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Acupuncture |
| Merriam-Webster defines acupuncture as "an originally Chinese practice of inserting fine needles through the skin at specific points, especially to cure disease or relieve pain (as in surgery)." But that's just scratching the surface.
The practice of acupuncture involves a complex system of patient observation, questioning, and palpation. Acupuncturists can then determine the course and type of treatment, which may include acupuncture, acupressure, dietary therapy, heat therapy, and lifestyle counseling based on Oriental medicine principles and the use of Chinese herbs.
As an acupuncturist, your goal is to restore or maintain optimum health, improve physiological function, and relieve pain. That's because, according to Oriental medicine, circulation and balance of energy are fundamental to well-being.
In order to become an acupuncturist, you'll need to earn a degree or diploma through an accredited acupuncture program. Currently, the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine lists over 50 schools and colleges with accredited or candidacy status.
Once you've been trained, it's time to become a certified acupuncturist and get your license. The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine offers certification exams, which cover acupuncture, biomedicine, Oriental medicine, point location, and Chinese herbology.
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