Acupuncturist

Salary range:

$51,838 – $88,003

Job description:

Acupuncturists insert fine needles into the body's surface to influence the body's physiological functioning. After diagnosing a patient and discussing treatment, the practitioner performs the acupuncture. At the end of the session, the acupuncturist may prescribe herbal therapies for the patient to use at home.

Work environment:

Some acupuncturists work in offices alone and perform all of the office duties, while others work as part of a larger office with support staff.

Training requirements:

Acupuncturists are required to complete a minimum of 2,348 hours of education and training, usually in a four-year academic program. California also offers four-year apprenticeships. Acupuncturists are licensed by the State of California Acupuncture Board.

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Training Programs within California

• Traditional Chinese Medicine at Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences (ACCHS)
  Oakland, CA
• Master of Science in Oriental Medicine Program at Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College, Berkeley
  Berkeley, CA
• Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Alhambra Medical University
  Alhambra, CA
• Traditional Chinese Medicine at American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
  San Francisco, CA
• Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine (MTOM) at Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
  Santa Monica, CA
• Traditional Chinese Medicine at Five Branches University (Santa Cruz)
  Santa Cruz, CA
• Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Five Branches University (Santa Cruz)
  Santa Cruz, CA
• Traditional Chinese Medicine at Five Branches University (San Jose)
  San Jose, CA
• Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Five Branches University (San Jose)
  San Jose, CA
• Oriental Medicine Program at Life University
  Gardena, CA
• Acupuncture and Traditional Oriental Medicine at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
  San Diego, CA
• Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
  San Diego, CA
• Oriental Medicine at Samra University of Oriental Medicine
  Los Angeles, CA
• Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) at Samra University of Oriental Medicine
  Los Angeles, CA
• Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at South Baylo University (Anaheim)
  Anaheim, CA
• Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at South Baylo University (Los Angeles)
  Los Angeles, CA
• Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Southern California University Of Health Sciences
  Whittier, CA
• Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture at Southern California University School of Oriental Medicine & Acu
  Los Angeles, CA
• Oriental Medicine at Stanton University
  Garden Grove, CA
• Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MSTCM) at University of East-West Medicine
  Sunnyvale, CA
• Traditional Chinese Medicine at Yo San University
  Los Angeles, CA

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