns.

The Australian Traditional-Medicine Society represents accredited practitioners and therapists across: