[CHA]Re:is it feasible to practice Cm en school?

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while based in the seattle area, i found a curious housing wanted posting at a

store. this woman, an acupuncture student, offered acu services as part of her

rent. this is called practicing med w/o a license. anytime 1 student engages in

such, they threaten the reputation of our profession. this bothered me very

much. i considered removing the ad. instead, i added a note by her offering that

said offer was against the law. i have always hoped that perhaps, she returned

and saw the notation from who knows where. maybe she reconsidered, even

withdrew, her trade offer. lynn

 

[plantmed2] wrote:

Holly,

 

To be frank, I don't think a student is ready to treat patients after only

two years. We're barely ready after four years! Besides, it's against the

law and might prevent you from getting a license if somebody complains. On

the other hand, I have never heard of students who don't practice needling

each other outside of class. Regarding herbs, recommending Yin Qiao to a

friend with a cold is no big deal, but starting an herbal practice will also

get you in trouble with the licensing authorities if somebody turns you in.

 

The people who seem to successfully match your model are the massage

therapists who have a good practice and then go to acupuncture school. They

continue to practice under their massage license while in school, introduce

TCM principles to their clients, and recommend a few simple herb formulas.

When they get their licenses, they often are successful in converting many

of their clients to acupuncture.

 

- Bill

 

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