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How many iridologists are there in the US?
Hello! Thanks for your question about the number of iridologists in the US. The short answer is that there are at least 320+ iridology practitioners in the US, although as this total reflects information available from select sources, the actual number of practitioners is likely higher. Below you will find a deep dive of my findings.
FINDINGS
Our approach to your request was to search the latest industry reports, trusted media sites, and user review and directory sites determine the number of iridologists in the US. The user review and directory sites we checked (Yelp and Yellow Pages) only allow searching at a localized level (by city), therefore we could not accurately determine the requested information by this method.
Iridology is a complementary alternative medicine (CAM). Per the NCCIH, "[t]here is no standardized, national system for credentialing complementary health practitioners. State and local governments are responsible for deciding what credentials practitioners must have to work in their jurisdiction." Following exhaustive searching, it became apparent that given the lack of regulation or national standards for iridology, there was not a singular source to draw upon with a national listing of practitioners. Therefore, we turned our search towards national and international organizations, educational institutions, and alternative health resources, which resulted in the following:
The International Iridology Practitioners Association confirms 77 registered iridologists in the US.
In total, our findings indicate there are at least 320+ iridology practitioners in the US.
CONCLUSION
To wrap it up, there are at least 320+ iridology practitioners in the US, based on the latest information available. We hope this information helps with your app. Thanks for using Wonder! Please let us know if we can help with anything else.