Auricular therapy

Duties and Responsibilities:Auricular therapy is a form of alternative medicine based on the idea that the ear is a microsystem which reflects the entire body. Auricular acupuncturists use different sized needles to stimulate pressure points in the body, with the goal of alleviating pain and general discomfort. Auricular acupuncturists study and manipulate pressure points to help clients find relief from all types of health issues, from arthritis to anxiety to depression to back pain.

Salary:$38,000 – $137,000

Education:The training and education requirement for acupuncture technicians is 70 hours, while acupuncturists typically spend 1,500-2,000 hours on training and education. The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) issues certificates to individuals who complete 30 hours of classroom work and 40 hours of supervised hands-on acupuncture work in a clinic (www.acudetox.com).

Prospective acupuncture technician students must seek out a NADA-registered trainer under whom to study; training is provided through private and public agencies, schools as well as individual practitioners. Some trainers offer intensive workshops geared toward practicing health care professionals, such as nurses, counselors, clinical social and outreach workers serving the addictions field.

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