Acupuncturist
Duties and Responsibilities:
An
acupuncturist is a complementary health practitioner who takes a holistic
approach to the maintenance of health and the management of disease, with a
focus on improving overall wellbeing. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese
holistic therapy based on the theory that the body depends on life energy,
known as qi, being in balance. Acupuncturists correct imbalances in the body by
inserting fine needles into acupuncture points, thus maintaining or restoring
good health and wellbeing. The correct manipulation of qi can treat a range of
emotional and physical conditions, such as: musculo-skeletal disorders; respiratory
and circulatory disorders; gastrointestinal disorders; gynaecological
disorders; neurological and stress-related disorders; the relief of pain and
allergies.
Salary: $65,000 a year
Education:
Education and training in acupuncture takes several
years. They undergo training in a number of different areas, including
acupuncture treatment, clinical acupuncture, diagnosis and evaluation, needle
placement, stimulation techniques, and sterilization procedures. Acupuncturists
are trained in anatomy, physiology, and many other areas of science and
medicine. They have comprehensive knowledge about the nervous system and the
vascular system and understand the
mechanism of action between insertion of acupuncture needles and the reactions
of body tissues and nerves.
Reflection: Do you think you
would like to be one? Why? Why not?
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