Eastern medicine doctor

Duties & Responsibilities:

Oriental medicine practitioners use forms of acupuncture and treatment through the Chinese concept of “qi,” which means energy. Oriental medicine treats a variety of ailments including headaches, back pain, arthritis, or other illnesses by identifying patterns of imbalance within a body’s energy levels and working to readjust fluids or tissues in order to keep the body in balance and relieve pain. Oriental medicine techniques include acupuncture, cupping, acupressure, and herbal supplements that are applied to specific body parts or tissues. Practitioners must be able to evaluate a patient’s symptoms and identify what organs or tissues are causing the ailment, and come up with a customized plan that incorporates oriental herbs and practices into a treatment.

Salary: $58,958

Education:

Bachelor’s degree, become certified through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

                                               

Reflection:

It does seem a bit interesting to be an eastern medicine doctor. I guess I would be interested in learning new things that can/may help me when I need them.