Licensed acupuncturist vs acupressure therapist

Differences between licensed acupuncturist and acupressure therapist duties and responsibilities

Licensed acupuncturist example responsibilities.

• Perform historical, physical and behavioral status assessments of patients using appropriate TCM.
• Instruct patients on post-treatment procedures, including breathing techniques, exercise and dietary modifications.
• Collaborate with an integrative team offering chiropractic, acupuncture, osteopathic, and functional medicine.
• Use acupuncture to treat the emaciation, emesis after chemotherapy, and asialia after radiotherapy of cancer patient.
• Develop and implement treatment program in clinical acupuncture targeting African and Caribbean immigrants with HIV

Acupressure therapist example responsibilities.

• Demonstrate working knowledge of community mental health services identify in the Medicaid guidelines and attain contractual outcomes within designate time frames.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals to provide outpatient services to those seeking rehabilitation in an ambulatory care center.
• Facilitate healing from childhood trauma or PTSD using evidence-base practices.