Heilpraktiker

naturopath, alternative health practitioner

noun HAYL-prak-ti-ker Rare

Usage Note

Heilpraktiker is a specifically German licence for practising alternative medicine without being a medical doctor. Candidates must pass a state examination but do not need a university degree. The profession is controversial and has no equivalent in most other countries.

Examples

"Die Heilpraktikerin empfahl ihr Akupunktur gegen die chronischen Rückenschmerzen."

Natural Translation

The naturopath recommended acupuncture to her for the chronic back pain.

Literal Translation

The naturopath recommended acupuncture against the chronic back pain.

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