Eastern Medicine Doctor

Eastern Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities:  The practitioners rely on ancient Chinese medicine to help treat their patients. Doctors use different types of herbal medicines in order to ensure the well-being of those who come to them asking for help.

Salary: $55,000-$60,000

Education: They need a degree in medicine which can be obtained in any medical school. They may also be required to take a course on herbal studies.

Reflection: I would like to become an Eastern medicine doctor because I strongly believe in the curative properties of herbs and ancient medicines.

Chormotherapy or Color Therapy

                                           Chromotherapy or Color Therapy

Duties and Responsibilities: Chromotherapy is a method of treatment using the colors of electromagnetic radiation to cure diseases. This form of treatment can be used for physical or emotional health.

Salary:$30,000-$70,000

Education:The education requirements for practitioners of the color therapy need a degree and a certificate from the VTCT and also the ANM .

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eflection: I would not like to become a practitioner because it wouldn't be a challenge for me and I would much rather have a challenging career.

Chinese (oriental) Medicine

                                              Chinese (oriental) Medicine

Duties and Responsibilities: Chinese (oriental) medicine is an ancient type of medicine used in China and other parts of Asia for many years now. The medicine consists of using different types of herbs for medicinal purposes as well as the practice of acupuncture and tai chi to help and prevent health problems. The medicine has been so effective that people have been using it either as a main form of curation or a different approach for over 2,500 years all over the world.

Salary: $50,000-$100,000 a year

Education:  To become an oriental medicine practitioner you first need a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or biochemistry. Another requirement is for a training in acupuncture to be obtained.

Reflection: I would probably want to become a practitioner of oriental medicine because it really interests me. Another reason for my interest would probably be that I  am a huge believer in natural herbs from the earth and their healing powers above some modern medicines. Understanding how the body functions is relevant in this career and that is something that has always caught my attention.