Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture Careers, Alumni News
Buying an Acupuncture Practice & Making it Their Own

Jessica French, DCM and Matt French, DCM own Crocus Hill Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. Buying an acupuncture practice and building an inviting neighborhood clinic is a great option after graduation. We checked in with them about… Read More ›

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Acupuncture Careers: Starting a Community Acupuncture Practice  

There are many career paths you can take after graduating from acupuncture school. Jessica Hanson, DAOM ‘07 (she/they) has owned and operated Southpoint Community Acupuncture in South Minneapolis for over 15 years. We asked her everything you want to know… Read More ›

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture Careers
Acupuncture Jobs: Career Outlook for Acupuncturists

Many students are interested in studying acupuncture, but first want to understand the return on investment. Are there acupuncture jobs available? Will I be able to make a living as an acupuncturist? We will answer these questions and more in… Read More ›

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture Careers, Alumni News
Alum Story: Dr. Vados Knows Chronic Pain

Larissa Vados, LAc, PhD ‘12 knows chronic pain. She was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis as a teenager. “It was a very long process of trying different medications with many terrible side effects,” she explained. She eventually found a medication that… Read More ›

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Team Players: NWHSU Alumni Supporting Athletes

When you think of sports practice, what comes to mind? NWHSU alumni are supporting athletes in creative and exciting ways. From sideline care to functional mobility training, our alumni help athletes—in the broadest sense—train, compete, recover, and just live full,… Read More ›

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture Careers
Acupuncture Private Practices: Careers in a Small Town

Interested in Acupuncture Private Practices? Graduates of NWHSU pursue diverse acupuncture careers: from opening solo acupuncture private practices across the country, to practicing in interdisciplinary clinics, to working in major health systems. Lanna Schwab LAc, ‘16 moved to Two Harbors,… Read More ›

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Acupuncture Careers: Working in a Hospital System (Part 2)

Part two: how to prepare for an acupuncture career in a healthcare system Jason Calva, Ph.D., L.Ac and Sara Bublitz, MAcOM, L.Ac are acupuncturists working at Mayo Clinic. You can read what it’s like to work in a hospital system… Read More ›

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture Careers
Acupuncture Careers: Working in a Hospital System (Part 1)

Part one: what it’s like to work in a healthcare system Traditionally, most licensed acupuncturists (LAcs) work in private practice. Currently, a growing number of professionals pursuing Acupuncture Careers are working in hospital systems and clinical environments. What could a… Read More ›

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Why Acupuncture is a Great Career Choice: Growing Opportunities Within Western Medicine

Acupuncture’s use in Western medicine is growing. See examples and learn about the career advantages of an acupuncturist.