Eastern Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities: Oriental Medicine Practitioners use forms of acupuncture and treatment through the Chinese concept of “qi”, which means energy. Oriental medicine treats a variety of aliments including headaches, back pain, arthritis, or other illnesses by identifying patterns of imbalance with in a body’s energy level. Techniques include acupuncture, cupping, acupressure, and herbal supplements that are applied to specific body parts or tissues. Practitioners must be able to evaluate a patient’s symptoms and identify what organs or tissues are causing the ailment, and come up with a customized plan that incorporates oriental herbs and practices into a treatment.

Salary: $61,000

Education: Some practitioners are licensed to be a physician’s assistant and then take classes to become certified in oriental medicine. Most practitioners earn a Bachelor’s degree in biology or another medical related field, then go on to fill state requirements for practicing oriental medicine.