| Acupuncturists use
an ancient form of traditional Chinese medicine to help relieve
the symptoms of their customers. This method involves inserting
very fine needles of stainless steel in key pressure points on
the body, with the aim of regulating the process of healing and
restoring health and energy.As an acupuncturist,
their daily work include:
· Select specific points on the body
to be treated
· Insertion of needles depending on the level of stimulation required.
• Take a detailed history of client
· Explore questions about your symptoms, lifestyle and emotional
responses to situations
· Make a decision on a course of action or diagnostic
Acupuncture can be used to anesthetize,
relieve pain and treat a wide variety of diseases. Electro-acupuncture
is a more recent introduction, using electricity for the treatment
of body parts.
You could work with clients with a wide variety of conditions
ranging from back pain, arthritis, circulatory problems and high
blood pressure to migraines, depression, smoking and drug addiction
and many more
Key Skills
· a keen interest in biological sciences and complementary
therapies
· the ability to empathise with your patients' circumstances
· good communication and listening skills
· a logical approach to problem solving
· a genuine desire to help people
· self awareness and emotional stability
· the ability to create good working relationships with
a range of clients
· Commercial awareness with the ability to develop and
run a business.
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