NOC 32209: Other practitioners of natural healing
Practitioners of natural healing provide health care to patients using various forms of treatment including herbology, reflexology or relaxation techniques to promote, maintain and restore the holistic health of patients. They usually work in private practice, including group or team practices, or are employed by clinics, health clubs and spas.
Official Main Duties for NOC 32209
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 32209
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Other practitioners of natural healing is categorized under TEER 2. Occupations in this tier typically require completion of a 2- to 3-year post-secondary diploma, apprenticeship training, or specialized technical certifications.
Express Entry Alignment
Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.
Target Category Status
Designated under IRCC's Healthcare Priority Stream →. Candidates with 6 months of qualifying Canadian or foreign experience in this NOC can receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs) at significantly lower CRS cutoff thresholds.
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 32209.
3232 continues as 32209 and part split off to emerging item 32200
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $32867 | $32867/yr | $76500 |
| Quebec → | — | $33109/yr | — |
| Ontario → | $37561/yr | $37561/yr | $73500/yr |
| Manitoba → | — | $34810/yr | — |
| Alberta → | — | $32867/yr | — |
| British Columbia → | — | $37929/yr | — |
🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)
Economic Region BenchmarksOfficial ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Homeopaths usually require completion of a three-year diploma program in homeopathy.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required for homeopaths in Ontario.
- Other occupations in this unit group usually require completion of training programs specific to their type of practice and some supervised practical training.
Official Job Titles for NOC 32209
33 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Dietitians and nutritionists (See 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists)View NOC 31121→
- Doctor of osteopathic medicine (See 31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating)View NOC 31209→
- Manual arts therapist (See 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment)View NOC 32109→
- Massage therapists (See 32201 Massage therapists)View NOC 32201→
- Midwife (See 31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals)View NOC 31303→
- Naturopathic physician (See 31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating)View NOC 31209→
- Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists (See 32200 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists)View NOC 32200→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 32209 (Other practitioners of natural healing)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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