Oriental 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 ailments including headaches, back pain, arthritis, or other illnesses by identifying patterns of imbalances within a body’s energy levels and working to readjust fluids or tissues in order to keep the body in balance and relieve pain. Oriental medicine techniques include acupuncture, cupping, acupressure, and herbal supplements that are applied to specific body parts or tissues.

Salary: 61,000 per year.

Education requirements:  education and training requirements vary state to state for becoming an oriental medicine practitioner, 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.