Chinese Medicine Careers Today

Find Chinese medicine careers in the United States and Canada. With
the development of integrative and complementary medicines, Chinese
medicine careers are on the rise. Traditional Chinese medicine
including Tuina, acupuncture, and herbal medicine make up some of the
broad practices that are integrated into Chinese medicine careers.

According to the National Center of Alternative and Complementary
Medicine, Chinese medicine careers in acupuncture are among the most
popular CAM practices in the United States. In a report published by
the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Chinese medicine careers in
acupuncture are "being widely practiced by thousands of physicians,
dentists, acupuncturists, and other practitioners – for relief or
prevention of pain and for various other health conditions."1

Chinese medicine careers encompass a vast array of natural healing
techniques and modalities, including meridian therapy, Tai Chi, Qi
gong, Chinese medical massage (Tuina), acupuncture, herbology,
moxibustion (cupping), and related health and wellness methods.

While Chinese medicine careers can be quite lucrative, it is critical
to understand that proper training and education is of utmost
importance. Today, prospective candidates interested in pursuing
Chinese medicine careers must have substantial instruction (and
licensure, depending on specific field) in order to practice
professionally. If you're one of many students drawn to this ancient
healing art, it is wise to carefully review state educational
requirements and regulations regarding Chinese medicine careers. For
example, Oriental medicine schools offering Chinese medicine academic
programs may vary in length and specialty. Some training programs in
Chinese medicine careers range from mere months, up to five years.

Many Chinese medicine careers require a comprehensive education in
anatomy, biophysics, Oriental medicine, nutrition, herbology,
acupuncture, and needling techniques; this, in addition to clinical
experience and prerequisite education from an accredited college or
university. Furthermore, Chinese medicine careers often require
certification and/or licensure; and depending on the state in which
you reside, formal training requirements and internship programs may
be different.

If you (or someone you know) are interested in attaining one of
several Chinese medicine careers, let education within fast-growing
industries like massage therapy, cosmetology, acupuncture, oriental
medicine, Reiki, and others get you started! Explore career school
programs near you.

References:Barnes PM, Powell-Griner E, McFann K, Nahin RL.
Complementary and alternative medicine use among adults: United
States, 2002. CDC Advance Data Report #343. 2004.

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