acupuncturist

[ ak-yoo-puhngk-cher-ist ]

noun

1. a person, as a physician, chiropractor, or layperson, who practices acupuncture.

Word History and Origins

Origin of acupuncturist¹

First recorded in 1950–55; acupuncture + -ist

Example Sentences

He’s a beacon of energy and knowledge who can get in touch with the city’s transformative saxophonists and give you the name of a master acupuncturist.

From New York Times

In the video below, you’ll see the race from the point of view of competitors in last year’s 35th Legendary Banked Slalom, including Khai Bhagwandin, 36, a Seattle-based acupuncturist sponsored by Niche snowboards.

From Seattle Times

I have been turning all of this over in my head for weeks, arguing about it with my editor and my friends and, one day, my acupuncturist.

From New York Times

Multiple GPs, dentists, clinical specialists and even a Chinese acupuncturist all had no idea what was going on.

From Salon

Lin administered 17 treatments to Jiang over the next several months even though he is not a licensed acupuncturist and has never even applied for a New York state license to practice acupuncture, Katz said.

From Seattle Times