Careers In Wellness

Dietician/Nutritionist: Clinical Registered Dietitian
1. Know your stuff! It is essential to keep up with current medical science and what the recommendations are for specific conditions. Your nutritional recommendations will have to change as a result. Get in to see operations, speak with surgeons/doctors, and go to as many continuing education classes you can. 2. The hosptial isn't the easiest place to work. However, you will learn more in a clinical hospital setting than you will as a private practice RD. The first two years, at least, o...

Dietician/Nutritionist: Eatin' Right, Feelin' Fine
If you want to enter into the field of medicine, but blood is not your cup of tea, and you like to cook, becoming a nutritionist might be just the thing for you. There is a whole host of things you can learn at school that will make you well prepared to be a nutritionist, but I must stress, becoming a skilled cook will help you greatly in your work. A big portion of the job is explaining to people how to prepare dishes that are healthy, and if you cannot tell them how to make good food that also...

Acupuncturist: Most People Are Scared, Until They Try It!
There is a lot of nay saying out there when it comes to alternative medicines, and though my opinion, being a licensed and operating acupuncturist, might be a tad skewed, I still have to say that alternative medicine has its value. I know it does because I see the results every day. I had a guy come in just a month or two ago with near crippling back pain: cortisone shots and surgery had both proved to be worthless, and so, his doctor recommended that he try another approach and sent him to come...

Acupuncturist: Integrating Western and Traditional Chinese
Consider studying both Western and traditional Chinese medicine, then integrating the two in your practice. And expect to continue learning throughout your career. For example, I work in sports medicine and I incorporate several healing techniques to help my patients Be open to using your skills in a variety of professional job situations. I didn't actively pursue sports medicine. I just happened to have a patient who was an athlete. He referred some of his friends, and the rest is history.

Acupuncturist: I Love My Office
Study at a respected institution where you can make connections with established professionals and practitioners entering the field. It is best to find a school near where you intend to practice, so that these connections can serve you and vice versa. Respect that people have preconceived notions about what acupunture entails. They may also have a fear of needles. Be able to dispel these myths and communicate the value of acupunture not as an isolated practice, but as part of a holistic appro...