Acupressure

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Duties and responsibilities: acupuncture professionals are trained to treat the entire individual rather than the specific illness or condition. They take into account a patient's physical, mental and emotional condition in order to determine the proper course of treatment. In addition to providing acupuncture therapy, practitioners help their patients achieve balance and wellness in their everyday lives.

Salary: $35,970 in 2012

Education: You'll find acupressure classes and training programs available at massage therapy institutes and specialized Chinese medicine or acupressure schools. Each acupressure school will offer its own unique curriculum, but, in general, you can expect your acupressure training to cover these subjects:

·         Anatomy and physiology

·         Acupressure points and meridians

·         Theories of Chinese medicine

·         Acupressure techniques and protocols

·         Health, hygiene and contraindications

·         Neuromuscular techniques

·         Clinical practice

                                                 

Reflection: I wouldn't like to be an acupressure because it doesn't seem like a thing I would study for. It seems boring to me.