Acupuncture

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·         Duties and responsibilities:

·          making a diagnosis and devising a personalized treatment plan;

·         taking a detailed case history, which typically involves questioning patients about their condition, all aspects of their physical and emotional health and history, lifestyle and diet as well as sometimes taking their blood pressure;

·         taking a pulse and examining the tongue to aid diagnosis;

·         explaining the diagnosis and treatment to the patient and responding to their questions and concerns;

·         treating by inserting fine needles into the skin at particular locations to stimulate the energy flow along meridians (energy channels) and the body's own healing response;

·         incorporating other treatments, such as moxibustion (burning herbs to warm insertion points), electro-acupuncture (stimulating insertion points with small electric currents), acupressure (to loosen and relax muscles), and cupping;

·         assessing patient progress through questioning and examination as well as reviewing treatment plans if necessary;

·         keeping patient and financial records;

·         organizing and promoting your practice.

Salary:  $75,000 and $80,000 a year.

Education: While some acupuncturists finished a master’s degree in the field, many also have doctorates, which usually take up to an additional 5 years to complete. If you happen to live in one of the 43 legal states where acupuncture is allowed, you will need to obtain a license before you can start earning. Other qualifications important for this field is customer service skills, communication, dexterity and physical stamina.

                     

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

Sticking needles into people’s body it’s not my thing. Although it’s for a good cause I wouldn't like being an Acupuncture. However, I would definitely try it out.  Im sure it might feel relaxing and very good.