Acupncture

Acupuncture

 Acupuncture is a system of complementary medicine that involves pricking the skin or tissues with needles. It is used to relive alleviate pain and to treat various physical, mental, and emotional conditions. Originating in ancient China, acupuncture is now widely practiced in the whole world.

Duties and Responsibilities: acupuncture professionals are trained to treat the entire body of an individual rather than the specific illness or condition that he/her might has. They take into account a patient's physical, mental and emotional condition in order to determine the proper course of treatment for the patient. In addition to providing acupuncture therapy, practitioners help their patients achieve relaxation, balance, and wellness in their everyday lives.

Salary: starting salary averages $49,844 

 "Salaries after 10 years of practice peak at $133,700 annually.”

Educational Requirements

Most licensed acupuncturists hold master's degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates from schools accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine . As the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine  explains, most programs require 1,500-2,000 hours of acupuncture training and take 3-4 years to complete . Graduates must pass the certification exam offered by NCCAOM and fulfill any additional state licensing requirements.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I think I would like to be one because is a career that involves pinching people with needles to relive tension in the body and I really found this interesting; how a simple pinch can relive all the stress/pain on the human body without using any medicines.