Are you considering going to acupuncture school and pursuing a degree in Oriental Medicine? Oriental Medicine is a unique health care profession that combines the holistic healing theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with the rigors of modern science and evidence-based medicine. Because acupuncture school tuition is expensive, you may be wondering about the benefits of becoming an acupuncturist. Well for starters, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the median annual wage for Acupuncturists and Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other from May 2020 is $82,420. This article highlights what an acupuncturist is, what they do, and the return on investment (ROI) that a Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine can provide. … Read More
What is an Oriental Medicine Degree and What’s the ROI?
Posted February 03, 2022
by Dr. Daniel Chuanxin Wang, DAOM, A.P.
& filed under Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL, Acupuncture School
Should You Study Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine?
Posted January 28, 2022
by Dr. Daniel Chuanxin Wang, DAOM, A.P.
& filed under Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL, Acupuncture School
Are you considering going to acupuncture school? In recent years, holistic practices such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have grown in popularity. In fact, many of the leading university hospital systems in the US now employ full-time acupuncturists. For example, Duke University’s Integrative Medicine Center offers acupuncture, acupressure massage, mindfulness meditation, and other holistic treatments in coordination with other conventional medical treatments. … Read More
How to Save on Acupuncture School Tuition
Posted October 13, 2021
by Joe Calareso, Director of Admissions
& filed under Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL, Acupuncture School
Acupuncture and Massage College in Miami, FL opened in 1983 as the first acupuncture school in Florida. For more than 30 years, we have seen countless graduates make positive changes in their personal and professional lives. … Read More
Ultimate Guide for Choosing an Acupuncture School
Posted April 14, 2021
by Joe Calareso, Director of Admissions
& filed under Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL, Acupuncture School
If you’re reading this, then you’ve likely had acupuncture treatments in the past, realized how great Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is, and are now thinking about studying acupuncture. You’ve probably also started to research acupuncture career information and know that the first step to becoming an acupuncturist is to apply, enroll, and graduate from an acupuncture school. … Read More
Is Acupuncture School Worth It?
Posted December 10, 2020
by Joe Calareso, Director of Admissions
& filed under Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL, Acupuncture School
If you’ve reading this article, then it’s safe to assume that you’re considering becoming an acupuncturist and enrolling in an acupuncture school in Florida. And like most prospective students, you’re concerned about the high cost of acupuncture school. … Read More
Health and Illness in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Posted August 19, 2020
by Dr. Daniel Chuanxin Wang, DAOM, A.P.
& filed under Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL, Acupuncture School
In the previous blog, we discussed the Traditional Chinese Medical model of the human body. In TCM, the concept of health is different than that in the West. TCM’s concept of health is based on different principles, all of which are connected to yin-yang and qi. … Read More
Eight Principles of Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Posted July 22, 2020
by Dr. Daniel Chuanxin Wang, DAOM, A.P.
& filed under Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL, Acupuncture School
In a previous article, we discussed the notion of health and illness in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). According to TCM, illness arises as a result of specific yin-yang imbalances of the Functional Entities. … Read More
How To Research Acupuncture Schools Online
Posted June 23, 2020
by Joe Calareso, Director of Admissions
& filed under Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL, Acupuncture School
The journey to selecting the right acupuncture school for you begins by gathering information online. In this day and age, every acupuncture school should have a college website, an active social media presence (especially on Facebook), and a business profile listed in several online review directories, such as Yelp. … Read More
Should I Get a Master's or Doctorate Degree in Oriental Medicine?
Posted May 22, 2020
by Joe Calareso, Director of Admissions
& filed under Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL, Acupuncture School
A common question we get from prospective students at our acupuncture school in Florida is whether it's better to enroll in a Master's or Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AOM) Program. We understand that it’s easy and natural to become hyped when looking into different Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree programs. And while it is certainly good to be excited about becoming an acupuncturist, what you don’t want to do is let the paradox of choice overwhelm you, or worse, stop you completely from selecting an acupuncture school that’s right for you. … Read More
How Do You Get Into Acupuncture School?
Posted April 08, 2020
by Joe Calareso, Director of Admissions
& filed under Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL, Acupuncture School
Once you’ve decided to become an acupuncturist, the first thing you will need to do is apply, enroll, and graduate from an ACAOM-accredited and state-approved acupuncture training program. But how do you get into acupuncture school? Are there any educational or testing requirements? … Read More
The Most Important Things to Look for in an Acupuncture School
Posted March 20, 2020
by Dr. Daniel Chuanxin Wang, DAOM, A.P.
& filed under Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL, Acupuncture School
If you’re set on becoming a licensed acupuncture physician in Florida (or elsewhere), then deciding which acupuncture school to attend is perhaps the most important career decision you can make. … Read More
How to Become a Professional Acupuncturist
Posted March 11, 2020
by Dr. Daniel Chuanxin Wang, DAOM, A.P.
& filed under Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL, Acupuncture School
If you're currently considering studying Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, you may have some lingering questions about acupuncture school or the profession itself. As such, this post will be helpful to you as you learn more about this wonderful profession. … Read More
Taoism and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Posted February 06, 2020
by Dr. Daniel Chuanxin Wang, DAOM, A.P.
& filed under Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL, Acupuncture School
In the previous article, we discussed the key differences between Conventional and Holistic Medicine. Western medicine takes a physicalist approach to the body, while Holistic Medicine takes a whole-body approach. The reductionist approach in Western medicine is rooted in Enlightenment philosophy, while the whole-body approach in holistic medicine is based on various principles and traditions, all of which emphasize non-invasive practices (bodywork, etc.), natural products over chemical pharmaceuticals, and the body's ability to heal itself. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Taosim Just as Western medicine has been heavily influenced by European philosophy, it makes perfect sense that Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on the Ancient Chinese religion of Taoism. In order to properly understand Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is necessary to understand Taoism. … Read More
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