Paddy McBride treating a client
Acupuncturists treat patients using the philosophies of traditional Chinese medicine and aim to restore their good health by bringing about balance in the body. Acupuncturists use a number of therapies including needle acupuncture, the heating of acupuncture points (moxibustion), tuina (a form of massage), exercise, diet recommendations and herbal treatments.
He whakamārama
Mahi ai ki te whakatau i te ahua o nga mate o nga turoro ma te whakamahi i nga tikanga me nga rongoa a nga Hainamana hei whakaora i a ratau. He maha nga momo mahi whakaora tinana ka taea te whakamahi, tae atu ana ki te wero ki te ngira, te whakawera i nga wahi hei wero, te mirimiri, te whakakorikori, te kai whakaita me nga rongoa otaota.
Entry Requirements
To become an acupuncturist you need to complete four years of tertiary study in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, or postgraduate training in traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis and acupuncture theory.
Pay
Pay for acupuncturists varies, as many are self-employed.
Job Outlook
Acupuncturists registered with the New Zealand Register of Acupuncturists have good chances of finding a job.
