Monday, October 6, 2014

Chinese (oriental) Medicine

Chinese (oriental) Medicine

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 imbalance 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. 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:  Bachelors degree and certification 


  
Reflection: Do you think you would be like to be one? why? why not? 
Sure, sounds like i can get in touch with the inner me. 

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