Acupuncturists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Histories and lifestyle details come first, then point locations are chosen from the patient's anatomy and position, along with any reason a method should be skipped. Needles are inserted for acupuncture; cups, ear balls, seeds, pellets, or supplements may be used as well, and some plans include moxibustion, electricity, guasha, or bleeding. Results are checked and the plan is changed when the current approach is not enough. Infection-control rules and licensing laws shape how the clinic is run. Suits people who like locating points with care, listening closely, and adjusting treatment as health changes.
Typical education: Master’s Degree
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$76'040
Median Wage Market Position
$76'040
What you might do
- Insert needles at chosen acupuncture points
- Choose needle points based on anatomy and safety
- Ask patients about health history and daily habits
- Design a treatment plan for each person
- Treat with cups, seeds, pellets, or supplements
- Judge results and change the plan when needed
Skills that matter
- Locating acupuncture points on the body
- Inserting needles for acupuncture treatment
- Using cups, seeds, or supplements
- Developing individual treatment plans
- Collecting health and lifestyle histories
- Adjusting treatment based on outcomes
AI & the future of this role
Charting and intake could streamline with software, but needle placement, tactile assessment, and the in-person therapeutic relationship remain central. Hands-on care that patients seek face to face tends to hold up against automation.
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