What is a typical workday like for a practitioner of Oriental Medicine?
A patient session takes approximately thirty minutes to an hour with an initial evaluation taking an additional fifteen to thirty minutes. The practitioner will interview the client, perform a differential diagnosis, discuss treatment protocols and expected results and perform the appropriate procedure based on the diagnosis. Oriental Medicine practitioners are generally skilled in the performance of Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine preparation and other related TCM therapies such as Moxibustion, Qigong or Tuina (Bodywork). As with any medical practice there is always paperwork such as documenting patient information and treatment or performing other office duties such as filing, scheduling appointments or accounting.
