| Find Programs in Acupuncture in the United States and | | | | dis-ease. Studies have shown that the use of |
| Canada. In North America, there are several programs | | | | acupuncture is proven to be effective for several, |
| in acupuncture from which to choose. While many | | | | common health conditions, including headaches and |
| acupuncture schools and colleges provide a standard | | | | other musculoskeletal problems. |
| education in acupuncture and Oriental medicine, a | | | | Is enrolling in one of many programs in acupuncture |
| number of programs in acupuncture include studies in | | | | right for you? That depends on whether or not you |
| Chinese herbal medicine, as well as Chinese medical | | | | have a strong drive to help in healing through natural |
| massage (Tuina). | | | | means. In many cases, programs in acupuncture teach |
| In most cases, in order to enroll in masters programs in | | | | students holistic principles in treating the whole person |
| acupuncture and Oriental medicine, students must first | | | | and not just individual parts. As a personally rewarding |
| complete the equivalent of a bachelor's degree or four | | | | career, professionally licensed acupuncturists provide |
| years of study from an accredited school or university. | | | | patients with complementary medicines including |
| Once students have met all prerequisites, they may | | | | acupuncture therapy, Chinese herbal medicine, Tuina, |
| then apply to the Chinese medicine institute of choice. | | | | Tai Chi, moxibustion, Qigong, and other natural |
| Common curricula that is offered in programs in | | | | healthcare services. |
| acupuncture and Oriental medicine includes studies in | | | | If you (or someone you know) are interested in finding |
| anatomy, physiology, pathology, Traditional Chinese | | | | programs in acupuncture let professional training within |
| Medicine (TCM) theories, acupuncture, Chinese herbal | | | | fast-growing industries like massage therapy, |
| medicine, Tai Chi, Chinese medical terminology, and | | | | cosmetology, acupuncture, oriental medicine, Reiki, and |
| other associated subject matter. | | | | others get you started! Explore career school |
| Programs in acupuncture teach potential Oriental | | | | programs near you. |
| medicine practitioners the healing art of effectively | | | | Programs in Acupuncture: Needling to Healing |
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