The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.

Employment

Major employers:

• Private group practices
• Hospitals

Outlook

Demand for this career is growing. Natural and alternative approaches to staying healthy are gaining public acceptance and interest in the US. Even with greater acceptance from patients and health insurance companies, the career is small. Insurance companies are beginning to cover alternative medical practices. This is because preventive medicine saves money. As people learn to rely more on healthy lifestyles and natural healing, acupuncture is becoming more popular.

(CIS 100547)