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Overview
Acupuncturists use thin needles at acupuncture points and work with meridian-based treatment approaches to support health and address different conditions.
In job descriptions, look for client assessment, informed consent, treatment follow-up, clean treatment rooms, sterilization routines, anatomy, physiology, record keeping and referral cooperation.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Acupuncturist work combines client conversation, observation, treatment planning and precise needle placement. The setting must support cleanliness, consent, calm contact and follow-up of how the person responds.
Skills and specializations
Useful knowledge includes acupuncture methods, anatomy, physiology, sterilization, traditional Chinese medicine, informed consent, health records and knowing when to refer a person to another healthcare contact.
Salary context
Pay expectations are shaped by appointment length, client volume, clinic model, self-employment responsibilities, record keeping, treatment follow-up and whether additional therapies such as massage or cupping are offered.
Career paths
Paths may move from supervised practice into own client list, complementary therapy clinics, wellness settings, teaching basic methods, multidisciplinary cooperation or a narrower focus such as auriculotherapy.
Good to know
Read adverts for treatment methods, hygiene routines, data handling, booking work and referral expectations. Avoid assuming that every acupuncture role has the same clinical scope.
Editorial note
This guide gives editorial career context for acupuncturist work. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Traditional, complementary and alternative medicine activities
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include traditional chinese medicine therapist, homeopath and aromatherapist.
Explore this activityDay spa, sauna and steam bath activities
This occupation may also occur in this activity. Other occupations there include traditional chinese medicine therapist, aromatherapist and complementary therapist.
Explore this activityOther personal service activities n.e.c.
Another possibility is this activity. Other occupations there include homeopath, aromatherapist and complementary therapist.
Explore this activityThese examples offer an overview but do not show every economic activity where the occupation may occur.
About this information
The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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O*NET relationships
See occupations connected to this ESCO occupation in the official O*NET–ESCO mapping. The relationship type comes from the source and is not a ranking or recommendation.
O*NET relationships: 3
Physical Therapist Assistants
31-2021.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETNaturopathic Physicians
29-1299.01
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETAcupuncturists
29-1291.00
Exact relationship
The official mapping treats the O*NET and ESCO occupations as closely equivalent.
Open in O*NETSource and method
These relationships come from the official European Commission O*NET–ESCO crosswalk.
Relationship direction: O*NET occupation to ESCO occupation.
Several O*NET occupations can point to the same ESCO occupation, and one O*NET occupation can point to several ESCO occupations.
AltoTrail preserves the source relationship type. The order is technical and does not show which occupation is best, most relevant or recommended.
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
96.99Other personal service activities n.e.c.86.96Traditional, complementary and alternative medicine activities96.23Day spa, sauna and steam bath activities
Alternative labels
Occupation group
complementary therapist (2230.2)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2dcb5dad-1902-4051-9023-d725485479a7 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2230.2.1 |
| ISCO group | 2230 |
| Concept type | Occupation |