Acupuncturist: Duties & Salary
by Willette Francis
A career in acupuncture & oriental medicine opens up a world of employment opportunities. These professionals can find work in places such as hospitals & medical clinics, universities, research institutes and some even have their own private practices. As people more and more people look to alternatives for traditional medicine, the need for acupuncture & oriental medicine professionals will continue to grow. As an acupuncturist, you get to provide people with great health care that will help them reach optimum health.
What does an acupuncturist do?
The practice of acupuncture is more than 2,000 years old. Acupuncture & oriental medicine is used to promote natural healing of the body and improve bodily functions. The acupuncture practitioner must have precision when inserting needles and heat or electrical stimulation to the proper pressure points of the patients body. All of this is done to promote balance in the body by creating clear energy flow along specific lines, known as meridians, in the body.
Before acupuncture & oriental medicine procedures take place, there are a few things the practitioner must do. They have to assess the patient's condition, determine the best treatment, insert acupuncture needs into specific points on the body, and provide follow up care, which may include herbal therapies.
An acupuncturist practices can vary based on the specialization they are trained in. They can be specialized in asthma & allergies, menopause and other gynecological conditions, orthopedic conditions, Chinese medicine, acupuncture physical medicine, Kiiko Matsumoto style acupuncture (KM) reflective acupuncture practice.
They have to have great interpersonal and communication skills to create rapport with their clients and to explain treatments. Organizational are needed to establish a successful business, resilience, and having the ability to put patients at ease is essential.
How much do acupuncturists get paid and what kinds of acupuncture jobs can I get?
The salary range varies for acupuncture & Chinese medicine professionals from state to state, type of training, and type of acupuncture practice. The location of the acupuncture practice has a significant impact on how much acupuncturists can charge for services and the amount of clients also determines how much they can charge for services. Salaries may range from $30,000 to $100,000 annually.
In the state of New York an acupuncturist can make as much as $72,000 annually, Denver $65,000 annually and Portland $25,000 annually. The annual salaries shift dramatically depending on what you practice acupuncture & oriental medicine.
Employment is available in hospitals and medical facilities, universities, research institutes, private practices, public health services, rehabilitation facilities, and long care facilities. Other career options include teaching, translating, publishing, working with herbs, or at an acupuncture supply company.
Working hours for acupuncturists include weekends, evenings and possibly visiting clients. They have lots of flexibility and mobility in this career. For those that are self employed will have a choose of working hours and locations. Travel can be frequent within a work day for acupuncturists who are mobile but not as likely for those with a practice.
What does an acupuncturist do?
The practice of acupuncture is more than 2,000 years old. Acupuncture & oriental medicine is used to promote natural healing of the body and improve bodily functions. The acupuncture practitioner must have precision when inserting needles and heat or electrical stimulation to the proper pressure points of the patients body. All of this is done to promote balance in the body by creating clear energy flow along specific lines, known as meridians, in the body.
Before acupuncture & oriental medicine procedures take place, there are a few things the practitioner must do. They have to assess the patient's condition, determine the best treatment, insert acupuncture needs into specific points on the body, and provide follow up care, which may include herbal therapies.
An acupuncturist practices can vary based on the specialization they are trained in. They can be specialized in asthma & allergies, menopause and other gynecological conditions, orthopedic conditions, Chinese medicine, acupuncture physical medicine, Kiiko Matsumoto style acupuncture (KM) reflective acupuncture practice.
They have to have great interpersonal and communication skills to create rapport with their clients and to explain treatments. Organizational are needed to establish a successful business, resilience, and having the ability to put patients at ease is essential.
How much do acupuncturists get paid and what kinds of acupuncture jobs can I get?
The salary range varies for acupuncture & Chinese medicine professionals from state to state, type of training, and type of acupuncture practice. The location of the acupuncture practice has a significant impact on how much acupuncturists can charge for services and the amount of clients also determines how much they can charge for services. Salaries may range from $30,000 to $100,000 annually.
In the state of New York an acupuncturist can make as much as $72,000 annually, Denver $65,000 annually and Portland $25,000 annually. The annual salaries shift dramatically depending on what you practice acupuncture & oriental medicine.
Employment is available in hospitals and medical facilities, universities, research institutes, private practices, public health services, rehabilitation facilities, and long care facilities. Other career options include teaching, translating, publishing, working with herbs, or at an acupuncture supply company.
Working hours for acupuncturists include weekends, evenings and possibly visiting clients. They have lots of flexibility and mobility in this career. For those that are self employed will have a choose of working hours and locations. Travel can be frequent within a work day for acupuncturists who are mobile but not as likely for those with a practice.
Facebook
StumbleUpon
Delicious
Tweet This!Sound Off! Post Your Comments
You are not currently logged on. Please login to add a comment.
Request Free Information
on Colleges Near You
Find
View Related Careers