An Acupuncturist is a health care professional who specializes in the traditional Chinese medicine practice of inserting thin needles into specific points of the body in order to alleviate a variety of health concerns. Acupuncturists believe that the insertion of the needles releases blocked energy and improves the overall flow of the body's natural chi (energy). These needles are said to target specific points in the body, called acupoints, in order to treat issues such as chronic pain, headaches, stress, depression and much more. People may enjoy being an Acupuncturist because it can be an extremely rewarding job as it is an opportunity to help improve the quality of life of patients. Additionally, as an Acupuncturist, you can work in many different settings and customize your practice to best fit the needs of your patients, giving you the freedom to be creative.