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Acupuncture & Tuina Therapist

医疗健康·保健理疗

Acupuncture & Tuina therapists use traditional Chinese medicine techniques such as needling, moxibustion, and massage to relieve pain and improve function.

Daily work

  • 01Consult with patients, assess conditions through inquiry and examination, and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • 02Perform acupuncture procedures including insertion, manipulation, retention, and removal of needles safely and effectively.
  • 03Apply Tuina techniques such as rolling, pressing, kneading, and grasping for musculoskeletal issues.
  • 04Incorporate cupping, gua sha, and other adjunct therapies, and guide patients in rehabilitation exercises.
  • 05Document treatment process and patient responses, adjusting plans as needed.
  • 06Maintain clinic hygiene, sterilize equipment, and replenish supplies.

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Meridian and acupoint location and manipulation
  • Skills in filiform needle, electroacupuncture, and moxibustion
  • Tuina techniques (rolling, one-finger meditation, etc.)
  • Diagnosis and treatment of common conditions (neck, shoulder, back, leg pain, insomnia, digestive issues)

Soft skills

  • Communication skills
  • Patience and attention to detail
  • Sense of responsibility and dedication
  • Empathy
  • Continuous learning ability

Best suited for

Suitable for those who are caring, patient, enjoy helping others with their hands, and have a strong interest in Chinese medicine culture.

Less suited for

Not suitable for those who are impatient, lack attention to detail, or are skeptical of traditional medicine.

Salary (monthly)

10KMedian
Bottom 6KTop 20K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

Higher is better
AI Resistance5
Stability4
Growth3
Autonomy / Remote-friendly3
Transferability2
Lower is better
Work Intensity4
Entry Difficulty3
Competition3
Education Threshold2
Major Relevance1

MBTI Fit

ISFJINFJENFJISTJENTP
High intensityStableAI-resistant

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.