Eastern Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities: Eastern Medicine Doctors use an old system of medicine based on the concept of energy, qi. They balance your energy and use many type of therapies such as needling, cupping, acupressure, and exercises. This way of medicine has no side effects and is remarkably inexpensive. The person who does choose this career will learn to treat and prevent illnesses through other methods not commonly used. These methods include the use of herbal and homeopathic medicines.

Salary: $30,000-$150,000

Education: A student that wants to become an Eastern Medicine Doctor can attend a college or university that offers certificate and degree programs in this field. Some certificate program include: holistic health, massage therapy, herbal medicine, yoga instruction and oriental body therapy. Depending on the area of practice a license may be necessary.

Reflection: I do not want to be an eastern medicine doctor because it sounds boring.