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Acupuncturist - Working conditions

Kaiwero Ngira Hauora

Working Conditions

Acupuncturists work in comfortable surroundings in:

community health centres
sports institutes
private clinics
their own home.

They may also visit patients in their homes.

Equipment

Equipment acupuncturists may use includes:

acupuncture needles
Chinese herbs
heating and massage equipment
laser and electronic equipment.

Acupuncture equipment laid out on a table.

Acupuncture needles and preparations used for treating patients

Hours

Acupuncturists usually work regular office hours, depending on the level of demand for their services. They may be required to work weekends or be on call.

"An acupuncture treatment usually takes about an hour. That includes taking notes and discussing the treatment procedure with the patient."

Tracey Bourner - Acupuncturist

Contact with people

Acupuncturists usually work independently in their own practice and interact with patients and other health professionals. They may work alongside other health professionals in a practice and have an administration team working for them.