Allied Health Professionals
Allied health professionals are a diverse group of licensed practitioners who work alongside physicians and nurses to deliver patient care. They hold doctoral, master's, or bachelor's degrees in their specific fields.
Allied HealthPhysician Assistant
PA-C (Certified Physician Assistant)
Nationally certified and state-licensed medical professionals who practice medicine as part of a physician-led team. PAs can diagnose illness, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and perform procedures. They work in virtually every medical specialty.
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Allied HealthChiropractor
Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
Licensed healthcare providers focused on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, primarily through spinal manipulation and manual therapy. Chiropractors also provide exercise and lifestyle counseling. They cannot prescribe medications or perform surgery.
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Allied HealthNaturopathic Physician
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND)
Licensed practitioners who combine conventional medical science with natural therapies including nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and lifestyle counseling. In licensed states, NDs can diagnose, order labs, and prescribe certain medications. Scope of practice varies significantly by state.
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Allied HealthPhysical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Licensed healthcare professionals who help patients restore movement and manage pain through exercise, manual therapy, and education. PTs work with patients recovering from surgery, injury, or managing chronic conditions like arthritis.
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Allied HealthNutritionist / Dietitian
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
A licensed nutrition professional who assesses, diagnoses, and treats dietary and nutritional problems. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists provide evidence-based guidance on healthy eating, weight management, chronic disease prevention, and therapeutic diets for conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and eating disorders.
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Allied HealthOptometrist
Doctor of Optometry (OD)
Licensed eye care professionals who examine eyes for vision problems and disease, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and in most states can prescribe eye medications. Optometrists are distinct from ophthalmologists, who are medical doctors specializing in eye surgery.
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Allied HealthOptician
Licensed Optician (LO)
A trained technician who fits and dispenses eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision correction devices based on prescriptions written by optometrists or ophthalmologists. Opticians do not examine eyes or diagnose conditions — they specialize in the fitting and adjustment of corrective lenses.
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SpecialtyLeech Therapy
Hirudotherapy
The use of medicinal leeches (Hirudo medicinalis) in clinical settings. Leeches are FDA-approved medical devices used primarily in reconstructive and plastic surgery to restore blood flow to reattached tissue or skin flaps. Their saliva contains hirudin, a powerful anticoagulant. This is a legitimate, evidence-based medical practice.
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Allied HealthOccupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist (OT/OTR)
A licensed healthcare professional who helps people of all ages participate in daily activities. Occupational therapists work with patients recovering from injury, illness, or disability to develop, recover, or maintain the skills needed for daily living and working.
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Allied HealthSpeech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP/CCC-SLP)
A licensed specialist who evaluates and treats communication and swallowing disorders. Speech-language pathologists work with patients of all ages on speech, language, voice, fluency, and cognitive-communication disorders, as well as swallowing difficulties.
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Allied HealthAudiologist
Doctor of Audiology (AuD)
A licensed specialist in hearing and balance disorders. Audiologists diagnose and treat hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance problems. They perform hearing tests, fit hearing aids, and provide rehabilitation for patients with auditory and vestibular conditions.
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