Acupuncturist *
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This is an ideal career for logical thinkers. Acupuncture works by the insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific sites (acupuncture points) along the body's meridians (channels), to clear energy blockages and encourage the normal flow of life energy called qi (pronounced chee) through the individual. As an Acupuncturist you can follow the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), to diagnose and formulate treatment plans for individuals who present with varied patterns of disease.
Salary p/a
50k - 100k
Qualifications
Post Graduate
Intensity
Standing
Demand
Growing
Travel
Low
Conditions
Indoor
Weekly Hours
40-50
Pros
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Dynamic, challenging form of medicine
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Patient education is rewarding
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Flexibility of work hours
Cons
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Getting established takes 3 to 5 years
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Low income whist getting started
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Convincing patients of TCM
The Bottom Line
A bright future in global medicine as patients discover and insurance companies recognise TCM. Competition is expected to increase as education and confidence grows. It’s a career on the rise.
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