To start you career as an acupuncturist you will need a degree or training of some sort in alternative medicine. You will need to specialize in acupuncture.

These fields can be very rewarding as you are able to help people feel better. Courses generally can run about $500 to $1000. Afterwards you will probably need to do some on the job training hours. In some places you may need to be licensed.

Acupuncture Resources

*The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text for Acupuncturists and Herbalists. Second Edition
*Clean Needle Technique Manual for Acupuncturists, Fifth Edition
*Points for Profit: The Essential Guide to Practice Success for Acupuncturists
*Essentials of Contemporary Chinese Acupuncturists' Clinical Experiences