A skilled naturopath needs good communication and listening capacity. Naturopaths should be able to build up trust with people making them able to communicate. They should be confident and trustworthy in keeping confidential matters. A genuine interest and sensitivity towards the needs of clients is needed. They should motivate and convince people for a life style change. Good understanding and observational skills are needed. They should be knowledgeable person in human anatomy, physiology and conventional medicine. Logical approach and problem solving skills are needed. Social skills with business mind and marketing aptitude are required for self employed naturopaths.