Acupressure

Duties and Responsiblities:

Acupressure is based on the concept of life energy which flows through “meridians” in the body. In treatment, physical pressure is applied to acupuncture points. pressure may be applied by hand, elbow, or with several devices.

Salary:

 Median Annual Wage: $81,830    Median Hourly Wage: $39.34

                            Total Employed Nationally: 31,390

Education: The first thing you have to do to become an acupuncturist is  receive an undergraduate degree that takes 4 years to get. A major in Science is recommended to be able to study Acupressure.  

Reflection: 

No, I would not like to become a specialized person in acupressure because touching peoples’ bodies to relief their pain is not a job that interests me.