Acupuncture

Duties and responsibilities:

Unlike conventional western medical practice, acupuncture professionals are trained to treat the entire individual rather than the specific illness or condition. They take into account a patient's physical, mental and emotional condition in order to determine the proper course of treatment. In addition to providing acupuncture therapy, practitioners help their patients achieve balance and wellness in their everyday lives.

Salary: $75,000-$80,000

Education:

Most licensed acupuncturists hold master's degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates from schools accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. As the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine explain, most programs require 1,500-2,000 hours of acupuncture training and take 3-4 years to complete. 

                                                                                                      

Reflection: I won't like to be one because I dislike needles and I don't like to touch strangers.