How to Become a Color Therapist

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Color therapy is a term used to describe a wide range of different holistic practices that use color and light to purportedly restore balance to the body, mind and spirit. Color therapists treat patients for symptoms such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, sleep deprivation, stomach problems, addictions and allergies. Follow these steps to learn how to become a color therapist.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Computer with Internet access
Business start-up costs
Funds for training
Holistic crystals, light boxes, gels, colored cloths and colored water bottles
Required reading textbooks for course work

Become a Color Therapist

Step 1

Study the history of color therapy and learn more about modern practices. Start by reading books like "How to Heal with Color" and "Healer's Manual: A Beginner's Guide to Energy Therapies" (see Resources below).
Step 2

Set up an informational interview with a local color therapist. Ask about certification requirements, equipment training, relationships with the medical community and insurance providers, marketing efforts, career outlook and job satisfaction. Make sure the color therapist understands the reason for your appointment ahead of time so that he or she doesn't assume the appointment is a customary color therapy session.
Step 3

Locate color therapy training programs in your area at the "ByRegion Network" Web site (see Resources below). Become a color therapist by training as little or as long as you like. Chromotherapy is rarely accredited, so you may be able to become a professional color therapist with only limited training.
Step 4

Look for courses in complementary fields such as Feng Shui, Reiki, aromatherapy or sound therapy. Search the Natural Healers Web site for a listing of schools in your area (see Resources below).
Step 5

Pick up a copy of "Let There Be Light," a popular textbook that offers tips for administering color baths, creating color boxes and lamps and using common color therapy formulas (see Resources below).
Step 6

Rent a space for your practice, and pay careful attention to the colors you select for the interior design.
Step 7

Network with the local holistic community. Take informational fliers and other marketing materials to health foods stores, local gyms, yoga studios and massage therapy offices.
Step 8

Consider creating a Web site for your business. Be sure to look for holistic and alternative medicine Web sites to link to your home page.

Enjoy Additional Color Therapy Training

Step 1

Look for a colorpuncture workshop or course of study. Make sure you get hands-on experience with the latest color therapy tools and lighting equipment.
Step 2

Look for a course that teaches you how to read a person's aura, identify imbalances in color or energy fields and provide solutions for restoring balance.