Acupuncture

Duties and responsibilities: acupuncture professionals are trained to treat the entire individual instead of only the illness. They take into consideration the patient’s mental, physical, and emotional condition in order to determine the proper treatment

Salary: $50,000 - $133,000

Education: bachelor’s degree and a solid science background. To get a masters is about 2-3 years in any of the ACAOM programs and be credentialed by the NCCAOM.

Reflection: I do not think I would like to be an acupuncturist because I do not like to poke people with needles and even less have to find a specific spot. I would find it nerve wracking therefore I am not interested in becoming an acupuncturist.