Women health
*Women health>>>Acupuncture

How many years takes to study acupuncture?

and how many years of practice?
is there demand for acupuncturist in the USA?

Hi - I am an MD who is married to an acupuncturist in Houston, Texas. You will need to have graduated college with a 4 year degree in something (depends on the program). Then, most acupuncture programs require 2 or 3 years of training, and sometimes, an internship in China or abroad.

We love acupuncture and believe in it strongly for our patients. Houston is a city of 4 million people and we have a very large Asian community here with a strong demand for acupuncture. Like any business, it can be hard to get started and you will have to figure out what fee structure works for you. Insurance will only pay for about 10% of your patients, the rest of them will have to pay cash up front. That can be difficult for some. But the work is fun and rewarding.

Call acupuncture schools in your area and ask about a tour. They can give you all the info about your state and your area, as well as what they require for admission and fees.

Good luck!

Tags
Breast Reduction Breast Cancer Breastfeeding Breast Reconstruction Acupuncture AIDS Allergies Alzheimer Disease Androgen Anxiety Disorders
Related information
  • How many years takes to study acupuncture?

    Hi - I am an MD who is married to an acupuncturist in Houston, Texas. You will need to have graduated college with a 4 year degree in something (depends on the program). Then, most acupuncture pr...

  • Acupuncture stories/opinions?

    I got hit by a car on my bike in 2001. I fell right on my left wrist and it felt broken. So I went to the emergency room and by the end of the xrays it was not broken but very inflammed. I had a...

  • Search for medically certified doctors of acupuncture?

    You can use the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) website to find a qualified acupuncturist in your area. ...

  • Acupuncture.. does anyone out there know about it?

    I cannot speak for other countries, but here is some general info on the United States. Most states within the United States regulate acupuncture through certification or licensure. Requirement...

  • Does acupuncture hurt? Is it scary?

    if you have a fear of needles like me and they bring a chill down your spine, I would not get any type of acupuncture!!! It makes me wince just thinking about it....

    ...
  • Acupuncture to Induce Labor?

    I have not tried this myself but at a recent birthing class I took this same question was asked to the women in the class. Out of the 20 or so couples in the class there were three women with prev...

  • Experience with Acupuncture? Is it Painful?

    I have experienced acupuncture. The needles were placed up and down my spine. I didn't feel any of them except one in my neck, which felt like a light prick. I believe, for the most part, t...

  • Does an American Acupuncture License transfer to Europe? (Specifically Spain, England, Ireland)?

    Some European countries offer limited education reciprocity, meaning they recognize a limited number of degrees in Oriental Medicine from the United States. I believe, although I'm not ce...

    •    

    Health Categories--Copyright/IP Policy--Contact Webmaster
    The information on whfhhc.com is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions.