Acupuncture/herbal climate of Minneapolis?

October 4, 2006

I am nearing the end of school (april 07)and trying to decide where I

want to set up practice. I've been considering Minneapolis/St Paul

and want to know what it's like for an acupuncturist there.

Zachary Nelms

October 5, 2006

Zachary,

Nice to hear from you. Where are you currently located and what school are you

attending? The climate

here for acupuncture is mixed. If you have capital/business sense, find

employment, or get lots of referrals, it can be

good. People here tend to not want to pay for their health unless you get in

with a good crowd. We

also have the added problem of the 100 hr chiro acupuncture certification. They

have been expanding

their scope and have arrangements with the insurance companies thru legislation

and we do not. Most

US graduates in the area seem to be struggling, if my perception is correct and

many work other jobs.

What areas were you thinking? Oh, yeah, we also have a major traffic problem so

travel into the cities is

really bad. Other then that is OK. Come and check out the area and see if it

will work for you.

Mike W. Bowser, L Ac