Acupuncture

An acupuncturist is a complementary health practitioner who takes a holistic approach to the maintenance of health and the management of disease. They focus on the individual rather than the illness and the aim is to improve the person's overall wellbeing. Some tasks include making a diagnosis and devising a personalized treatment plan or 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. The average salary of an Acupuncturist is $86,720, salaries start from $41,100 and go up to $144,380 but the average salary for an Acupuncturist may vary depending on several factors, like level of education, amount of experience, industry, company size and location. For the Acupuncture bachelor’s degree in acupuncture are not typically available, therefore applicants to an acupuncture program master’s level should ideally have an undergraduate degree in a related field.