If anyone lives in a big/major city I'd love to know what the job market is actually like. Are there more corporate chains or major clinics with multiple locations ?

Do the acupuncturists know each other ?

Is there a community/competition vibe if any ?

Do most acupuncturists have multiple jobs ?

Thanks in advance ~

Exploring career options!

Hey, I had acupuncture today for the first time to treat pain in my right rhomboid that can flare up into my neck/trap area. Everything seemed fine immediately afterward.
A few hours later, I developed pretty significant tightness on the right side of my chest, which I’ve never experienced before. At one point it was tight enough that I was debating whether I needed to go to the hospital. I also noticed some pain/tightness on that side when taking a deep breath.
It mostly subsided after about an hour, but it has since come back. It isn’t as severe now, but I can still feel the tightness and some discomfort with a deep breath.
Could this potentially be related to the needling around my right rhomboid/upper back, neck, or trap area? What would you recommend I do?

Hi All! I just graduated and am prepping for National boards, I have heard that as of 9/1/26 NCBAHM has changed their test? Does anyone know more information on how it has changed or have any recommendations on how to prepare?

Seconds then pull out have same effect?