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Acupuncturist
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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. 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


  • 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 (Anaheim)
    Anaheim, CA
  • Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at South Baylo University (Los Angeles)
    Los Angeles, 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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