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Acupuncturist : Salary and conditions

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  • Earnings are related to the success of the practice and may be low during the first three to four years, as it can take time to get established.
  • On average, an acupuncturist treats between one and four clients a day in the early stages, at about £40 a session (£45 - £90 per session in London). More will be charged for the initial consultation session. Once established, an acupuncturist may treat 30 - 40 clients a week.
  • Some acupuncturists offer multi-bed sessions in which more than one client is treated at a time (using partition screens for privacy), making it possible to reduce the treatment cost.
  • Additional income from other employment may be required to cover living costs and overheads, such as rent of practice premises, until such time as clients' fees cover your outgoings.
  • Working hours typically include frequent unsocial hours, e.g. weekends and evenings, to visit clients.
  • The cost of overheads and room rental may determine the place of work; you may have a private or shared consulting room.
  • Flexibility and mobility are an advantage when starting out.
  • Practitioners need to be at ease with physical contact and with working in a variety of workplaces (including patients’ homes) with a range of clients and colleagues.
  • Self-employment is very common and ultimately offers a choice of working hours and locations.
  • Jobs are quite widely available in both urban and rural areas. Effective self-promotion is essential in order to compete successfully in areas where there are already a number of established acupuncture practices.
  • Part-time work and career breaks are possible.
  • A uniform is not required, but many acupuncturists choose to wear white clinical clothing (tunic and trousers).
  • Travel within a working day may be frequent for mobile acupuncturists, but is less likely for those who are practice-based.
  • Overnight absences from home and overseas work or travel are uncommon.
 
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Written by AGCAS editors
Date: 
May 2011
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