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Complementary and Alternative Medicine

What it is

Alternative medicine and complementary medicine

can be used in addition to or instead of traditional medical treatments. Acupuncturists treat a variety of ailments by inserting fine needles into the body’s surface. Chiropractors treat problems with the muscular, nervous and skeletal systems, especially the spine. They examine and adjust the spinal column to correct abnormalities of the human body.

What it's like

Jobs in complementary medicine and alternative medicine are typically located in small offices or private practices. For example, chiropractors may have small offices with administrative staff or partner with other chiropractors to create a larger practice. Both acupuncturists and chiropractors typically work a 40-hour week, but longer hours or weekends are common in order to accommodate patient schedules.

Complementary medicine and alternative medicine jobs involve direct interaction with patients. Acupuncturists and chiropractors do a lot of work with their hands and see multiple patients per day. Complementary and alternative medicine takes a holistic approach to healthcare. Acupuncturists and chiropractors look at a patient’s overall health and wellness, like eating, sleeping or exercise habits.

What it takes

Acupuncturists and chiropractors are both required to receive state-issued licenses in order to practice complementary or alternative medicine. The training requirements vary for each job.

To learn more about jobs in complementary and alternative medicine, check out the job options to the right.

Choose a job in this field

  • Acupuncturist

    Salary range: $51,838 – $88,003 Minimum training:4-year academic program or apprenticeship; state-issued license required Job description:Acupuncturists insert fine needles into the body's surface to influence the body's physiological functioning. Choose

  • Chiropractor

    Salary range: $42,876 – $78,866 Minimum training:Doctorate; state-issued license required Job description:Chiropractors diagnose and treat problems associated with the muscular, nervous and skeletal systems, especially the spine. Choose

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  • Chiropractor with experience
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Chiropractor wanted
    Santa Rosa, CA
  • ACUPUNCTURIST
    Anaheim, CA
  • CHIROPRACTOR Needed
    Sacramento, CA
  • Integrative, Medical Acupuncture, and General Family Practice For Sale
    San Francisco, CA
  • Simple Website - acupuncture clinic - Elance
    California
  • STAFF CHIROPRACTOR
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Experienced Chiropractor Sought
    Newport Beach, CA
  • Chiropractor
    Costa Mesa, CA
  • Chiropractor
    Sacramento, CA
  • Acupuncturist
    Hayward, CA
  • Acupuncture Researcher/Technical Writer
    San Diego, CA
  • Chiropractor
    Riverside, CA
  • Acupuncturist for Low Income Women with Cancer (Volunteer)
    Oakland, CA
  • Acupuncturist (Volunteer)
    San Francisco, CA
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